The Washington Times stories: Nationalen-usSun, 17 May 2026 12:43:03 -0400The reddish-brown mud that smothered Bok Kongphan's Hawaii farm has hardened in the tropical sun. Irrigation tubes lie in a tangle where his lemongrass, cucumber and okra once flourished. Jennifer Sinco KelleherSun, 17 May 2026 12:43:03 -0400Moments after his daughter Olivia was born, Marlon White felt his wife's hand slacken as she fainted. The baby, born at 29 weeks weighing about 2 pounds, wasn't making a sound as she was rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit. Terrified, he waited in the hall while the doctors stabilized his newborn and wife. Alexandra OlsonSun, 17 May 2026 09:05:04 -0400White sage burning, Norma Meza Calles gathers guests at a Mexican wellness resort into a semicircle facing Kuuchamaa Mountain and asks everyone to close their eyes and feel its presence. Julie Watson and Morgan LeeSun, 17 May 2026 09:03:03 -0400The shutdown of the Long Island Rail Road, North America's largest commuter rail system, continued into a second day on Sunday after unionized workers went on strike for the first time in three decades a day earlier. Philip Marcelo and Michael R. SisakSun, 17 May 2026 07:52:14 -0400Three people were killed and several others were injured after a driver crashed into multiple cars and pedestrians late Saturday night in Oakland, California, authorities said. Associated PressSun, 17 May 2026 07:08:05 -0400Like many Ukrainians, Maryna Homeniuk fled her homeland after Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago. She managed to complete her degree in the Czech Republic, adding Vietnamese to her impressive list of languages, before returning home the following year and meeting her beloved, Yurii Orlov. Vasilisa StepanenkoSun, 17 May 2026 05:41:01 -0400Felicien Kabuga, accused of bankrolling the Rwandan genocide, died on Thursday in a hospital in The Hague while in custody, a U.N. court said. Associated PressSun, 17 May 2026 04:26:53 -0400Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation. Kim ChandlerSat, 16 May 2026 16:12:53 -0400A 27-year-old firefighter killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region was honored Saturday, a day after the incident that injured at least 11 others. Associated PressSat, 16 May 2026 14:45:33 -0400A French investigating judge will examine a complaint by two rights groups accusing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of involvement in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, France's national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said Saturday. Associated PressSat, 16 May 2026 14:01:33 -0400The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the U.S. war with Iran and the capture of Nicolas Maduro when he was Venezuela's president. Associated PressSat, 16 May 2026 10:50:06 -0400Georgia Republicans head to the polls on Tuesday to pick a candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, but they aren't getting direction from President Trump on who to choose. Lindsey McPhersonSat, 16 May 2026 10:45:31 -0400An American Airlines regional flight made an emergency landing at Kansas City International Airport Friday after smoke was detected in the cabin. Brad MatthewsSat, 16 May 2026 10:27:14 -0400An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations. Michael R. SisakSat, 16 May 2026 09:26:49 -0400Starbucks said Friday it's laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround. Dee-Ann DurbinSat, 16 May 2026 09:21:40 -0400Wyoming wildlife managers plan to reduce how many wolves can be hunted by 50% following a canine distemper outbreak that has cut the state's wolf numbers to the lowest level in two decades. Mike Koshmrl - WyoFileSat, 16 May 2026 09:15:12 -0400North America's largest commuter rail system was shut down Saturday after unionized workers in the New York City area went on strike. Philip MarceloSat, 16 May 2026 08:49:08 -0400A New York judge declared a mistrial Friday in Harvey Weinstein 's rape case from the #MeToo-era that has gone to trial three times so far after a jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision. Associated PressSat, 16 May 2026 08:02:54 -0400A neat stack of 79-cent bananas and rows of colorful fruit flanked the bilingual alternative pop band Luna Luna as they performed for a small audience at a Latino grocery store in northern Delaware. Safiyah Riddle and Mingson LauSat, 16 May 2026 00:00:18 -0400The U.S. Supreme Court has turned aside Virginia Democrats' long-shot attempt to overturn state courts and force the use of their preferred congressional district map in November's elections. Stephen DinanFri, 15 May 2026 18:57:00 -0400