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Buffalo Police on scene at a Tops Friendly Market on May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y. At least 10 people were killed after a mass shooting at the store with the gunman in police custody.

In a visit to Buffalo, President Biden denounces white supremacy as a poison

The president visited the supermarket where last weekend's deadly shooting took place, then forcefully denounced white supremacy and the racist "Replacement" theory that inspired the shooter.

Forest Service Scientists, High in the Trees

The U.S. Forest Service has always had to balance economic and recreational needs. But lately, scientific research has become a bigger part of the agency's mission. In the first of two reports, Elizabeth Arnold profiles researchers looking for evidence of climate change in a forest canopy.

Booker Prize Goes to Banville's 'The Sea'

Britain's top literary honor, the Man Booker Prize, has been awarded to Irish author John Banville's 14th novel, The Sea. He beat high-profile competition including Julian Barnes, Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith.

AfroCubism: Giants At Play, United By Music

The creative minds behind Buena Vista Social Club have guided an effort by Cuban and African musicians to create a new album, AfroCubism. Deep history underlies the musical interplay on the record, as well as a surprising number of similarities.

Members of the K-pop band BTS announce Korean military service

Members of BTS say they will perform their mandatory military service. The move follows a debate in South Korea about whether pop stars should be allowed to defer service.

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, pictured at a July news conference in Washington, D.C., said federal and local law enforcement officials plan to meet in Detroit later this month to discuss ways to reduce violence.

U.S. Attorney General: 'This Violence Against All Of Us' Must End

Loretta Lynch condemns the shootings of law enforcement officers in Texas and Illinois, as well as other acts of violence in recent months.

Then-acting Assistant Attorney General Stuart Delery (right) speaks at a news conference with Attorney General Eric Holder at the Department of Justice in 2015.

Justice Department's No. 3 Official Is Stepping Down

Stuart Delery, acting associate attorney general, is resigning to explore options in the private sector. He leaves as the highest-ranking openly gay leader in the department's history.

D.C. Metrorail Suffers Worst Crash In Its History

At least seven people have been confirmed dead in Monday's subway crash in Washington D.C. A Metro train that had slowed near a station was slammed from the rear by the second train, which jackknifed into the air and fell atop the first train.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan To Step Down

After nearly seven years in office, Duncan bows out, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of achievement and controversy.

Lance Cpl. Chris Garcia and other members of Golf Company cross an irrigation ditch as the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment moves into Helmand province in July during a major offensive against the Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.

Dexter Filkins: Afghanistan's 'Make Or Break' Time

New York Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins has just returned from Afghanistan. He discusses what he's seen since the recent troop surge and explains the challenges the U.S. faces in trying to drive the Taliban out of the country.

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