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Arizona hires Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as men's basketball coach The University of Arizona announced Wednesday it has hired former Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as its new men's basketball coach.      Watch: White Sox's Carlos Rodon throws no-hitter; perfect game spoiled in ninth Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon threw a no-hitter and came close to perfection Wednesday night in his team's 8-0 win over the Cleveland Indians.   Pittsburgh Steelers to re-sign LB Vince Williams, QB Josh Dobbs Veteran linebacker Vince Williams and reserve quarterback Josh Dobbs are re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on short-term contracts.   U.S., NATO to withdraw troops from Afghanistan President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he will withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, a plan that NATO's 30-member states agreed to following a meeting with U.S. military and foreign relations leaders.   Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman among 5 Astros players on IL for COVID-19 protocols The Houston Astros put second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, catcher Martin Maldonado and reserve Robel Garcia on the injured list Wednesday.   President Joe Biden appoints Erika Moritsugu as AAPI senior liaison President Joe Biden on Wednesday appointed Erika Moritsugu as deputy assistant to the president and Asian American and Pacific Islander senior liaison.   Mark McGrath gets the boot on 'Masked Singer' Singer-songwriter Marc McGrath -- dressed as a whale -- was eliminated on "The Masked Singer" Wednesday night.   Capitol rioter accused of beating officer to be jailed until trial Jeffrey Sabol, a Colorado man accused of beating an officer who was treating injured rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, was ordered to remain in jail until his trial.   Cleveland Browns sign three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney The Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year contract.   Ex-police officer arrested on second-degree manslaughter in Daunte Wright's death The former Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop was arrested Wednesday on second-degree manslaughter charges, Minnesota officials said.   CDC: Empty middle seats on planes can reduce COVID-19 exposure by up to 57% The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study Wednesday stating that leaving middle seats open on aircraft can reduce exposure to COVID-19 between 23% and 57%.   Derek Chauvin trial: Defense expert says George Floyd died of cardiac arrhythmia A former medical examiner from Maryland called by the defense said George Floyd died from cardiac arrhythmia, not asphyxia as prosecutors contend in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.   Texas Rep. Kevin Brady announces retirement after 13 terms Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, announced Wednesday that he will retire at the end of his current term, his 13th representing the state's 8th District.   CDC panel declines to make decision on J&J COVID-19 vaccine, will gather more data Advisers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided to take no action after holding an emergency meeting to review a possible link between Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine and cases of blood clotting.   Walmart plans to make most store employees full time by 2022 Walmart announced Wednesday it will move two-thirds of its store employees to full-time positions by Jan. 31.   States with high mask-wearing saw lower COVID-19 infection rates in 2020, study finds States that required residents to wear masks in public spaces during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year saw lower infection rates than those without mandates, a PLOS ONE study found.   U.S. women's soccer team appeals court ruling on equal pay The United States Women's National Team on Wednesday appealed a ruling by a California federal judge rejecting their claims that they are not paid equally to their male counterparts.   New legislation would eliminate unequal gender-based military expenses The Defense Department must guarantee equal pay for female service members, three members of Congress say in legislation announced on Wednesday.   Massive flying pterosaurs had spoked vertebrae to support especially long necks Azhdarchid pterosaurs and their hollow bones -- necessary for flying -- were only able to support such heavy necks and heads thanks to a unique structure hidden inside their vertebrae.   Wait for prescription leads N.C. man to $200,000 lottery jackpot A North Carolina man said an unexpected wait for his prescription to be filled led to his winning a $200,000 lottery jackpot.   Watch: Venomous snake found in lettuce package from Australian store A grocery store chain said it is investigating after an Australian customer found a venomous snake inside the plastic bag with her pre-packaged lettuce.   