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States Confront the Spread of a Deadly Disease in Deer
Montana is the latest Western state to discover animals infected with chronic wasting disease. It may decimate herds and, biologists say, invade Yellowstone.
India’s Supreme Court Orders Review of Gay Sex Ban
The court ordered a review of a colonial-era law reinstated in 2013 that criminalizes sex between men. Gay-rights advocates were elated but cautious.
Nonfiction: From ‘Fire and Fury’ to Political Firestorm
Michael Wolff has everyone talking about a possibly dysfunctional president.
Resignation of Carrie Gracie, BBC China Editor, Resurfaces Pay Row
Ms. Gracie quit her post after BBC executives offered her a salary increase that still left her paid less than her male counterparts.
The Healing Edge: Brain Surgery in 3-D: Coming Soon to the Operating Theater
New “videomicroscopes” offer astounding images, helping surgeons perform and collaborate on delicate brain and spine operations.
Books of The Times: Ali Smith’s Seasonal Cycle Turns to a Dreamy ‘Winter’
In the second novel of Smith’s projected quartet, four characters in a big rambling house in England have at each other.
Theresa May Starts to Reshuffle U.K. Cabinet
But the British prime minister’s moves, leaving all the senior figures in place, is being called the “day of the blunt knives” for their lack of impact.
Critic’s Notebook: Home to Hawaii in Search of Poke
In Honolulu, where our critic grew up, the quintessential marinated-fish dish appears in a welter of different styles and stores.
Tips from Sneaker Heads on Scoring the Hottest Shoes and Keeping Them Fresh
Experts at Sneaker Con offered strategies for identifying counterfeit shoes, gave advice on how to choose investment sneakers and said what they would be willing to pay for the right kicks ($30,000).
In Africa, Geneticists Are Hunting Poachers
DNA databases holding samples from thousands of rhinoceroses and elephants are helping to convict illegal traffickers.
Trilobites: This Worm Evolved Self-Fertilization and Lost a Quarter of Its DNA
When a worm’s hermaphroditic females developed the ability to reproduce on their own, they may have shed a lot of genes related to male reproduction.
Scanning an Ancient Biblical Text That Humans Fear to Open
Pioneers of new software for reading damaged parchment and scrolls are now deploying a CT scanner at the Morgan Library, hoping to recover Coptic writings dating back at least to 600 A.D.
Amway Made China a Billion-Dollar Market. Now It Faces a Crackdown.
Chinese regulators are questioning the tactics of companies that rely on sales representatives who recruit others below them. Sales by so-called multilevel marketing firms have surged.
Review: In ‘Unexploded Ordnances,’ It’s an Hour to Doomsday. Help!
The longtime feminist duo Split Britches sets its new play in a situation room with “Dr. Strangelove” vibes and a general calling the shots.
What to Cook: What to Cook Right Now
Melissa Clark’s cod braised in butter and wine, paired with mashed potatoes, would make a fine dinner tonight.
In New York, Drawing Flood Maps Is a ‘Game of Inches’
As FEMA revises the maps to account for climate change, deciding who is in the flood zone will be a battle with millions of dollars at stake.
Trilobites: A Mummified Child’s Remains Show Signs of a Modern Scourge
For decades, scientists thought the toddler died nearly 500 years ago from smallpox. New research shows it carried hepatitis B.
Stephen Bannon, Golden Globes, Consumer Electronics Show: Your Monday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
The Best and Worst of the Golden Globes
From a rousing Oprah Winfrey to silent men who didn’t speak out about sexual harassment, it was a night of highs and lows at the first major awards ceremony of the #MeToo moment.
Minor Fire Breaks Out Near Top of Trump Tower
The New York Police Department said it was a small electrical fire in the roof area, and firefighters brought the blaze under control. Three minor injuries were reported.