New York Times
Trump Says He Fired Michael Flynn ‘Because He Lied’ to F.B.I.
President Trump’s tweet was the first time he had said the firing was not solely related to Mr. Flynn’s false statements to Vice President Mike Pence.
A Wary Response, So Far, on Trump’s Expected Declaration on Jerusalem
Arabs and Israelis alike were impatient to see whether Mr. Trump would really declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel and how he might hedge it.
Disney Is Said to Have Resumed Talks to Buy Parts of Fox
The move comes as the Murdoch family decides whether to sell big parts of its empire, as the media industry continues to consolidate.
In Japan, Ohtani Is a Special Player but Definitely Not Babe Ruth
Like the Babe, Shohei Ohtani can hit and pitch with distinction. But comparisons to the great Yankees slugger do not seem to resonate in Ohtani’s home country.
On Baseball: First Time, Lifetime: Yankees’ Aaron Boone Was Probably Born to Manage
What led the Yankees to Boone? Those who know him say: his baseball lineage, attention to detail, curiosity about all aspects of the game and ability to relate to people.
Opinion: Let Us Buy Cake
When granted the right to marry, weren’t we also granted the right to throw the wedding of our dreams?
Mueller Removed Top Agent in Russia Inquiry Over Possible Anti-Trump Texts
The special counsel had a top agent removed from his inquiry after the Justice Department’s inspector general began examining whether the agent sent texts expressing political views.
Op-Ed Contributor: Even the Bernini of Buttercream Has to Serve Gay Couples
A commercial baker can’t hide behind the First Amendment to turn away customers whose same-sex union conflicts with his religious beliefs.
Emails Dispute White House Claims That Flynn Acted Independently on Russia
The president has called claims of unusual contacts with Russia a “hoax.” But emails show top aides closely tracked Michael T. Flynn’s fateful call to the Russian ambassador.
A Man Among Female Leaders: ‘The Risk of Mansplaining Is Very High’
A Times reporter shadows a male speaker at a summit meeting of female political leaders in Iceland, the most gender-egalitarian country in the world.
Opinion: The Cost of Devaluing Women
We all lose because of the biases of Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
Norman Baker, Adventurer, Dies at 89; Crossed Atlantic on Reed Raft
He joined Thor Heyerdahl in 1970 on the Ra II, just one of the adventures that turned a Brooklyn boy into an unconventional world traveler.
Opinion: How the Republicans Broke Congress
We used to blame both parties for our poisonous political environment. Not anymore.
William Mayer, Wide-Ranging Composer, Is Dead at 91
Mr. Mayer produced orchestral works, operas, chamber pieces, music for children and more, sometimes displaying a whimsical streak.
Opinion: A Haughty Rant Against Argentina’s National Drink
Dripping with snobbery, a voice message went viral and prompted a cascade of discussions about the sacred place of mate in Argentine society.
Opinion: Soil Power! The Dirty Way to a Green Planet
Regenerative agriculture can help mitigate climate change.
Editorial: Tasks for Congress: Ignore President, Keep Government Open …
Congress faces much unfinished business this month. Working around Mr. Trump would help them get it done.
Op-Ed Columnist: The Sterile Society
After we purge the Weinsteins and Lauers, our mating rituals still need help.
Woman With Transplanted Uterus Gives Birth, the First in the U.S.
A woman born without a uterus had one transplanted from a live donor, and gave birth to a healthy son, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
Op-Ed Columnist: For the Holidays, Pull a Tooth or Save a Life
Here are ideas for gifts that will make a difference.