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With Virginia, Voters Give Democrats First Big Wins of the Trump Era
The Democratic Party’s crowning success of the night came in Virginia, where Ralph S. Northam, an understated physician and Army veteran, won a commanding victory for governor.
At Tiffany, the Fifth Avenue Face-Lift Starts at Home
Reed Krakoff unveils his new vision for the brand — luxury meets the everyday — with a new home goods and accessories floor. Tin can, anyone?
Delhi, Blanketed in Toxic Haze, ‘Has Become a Gas Chamber’
Prolonged exposure to the air in the Indian capital is equivalent to smoking more than two packs of cigarettes a day, experts say.
Trump Tightens Cuba Embargo, Restricting Access to Hotels and Businesses
The new rules, intended to direct money away from the military, limit ties with Cuba just as President Trump pushes business deals with Communist China.
Joyce Carol Oates’s Prized Portraits by a Friend
The author reflects on her favorite possessions: paintings by the artist and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt.
A Miracle on the Pacific, 53 Years Before Sully Landed on the Hudson
Pan Am Flight 6 from Honolulu to San Francisco developed engine trouble. Too late to turn back, the airliner landed in the ocean and all 31 aboard survived.
How Should High Schools Define Sexes for Transgender Athletes?
The question is relatively new, and guidelines so far differ from state to state. “It has been a challenge” one Texas official said.
Our Guide to the Holiday Season’s Biggest Video Games and Consoles
The industry is pushing out a diverse lineup of titles and promoting new consoles to compete for people’s wallets.
The Neediest Cases Fund: Her Brother’s Death Left Her Heartbroken. Then She Had a Heart Attack.
Sylvia Rivera, 56, felt chest pain in the hours after her younger brother died. On bed rest and unable to work, she faced eviction from her Bronx home.
Children’s Books: A Mark Twain Tale, Brought Back From the Dead
“The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine,” completed and illustrated by Erin and Philip Stead, unites old-fashioned storytelling virtues with a playful modern sensibility.
Too Big to Sail? A Plan for Venice’s Cruise-Ship Armada
The plan, approved after years of debate, tries to balance preserving the city’s character with a desire for tourist spending.
New York Today: New York Today: Priorities for the Mayor
Wednesday: Results of the 2017 general election, the New York Comedy Festival, and an exhibition made of cans.
Lessons in Stillness From One of the Quietest Places on Earth
In the wilderness of Washington State’s Hoh Rain Forest, a poet searches for the rare peace that true silence can offer.
Weinstein Work Pulls Lawyer Back Into an Ethical Debate
David Boies, known for Bush v. Gore but also aggressive battles for businesses, is drawing fire for helping Harvey Weinstein draft a contract to hire private investigators.
Taylor Swift, Entering a New Era, Sticks to a Safe Space: Tumblr
As the singer prepares to release “Reputation,” her die-hard fans interact directly with their queen away from the critical glare of other social media.
Where’s Saad Hariri? Lebanon Wants to Know
The country is abuzz over whether the prime minister is a prisoner of Saudi Arabia — literally or figuratively — and when he will be back.
Why Relying on China to Stop North Korea May Not Work
President Trump will ask Xi Jinping for sanctions to punish the North’s nuclear ambitions. But China may hesitate to move against an old, if troublesome, ally.
Why the Tally of the Church Shooting’s Victims Included a Fetus
Whether an unborn baby is legally a separate victim of murder from its mother varies from state to state, and is tangled up in the debate over when life begins.
Tencent of China Raises Its Stake in Struggling Snap
The announcement came a day after Snap reported disappointing results for its third quarter, spurring analysts and investors to question whether the company was in trouble.
Character Study: A West Village Warrior Fights, and Writes, On
Otis Kidwell Burger, 93, holds a Sunday evening poetry salon in her homey West Village townhouse, where she has lived for nearly 60 years.