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Democrats Capture Control of House; G.O.P. Holds Senate
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:37am UTC by JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNS
Republicans were on track to add to their Senate majority, defeating Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana and holding onto Texas by beating back Representative Beto O’Rourke -
Midterm Election Results Leave a Divided Congress
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:26am UTC by THE NEW YORK TIMES
Election results pointing toward a reaffirmation of a deeply divided nation. -
Laura Kelly, a Kansas Democrat, Tops Kobach in Governor’s Race
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:24am UTC by MITCH SMITH
Ms. Kelly relentlessly tied her opponent, Kris Kobach, to former Gov. Sam Brownback, whose socially conservative policies became very unpopular. -
News Analysis: Two Years After Trump’s Victory, Voters Erect an Impediment to His Power
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:23am UTC by SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
In handing Democrats the House majority, voters in urban and suburban districts ended one-party rule in Washington and decided to curb President Trump’s power. -
Josh Hawley Defeats Claire McCaskill in Missouri Senate Race
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:21am UTC by NICHOLAS FANDOS
Josh Hawley, the Republican candidate, ousted Claire McCaskill from the Senate, a key victory for his party that helped solidify its control of the chamber. -
Europe Edition: Elections, Brexit, Facebook: Your Wednesday Briefing
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:13am UTC by PENN BULLOCK
Here’s what you need to know to start your day. -
Republican Kevin Cramer Ousts Heidi Heitkamp From North Dakota Senate Seat
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:12am UTC by CATIE EDMONDSON
Representative Kevin Cramer, an early supporter of President Trump, defeated Senator Heidi Heitkamp in North Dakota, buoying Republican chances of holding the Senate. -
Republicans Hold Governor’s Posts in Florida and Ohio, but Kobach Loses in Kansas
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:02am UTC by ADAM NAGOURNEY, SYDNEY EMBER and PATRICIA MAZZEI
Ron DeSantis held off a historic bid by Andrew Gillum in Florida, while the Democrat Laura Kelly surprised with a win in Kansas, a heavily conservative state. -
Midterms Deliver an American Stalemate
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 6:00am UTC by ROSS DOUTHAT
A rebuke to President Trump in the overall returns, but not a presidency-ending repudiation. Two years of chaos and hysteria ending in a return to standoff. -
Voters Weigh In on Key Issues Through More Than 150 Ballot Initiatives
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:58am UTC by DANA GOLDSTEIN and KIRK JOHNSON
Among several states weighing key issues, Florida voted to restore felons’ voting rights. -
The Thrill of a Women’s Wave
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:46am UTC by JILL FILIPOVIC
Watching anti-Trump female candidates win is exciting, but I’m worried about all they’re being asked to do. -
Andrew Gillum Concedes to Ron DeSantis in Florida Governor’s Race
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:46am UTC by PATRICIA MAZZEI and FRANCES ROBLES
Mr. DeSantis, a former congressman and a loyal acolyte of President Trump, held off Mr. Gillum’s bid to be Florida’s first African-American governor. -
The Midterm Elections in Pictures
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:44am UTC by TANNER CURTIS
Times photographers are spread out across the country to document the final days of the campaign, from Florida to California, Arizona to Pennsylvania. -
News Analysis: A Partisan War Awaits Trump. That Just Might Suit Him.
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:39am UTC by PETER BAKER
Combative by nature, happier in a fight, the president may now have to choose between escalating the conflict that has torn Washington apart in recent years and trying to reach across the aisle. -
The Democrats Won the House. Now What?
