Diego Cortez, a Scene Shaper in Art and Music, Dies at 74

As vaccine delays grind on across Africa, the coronavirus surges.

Biden Asks Harris to Lead Voting Rights Effort

Harris’s new role protecting voting rights could be her most politically delicate engagement yet.

Sharks Almost Went the Way of the Dinosaurs 19 Million Years Ago

Shakespeare in the Park will require social distancing as many indoor N.Y.C. venues prepare for packed houses.

The Israel-Gaza conflict hanging over the country’s political shift.

In Hong Kong, Short-Lived Censorship Hints at a Deeper Standoff

Vaccine requirements at U.S. universities present new hurdles for international students.