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Subway Ridership Falls as M.T.A. Scrambles to Improve Service
Even as the New York City’s population grows and new jobs are added, both subway and bus ridership have fallen, partly as a result of faltering service.
Tax Bill Thrown Into Uncertainty as First G.O.P. Senator Comes Out Against It
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin said he opposed both the House and Senate tax plans as written, posing a new obstacle to Republican leaders eager to overhaul the tax code.
Review: John Leguizamo Goes for Easy Laughs in ‘Latin History’
Two millenniums of oppression may not seem very funny, but in his latest one-man show, Mr. Leguizamo hones the art of comic revisionism.
Richard Cordray’s Exit From Consumer Bureau Gives Trump an Opening
Mr. Cordray, an Obama holdover, has been a zealous watchdog as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s first director. Now President Trump can reshape the agency.
Op-Ed Columnist: Taxes! Trump! Turkey!
Next month, he’ll pardon Congress.
Australia’s Curious Path to Legalizing Gay Marriage
A public opinion survey pointing to approval for same-sex marriage is being celebrated and criticized, even among gay couples demanding equality.
Senators Warner and Corker Speak With The Times on Withering Bipartisanship
In an era where comity is fleeting and the art of the deal appears closed for business, some senators are lamenting the sunset of bipartisanship.
Trump Declares ‘America First’ Policy a Success After Asia Trip
Home from a 12-day trip to Asia with few concrete achievements, Mr. Trump made no significant announcements in what he had hyped as “a major statement.”
Op-Ed Contributors: The F.B.I.’s Dangerous Crackdown on ‘Black Identity Extremists’
The effort to target racial justice activists has chilling echoes of Cointelpro.
Grace Mugabe, Shrewd if Ill-Tempered, Became a Target of Zimbabwe’s Anger
Robert Mugabe’s wife helped oust two successive vice presidents who rivaled her as potential successors to her ailing husband.
House G.O.P. Tax Writers Take Aim at College Tuition Benefits
The House tax bill, up for a vote on Thursday, would tax benefits that put the children of college workers through school and help doctoral students get their degrees.
Op-Ed Columnist: Billionaires Desperately Need Our Help!
Republicans want to be sure benefits go to the truly deserving tycoons.
U.C.L.A. Suspends 3 Players; They Admitted to Shoplifting in China
LiAngelo Ball, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, detained in China for shoplifting, were released after President Trump interceded with President Xi Jinping.
Robert Mugabe Under House Arrest as Rule Over Zimbabwe Teeters
The nearly 40-year reign of one of Africa’s last liberation leaders appeared to be coming to a close as tanks were deployed in the streets of the capital.
Signs of Russian Meddling in Brexit Referendum
Researchers have found evidence that Russian-language or Kremlin-linked Twitter accounts pushed divisive messages in British politics, too.
Amazon Sellers Brood as States Come Calling for Taxes
Most third-party sellers on Amazon do not collect sales tax. States, thirsty for the millions of dollars in unpaid revenue, are coming for the money.
Capitalism Has a Problem. Is Free Money the Answer?
Worries about the future of work amid automation and a shortage of decent-paying jobs are spurring interest in so-called Universal Basic Income.
Volgograd Journal: For Russians, 75 Years Later, Stalingrad Is a Battle to Remember
The 200 days of fighting along the Volga River came to be a defining event of World War II. For a Russian conflict photographer, it remains a touchstone.
Jerry Jones Is Scolded for ‘Antics’ in Letter From Fellow Owners
The letter condemned Jones, the Cowboys’ owner, for “conduct detrimental to the league” because of his efforts to derail negotiations to extend the commissioner’s contract.
Op-Ed Contributor: Don’t Let New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raise Yours
A national goal of 130 systolic may lead many patients to be overmedicated.