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Senate Plan Could Increase Taxes on Some Middle-Class Workers
The legislation is slightly more favorable than the House version to those with moderate incomes, but much depends on variables like household size.
Op-Ed Columnist: The Existing Democratic Majority
What Virginia tells us about our political future.
Debating Whether Reptiles or Amphibians Should Be House Pets
Many experts think these animals shouldn’t be in your home. Turning them into pets raises numerous ecological and ethical questions.
Uber Hit With New Blow in London as Panel Says Drivers Aren’t Self-Employed
The decision, affirming a ruling made last year, creates problems not just for the ride-hailing company, but for a hiring model in the so-called gig economy.
Opinion: Being a Female Comic in Louis C.K.’s World
The calculated risks of a life in comedy.
Louis C.K. Is Accused by 5 Women of Sexual Misconduct
As the powerful comedian found success by talking about his hang-ups, he was also asking female comics and co-workers to watch him masturbate.
Review: Son Confronts Father to End a Leonard Bernstein Festival
The actor Jeremy Irons is a riveting narrator in Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony, with Leonard Slatkin conducting the New York Philharmonic.
Asian-American Cuisine’s Rise, and Triumph
The culinary movement began with Momofuku, but its history goes further back than that. Now, its chefs are radically changing the food landscape.
How Could a Tax Change Affect You? This Is What the Senate and House Propose
Here’s a guide to the issues that consumers are likely to face, from tax brackets and alimony to electric cars and moving expenses.
Duterte, Philippine President, Boasts He Killed Someone as a Teenager
Rodrigo Duterte said he had stabbed someone to death when he was 16, adding to past claims that he has personally killed people.
Kenneth MacMillan’s School of Ballet Sex, Neurosis and Grit
A London celebration provided a chance to think about MacMillan’s reputation and legacy 25 years after his death.
John Hillerman, Snooty Sidekick on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ Dies at 84
Mr. Hillerman, an Emmy Award-winning actor, also had roles in classic movies like “The Last Picture Show,” “Blazing Saddles” and “Chinatown.”
You Love ‘The Simpsons’? Then Let’s Talk About Apu
The documentary “The Problem With Apu” examines how the stereotypical depiction of the Kwik-E-Mart owner on “The Simpsons” affected a generation of Indian actors.
Fair Game: After 20 Years of Financial Turmoil, a Columnist’s Last Shot
Scandals, crises and misdeeds have shaped the last two decades, along with market gyrations. Some episodes have brought positive change. But not all.
Vows: Love’s Road Home
Ashley Volk waited for Sam Siatta to return from Afghanistan. She couldn’t have seen the detours ahead. But “she kept on fighting, for him and for them.”
No Room for America Left in Those Jeans
The last major American selvage denim manufacturer is closing. The American jobs are gone, but Japan has got you covered.
A Thanksgiving Casserole for Everyone at the Table
Wild rice, white beans, mushrooms and spinach make for an adaptable, festive dish for the holiday and beyond.
Post Office Fails to Deliver on Time, and DACA Applications Get Rejected
Dozens of young immigrants mailed renewal forms weeks before they were due. But their paperwork was delayed in the mail and then denied for being late.
Natalie Dessay Finishes What Barbra Streisand Started
Ms. Dessay, a star soprano who retired from staged opera in 2013, has recorded a Michel Legrand song cycle intended for Ms. Streisand in the 1970s.
DealBook Briefing: Senate Would Keep Business Waiting for a Tax Cut
Delaying a change to the corporate tax rate isn’t the only problem for Republicans, as stark differences between their two tax plans need to be bridged.