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Trump administration targets int'l network aiding Iran The Trump administration on Tuesday targeted an international network of companies and foreign nationals with sanctions and charges for procuring sensitive goods for the Iranian military.      NBA, players' union reach agreement on amended CBA NBA owners unanimously approved an amended agreement to the collective bargaining agreement, clearing the way for the league's 72-game season beginning next month.   Officials say Pennsylvania postal worker recanted allegations of ballot tampering The House committee on oversight and reform said Tuesday that a Pennsylvania postal worker recanted allegations of ballot tampering following an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service inspector general.   Jurors ask Trump to commute death sentence of Brandon Bernard Several trial jurors in the case of a Texas man convicted of killing a married couple more than two decades ago asked President Donald Trump to commute his death sentence Tuesday.   NFL owners approve playoff expansion contingency plan NFL owners unanimously approved a plan that would expand the playoff field from 14 teams to 16 in the event upcoming games are disrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic.   Trove of rare NASA photos of 'golden age of space exploration' up for auction Some 2,400 original photographs documenting "the golden age of space exploration" are up for by Christie's.   Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn dies at 86 Boston Celtics legend and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn, who also served as a coach and broadcaster with the team, died Tuesday. He was 86.   Eta expected to make slow trek toward another U.S. landfall Tropical Storm Eta stalled just off the western tip of Cuba on Tuesday, where it continued to pose flooding threats to southern Florida and Cuba.   Marlins' Don Mattingly, Rays' Kevin Cash earn Manager of the Year honors Miami Marlins skipper Don Mattingly and the Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash earned Manager of the Year honors for the 2020 season.   Pilot error, ejection seat malfunction implicated in June F-16 crash Pilot error and a series of ejection seat malfunctions led to the death of an F-16CM pilot at Shaw Air Force Base In June, according to an accident report released this week by Air Combat Command.   SEC postpones Alabama-LSU, Tennessee-Texas A&M football games The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday postponed this weekend's Alabama-LSU and Tennessee-Texas A&M games because of multiple COVID-19 cases within the Tigers and Aggies football programs.   Anthony Tata serving as Pentagon's acting policy chief after Anderson resigns Anthony Tata, whose nomination for a top Pentagon job was abruptly canceled in July, has stepped into the role of acting policy chief for the Department of Defense following the resignation of James Anderson on Tuesday.   U.S. adds 120K COVID-19 cases; HHS head says vaccine possible in spring As cases continue to spike to record levels nationally, a top U.S. health official said Tuesday that public COVID-19 vaccination campaigns could begin in the spring.   NASA certifies SpaceX to carry humans, OKs space station mission NASA certified SpaceX's spaceflight system Tuesday to carry astronauts to the International Space Station regularly, clearing the way for a four-person mission there planned for Saturday.   State Department approves $23.37B in weapons sales to UAE, including 50 F-35s The State Department approved three weapons deals to the United Arab Emirates totaling $23.37 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Tuesday.   Statins reduce heart disease risk even in older adults, studies find Older adults benefit at least as much as young people from cholesterol-lowering medications that reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, according to two studies published Tuesday by The Lancet.   McCabe: FBI believed Trump posed 'danger to national security' during Russia inquiry Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe testified that officials believed President Donald Trump "might himself pose a danger to national security" as the bureau was investigating his campaign's links to Russia.   Education key to developing lifelike intelligent robots, study argues In a new paper, researchers argue artificial intelligence has been too narrowly defined and biased by human hubris. To rectify this shortcoming, the study's authors claim robot-makers need to be better educated.   Birthday gift from girlfriend wins man a big lottery jackpot An Australian man found a small birthday gift from his girlfriend turned into a much larger present when the scratch-off lottery ticket she gave him won a jackpot of nearly $200,000.   