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North Korean Soldier Shot by Own Troops as He Defects to the South
The North Korean was found alive by South Korean troops and taken to a hospital.
30 Vaquita Porpoises Are Left. One Died in a Rescue Mission.
Scientists called off an effort to save one of the world’s rarest marine mammals — the vaquita — when one died after being captured for rehabilitation.
Justices Take Cases on Free Speech at Pregnancy Centers and Polling Places
One case asks whether centers operated by abortion opponents must provide information on the procedure. The other is on political apparel at polling places.
What Red States Are Passing Up as Blue States Get Billions
Taxpayers in many red states have effectively been sending money to other states for Medicaid expansion, which can be used to pay for things like opioid treatment.
The Secret to Long Life? It May Lurk in the DNA of the Oldest Among Us
James Clement has scoured the globe for supercentenarians, aged 110 and older, willing to contribute their genomes to a rare scientific cache.
Skipton Journal: Yes, This Is Britain’s Happiest Place. (It Looks Beautiful in the Rain.)
An area in Yorkshire topped a national survey, upsetting stereotypes that northern England is colder, poorer and less sophisticated than the south.
Contemporary Art Sales: Do I Hear $100 Million?
The fall auctions begin with a surprising inclusion of a Leonardo — and an exclusion of Norman Rockwell paintings.
Behind the Lucrative Assembly Line of Student Debt Lawsuits
Transworld has been one of most prolific debt collectors, filing more than 38,000 lawsuits in the last three years on behalf of a single client. Many were flawed, say regulators.
Donald Trump, Iran Earthquake, N.F.L.: Your Monday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Trump Officials Urge Caution on Judging Roy Moore as Senators Pull Support
Officials said that Mr. Moore, the Alabama Senate candidate accused of pursuing romantic relationships with teenagers, should be allowed to defend himself against the allegations.
Op-Ed Contributor: How to Protect the Atlantic Fishery
The body that manages the fishing stock should adopt a more ecologically sensitive approach to a key part of the food chain.
California Today: California Today: Tax Proposals Threaten Lower-Income Housing
Monday: Credits and bonds that developers rely on may be reduced, Gov. Jerry Brown the globe-trotter, and the tepid return of La Niña.
Tutus and Tool Belts: Church of England Urges Children to Explore Gender Identity
In a “Valuing All God’s Children” directive, the church said students “should be at liberty to explore the possibilities of who they might be without judgment or derision.”
Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Wrapped Delights, Real and Imagined
A show in Brussels looks back at their projects, including some that never came off — like swathing skyscrapers in Manhattan.
The Daily: Listen to ‘The Daily’: The Tax Bill and Trickle-Down Economics
The House speaker, Paul D. Ryan, says the Republican plans would help the middle class. But that assumes that savings for the wealthy would percolate through the system.
Personal Health: The Growing Toll of Our Ever-Expanding Waistlines
As one major killer — smoking — declined, another rose precipitously to take its place: obesity.
The Checkup: Taking Care of the Physician
A growing body of research literature shows that physician burnout and depression are linked to medical errors and depersonalized care.
New York Today: New York Today: Subway Announcements Get a Human Touch
Monday: Changing subway language, wet weather, and a new streetcar for Queens and Brooklyn.
The School Prepping for Apocalypse
Bali’s Green School is betting that the skills kids will need for a dystopian future aren’t just math and history. Is this the new wave of progressive education?
Op-Ed Contributor: How Democrats Can Extend the Winning Streak Into 2018
The key is to make economics central to our politics.