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A Symphony Breathes Life Into 400 Broken School Instruments
David Lang’s “symphony for a broken orchestra” had its premiere as part of a project to fix damaged instruments from Philadelphia’s public schools.
He’s Channeling Emma Stone. But This Ain’t ‘La La Land.’
Two Los Angeles performers have turned the one-woman show glimpsed in the Oscar-winning movie into a one-man spoof of their own.
Five Strongmen, and the Fate of the Arab Spring
Leaders of five countries at the heart of the protests that erupted in 2011 — Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen — have met very different fates.
Met Opera Suspends James Levine After New Sexual Abuse Accusations
The company is investigating its revered conductor after three men came forward with accusations that he abused them when they were teenagers.
Turning Points: The Cosmos Is Calling. What Do We Say?
If we find alien life on another planet, can we survive long enough to meet it?
Following Drownings, an Upstate City Known for Its Gorges Mulls Blocking One Off
Following the deaths of two students in seven years, Cornell University wants to build a gate to block a tunnel built by its founder.
On Comedy: 4 Comedy Specials to Watch: Seasoned Stand-Ups Making Debuts
Some of the funniest new stand-up is from veterans releasing their first specials or albums: Judah Friedlander, Michelle Wolf, Yamaneika Saunders and Shane Torres.
Broadcom Proposes Unseating Qualcomm Board as Takeover Fight Escalates
Broadcom proposed replacing Qualcomm’s entire board as it tries to move ahead with a $105 billion bid for the mobile chip maker.
Can Presidents Obstruct Justice? The Latest Trump Fight, Explained
President Trump’s tweet that he knew his former national security adviser had lied to the F.B.I. is seen by some as evidence that he obstructed justice. But his lawyer says a president cannot violate such laws.
Books News: A Final Work by Sam Shepard Reveals His Struggle With Lou Gehrig’s Disease
The celebrated playwright spent the last months of his life working tirelessly on a final book, an intimate and philosophical look at his protagonist’s — and his own — health struggles.
G.O.P. Dilemma: Support Roy Moore or Not
Roy S. Moore, the Senate candidate from Alabama, is accused of sexual misconduct with minors. President Trump has endorsed him, but other Republicans are wrestling with the political risk of supporting him.
F.B.I. ‘Destroyed’ Flynn’s Life for Lying, Trump Says, but ‘Nothing Happened’ to Clinton
President Trump did not specify what he thought Hillary Clinton lied to the F.B.I. about.
Giants Fire Coach Ben McAdoo and General Manager Jerry Reese
The Giants are a dismal 2-10 after Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Raiders. Only the hapless Browns, at 0-12, have a worse record.
Trilobites: How Dwarf Mongooses Respond to New Immigrants
Dwarf mongoose groups take a few months before they put full confidence in the sentinel calls of new arrivals.
F.B.I. ‘Destroyed’ Flynn’s Life for Lying, Trump Says, but ‘Nothing Happened’ to Clinton
President Trump did not specify what he thought Hillary Clinton lied to the F.B.I. about.
Where to Watch the Best TV of 2017
Three Times critics picked their favorite TV of the year. Here’s how to watch it all from home.
6 Ways to Be Better at Money in 2018
A new year is the perfect excuse to take a deep look at how you handle money.
Op-Ed Contributors: A Baker’s First Amendment Rights
Forcing Jack Phillips to make cakes for same-sex weddings is unconstitutional. Here’s why.
The Best TV Shows of 2017
Our television critics on their favorites this year, including “Better Things,” “The Good Place” and “Twin Peaks: The Return.”
Cyclone Lashes Southern India, Killing at Least 21
The extent of the damage was unclear and dozens of fishermen were still missing as high winds and flooding swept the area.