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Op-Ed Contributor: Don’t Let Congress Cheat Workers Out of Basic Rights
The House just passed a bill that will roll back longstanding protections for contract workers to the benefit of big companies.
The Lives Cut Short in a Texas Church
The 26 who died in the shooting at the First Baptist Church included long-married couples and several children.
‘Tell Your Story to Everyone’: Readers Affected by Mass Killings Offer Advice for Fellow Survivors
In the painful aftermath of the church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Tex., we asked readers affected by similar attacks to share their experiences.
Germany Must Allow Third Gender Category, Court Rules
The country’s constitutional court ruled that officials must create a gender-neutral option to ensure individuals’ rights.
Diverse Candidates Make History in Local Elections
A transgender lawmaker in Virginia, a Sikh mayor in New Jersey and a refugee mayor in Montana were among Democrats’ victories in state and local elections. Was this a one-off rebuke of President Trump or a sign of what’s to come in next year’s midterms?
Democrats Cheer, but They May Have to Do Better in ’18
The Democrats’ huge gains in Virginia’s House of Delegates don’t reflect gains with working-class voters they might need to flip the House.
Woman Who Sabotaged Fiancé’s Kayak Is Sentenced to Up to 4 Years
Angelika Graswald, who prosecutors said had watched her fiancé drown and even moved a paddle out of his reach, was expected to be freed by year’s end.
Op-Ed Contributor: Robert Gates: Ending DACA Will Hurt Immigrant Troops
While I was secretary of defense, Dreamers played a vital role in the military. They have earned the right to become citizens.
The New Washington Drama: Treasury Secretary Versus Treasury Secretary
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has become a vocal critic of the sitting one, Steven Mnuchin, raising eyebrows as he upends political comity.
Jaron Lanier Can Hear the Digital Future
Join Jaron Lanier, the father of virtual reality, as he contemplates his two obsessions: VR and music. “Musical instruments are the best user interfaces that have ever existed,” he says.
Priti Patel, U.K. Foreign Aid Minister, Resigns Over Secret Meetings in Israel
Ms. Patel held at least a dozen undeclared meetings, and her departure creates another headache for Prime Minister Theresa May.
Art Fair Director Replaced After Being Accused of Sex Harassment
Five women described unwelcome touching by Benjamin Genocchio and a total of eight said he made sexually inappropriate comments to them at the Armory Show, Artnet News and Louise Blouin Media.
Pet City: Where the Dogs Are
Long Meadow in Prospect Park during off-leash hours is like a paradise for dogs. Unless your Shih-Tzu is a timid scaredy-cat.
Feature: The First Woman to Translate the ‘Odyssey’ Into English
The classicist Emily Wilson has given Homer’s epic a radically contemporary voice.
Modern Love: What Love Looks Like
We set out to find couples in New York who would be willing to have their photo taken and to answer some personal questions. Here are 10 couples who agreed.
Prosecutors Are Examining Carl Icahn’s Role as Trump Adviser
One of the billionaire’s companies was subpoenaed about his work on ethanol regulations, which could have benefited an oil refiner he partly owns.
In India, Air So Dirty Your Head Hurts
Delhi can’t seem to get on top of its air pollution problem. For the first time, the authorities shut down 4,000 schools.
State of the Art: What Reality TV Teaches Us About Russia’s Influence Campaign
Like a twisted version of the producers of an unscripted TV show, Kremlin-linked trolls used fake personas to provoke very real drama.
art review: From Forgotten Discards, a Wealth of Memories
Broken pots, stained drapes, torn stockings: At MoMA PS1, Cathy Wilkes channels emotion through castoffs.
Loose Ends: More ‘Everyday Objects’ From Tiffany
The luxury company is selling a ball of yarn for $9,000. Herewith, some other products it might soon unveil.