New York Times

As foreign minister, Margot Wallstrom, who broke free from a violent relationship in her 20s, is challenging assumptions in a traditionally male sphere.

The first ultra-Orthodox woman elected judge in the country got there not by breaking the rules of her community, but by observing them religiously.

Critics have long noted Mr. Lee’s “woman problem.” But in his new Netflix series, based on his 1986 film, he has created his most nuanced female character yet.

“Thaïs” at the Met and “The Mother of Us All” in Hudson, N.Y., are unlikely partners in reflecting the difficult realities of female lives.

A Belgian Malinois dog called Mali has received Britain’s highest award for animal valor for his actions during an intense firefight in Afghanistan.

Topped with bacon and eggs, it’s perfect for breakfast or brunch, and even goes well with coffee.

Our tax burden could increase by tens of thousands of dollars, based on money we don’t even make.

Friday: A group of New Yorkers share their meditation experiences, weekend events, and what area is considered upstate?

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

In podcasts and live shows, comedians are extracting the funny from astronomy, climate change and even the physics behind urinal cakes.

Friday: The thousands who seek shelter during winter, sexual harassment allegations reach Al Franken, and a $29 loaf of bread in San Francisco.

New York is booming with jobs and new residents, yet the number of people taking the subway has fallen, as a system burdened by debt and bad management fails.

Scarcely 5,000 estates a year fall under the tax, but those seeking to reduce or eliminate it have outsize influence.

Even dances with no obvious agenda have seemed like quiet protests recently. How are choreographers thinking about their work?

Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet play lovers with a connection that crackles in this movie from Luca Guadagnino. Yet they first met on set in Italy.

Ms. Shawkat talks about her three series — “Search Party,” “Transparent” and “Arrested Development” — as well as why sexual harassment in Hollywood feels like her personal war.

Binge drinking. Sexual assault. Segregation. Why do colleges indulge Greek life?

The “Late Show” host didn’t think “intended to be funny” was a sufficient excuse for the Minnesota senator’s behavior.

In Part 2 of our look at the U.S.-led fight against ISIS, the survivor of an airstrike sets out to learn why his home was targeted.

She was a divorced single parent of an adopted child. So was he. The two found each other through an online dating site.