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Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Associated Press

Trump in a statement on social media called Giuliani the "greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot."…

1.2 million immigrants are gone from the U.S. workforce under Trump, preliminary data shows

By Corey Williams, Associated Press

As parades and other events celebrating the contributions of workers in the U.S. are being held for the Labor Day holiday, experts say President Donald Trump’s stepped-up immigration policies are impacting the nation’s labor force.

Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open to reach her first major quarterfinal in 4 years

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

By the end of the first set, Gauff had made 16 unforced errors and Osaka only five.

Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy.

A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Tourism experts say the downward trend that emerged after President Donald Trump returned to the White House shows no immediate signs of reversing. They say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome.

Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes

By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara

In just six months, the CDC has lost nearly half its budget and thousands of employees, and is caught in a political struggle as Health Secretary Kennedy moves to reshape the nation’s vaccine policies. Several CDC leaders resigned after the…

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Volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail after Helene’s destruction

By John Yang, Veronica Vela

Last fall’s Hurricane Helene brought historic rainfall and record-breaking flooding across the Southeast. In the immediate aftermath, downed trees and destroyed bridges caused 430 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail to be closed. Now, months of labor by volunteer work…

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How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

In cities across America, it’s become increasingly common to see coyotes in parks, golf courses and other green spaces. John Yang speaks with New York Times reporter and photographer Loren Elliott and urban ecologist Christopher Schell to learn more.

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California energy regulators halt efforts to penalize oil companies for high profits

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press

The penalty was considered a landmark piece of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's government and the state’s ambitious goals to curb climate change.

Utah Supreme Court blocks firing squad execution of prisoner with dementia

By Matthew Brown, Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press

The impending execution of a man by firing squad in Utah was blocked by the state’s Supreme Court on Friday after his attorneys argued he should be spared because he has dementia.