Many Videos That Purport to Show Drones in New Jersey Likely Show Planes, Visual Analysis Finds
Here’s why it’s hard to distinguish objects in the night sky.
December 20, 2024
Venezuelan Election Observers Forced Into Exile in Colombia
Volunteer election observers who collected vote tallies at precincts across Venezuela found that the opposition candidate Edmundo González had received more votes than President Nicolás Maduro did in July’s election. The New York Times spoke to several volunteers who fled the country after facing death threats from Mr. Maduro’s supporters.
September 10, 2024
‘I’m Definitely Re-engaged:’ Harris Fuels Energy Among Georgia’s South Asian Voters
In Georgia, a critical swing state President Biden won by less than 12,000 votes in 2020, Kamala Harris’ political identity has prompted renewed interest among Asian Americans, the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States.
August 3, 2024
Biden’s Executive Order Forces Migrants to Rethink Routes to U.S.
In Tapachula, Mexico, human smugglers are profiting off migrants heading north to the United States following President Biden’s executive order suspending and limiting asylum requests.
July 20, 2024
As the War in Gaza Drags on, Palestinians in the West Bank Have ‘Reached Rock Bottom’
Since the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, Israel has tightened its grip on the occupied West Bank. Two Palestinians describe how they have been impacted — and their worries for the future.
June 11, 2024
Economy Is Top 2024 Election Issue for This Texas Ice Cream Maker
As the costs of core ingredients — eggs, cream and sugar — continue to rise, Denise Eason’s economic worries deepen.
March 4, 2024
Russia May Be Planning to Test a Nuclear-Powered Missile
Visual evidence from a remote base in the Arctic shows launch preparations mirroring those that preceded earlier tests.
October 2, 2023
2 Charged With Murdering Dog Breeder and Taking His French Bulldog
Lonnie A. Ray, 76, of South Carolina, was shot and killed last month at a site where he had arranged to sell a dog. The authorities expect more arrests.
March 21, 2023
A Tennessee Student’s Violent Arrest Raises Questions About Police in Schools
A Tennessee high school student was violently arrested after refusing to play kickball in gym class. Body camera footage has renewed scrutiny over the role of school police.
January 25, 2023
Videos Show the Violent, and Deadly, Ways Colombian Police Quell Protests
An analysis of visual evidence from recent protests in Colombia shows egregious and indiscriminate use of force by officers toward civilians.
May 27, 2021
Decoding the Far-Right Symbols at the Capitol Riot
There were militia flags and banners of extremist groups, as well as absurd images of dinosaurs and comic book logos that belied the violence that was to unfold.
January 13, 2021
Who’s to Blame for the Pandemic?
“How to Stop the Next Pandemic,” a Times documentary, reveals how your choices make future pandemics more likely.
September 1, 2020
Are You an Essential Worker? Share Your Video
The New York Times Video desk is seeking videos from people who are essential workers, such as grocery store employees, delivery people and bus drivers.
April 7, 2020
Coronavirus Is Idling North Korea’s Ships, Achieving What Sanctions Did Not
North Korean ships distance themselves from Chinese ships and territory, bringing the country’s revenue stream from illicit exports of coal and other commodities to a sudden halt.
March 26, 2020
Why the Iowa Caucuses Are So Important
Protests in the 1960’s, a mimeograph machine and a long-shot candidate all contributed to Iowa’s unlikely role in the presidential election process.
January 28, 2020
Video Shows Ukrainian Plane Being Hit Over Iran
The New York Times has obtained video of the moment a Ukrainian airliner was hit minutes after takeoff from Tehran.
January 9, 2020
Presidential Candidates Crave the Spotlight. 200 Years Ago That Was Taboo.
For a century, presidential candidates were discouraged from openly campaigning — lest they appear power hungry like the British king America revolted against. Here’s why that all changed.
November 3, 2019
After Turkish Incursion, ISIS Wives Speak Out
We traveled to the notorious Al Hol camp in northeastern Syria to speak with the wives of ISIS fighters. Some remained radicalized, while others said they regretted joining the militant group.
October 24, 2019
How the Pitfalls of Past Debates Inform 2020 Candidates’ Playbooks
A pivotal debate moment can make or break a campaign. We asked Times reporters to analyze some famous — and infamous — ones from the past.
October 13, 2019
Threats and Promises in Brazil’s Lawless Amazon
In Brazil’s state of Pará, cattle ranchers and loggers — emboldened by President Jair Bolsonaro — are clearing and burning huge swaths of rainforest every day. All in the name of progress.
October 6, 2019
Long Before Border Walls, Entering the U.S. From Mexico Was as Easy as Crossing a Street
The border between the United States and Mexico has long been separated by barriers. But these barriers weren’t always about deterring immigration. Here’s how the modern border came to be — starting with the year 1848.
July 25, 2019
65 Migrants Picked Up in the Mediterranean. Then the Political Games Began.
The volunteers of Sea-Watch say they’re lifesavers. Italian officials call them smugglers. We were on board for a standoff at sea.
July 23, 2019
The Taliban Promise to Protect Women. Here’s Why Women Don’t Believe Them.
We traveled across the country and asked women about their fears of losing the hard-won freedoms they’ve gained in the last 18 years.
July 13, 2019