Watch: Fishing friends come to rescue of monkey struggling to swim A group of friends out fishing in Brazil ended up acting as a taxi service for a monkey that was stranded away from shore.   Dow climbs 262 points, tech stocks drag down S&P and Nasdaq The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 260 points on Monday, continuing a rally that began on election week, while tech stocks fell for the second day, dragging down the other major indexes.   Emhoff to leave firm, become first second gentleman Douglas Emhoff will leave his law firm as he becomes the nation's first second gentleman when President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated, a campaign spokesperson confirmed.   Cal Cunningham concedes to Thom Tillis in North Carolina Senate race Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham conceded defeat Tuesday to Sen. Thom Tillis in a highly contested U.S. Senate race.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The Times Called Officials in Every State: No Evidence of Voter FraudThe president and his allies have baselessly claimed that rampant voter fraud stole victory from him. Officials contacted by The Times said that there were no irregularities that affected the outcome.   Fighting Election Results, Trump Employs a New Weapon: The GovernmentAs President Trump and his administration insist he didn’t lose, the rest of the world has increasingly moved to accept Joe Biden’s victory. Key Justices Signal Support for Affordable Care ActAt a Supreme Court argument on Tuesday, Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Kavanaugh suggested that striking down one provision would not doom the balance of the law. What Went Wrong With Polling? Some Early TheoriesPollsters thought they had learned from the errors of 2016. It’s possible that they did, and that this election reflects new problems. Keeping Track of Election DisinformationFalse claims in YouTube videos are still being shared widely. Some QAnon followers are struggling to keep the faith. Catch up on the latest. Why a Trump Loss May Be No Match for Rupert Murdoch’s RealpolitikFox News has lasted through “multiple presidents, and they’re going to be around for multiple more,” said one right-wing media executive. Does Trump’s Defeat Signal the Start of Populism’s Decline Globally?Populist leaders may have lost their most prominent champion, but their economic, social and political grievances remain potent. The Husband-and-Wife Team Behind the Leading Vaccine to Solve Covid-19The German company BioNTech, founded by two scientists, has teamed up with Pfizer on a vaccine that was found to be more than 90 percent effective. As Hospitalizations Soar, El Paso Brings In New Mobile MorguesThe nation hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations on Tuesday. The feared third wave has left cities like El Paso struggling with overloaded I.C.U. wards and scarce staffing. Lael Brainard’s Steady Rise Could Culminate in Treasury Secretary PostThe Fed governor is seen as a top candidate for the job, though some progressives try to paint her as a centrist who was soft on China. Biden Speaks to European Allies as Strongmen Stay Silent on U.S. VoteThe president-elect’s calls with four Western European leaders signaled a return to diplomatic normalcy and their support for his election win. Biden Election Call Boosts Cable TV Network RatingsRatings surged, with 21 million watching six networks, but Fox News viewers tuned out at a higher percentage as the coverage went on. Vatican Report Places Blame for McCarrick’s Ascent on John Paul IIIn elevating Theodore E. McCarrick to the position of cardinal, the former pope disregarded warnings and believed the prelate’s denials about sexual abuse, an inquiry found. The Vatican’s Explosive McCarrick Report: 5 TakeawaysA new report about a disgraced former cardinal had the potential to implicate three separate papacies in scandal. New Story Collections Reconsider History and Upend TraditionThe authors of “The Office of Historical Corrections,” “Igifu,” “Where the Wild Ladies Are” and “A Sense of the Whole” would like to revise the record. Obamacare, Joe Biden, El Capitan: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The Birth of the Animal Rights MovementErnest Freeberg talks about “A Traitor to His Species,” and the illustrator Christian Robinson discusses his career in picture books. Why Did the Pre-Election Polls Get It So Wrong Again?Joe Biden may have won the election, but the margin of victory was much closer than experts had predicted. Why? Modern Love Podcast: A Dog Story for Election ReliefFeeling election stress? These two stories about a man and his dog may help. Trump, in Attacking the Election, Is Attacking DemocracyOur survival as a nation depends, above all, on the loser accepting the results of an election. How to Shame a DictatorTheir neighbors carried out crimes against humanity — and were exposed for