New York Times
Take a Number: Americans Are Putting Down the Soda Pop
Children and adults are downing sugary drinks far less often than they used to, a new study finds.
Navy SEALs Investigated in Green Beret’s Death Also Under Scrutiny in Theft
The revelations that the SEAL commandos have been under suspicion of stealing money from a fund used to pay informants shed light on a potential motive in the mysterious Mali death.
Op-Ed Columnist: I Believe Juanita
Coming to terms with Bill Clinton and right-wing disinformation.
Behind the Scenes, Communist Strategist Presses China’s Rise
Wang Huning, a close adviser to the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has brought a steadiness of vision and purpose to China’s rivalry with the United States.
Van Gogh Injects Excitement Into Otherwise Solid Auction at Christie’s
Despite the low-energy tenor of the room, the Impressionist and modern sale brought the highest total in a decade.
German Newspaper Catalogs 33,293 Who Died Trying to Enter Europe
Der Tagesspiegel’s list, covering a period from 1993 to 2017, is a monument in print to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.
U.K. Parliament to Get a Brexit Vote
On the eve of a contentious debate on E.U. withdrawal, Theresa May’s embattled government has thrown a bone to rebellious lawmakers in both parties.
Roy Moore Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct by a Fifth Woman
The new accusations came hours after Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, declared that he believes the accusers and urged Mr. Moore, a Senate candidate, to step aside.
Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger Unanimously Named Rookies of the Year
The Yankees’ Judge, who bashed 52 homers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Bellinger, who hit 39, were unanimous winners of their leagues’ awards.
Get in Line: The $100 Million da Vinci Is in Town
In New York, where no museum contains a painting by Leonardo, it was a rare opportunity to view the artist’s work.
Haste on Tax Measures May Leave a Trail of Loopholes
When moving a bill at breakneck speed, one law that cannot be repealed is the law of unintended consequences, as corporate tax provisions may prove.
Debilitated Players Accuse N.F.L. of Stalling on Settlement Payments
To prevent fraud, the league has requested paperwork and exams that players say go beyond due diligence and are meant to steer them away.
Thomas Hudner, War Hero in a Civil Rights Milestone, Dies at 93
Lieutenant Hudner defied expectations when he tried to rescue the Navy’s first black aviator during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Op-Ed Columnist: The Siege Mentality Problem
It explains most of the dysfunctional group behavior these days, on left and right.
G.E. Rolls Back the Breadth of Its Ambitions
The size and complexity of the company used to be General Electric’s pitch to investors. But its new chief is remaking the company, pushing “simpler and easier.”
Former Eli Lilly Executive Is Trump’s Choice for Health Secretary
Alex M. Azar II, a lawyer, was also a health official in the George W. Bush administration
Yale Professors Race Google and IBM to the First Quantum Computer
Robert Schoelkopf helped create technology that promises to deliver the machines of tomorrow at Google and IBM. Now, he is giving them some competition.
Appeals Court Partly Reinstates Trump’s New Travel Ban
A federal appeals court in San Francisco said a ban on entry from six countries could go into effect for people with no ties to the United States.
Editorial: Mitch McConnell Believes the Women. Good for Him.
Don’t hold your breath waiting for real change, but the Senate majority leader has set a good example by accepting the word of Roy Moore’s accusers.
Op-Ed Contributors: Robbing Blue States to Pay Red
The dangerous new Republican policies impose costs on states behind partisan lines.