New York Times
Sports of The Times: Navy Kicker Turns Last-Second Loss into a Lesson in Leadership
The kicker, Bennett Moehring, missed a last-second field goal against Army, but the poise he showed afterward is his true defining moment.
Op-Art: 2017, With All the Trimmings
Twelve illustrators sum up their year in the form of an ornament.
Review: Christopher Plummer Dominates ‘All the Money in the World’
Mr. Plummer, who replaced Kevin Spacey in the role of J. Paul Getty, is magnetic in the film, which recounts the 1973 kidnapping of his grandson.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Christians Need a New Right-to-Life Movement
I hope for the day when feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and welcoming refugees aren’t political issues at all.
Box of Horse Manure Is Left for Steve Mnuchin Near His Home, Police Say
The gift-wrapped package was addressed to Mr. Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, and left at his neighbor’s home in an upscale part of Los Angeles.
After a Chaotic Start, Congress Has Made a Conservative Mark
The 115th Congress, under Republican control, has left a conservative imprint on the courts, taxation, regulation and the environment. Next up: poverty programs.
Town Fights to Turn Retail Tide at a Little Mall That Might
A faded industrial town in the North Country region of New York State is relying on local residents’ crafts and wits to make its shopping center a destination again.
North Korea Calls U.N. Sanctions an ‘Act of War’
Pyongyang vowed revenge on the United States, which sponsored the resolution, and the Security Council members that approved the measure.
Black Turnout in Alabama Complicates Debate on Voting Laws
In the wake of an election in Alabama with extraordinary turnout among black voters, questions remain about the role and impact of voting restrictions.
Prince Harry Is Getting Married. Time for Themed Mugs and Nightclub Tours.
Britain’s monarchy can be big money. And with a royal wedding next year, tour groups, ceramic makers and other companies are trying to capitalize.
Pope Francis Puts Focus on Refugees in Christmas Eve Mass
At a Mass that amplifies his voice around the globe, Francis evoked a parallel between the travails of migrants and those of the biblical holy family.
Navigation Apps Are Turning Quiet Neighborhoods Into Traffic Nightmares
As motorists turn onto residential streets, towns are fighting back by creating turn restrictions, speed humps and even closing roads to outsiders.
Navalny Is Nominated by Hundreds to Challenge Putin for Russian Presidency
The move allows Aleksei Navalny to ready the endorsement papers required for candidacy, putting pressure on the Kremlin to allow one of the Russian president’s most formidable foes to run.
One Target in Beijing’s Migrant Crackdown: Schoolchildren
The demolition of schools for migrant children has driven 15,000 students out of their classrooms, depriving many of a chance at an education.
Review: The Big and Minor Stakes of ‘Molly’s Game’
In Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut, Jessica Chastain plays a gambling entrepreneur running a high-stakes poker game. Much talking, some walking.
Taken From Ukraine’s War Zone, Grenades Are Used in Crimes, Too
The weapons are becoming an increasingly common feature in criminal activities including domestic violence and bank robberies.
Hiep Thi Le, Vietnamese Refugee Who Became Film Star, Dies at 46
Ms. Le was merely accompanying friends when she went to an open casting call for Oliver Stone’s “Heaven and Earth.” She landed the central role.
The Hunt for ISIS Pivots to Remaining Pockets in Syria
The last phase of the American campaign against the caliphate is relying heavily on warplanes that are focused on an area half the size of Manhattan.
What to Cook: What to Cook This Week
It’s Christmas Eve: Go big with a goose, if you’re celebrating, then get back to normal with an arroz con pollo risotto and a chicken schnitzel.
A Woman Now Leads the Vatican Museums. And She’s Shaking Things Up.
Barbara Jatta has abandoned her predecessor’s moves to limit visitor numbers to the Holy See’s collection of treasures, including the Sistine Chapel.