Twitter accounts suspected of having links to Russia were focused on Robert Mueller. But after news broke about the shooting, they quickly changed their focus. Around the country, teachers are reflecting on whether they are prepared to take a bullet for their students. “I think about it all the time,” one said. The White House press secretary said that Mr. Trump had spoken to Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, about legislation to revamp background checks. With imperfect English and tireless posting on Facebook and Twitter, Russian trolls summoned Americans to rallies, praised Donald J. Trump and played on political divisions. Some Facebook executives still seem more interested in defending themselves from criticism than owning their mistakes related to the 2016 election. A surge in spending on the armed forces has opened new avenues for the graft and cronyism that many see as Ukraine’s most dangerous enemy. A federal trial in Brooklyn is set to explore the issue of so-called collars for dollars. The implications could be far-reaching. A better-not-to-know approach in the White House allowed the Rob Porter problem to fester and raises questions about whether officials are capable of creating a better system. Beyond facilitating a $130,000 payment to silence a pornographic film actress, Donald Trump’s lawyer spent years making aggressive behind-the-scenes efforts to protect him. Iran is training thousands of militiamen in Syria and deploying drones and precision weapons. Its goal, say analysts: a united front in any war with Israel. America’s female figure skaters came up under a system that rewarded clean skating over innovation. But that doesn’t produce champions. One reaction to the Florida school shooting is the shaming of supporters of gun rights. But there’s a more productive approach. Megan Barry’s affair with a subordinate has her opponents outraged. The rest of us aren’t sure what to think. The personal is political: A bad-faith party attracts bad people. New signs that, despite President Trump’s campaign promise, this fossil fuel won’t be back. Robert Bork, criticized for his role in the Saturday Night Massacre, also made sure the president couldn’t easily fire another special prosecutor. A rare showdown between the stars of the U.S. ski team will have to wait for the Alpine combined after Mikaela Shiffrin changed her mind about entering the downhill. The brewery Krombacher has supplied about 1,000 gallons of nonalcoholic beer to the athletes’ village. It’s commonly consumed as a sports drink in Germany. Mr. Romney, who has publicly clashed with Mr. Trump in the past, has signaled he plans to serve as a check on the president if he is elected. The upturn follows an aggressive advertising campaign by the party and coincides with an eroding Democratic lead in polls gauging midterm election prospects. Dr. Blobel, at Rockefeller University, discovered that proteins in any given cell carry signals that guide them to where they can do their beneficial job. The superhero film has broken box office records, and now its soundtrack, featuring Kendrick Lamar, the Weeknd and SZA, has opened in the top spot. The program to study at Oxford, created in 1902 for students from English-speaking countries, has been expanding and opening to more of the world. President Trump’s efforts to undermine the health law have widened the gap between those who get government aid and those who don’t, deepening resentments. A fire at the oldest Italian restaurant in the neighborhood further erodes the authenticity of an area that’s now better known for its souvenir shops. Table-tennis-playing soloists swing paddles, hand drums, small gongs and even a wine glass in Andy Akiho’s unconventional concerto, “Ricochet.” At Google, Facebook and other tech companies, executives are making statements about priorities with their seating charts. Step one: Give yourself permission to actually take the day off. Nearly 100,000 people younger than age 28 came to see the centuries-old company last season, contradicting a worldwide trend of aging opera audiences. Geta Bratescu spent most of her career in obscurity in Communist Romania. Late in life she came to international recognition, and now has a major show in Los Angeles. Lack of dental care through Medicaid not only harms people’s health, but has negative economic implications as well. More Recent Articles |
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