‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC apartment  —  “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post.  —  Drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment, suggesting a possible overdose, sources said.

Statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Regarding Texas SB8  —  The U.S. Department of Justice today issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding Texas SB8:  —  “While the Justice Department urgently explores all options to challenge Texas SB8 …

A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: ‘I Just Feel Lost’  —  The number of men enrolled at two- and four-year colleges has fallen behind women by record levels, in a widening education gap across the U.S.  —  Men are abandoning higher education in such numbers that they now trail female college students by record levels.

State Dept trying to steal credit for rescue of 4 Americans from Afghanistan, organizer says: ‘Total lie’  —  Cory Mills and a private team of military veterans led the effort to rescue Mariam and her three children from Afghanistan  —  State Dept accused of blocking evacuation flights from Afghanistan

The Other Afghan Women  —  In the countryside, the endless killing of civilians turned women against the occupiers who claimed to be helping them. … Late one afternoon this past August, Shakira heard banging on her front gate.  In the Sangin Valley, which is in Helmand Province …

Belarus opposition figure and protest leader sentenced to 11 years in jail  —  (CNN)A Belarusian court on Monday sentenced Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent opposition figure who led mass street protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, to 11 years in prison, the latest move …

A curtain divides male, female students as Afghan universities reopen  —  Students across Afghanistan have started returning to university for the first time since the Taliban stormed to power, and in some cases females have been separated from their male peers by curtains or boards down the middle of the classroom.

Judge reverses order forcing hospital to give ivermectin to COVID-19 patient  —  HAMILTON — A Butler County judge sided with a local hospital and reversed a previous court order forcing it to honor a prescription of ivermectin, which infectious disease experts have warned against as a COVID-19 treatment …

The labor movement is showing signs of life  —  Labor unions represent a larger percentage of U.S. workers than at any time in the past five years, as the pandemic took its biggest bite out of non-unionized jobs.  —  Why it matters: America's labor movement isn't quite resurgent …

Rupert Murdoch's Australia News Outlets to Ease Their Climate Denial  —  The campaign, if sustained, could put pressure on Fox News, though critics were skeptical that a sea change was in store.  —  SYDNEY, Australia — After years of casting doubt on climate change and attacking politicians …

Alphonso David, Who Advised Cuomo, Fired as Human Rights Campaign President  —  Mr. David, who previously worked as a lawyer for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was identified in a report as having advised Mr. Cuomo on how to handle sex harassment allegations.  —  Alphonso David …

The Strange Tale of the Freedom Phone, a Smartphone for Conservatives  —  A 22-year-old Bitcoin millionaire wants Republicans to ditch their iPhones for a low-end handset that he hopes to turn into a political tool.  —  It was a pitch tuned for a politically polarized audience.

As Migrants Surge Toward Border, Court Hands Biden a Lifeline  —  Desperate to control the unrelenting buildup on the border, Biden administration officials turn their focus to deterring migration, dashing hopes of asylum seekers.  —  MATAMOROS, Mexico — When the Supreme Court effectively revived …

Why We Can't Turn the Corner on Covid  —  After a hot vax summer that wasn't, it's clearer than ever that there will be no easy end to the pandemic.  —  Motorcycle enthusiasts pose for a group photo during the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 8 in South Dakota.  Scott Olson/Getty Images

Donald Trump Beats Joe Biden in 2024 Election Poll  —  A new poll has placed former President Donald Trump as the favorite to win the 2024 U.S. election, slightly edging Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.  —  A national Emerson College Poll found that if the two men were to go head-to-head in 2024 …

California may parole Robert Kennedy's assassin.  Liberals aren't happy.  —  Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of murdering Robert F. Kennedy 53 years ago, has been recommended for release by the California Board of Parole Hearings.  But, in a misguided effort that serves to reinforce …

In red California, Trump's lies about a rigged election echo among recall supporters  —  Looking to oust the governor?  Ed Brown has just the right merch for you.  —  Camouflage Recall Newsom hats and Recall Newsom masks.  He's got Recall Newsom yard signs.  A stack of Recall Newsom pamphlets.