BAE, Oshkosh to build prototype cold-weather vehicles for U.S. Army Oshkosh Defense and BAE Systems were chosen to deliver prototypes of the U.S. Army's next Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle, the companies announced on Wednesday.   Action thriller ‘Memory’ will star Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, Monica Belluci Emmy award-winner Guy Pearce, Monica Bellucci, Harold Torres, Taj Atwal, and Ray Fearon will star in Martin Campbell's action thriller "Memory" alongside Liam Neeson.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Biden, Setting Afghanistan Withdrawal, Says ‘It Is Time to End the Forever War’The president said the main objective of ensuring that Afghanistan would not be a launching pad for terrorism had been achieved and that it was time for American troops to come home.   Veterans React to Biden's Afghanistan Troop Pullout AnnouncementPresident Biden’s decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 is met with relief and anguish, frustration and regret among those who served there. Biden Administration to Impose Tough Sanctions on RussiaAdministration officials were determined to draft a response that would impose real costs on Moscow, as many previous rounds of sanctions have been shrugged off. C.D.C. Panel Keeps Pause on Use of J&J Vaccine, Weighing RisksAn advisory committee debated the very few cases of a rare blood disorder and worried about the suspension’s effect on global needs for a one-shot, easy-to-ship vaccine. Western Warnings Tarnish Vaccines the World Badly NeedsAmid a deep residue of mistrust, American and European cautions on the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines risk igniting anti-vaccine fervor in the global south. Changing Strategy, the E.U. Bets Big on Pfizer to Battle CovidAfter an early focus on AstraZeneca and months of turmoil, the European Union is pivoting away from the company’s vaccine. It has reached agreement for a faster rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech shot. Kim Potter Is Charged With Manslaughter in Daunte Wright KillingKimberly A. Potter, who resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department, was arrested on Wednesday. Takeaways from Day 13 of the Derek Chauvin TrialThe first medical expert called by Derek Chauvin’s defense team said George Floyd died after a combination of factors — including pre-existing heart conditions, drug use and exposure to vehicle exhaust from the police cruiser — caused his death. He faced difficult cross-examination. House Panel Advances Bill to Study Reparations in Historic VoteThe legislation, which would create a panel to consider reparations for slavery, is being considered as President Biden works to address racial inequity. Senate Passes Anti-Asian-American Hate Crimes BillThe vote, 92 to 6, could allow for final passage later this week, though an amendment process could be another roadblock. Bernie Madoff, Architect of Largest Ponzi Scheme in History, Dead at 82His enormous fraud left behind a devastating human toll and paper losses totaling $64.8 billion. ‘An Evil Man Died’: Victims’ Animosity Toward Madoff Outlives HimFor many of the victims of Bernard L. Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme, his death on Wednesday did not assuage their bitterness. How the Capitol Riot Suspects Are Challenging the ChargesDefense lawyers have complained that some charges do not apply to what unfolded on Jan. 6, and one argues it will be impossible to get a fair trial in Washington. Afghanistan, Bernie Madoff, Spring Gardens: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. 40 Acres and a MovieDisney can’t change its problematic past. But can it make a new future with Marvel? I Fought in Afghanistan. I Still Wonder, Was It Worth It?It’s not guilt, shame or regret I feel. It’s the sense of having done a terrible duty. Rage Is the Only Language I Have LeftSociety has become horribly desensitized to police killings of Black men. Our Firearms Problems Just Keep Piling UpThe gun crazies go wild and children die from curious trigger fingers. Lessons for America From a Weird PortlandSoaring rhetoric about justice is fine. But what matters more is keeping people safe and picking up the garbage. Why Tucker Carlson Is Obsessed With Kristen ClarkeShe’s a fighter for civil rights. Of course Fox News is trying to smear her. The Marriage Between Republicans and Big Business Is on the RocksBut the internal contradictions of “woke capitalism” are a mixed blessing for the Democratic Party. The 20-Year War: The U.S. Is Leaving AfghanistanReaders react to President Biden’s deadline of Sept. 11 and reflect on the two-decade U.S. experience. These People Should Be Required to Get VaccinatedCases are surging. We need to maximize the number of inoculated frontline workers and students. Why the Anti-Abortion Side Will Lose, Even if It WinsRoss Douthat and Michelle Goldberg return to the podcast to debate the future of abortion in America. In My Hometown, Opioids Are Still Stealing LivesA