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:38am UTC by THE EDITORIAL BOARD
For starters, pick policy battles wisely. -
Ted Cruz Defeats Beto O’Rourke for Senate in Texas
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:30am UTC by MANNY FERNANDEZ
The conservative Republican held off a charismatic Democratic congressman who had hoped to ride a wave of liberal energy to victory. -
A To-Do List for Democrats in Albany
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 5:16am UTC by THE EDITORIAL BOARD
With control of the State Senate, they can reform the electoral system. -
News Analysis: Two Years and Hundreds of Inflammatory Ads Later, the G.O.P. Is the Party of Trump
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 4:24am UTC by SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
Regardless of the outcomes, Republican candidates embraced the divisive, racially inflammatory messages of President Trump in 2018, folding up the party’s Big Tent. -
Election Day, Amazon, Iraq Graves: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 4:19am UTC by JEAN RUTTER and STEPHEN REISS
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. -
Motel 6 Agrees to Pay $8.9 Million to Settle Claims It Helped ICE Arrest Guests
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 3:23am UTC by JULIA JACOBS
A lawsuit alleged that Motel 6 employees in Phoenix gave federal immigration officials information about guests, leading to their detainment. -
Visions of a Tech Hub? Landing Amazon Is Just a Start
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 3:20am UTC by BEN CASSELMAN
How the company and local officials flesh out plans for the new corporate presence will be crucial to the economic lift it produces. -
The 52 Places Traveler: Crossing Paths With Meghan and Harry, and Missing the Plane to Paradise
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 3:06am UTC by JADA YUAN
In New Zealand, our columnist immerses herself in Maori culture. Then rain, traffic and a lost (and found) passport complicate what should have been an easy trip to Fiji. -
Geoffrey Rush’s Defamation Trial Becomes a #MeToo Reckoning for Australia
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 3:03am UTC by CLARISSA SEBAG-MONTEFIORE
The case between an Oscar-winning actor and a Murdoch-owned tabloid could determine whether more women come forward in a country where the legal system discourages speaking up. -
America Votes (Or Tries To)
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 2:01am UTC by THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The good news — and bad news — about long lines on Election Day. -
Mediator: Sean Hannity Erased a Line by Taking the Stage With Trump
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 1:10am UTC by JIM RUTENBERG
A vague statement of disapproval from Fox News did not conceal how the network’s biggest star has gone from pundit to political player. -
Chris Watts of Colorado Pleads Guilty to Murdering Pregnant Wife and 2 Daughters
Posted: November 7th, 2018, 12:54am UTC by SARAH MERVOSH
In August, Christopher Watts went on television to beg for the return of his missing wife and daughters. On Tuesday, he admitted that he had killed them. -
‘It Was All Fake,’ Trump Misleadingly Says of Kavanaugh Accusations
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 11:35pm UTC by PETER BAKER
The president’s carefully worded references to a woman who wasn’t central to the debate about Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh were a staple of his final weekend of campaigning before the midterm elections. -
Was Amazon’s Headquarters Contest a Bait-and-Switch? Critics Say Yes
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 11:20pm UTC by DAVID STREITFELD
Amazon defied expectations by splitting its second headquarters into two locations. For the internet company, it seems to be working out rather nicely. -
Erdogan Champions Khashoggi While Trampling Turkish Journalists and Dissidents
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 11:20pm UTC by CARLOTTA GALL
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s demands for justice in the Khashoggi killing have left many deeply conflicted in Turkey, where tens of thousands have been detained in a government crackdown. -
What Amazon May Mean for Queens: Gentrification and (More) Packed Trains
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 11:16pm UTC by J. DAVID GOODMAN and EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS
A possible headquarters in Long Island City sparked fears of subway crowding and hopes that some big ideas in transit would come to pass. -
What Lawsuit to Gut Obamacare? Oh, That One
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 9:58pm UTC by CRISTIAN FARIAS
While Republican candidates were claiming they would protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, they were suing to end it. -
letters: Election Day Stories: Voters Reflect
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 9:45pm UTC
One reader writes about getting emotional as he entered the voting booth, while another touts his state’s voting by mail. -
Arizona Boy Fatally Shoots Grandmother Who Asked Him to Clean Up, Then Kills Himself, Police Say
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 8:11pm UTC by CHRISTINE HAUSER
The 11-year-old fatally shot himself after he shot the 65-year-old woman in the head as she watched television, the authorities said. -
A Warning From Seattle to Amazon’s HQ2
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 8:00pm UTC by MARGARET O’MARA
Tech companies and their employees love big cities, but Amazon needs to do better for people who live in any city chosen for its second headquarters. -
Modern Love: Tiny Love Stories: A Highway Kiss and a Rare Connection
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 7:07pm UTC
Modern Love in miniature, featuring five reader-submitted stories of 100 words or fewer. -
5 Harvard Friends, and a Frank Talk About How They Got In
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 6:48pm UTC by KATE TAYLOR and TRISTAN SPINSKI
As a lawsuit challenging the use of affirmative action in admissions plays out, five freshmen reflect on why they beat the competition. -
Do Democrats Know What Unites Us?
