Today's Headlines: Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3

Officials in South Africa Knew About Problems at a 'Bad Building,' but Did Nothing
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Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit's Big 3

Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit's Big 3

By Neal E. Boudette

With their contract expiring Sept. 14, the United Auto Workers and the companies are far apart in talks. A walkout could take a big economic toll.

Officials in South Africa Knew About Problems at a 'Bad Building,' but Did Nothing

Officials in South Africa Knew About Problems at a 'Bad Building,' but Did Nothing

By John Eligon, Lynsey Chutel and Jeffrey Gettleman

An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg were warned repeatedly about the dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week.

Jimmy Buffett, Roguish Bard of Island Escapism, Is Dead at 76

Jimmy Buffett, Roguish Bard of Island Escapism, Is Dead at 76

By Bill Friskics-Warren

With songs like "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise," he became a folk hero to fans known as Parrot Heads. He also became a millionaire hundreds of times over.

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Why Did a Drug Gang Kill 43 Students? Text Messages Hold Clues.

World

Why Did a Drug Gang Kill 43 Students? Text Messages Hold Clues.

By Natalie Kitroeff and Ronen Bergman

The Mexican police, military officers and others secretly colluded with a cartel that kidnapped 43 students, a case unsolved after nearly a decade. Wiretaps show just how much the authorities helped the cartel behind the mass abduction, and what led to it.

I Spent 17 Years Photographing One Family's Grief and Growth

Opinion | PHOTO Essay

I Spent 17 Years Photographing One Family's Grief and Growth

By Preston Gannaway

The St. Pierre family has taught me everything I know about storytelling and intimacy.

Today's Videos

DeSantis Snubs Biden During Tour of Hurricane Damage in Florida

Video Video: DeSantis Snubs Biden During Tour of Hurricane Damage in Florida

By The New York Times

President Biden said he was not disappointed that Gov. Ron DeSantis did not meet with him while he toured an area in Florida hit by Hurricane Idalia.

Heavy Rain Drenches the Las Vegas Valley Area

Video Video: Heavy Rain Drenches the Las Vegas Valley Area

By Reuters

Parts of the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas were inundated by thunderstorms as floodwaters filled the streets and flowed through a storm drain.

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