it. The Catholic Sex Abuse Crisis Is Far From OverWhat can we learn about needed reforms from the Vatican’s damning report on the defrocked cardinal Theodore McCarrick? Only Truth Can Save Our DemocracyThe Trump presidency has dangerously normalized lying. Five Questions to Ask About Pfizer’s Covid-19 VaccineImportant scientific announcements are usually made through peer-reviewed medical research papers, not company press releases. The Long Shadow of the Reagan YearsThe upheavals of our current era did not begin with Donald Trump, nor will they will end now that he has been defeated. My Fellow Veterans Reminded Me What This Election Was AboutPolicies can’t guide us in the work of healing and forgiveness. Only a leader can do that. Affordable Housing for SoHoNew York needs affordable housing in wealthy areas, too. What Berlusconi Could Teach Trump About LosingTwo icons of disruptive political leadership have much in common … except for acknowledging gracefully when they’ve been voted out. Obamacare Is Back in Court. The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher.This time, the issue is democracy, and the Supreme Court’s duty to leave political decisions to the elected branches of government. How ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Started a New Debate About Sexism in ChessThe Netflix hit captures the struggles of women in the game, where female grandmasters are rare. But the reality, one top player says, is worse. Hasan Piker Is Twitch's Top StreamerThe 29-year-old progressive political commentator has risen to the top of the platform after 80-plus hours of live election coverage. A Monumental and Rapturous New Anthology of Black American Poetry“African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song,” edited by Kevin Young, contains an overwhelming amount of variety and history. Man Arrested Over Threat to Schumer and Vow to ‘Blow Up’ F.B.I.Federal prosecutors said the Staten Island man cited the reactionary anti-government novel “The Turner Diaries.” Apple Introduces New Macs With the First Apple-Made M1 ChipsApple unveiled three new Mac computers that use processors the company created itself, ending its reliance on Intel. 3 Visitors Banned From Yellowstone After Cooking Chickens in Hot SpringIt is illegal to touch or throw objects into hot springs or other hydrothermal features at the park, officials said. No Charges for Indianapolis Officer Who Fatally Shot Dreasjon Reed After ChaseThe man, Dreasjon Reed, was streaming live on Facebook during the chase, and thousands of people were tuned in when he was shot. A Sick Swan Is Saved After a 23-Mile Odyssey by Foot, Car and SubwayA woman with the right training noticed a bird’s odd behavior and made it her mission to undertake a very urban rescue. Nxivm’s Leader Is Guilty of Ugly Crimes. These Die-Hards Stand by Him.Keith Raniere has been convicted on sex trafficking, fraud and other crimes, yet some ardent followers maintain his innocence. Before Kamala Harris, This Vice President Broke a Racial BarrierCharles Curtis, who served as vice president from 1929 to 1933, grew up in part on Kanza land and spoke proudly of his Native American ancestry. Travel and Coronavirus Testing: Your Questions AnsweredTaking a test is the best way to assure yourself and others that you aren’t spreading the virus. Here’s what you need to know. This Couple Is Sailing Around the World — Against Each OtherSam Davies and Romain Attanasio have long supported each other in yacht races. Now, they are both in the Vendée Globe, a four-month race around the world. Listening to Beethoven, While Walking the Dog and Dodging CarsA critic tries to review a streamed concert under the decidedly nonideal conditions of 2020. Who Should Be the Next Host of "Jeopardy!"?Devotees of the long-running quiz show were coming up with their own fantasy picks to replace Alex Trebek, who died on Sunday. Is a Dive Bar Still a Dive Bar WIth Covid Safety Measures?Measures to weather the coronavirus are transforming drinking holes beloved for their dankness. Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Had a Lot of Feelings and Nowhere to Put Them’Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Pfizer’s Early Data Shows Coronavirus Vaccine Is More Than 90% EffectivePfizer announced positive early results from its coronavirus vaccine trial, cementing the lead in a frenzied global race that has unfolded at record-breaking speed. She Was Found Dead and Dismembered. Prosecutors Say They Now Know Why.Brandy Odom’s body was found in Brooklyn in 2018. The killing was central to a $200,000 insurance scheme, prosecutors say. Suspect in 1972 Murder Dies in Suicide Hours Before ConvictionDetectives used genetic genealogy to connect Terrence Miller to the killing of Jody Loomis outside Seattle. He was charged last year. More Recent Articles
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