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 5:46pm UTC by DAVID BROOKS
They have failed to offer a response to Trumpian nationalism. -
What Do North Korean Gymnastics Say About Kim Jong-un’s Politics?
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 10:39am UTC by MIKE IVES
North Korea included something new, a giant image of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, at a mass gymnastics performance on Sunday, and excluded something old: missiles. -
Saudis Sent Experts to Remove Evidence of Khashoggi’s Killing, Turkey Says
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 5:56am UTC by CARLOTTA GALL
Turkish officials said a Saudi chemist and toxicologist were part of a cleanup team sent to Istanbul, under the guise of helping with the investigation. -
How to Be a More Patient Person
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 1:32am UTC by ANNA GOLDFARB
Relax. It’s going to be O.K. -
Last Exit Off the Road to Autocracy
Posted: November 6th, 2018, 12:00am UTC by PAUL KRUGMAN
Taxes and health care aren’t the only things on the ballot. -
China’s Leader, Hogging Spotlight, Elbows Communist Titan Aside
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 11:48pm UTC by STEVEN LEE MYERS
In a significant propaganda shift, Xi Jinping’s rise has come at the expense of Deng Xiaoping, long hailed as the architect of China’s prosperity. -
Why Is CBD Everywhere?
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 9:01pm UTC by ALEX WILLIAMS
Cannabidiol is being touted as a magical elixir, a cure-all now available in bath bombs, dog treats and even pharmaceuticals. But maybe it’s just a fix for our anxious times. -
Is Agnes Gund the Last Good Rich Person?
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 4:30pm UTC by JACOB BERNSTEIN
Ms. Gund is a wealthy white woman who spent a lifetime fighting for racial justice. At 80, she’s the homecoming queen of the philanthropy world. She’s also running out of cash. -
The Upside of Feeling Bad
Posted: November 5th, 2018, 5:37am UTC by TIM HERRERA
Being in a funk isn’t always all bad. -
Match Book: Works of Fiction That Are Best Read Together
Posted: October 30th, 2018, 10:00am UTC by NICOLE LAMY
Two books are better than one in these perfect pairings of stories across genres and generations. -
Trump Rallies for Republicans, but Finds ‘Do Not Enter’ Signs in Some Races
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 9:15pm UTC by JONATHAN MARTIN and MAGGIE HABERMAN
Candidates covet an appearance with Mr. Trump in areas loyal to him, but large swaths of the country where he is unpopular have become virtual no-go zones for him. -
Sandra Day O’Connor, First Woman on Supreme Court, Reveals Dementia Diagnosis
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 9:13pm UTC by MATTHEW HAAG
Justice O’Connor, 88, said she received the diagnosis “some time ago” and would withdraw from public life. She encouraged the next generation of leaders to promote civic engagement. -
Standing Ovation for Saudi Crown Prince Thrusts Conference Attendees Into Limelight
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 9:06pm UTC by ALAN RAPPEPORT
Investors from around the world gathered in Riyadh for a conference, but the killing the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia’s role in it loomed large. -
Many Possible Paths to a House Majority for Democrats, None Guaranteed
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 9:02pm UTC by NATE COHN
A look at the types of districts that will determine who runs the House. -
What a Murder by Mussolini Teaches Us About Khashoggi and M.B.S.
