New York Times
White House Corrects Tillerson on Whether U.S. Will Talk to North Korea
It was only the latest example of a public rift between the president and his chief diplomat over North Korea.
Al Franken’s Minnesota Seat to Be Filled by Tina Smith, a Democrat
The appointment of Minnesota’s lieutenant governor followed weeks of debate over Mr. Franken’s fate. The seat will be up for grabs in 2018.
Republican Tax Bill Overhauls Rules Many Were Counting On
The tax bills moving through Congress could penalize individuals for financial decisions they made based on longstanding law, affecting the financial situations of millions.
Newtown Is ‘Still So Raw,’ Five Years After Massacre
The country is often reminded of what grief looks like immediately after mass violence. But Newtown shows how mourning evolves and endures years later.
Alabama, White House, Janet Yellen: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Op-Ed Contributor: Trump’s Shameless Slur Against Kirsten Gillibrand
His smear on Twitter insinuates that women succeed only if they trade on their sexuality, not because they are smart, savvy or resourceful.
How 22,800 Write-In Votes Changed the Alabama Senate Election
Many of the write-in votes, which exceeded the margin of victory for Doug Jones, are thought to have been cast by Republicans displeased with Roy S. Moore.
Strong Demand for Health Insurance as Deadline Looms
Nearly 4.7 million people have signed up for health insurance despite cutbacks in federal efforts to promote enrollment under the Affordable Care Act.
Russell Simmons’s Statement on Rape Allegations
The music mogul released a statement in which he denied accusations by three women who say Mr. Simmons raped them.
For McConnell, Alabama Senate Loss Is Bad News and Good News
Throughout the Capitol on Wednesday, Republicans seemed resigned to the results of a Senate race in which they knew there would be no good outcome.
Sports of The Times: Chris Froome Tests Positive, and Cycling History Repeats Itself
It’s hard to be surprised by the news that cycling’s most dominant rider has tested positive for a banned drug.
Review: Trisha Brown Company Is Back, in Witty, Delicate Glory
For anyone who cares about the continuance of Brown’s oeuvre, this performance by a crop of mostly new dancers was encouraging.
Down an Internet Rabbit Hole With an Artist as Your Guide
Artists explore some of their off-kilter obsessions in a series of distinctive online videos.
A ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Irregular Heart Rhythm
Rapid, erratic heartbeats — called ventricular tachycardia — can lead to sudden death. An experimental radiation treatment has eased the condition in five patients.
Naples Journal: It’s Official: Naples Pizza Is One of Civilization’s Glories
Unesco put the century-old art of Neapolitan pizza making on its annual list of “the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.”
Tech Fix: The Biggest Tech Failures and Successes of 2017
Epic failures this year exposed your personal data to hackers, wasted your money on unnecessary or ethically dubious products and fed you misinformation.
Republicans’ Tax Bill Nearing the Finish Line
A public hearing of the conference committee on Wednesday will be largely a show given that Republican lawmakers have a deal on a consensus $1.5 trillion tax bill.
Trilobites: The Great Red Spot Descends Deep Into Jupiter
The iconic storm plunges 200 miles beneath the clouds of the solar system’s largest planet, and possibly much deeper, according to data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft.
Critical Shopper: Why You Should Love Secondhand Fashion Now
The RealReal, the luxury consignment site, has opened its first store.
Omarosa Manigault Newman to Leave White House Job Next Month
Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned “to pursue other opportunities,” the White House press secretary said.