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Late Night Finds Democrats Still Supporting Biden
“People waited all day for white smoke to emerge from the capital, signaling a new leader,” Jimmy Fallon joked after Congressional Democrats met in Washington on Tuesday.
By Trish Bendix
CreditNBC
Carol Bongiovi, Jon Bon Jovi’s Mother, Dies at 83
Nicknamed Mom Jovi, she founded the Jon Bon Jovi fan club, and earlier was a Marine and a Playboy bunny.
By Emily Schmall
CreditRon Galella Collection via Getty Images
1. The American ‘Pope’ of German Ballet Steps Down After a Long Reign
  John Neumeier has run the Hamburg Ballet for 51 years, putting his stamp on the company and the city.
  By Roslyn Sulcas
  CreditJack Mitchell/Getty Images
2. The New Home of the L.A. Clippers Is a Hot Ticket for Art
  Seven artists with local connections, including Glenn Kaino and Charles Gaines, were commissioned to create pieces for the Intuit Dome, bridging sports and culture.
  By Robin Pogrebin
  CreditAlex Welsh for The New York Times

Late Night Mulls Biden’s Decision to Stay in the Race
“He’s basically the guy doing 30 in the left lane, and he ain’t moving for anybody,” Jimmy Fallon said of President Biden on Monday.
By Trish Bendix
CreditNBC
Best of Late Night
Ewan Mitchell Emerges in ‘House of the Dragon’
As Aemond Targaryen, the young actor quickly became one of the “Game of Thrones” prequel’s most intriguing and fearsome characters.
By Christopher Kuo
CreditPeter Fisher for The New York Times
How Do You Follow an Emotionally Wrenching, Surprise Breakthrough?
Cassandra Jenkins had been ready to quit music in 2020 when a record she was unsure of releasing became an unexpected hit. Then, she had to figure out how to follow it up.
By Grayson Haver Currin
CreditMike Jordan/Getty Images
Singing About Body Image Is a Pop Taboo. These Stars Are Breaking It.
Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Lorde are among a group of young women who are revealing, in their music, the pressure they have felt to look thin.
By Lindsay Zoladz
CreditPetra Börner
Critic’s Notebook
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4: Fire in the Sky
This week brings all-out warfare and the death of a key character.
By Sean T. Collins
CreditTheo Whiteman/HBO

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After Playing an Outlaw, Alec Baldwin Winds Up on Trial
The actor, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter, went on trial more than two years after the fatal shooting of the cinematographer of the movie “Rust.”
By Julia Jacobs and Graham Bowley
Mary Martin, Who Gave Many Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85
Her loyalty to artists and her eye for talent made her a force in a male-dominated business. Among her accomplishments: introducing Bob Dylan to the Band.
By Clay Risen
Joe Bonsall, Tenor Voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76
His vocals on songs like “Elvira” were a key to the evolution of the group, originally a Southern gospel quartet, into perennial country hitmakers.
By Bill Friskics-Warren
What’s in Our Queue? ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ and More
I’m the digital editor for the Culture desk at The New York Times. Here are five things that have delighted me recently.
By Robin Kawakami
Carol Bongiovi, Jon Bon Jovi’s Mother, Dies at 83
Nicknamed Mom Jovi, she founded the Jon Bon Jovi fan club, and earlier was a Marine and a Playboy bunny.
By Emily Schmall
William E. Burrows, Historian of the Space Age, Is Dead at 87
In books and articles he wrote about the militarization of space and believed that investing in exploration would ultimately “protect Earth and guarantee the survival of humanity.”
By Sam Roberts
Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial Begins: 4 Takeaways From Day 1
Prosecutors portrayed the actor as stubbornly disregarding safety standards, while the defense said he had no reason to think there would be live rounds on the set.
By Julia Jacobs and Tim Balk
The prosecution accused Mr. Baldwin of ‘numerous breaches of firearm safety.’
By Tim Balk and Graham Bowley
Alec Baldwin’s Defense Team Faults ‘Rust’ Crew Members for Safety Lapses
The defense said crew members who are supposed to oversee gun safety on the set had responsibility for ensuring there was no live ammunition in the gun.
By Julia Jacobs
How Alec Baldwin Ended Up on Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter
The fatal shooting on a film set was more than two years and eight months ago. The case has taken a winding path to the courtroom.
By Julia Jacobs