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 9:02pm UTC by ALEXANDER STILLE
The murder of Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudis has striking parallels with the murder of the Italian socialist leader Giacomo Matteotti by Fascist thugs. -
Trump Is Not Going to Cut Middle-Class Taxes This Year, Despite What He Says
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:59pm UTC by JIM TANKERSLEY
President Trump is promising a 10 percent tax cut before the midterms. Policy experts and lawmakers, who have had little to say on the subject, suggest that won’t happen. -
Six Children Dead in Adenovirus Outbreak at New Jersey Pediatrics Center
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:32pm UTC by NICK CORASANITI
Twelve other children at a facility that works with “medically fragile children” were infected with a strain of the virus, which can cause mild illness. -
Trump Says Saudi Account of Khashoggi Killing Is ‘Worst Cover-Up’ in History
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:29pm UTC by MARK LANDLER
Mr. Trump said he would reserve final judgment on who was responsible for Mr. Khashoggi’s killing until American officials returned from Turkey in the next couple of days. -
Italy Is in Trouble. Here’s Why the World Should Care.
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:29pm UTC by JACK EWING
Sinking confidence in Rome’s solvency could cause financial chain reactions that would be difficult for governments and central banks to control. -
Promoting His Agenda, Trump Embraces the ‘Nationalist’ Label
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:27pm UTC by PETER BAKER
The term is often freighted with the whiff of extremism when used domestically, but President Trump has enthusiastically doubled down on words and ideas that his predecessors shied away from. -
Asia and Australia Edition: Turkey, Taiwan, South Korea: Your Wednesday Briefing
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:19pm UTC by ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA
Here’s what you need to know to start your day. -
Young People Are Suing the Trump Administration Over Climate Change. She’s Their Lawyer.
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:16pm UTC by JOHN SCHWARTZ
Julia Olson is representing 21 young plaintiffs, who may soon get their day in court. “She has built not just a case, but a movement,” a colleague says. -
Intersex, and Erased Again
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 8:05pm UTC by ALICIA ROTH WEIGEL
Where does the Trump administration’s broadside against transgender rights leave people like me? -
What Comes After the Roomba?
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 7:40pm UTC by JOHN MARKOFF
The Roomba cleaned floors, and it was a hit. But though many have tried to perfect the next version of a home robot, no one has succeeded yet. -
Museum of Bible Removes Many Dead Sea Scrolls: ‘One May Conclude They Are Fake’
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 7:32pm UTC by CHRISTINA CARON
Five fragments once associated with the famous scrolls were shown to have “characteristics inconsistent with ancient origin” according to a statement from the museum in Washington this week. -
Gertrude Mokotoff, Ex-Mayor and a Bride at 98, Is Dead at 100
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 7:24pm UTC by VINCENT M. MALLOZZI
An article in The Times about her wedding to Alvin Mann, then 94, drew a wide readership. They had met at the gym. -
At George Soros’s Home, Pipe Bomb Was Likely Hand Delivered, Officials Say
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 7:22pm UTC by WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM
The motive of the would-be bomber behind the explosive, found in a mailbox at the billionaire philanthropist’s home in a New York suburb, remains unclear. -
Stocks Claw Back From an Early Slide Amid China Worries
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 7:13pm UTC by MATT PHILLIPS
Caterpillar set the tone when it warned that tariffs on steel are having an effect on costs, and China’s slowing economy pushed down demand for some 3M products. -
Volte
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 6:56pm UTC
In the sport of equestrian vaulting, even a 12-year-old girl can be “too big.” -
Bolton Rejects Russian Entreaties to Stay in Nuclear Treaty
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 6:50pm UTC by ANDREW E. KRAMER
The national security adviser told a news conference in Moscow that the United States remained committed to quitting a Soviet-era nuclear pact despite Russian objections. -
