New York Times
Utah, Roy Moore, Travel Ban: Your Monday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
New Facebook App for Children Ignites Debate Among Families
Some parents welcomed Messenger Kids, the tech giant’s first major foray into connecting children under 13 to its services, but others worried about social media’s deeper intrusion.
Op-Ed Contributor: Why Concerns About Net Neutrality Are Overblown
It’s simply not in service providers’ interests to throttle access to what their customers want to see.
Republicans Sought to Undercut an Unfavorable Analysis of the Tax Plan
When the Joint Committee on Taxation found the Republican tax bill would balloon the budget deficit, Republicans tried to discredit it.
Brexit Talks Hit Hurdle as D.U.P. Balks at Irish Border Plan
A Northern Irish party scuppered a deal Prime Minister Theresa May had reached with the E.U., denying her a much-needed breakthrough in the stalled talks.
Yemen’s Ex-President Killed as Mayhem Convulses Capital
The death of the former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, could plunge war-torn Yemen into new chaos.
Asia and Australia Edition: North Korea, Yemen, Michael Flynn: Your Tuesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Lead Paint Failures Magnified by City Hall’s Failure to Communicate
Top officials in New York were slow to realize any problem existed in public housing, and then failed to take immediate steps to inform the public.
Op-Ed Columnist: Republicans Are Coming for Your Benefits
They never cared about deficits, but will gladly use them as an excuse to take away aid for those who need it.
Editorial: Yes, the President Can Obstruct Justice
Also: Why lie if you’ve done nothing wrong?
Krefeld Journal: The German Amateurs Who Discovered ‘Insect Armageddon’
Keeping meticulous records over decades, the Krefeld Entomological Society documented a 75 percent decline in bug populations that shocked the world.
In Sex Abuse Cases, an Expiration Date Is Often Attached
As prep schools increasingly confront past sexual misconduct, they often use laws limiting when a lawsuit can be filed to avoid paying victims.
Justices Skeptical of Sports Gambling Ban
A federal law barring states from authorizing commercial wagering on sports seemed to be in trouble at the Supreme Court.
John Anderson, Who Ran Against Reagan and Carter in 1980, Is Dead at 95
Drawing support from moderate to liberal Republicans and liberal Democrats, Mr. Anderson held the spotlight for a while before voters turned to candidates who they believed could actually win.
Trump Dismantles Bears Ears National Monument
President Trump has announced plans to reduce Bears Ears National Monument. President Obama had designated the 1.3 million acres in southern Utah at the request of Native American groups.
Women Line Up to Run for Office, Harnessing Their Outrage at Trump
The election of President Trump, the Women’s March and a flood of sexual assault charges against powerful men have combined to build a wave of political activism among women.
The Neediest Cases Fund: At 76, Studying Social Work After Reaching for a Helping Hand
Selwyn Allen, a longtime carpenter, fell behind on his rent while fighting bladder cancer. Now he’s seeking to make a late-in-life career change.
Hunt Elephants to Save Them? Some Countries See No Other Choice
In some African nations, trophy hunting has provided funds needed to preserve endangered species. In other countries, the business has decimated animal populations.
City to Settle Discrimination Claim in Brooklyn Housing Plan
An eight-year legal fight over racial discrimination in a proposed development plan for the Broadway Triangle ends with the city agreeing to changes.
Critic’s Notebook: Alvin Ailey Dancers Return Like Conquering Heroes
The differences between the Ailey dancers is of greater consequence than the difference between the works they’re dancing.