Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. “We had a very good call,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “We will probably be meeting in the not-too-distant future.” Mitch McConnell sees little upside to criticizing the president in public, and some critics say that by not issuing a more direct warning, he is undermining Congress’s standing. The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether Facebook violated a 2011 agreement with the agency on data privacy, a person with knowledge of the inquiry said. The company’s board said it was suspending the chief executive, Alexander Nix, with immediate effect, pending an independent investigation. Your interest in Kim Kardashian West can tell researchers how extroverted (very), how conscientious (more than most) and how open-minded (only somewhat) you are. Ms. McDougal is the second woman this month to challenge Trump associates’ efforts to bury stories of extramarital relationships. Melania Trump has long said she wants to curb online bullying. Her efforts often clash with the president's habit of using Twitter to insult people. A state judge has ruled that Summer Zervos, who accused Mr. Trump of groping her, can sue him for defamation for calling her a liar. Investigators searched for links between a parcel that blew up early Tuesday at a FedEx shipping facility and a series of recent package bombings that have rattled nearby Austin. A Trump administration proposal would limit the ability of Mexico, Canada and the U.S. to warn consumers about the dangers of foods linked to obesity. For too long, Congress has abdicated its duty as presidents prolonged and expanded wars. Proposed resolutions would say, Enough. What’s behind President Trump’s curious silence about a porn star and her story? In a speech this week, the president laid out a plan to address the crisis that was at turns thin on details and alarming in content. In Argentina, murderers bought groceries at the supermarket, torturers were in line at the bank. A Bedouin lesson for handling President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Nations are protecting vast expanses of open sea but their first priority should be their richly biodiverse coastal waters. In his fourth term, will he push Russia to become an economic power? Let’s stop calling the invasion of Iraq a “blunder” and call it what it is: a crime. Hurricane Maria ravaged the island six months ago this week. We’re still struggling to rebuild. Ralph Peters, a retired lieutenant colonel, sent an email to his colleagues saying he was “ashamed” of what the channel had become. A deputy at the school confronted the gunman, a male student, less than a minute after he began shooting, the sheriff said. Two students were wounded in the episode. A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, a passionate columnist and a mentoring editor at Newsday, he was a pioneer for fellow blacks in the profession. The automaker said it wanted to reassess its testing program after an autonomous Uber vehicle killed a pedestrian. Reno is among several Western cities experiencing congestion and new tensions as California residents and businesses seek more affordable locations. John Oliver’s parody of the Pence family’s book about their pet bunny has bumped pre-orders of James B. Comey’s memoir from the top spot. In a rambling, at times contradictory, explanation, Mr. Carson told a House committee that he had “dismissed” himself from the decision to buy the set for his office last year, leaving the details to his wife and staff. Winter refused to relinquish its grip with predictions of 12 to 16 inches of snow on Wednesday, prompting the closure of New York City public schools. A visit by our 52 Places Traveler to the Puerto Rican capital, still recovering from last year’s hurricanes, was one of the most calming and soul-filling experiences of her trip so far. There has been a strong Jewish presence in the region since ancient times, and kosher tradition is reflected in recipes for the Passover feast. In the ’80s and ’90s, Daniel Day used Gucci’s logo without permission to create coveted “knockups.” Now, the couturier and the luxury brand have teamed up to create an appointment-only boutique. Go on, treat yourself. We talked to financial and food experts alike for their tips to dine out on a dime. Dancers from the Stephen Petronio Company are learning Cunningham’s “Signals” — and learning that a sense of play is essential to it. Amit Majmudar’s verse translation of the Bhagavad Gita offers a ravishing and faithful version of that enigmatic religious text. His label, Delicious Vinyl, released crossover hits by Tone-Loc and Young M.C., and he helped the Beastie Boys make the groundbreaking “Paul’s Boutique.” Reality and identity are mutable things in “Distant Observer: Tokyo/New York Correspondence,” by Takeshi Kawamura and John Jesurun, at La MaMa. Tracy K. Smith, the poet laureate and author of the forthcoming “Wade in the Water,” wrote a college application essay about Thoreau: “I was an aspiring Transcendentalist from a young age.” At a cost of $1.4 billion, a National Institutes of Health program may help scientists discover links between diseases, genes and lifestyle. But the project faces obstacles. Just two members of the charismatic subspecies remain, both female. But scientists still hope to prevent the extinction of the animals. Humans will have to get used to their machine co-workers. But the robot next to you may not be ready to be your replacement. At least, not yet. More Recent Articles |
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