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A former substitute teacher with the Archdiocese of Chicago was in court on Friday, and a judge ordered him to remain in jail.

Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk 06/03/2026

The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.

Colby Smith

Democrats Blame Trump For Jobs Report as Republicans Play Defense 06/03/2026

The weaker-than-expected numbers quickly became a source of tension between the two parties ahead of the midterm elections.

Tim Balk

Tom Junod Would Like to Tell You About His Father 06/03/2026

A star writer from the heyday of magazines reveals the family secret behind his award-winning stories.

Steven Kurutz

Jesse Jackson Chicago Funeral: Obama, Biden, Clinton to Attend 06/03/2026

The large-scale, public event in Chicago on Friday caps two weeks of memorials for Mr. Jackson, the civil rights leader, who died at 84.

Julie Bosman

Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center 06/03/2026

The executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.

Adam Nagourney

Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran 06/03/2026

President Trump’s comments on Friday reflected yet another shift in the goals of U.S. military actions.

David E. Sanger

The Apartments at the Center of Mamdani’s Affordable Housing Crisis 06/03/2026

The mayor’s call to ‘freeze the rent’ galvanized the 69 percent of New Yorkers who don’t own their homes. But the city’s landlords claim the math doesn’t add up.

Jonathan Mahler

With Iran, Trump Takes the U.S. to War Without the Public’s Support 06/03/2026

In opening a military campaign against Iran, President Trump is the first president in modern times to take the United States to war without the backing of the public.

Peter Baker

Daryl Hannah: How Can ‘Love Story’ Get Away With This? 06/03/2026

The character “Daryl Hannah” in “Love Story” is not even a remotely accurate representation of my life or my conduct — and these kinds of lies don’t go away.

Daryl Hannah

When Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Ended, Concern for Her Did Not 06/03/2026

The pop star’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence this week was a breaking point, years after she regained control of her life and finances.

Julia Jacobs

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Local ex-Catholic schools teacher, private tutor charged with sex abuse is ordered detained