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Trump Calls Jerusalem Plan Step Toward Peace, but It Puts Mideast on Edge
An Israeli minister said moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem would be “destiny.” The leader of Hamas called it “an unaccountable gamble.”
A New Push to Expand New York’s Childhood Sexual Assault Law
Activists hope this will be the year that New York changes its limits on how long victims of child sexual abuse have to sue their attackers.
The Best Movies of 2017
Our chief film critics on their favorite pictures of the year.
A Democratic Chorus Rises in the Senate: ‘Franken Should Resign’
By Wednesday evening, there was widespread expectation in the Democratic caucus that Senator Al Franken would step down. He has scheduled an announcement on his future in the Senate for Thursday.
Republicans Move to Resolve Tax Bill Differences as Cost Concerns Loom
The Senate voted to begin the formal process of reconciling its tax bill with the House version as lawmakers continued to discuss changes to the legislation.
For Trump, an Embassy in Jerusalem Is a Political Decision, Not a Diplomatic One
The president seemed to relish playing a familiar role: the political insurgent, defying foreign policy orthodoxy on behalf of the people who elected him.
Paris Review Editor Resigns Amid Inquiry Into His Conduct with Women
Lorin Stein apologized in letters he sent the board Wednesday, saying his behavior had been hurtful and degrading.
Editorial: Let’s Limit the Term-Limit Debate
New York City voters have made clear over the years that two terms are enough for city officials, but City Council members are considering a third.
Conservative Groups Seeking Support for Tax Cuts Find It a Hard Sell
Groups like the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity are trying to convince ordinary Americans that this is good for them too.
Praise and Alarm From American Jews Over Trump’s Jerusalem Move
While some Jewish leaders welcomed recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, many worried that the step would inflame tensions and make peace in the Middle East even harder to achieve.
Op-Ed Columnist: We’ll Be Cheerful if It Kills Us
That gun bill is back, but then again, there’s a hero cat.
Bitcoin Hasn’t Replaced Cash, but Investors Don’t Care
Investors have lifted Bitcoin past $13,000, likening it to gold as a place to store money. Early followers who hoped for a faster, cheaper way to pay for things are looking elsewhere.
Jerusalem, Franken, Wildfires: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Making 2 Become 1: Ironing Out Senate and House Tax Bill Differences
Here are some of the top differences that must be resolved before the legislation can be signed into law.
6 Women Sue Harvey Weinstein and His Former Businesses in Proposed Class Action
In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs accuse “the Weinstein Sexual Enterprise” of covering up his “widespread sexual harassment and assault.”
On Sexual Misconduct, Gillibrand Keeps Herself at the Fore
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was the first in what would become a chorus of Democratic senators to call for their colleague Al Franken to resign.
4 Reasons California’s Fires Are So Bad This Year
California has suffered unusually destructive fires this year. Here’s why.
Trump Pick to Head Consumer Safety Board Is Seen as Too Close to Industries
Ann Marie Buerkle, a commissioner poised to run the federal agency, has rarely voted for a mandatory recall, a maximum fine, or a tougher safety standard.
Flynn Said Russian Sanctions Would Be ‘Ripped Up,’ Whistle-Blower Says
The whistle-blower said Mr. Flynn thought that ending the sanctions would allow a business project he was once involved with to move forward.
9 Ways to Work Better in 2018
Our best tips and tricks for taking your career into your own hands, navigating workplace culture, and just getting through the day.