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Robert Redford, the iconic American actor, director, and producer, has had a huge impact on the film industry. He is known for his contributions to the art of storytelling and character development.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Shoot 2 in Portland During Traffic Stop 09/01/2026

The shooting came as Minneapolis grappled with a federal agent’s killing of a woman a day earlier, prompting calls from local leaders for an end to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Anna Griffin, Hamed Aleaziz and Thomas Fuller

N.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Blade-Wielding Man in Hospital, Officials Say 09/01/2026

The man had cut and then barricaded himself in a blood-spattered room with a patient and a security guard at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, the police said.

Ed Shanahan and Tim Balk

Inside Myanmar’s Gilded Capital, Empty Streets and Moldy Corners 09/01/2026

Myanmar’s junta created a capital to withstand an invasion. Now, the military struggles to project an image of control over a crumbling nation.

Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak

More Agents Head to Minnesota as U.S. Takes Over Shooting Investigation 09/01/2026

A day after an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, the governor activated the state’s National Guard, and 100 more federal agents were also being deployed.

Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Mitch Smith and Jacey Fortin

Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile in Ukraine 09/01/2026

If confirmed, the use of the missile would be an ominous threat to Ukraine and its Western allies.

Andrew E. Kramer

Amid Opening Sprint, Mamdani Paused to Socialize With Steven Spielberg 09/01/2026

Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York, made a private visit to the billionaire film director’s Central Park West apartment this week.

Katherine Rosman and Nicholas Fandos

The Next Phase of Trump’s Renovations: A New ‘Upper West Wing’ 09/01/2026

Besides changes to the White House, President Trump also said he planned to tear up the brick walkways in Lafayette Park and replace them with granite.

Katie Rogers, Luke Broadwater, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Tyler Pager

Iran Is Cut Off From Internet as Protests Calling for Regime Change Intensify 09/01/2026

As protests swelled around the country, Iran’s internet was shut down, and the heads of its judiciary and its security services warned of a harsh response amid calls for “freedom, freedom.”

Farnaz Fassihi, Pranav Baskar and Sanam Mahoozi

Once Again, a Newfoundland Town Rescues Stranded Passengers 09/01/2026

After 9/11, Gander took in thousands of people whose flights were diverted. History repeated on a smaller scale this week.

Rylee Kirk

Families of Slain Idaho Students Sue the University the Killer Attended 09/01/2026

A new lawsuit claims that Washington State University, where Bryan Kohberger was a Ph.D. student, failed to take decisive action on earlier complaints that he was stalking women.

Pooja Salhotra

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Why Robert Redford is more than just a Hollywood legend