Up for Bid, AI Art Signed ‘Algorithm’
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 6:26pm UTC by GABE COHN
Preparing to test the art market — and young buyers — with “Edmond de Belamy, from La Famille de Belamy.” -
A 630-Foot Ferris Wheel Meant to Boost Staten Island’s Image Is No More
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 6:15pm UTC by PATRICK McGEEHAN
Developers behind what had been billed as one of the world’s tallest Ferris wheels announced an end to a plan that was supposed to draw tourists to the borough. -
What Could Hold Back a Democratic Wave? Economy, Confidence, Independence
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 6:08pm UTC by PATRICIA COHEN and SYDNEY EMBER
In battleground districts across the nation, a “life is good” ethos may make swing voters harder to persuade than some Democrats anticipate. -
The Conversation: The Midterms Are Getting Weirder and Weirder
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 5:10pm UTC by GAIL COLLINS and BRET STEPHENS
Is the enemy of the enemy of the people my friend? -
DealBook: Paul Volcker, at 91, Sees ‘a Hell of a Mess in Every Direction’
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 4:47pm UTC by ANDREW ROSS SORKIN
The former Fed chairman, whose memoir will be published this month, had a feisty take on the state of politics and government during an interview. -
Murda Beatz, an ‘Alien’ in Rap, Can’t Stop Making Hits
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 3:30pm UTC by JOE COSCARELLI
One of the year’s most successful hip-hop producers — a favorite of Drake, Migos and Travis Scott — is a Canadian who resembles Shaggy from “Scooby Doo.” -
A Roast Chicken With Fall Flavors
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 3:11pm UTC by COLU HENRY
Maple butter and rosemary are the stars of this simple, six-ingredient meal, perfect for chilly days. -
Erdogan Says Saudis Planned Khashoggi’s Killing in Turkey
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 2:59pm UTC by CARLOTTA GALL and RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA
The Turkish president’s speech followed a series of leaks by Turkey that implicated the Saudi government in the death of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. -
His Body Was Behind the Wheel for a Week Before It Was Discovered. This Was His Life.
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 2:39pm UTC by MICHAEL WILSON
A software designer ended his life in his parked car in the East Village. His family asked the police for help finding him, but met resistance. -
Red Sox vs. Dodgers: A World Series Matchup That’s a Long Time Coming
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 2:28pm UTC by TYLER KEPNER
The Dodgers and the Red Sox share big payrolls, rich histories and many players who have worn both uniforms. But they last faced each other for the championship more than a century ago. -
Fixes: How to Really Help Children Abroad
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 10:00am UTC by TINA ROSENBERG
For Americans who volunteer to serve the poor in foreign orphanages, there are many better ways in which to do good than working directly with the children. -
The Far-Reaching Threats of a Conservative Court
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 9:45am UTC by ERIC POSNER
Will the Supreme Court wipe out the government protections that have shielded Americans from abusive business practices since the New Deal? -
Europe Edition: Jamal Khashoggi, Italy, Ryanair: Your Tuesday Briefing
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 7:48am UTC by MIKE IVES
Here’s what you need to know to start your day. -
A Hurricane’s Chaos. A Cry of Looting. Then Gunfire.
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 6:00am UTC by ALAN BLINDER and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.
A day after Hurricane Michael struck Florida, a man appeared on Pinetree Road. In a few chaotic minutes, he was accused of looting, and then he was shot dead. -
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Being China Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 5:00am UTC by YI-ZHENG LIAN
Or why Beijing just made disappear and arrested the man it had chosen to lead Interpol. -
Jon Tester Is a Big Guy in Big Sky Country. He Hopes That’s Enough.
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 4:39am UTC by MATT FLEGENHEIMER
Once considered a favorite in the contest for his Senate seat in Montana, Mr. Tester is now at risk. -
To the Next ‘BBQ Becky’: Don't Call 911. Call 1-844-WYT-FEAR.
