New York Times
Trilobites: Where Did Animals With Tail Weapons Go? Here’s a Back Story
Scientists have identified traits that may have been related to dinosaurs like stegosaurus and ankylosaurus and other animals developing fearsome rear-end weapons.
Review: ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ Is Fashionable, but Flat
The second installment of FX’s “American Crime Story” series is occasionally about Mr. Versace, but is more focused on his murderer, Andrew Cunanan.
Morocco Wants to Host the World Cup. Just Don’t Ask for Any Details.
Five months after declaring its interest in hosting the 2026 World Cup, Morocco hasn’t said much about how it proposes to stage the world’s most-watched sporting event.
Macron Defends Migration Policy in France, Walking a Fine Line
Speaking in Calais, the port city at the epicenter of the migration problem, the French president defended his policies as a mix of fairness and firmness.
YouTube Adds More Scrutiny to Top-Tier Videos
A policy update aims to prevent advertisements from appearing next to troublesome content.
Flurry of Lawsuits Filed to Fight Repeal of Net Neutrality
The filings kick off what is expected to be an extended legal and political debate about the future of internet policy.
U.S.-Backed Force Could Cement a Kurdish Enclave in Syria
The creation of a new military force in Syria raises fears of fighting among American allies and could draw the U.S. deeper into the conflict.
Trump’s Harsh Words, Not His Plan for Wall, Dominate Hearing
The secretary of homeland security was quizzed repeatedly about the vulgar word, or words, said to have been uttered by the president describing African countries.
Mathilde Krim, Mobilizing Force in an AIDS Crusade, Dies at 91
Dr. Krim raised awareness of the scourge and money to fight it while lobbying governments and enlisting a broad spectrum of powerful allies.
Stephen Bannon, California, Bitcoin: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Pentagon Suggests Countering Devastating Cyberattacks With Nuclear Arms
President Trump has not yet approved a draft strategy that would expand “extreme circumstances” for nuclear retaliation to include a crippling cyberattack.
Governor Murphy Pledges a Progressive Course for New Jersey
Claiming that the state can once again lead the nation in progressive policies, Philip Dunton Murphy was sworn in as the 56th governor of New Jersey.
Op-Ed Columnist: Donald Trump Will Soil You. Ask Lindsey Graham.
There’s no honor or wisdom in cozying up to this president.
Critic’s Notebook: On Artists and Audiences at American Realness
Watching performances at the American Realness festival, our critic was nudged into thinking about artists’ attitude toward audiences.
My Detox: Persimmons for Breakfast, Two (Healthy) Ways
Each November, chef Angela Dimayuga gets a shipment of the fruit from her mother — and blends them into smoothies or puts them on top of porridge.
Ditching Spike in Favor of Kevin Costner and Some Mean Teens
Paramount Network replaces the former home of “Baywatch” reruns with shows that have cinematic roots, like “Heathers” and “Yellowstone.”
Justice Dept., Fighting to Kill DACA, Asks for Supreme Court Review
The request by the Trump administration for immediate review is an unusual step after a judge ordered the administration to restart the program.
Op-Ed Contributor: Florida Isn’t the Only State That Will Be Hurt by Offshore Drilling
No state faces more potential harm than California. But as a blue state, it apparently isn’t eligible for the free pass Florida got from drilling.
Show Us Your Wall: Don’t Tell Ken Burns Quilts Are Quaint
The quintessential storyteller is fascinated by American quilts, saying it’s not so much a story as a question. Who are these people? Who made this?
Newly Discovered van Gogh Drawing Is a ‘Stylistic Missing Link’
A drawing that the artist made in Paris in 1886 has been recognized by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which researched its history.