decade ago, it was already a crisis. But it feels as if it’s getting worse. My Police Union Holds Bad Cops AccountableThe Ethical Society of Police isn’t afraid to speak out against police misconduct. Jackie Robinson's Signing Caused a Financial DisputeAs baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, a look at how his signing led to the dismantling of the Negro leagues, with only one M.L.B. owner speaking up for their rights. ‘Pieces of a Woman’ Has Midwives Talking About That Birth SceneVanessa Kirby’s Oscar-nominated performance involves an extended sequence that these experts say gets some things right — and a few wrong. A Man Who Shipped Himself in a Crate Wants to Find the Men Who HelpedOver 50 years after Brian Robson mailed himself out of Australia, emerging almost 8,000 miles away, he is looking for two friends who assisted. Shades of 2016: Republicans Stay Silent on Trump, Hoping He Fades AwayJust like when Donald J. Trump was a candidate in 2016, rival Republicans are trying to avoid becoming the target of his attacks or directly confronting him, while hoping someone else will. Iran’s Top Leader Signals Nuclear Talks to Resume Despite Natanz SabotageThe declaration by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared to put to rest any speculation that Iran would boycott or quit the Vienna talks aimed at saving the nuclear deal. Will Japan Confront China? A Visit to Washington May Offer a Clue.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is the first foreign leader to be invited to the Biden White House, where he is likely to be pressed to more fully address Beijing’s threat to stability in the region. N.Y.P.D.’s Robot Dog Returns to Work, Touching Off a BacklashDeployed at a public housing building, the device drew condemnation as a stark example of police power and misplaced priorities. Kristin Smart Was Killed During Attempted Rape, Prosecutor SaysMs. Smart, 19, a California college student who disappeared in 1996, was killed as she was being sexually assaulted, the San Luis Obispo County district attorney said. New N.C.A.A. Rule Benefits Athletes Who Transfer CollegesUnder a plan tentatively approved Wednesday, Division I players who transfer will not need to sit out a year before they can play. Tennessee Student Killed by Police Did Not Fire Bullet That Hit Officer, Officials SayAnthony J. Thompson Jr., 17, a student at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tenn., was fatally shot during a struggle, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. Texas High Schoolers Set Prices for Classmates in ‘Slave Trade’ ChatA school district in Aledo, Texas, said it had meted out “disciplinary consequences” after ninth graders assigned dollar values to students of color in private Snapchat messages. 15 Favorite Episodes as the Book Review Podcast Turns 15Pamela Paul, the editor of the Book Review, highlights memorable episodes from her eight years hosting the show, including conversations with Robert Caro, Isabel Wilkerson, James McBride and others. A Classic Venetian Dish That Doesn’t Need ImprovementWith some trepidation, Gabrielle Hamilton puts her own spin on risi e bisi — rice and peas. Show Us Your Pandemic Baby Family ReunionsThe Times wants to see families finally welcoming new babies that they couldn’t see in person during the pandemic. This Ain’t No Disco: Alone in a Crowd at the ArmoryAt times, the experience of “SOCIAL! the social distance dance club” felt no more freeing than dancing by myself in my cramped living room, our critic says. The 6 Best Speeches of Awards Season So FarFrom a pajama-clad Jodie Foster to the teary “Minari” child star Alan S. Kim, they managed to make their acceptance speeches work from home. 5 Health Care Jobs on the RiseOccupations in the industry are increasingly in demand because of an aging population and longer life spans. F.D.A. Will Allow Abortion Pills by Mail During the PandemicThe agency said it would stop enforcing a rule requiring women to get the first of two pills in person at a medical clinic or hospital. Nothing Could Make Her Body Stop Itching. Would It Ever End?It felt like the itch was coming from somehow under her skin. The cause ended up being even deeper. These C.E.O.s Didn't Sign Onto a Letter Defending Voting RightsHundreds of leaders and companies signed a letter opposing strict limits. They did not. House Hunting in Portugal: A Light-Filled Retreat Near the Atlantic CoastIn Lisbon and other high-density areas, foreign buyers are scrambling to make investments before the country’s Golden Visa program is cut back. A Long-Awaited Return to Eating at Beloved New York RestaurantsAs the city’s sense of optimism grows, one author stops by her favorite Manhattan institutions, and orders a dish or two at each. New Rule in Cycling Forbids the Tossing of Water BottlesRiders’ water bottles are treasured souvenirs among cycling fans. Cyclists are unhappy with a new rule that outlaws tossing them into the crowd. More Recent Articles
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