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 4:38am UTC by NIECY NASH, TAIGE JENSEN and JENN LYON
A new emergency hotline for when it’s not an emergency, just harassment. -
The Next Tech Talent Shortage: Quantum Computing Researchers
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 4:22am UTC by CADE METZ
By some estimates, only 1,000 or so researchers can claim to understand the technology. Finding more could become a national security issue. -
Khashoggi Case Erodes Saudi Reputation, and Allies Worry
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 4:18am UTC by BEN HUBBARD and DAVID M. HALBFINGER
As Crown Prince Mohammed faces accusations in the killing of a dissident, Israel, the U.A.E. and other allies fear that damage to him could upend their own plans. -
Tippi Hedren, Hitchcock’s ‘Marnie,’ Loves the Met’s Opera
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 4:06am UTC by MICHAEL COOPER
The star of the story’s film version flew in from California for the premiere, and stayed at the cast party past midnight. -
Explosive Device Found in Mailbox at George Soros’s Westchester County Home
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 4:05am UTC by SARAH MERVOSH, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and ANDREW R. CHOW
Bomb squad technicians “proactively detonated” the device, a law enforcement official said. -
FIFA and UEFA Headed to Showdown Over Plan for New Tournaments
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 3:31am UTC by TARIQ PANJA
FIFA’s president remains determined to push a $25 billion proposal that would revamp the global soccer calendar, but UEFA remains fiercely opposed. -
Supreme Court Blocks Wilbur Ross Deposition on Census Citizenship Question
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 3:13am UTC by ADAM LIPTAK
States and advocacy groups challenging a change to the census form said Wilbur Ross’s shifting rationales required his testimony. -
The Day John Kelly and Corey Lewandowski Squared Off Outside the Oval Office
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 2:21am UTC by MAGGIE HABERMAN and KATIE ROGERS
The February altercation reflects the often chaotic atmosphere the president is willing to tolerate in the White House as well as the degree to which his chief of staff’s temper can be provoked. -
California’s Underwater Forests Are Being Eaten by the ‘Cockroaches of the Ocean’
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 1:53am UTC by KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS
Climate change is ravaging California’s underwater kelp forests. That’s caused what one scientist called a “perfect storm” in the ecosystem. -
For Holiday Guests, a Comfy Bedroom on a Budget
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 1:29am UTC by WIRECUTTER STAFF
Create a welcoming guest room with Wirecutter’s budget-friendly picks for bedding, bath towels, air and foam mattresses, and more. -
U.S. Seeks Answers on Jamal Khashoggi Killing as Mnuchin Meets With Saudi Prince
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 1:28am UTC by MARK LANDLER and MAGGIE HABERMAN
The C.I.A. director is helping the Turkish government with its inquiry into the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, and the Treasury secretary held a wide-ranging meeting with the Saudi crown prince. -
Joachim Ronneberg, Leader of Raid That Thwarted a Nazi Atomic Bomb, Dies at 99
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 1:19am UTC by ROBERT D. McFADDEN
The Norwegian resistance fighter commanded a daring World War II mission to blow up a heavy-water plant and help sabotage Hitler’s nuclear program. -
In Murder of Upper West Side Woman, Police Seek Female Neighbor
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 12:49am UTC by LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ
Susan Trott was found dead on Sunday inside her apartment with no signs of a break-in. Police want to question a female neighbor about the slaying. -
Attack of the Right-Wing Snowflakes
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 12:46am UTC by MICHELLE GOLDBERG
Angry men go to court to silence their critics. -
Presiding Over the Harvard Admissions Trial: A Judge Who Was Rejected From Harvard
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 12:44am UTC by ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS
Judge Allison D. Burroughs tried but failed to get into Harvard. Still, both sides in the ongoing case think she’ll rule with an even hand. -
Stacey Abrams’s Burning of Georgia Flag With Confederate Symbol Surfaces on Eve of Debate
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 12:38am UTC by RICHARD FAUSSET
As a college student, more than a quarter-century ago, Ms. Abrams joined in the burning of the state flag, which at the time was viewed by many as a lingering symbol of white supremacy. -
Trump and G.O.P. Candidates Escalate Race and Fear as Election Ploys
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 12:16am UTC by ALEXANDER BURNS and ASTEAD W. HERNDON
The president’s unsubstantiated charge that “unknown Middle Easterners” were part of the migrant caravan was an escalation of his efforts to stoke fears ahead of the Nov. 6 vote. -
The Trump Administration’s Hard Choices on Saudi Arabia
Posted: October 23rd, 2018, 12:03am UTC by JAMES A. BAKER III
In responding to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, the U.S. should balance its values with its national interests.