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How the Cranberries Rose to Fame
Dave Fanning, an Irish music journalist and one of the first to discover the Cranberries, talks about how Dolores O'Riordan found a place between grunge and Brit pop that catapulted the band to international stardom.
CRITIC’s NOTEBOOK: J.M. Coetzee’s Boyhood, in Black and White
Newly discovered photographs by the Nobel-winning novelist reveal a South African adolescence shaped by art and apartheid.
Timothée Chalamet Promises Salary From Woody Allen Film to Charity
The money will go to groups fighting sexual abuse and harassment. The actor is one in a series of Hollywood figures distancing themselves from the director.
White House Fuels Immigration Debate with Terrorism Statistics
A Trump administration report concludes that the vast majority of convicted terrorists are immigrants. But it relies on confusing and misleading data.
Economic Scene: Making Medicaid a Tool for Moral Education May Let Some Die
There is a precedent for letting states impose work requirements on the poor for medical coverage. It bodes ill for public health.
Oil Price Briefly Reaches $70 as Buoyant Global Economy Bolsters Demand
Tensions in Iran, record-breaking cold weather in the United States and a year of production cuts have contributed to higher prices, and they could go higher still.
So You’ve Been Asked to Be a Bridesmaid. Now What?
Being a bridesmaid is a role loaded with expectation and emotion, and it can be tricky to navigate. Here’s how to pull it off.
Books of The Times: In This Thriller, a Cold Case Turns Hot 26 Years Later
Christopher J. Yates’s “Grist Mill Road” opens with a shooting involving three teenagers, then revisits the crime and its consequences once they’re grown.
Op-Docs: Black Colleges in the Age of Trump
The president’s dealings with these important institutions have ranged from out-of-touch to outright bizarre.
Democrats Add Momentum to G.O.P. Push to Loosen Banking Rules
The Senate is poised to approve significant changes to the post-crisis financial law. Some moderate Democrats are supporting the effort, even as their progressive colleagues warn that it’s too risky.
High-Fat Diet May Fuel Spread of Prostate Cancer
New research suggests a strong link between genes, dietary fat and prostate cancer.
Britain’s N.H.S. in Crisis: ‘We Might Break’
The country’s universal health care system turns 70 this year. But what is its future?
The Pour: From Ontario, Cool-Climate Wines of Beauty and Vision
Though better known for ice wines, the regions near Lake Ontario produce gorgeous dry wines, and their potential is only beginning to be explored.
For One Baltimore School, 7 Killings in Just 15 Months
The city is trying everything it can think of to reverse a soaring homicide rate. But its fundamental problems keep getting in the way.
In Canada, Hunting and Preserving an Indigenous Way of Life
As the country grapples with a troubled past, a new generation of cooks and scholars is reclaiming and spreading the cuisine of its ancestors.
Government Shutdown, California, Dolores O’Riordan: Your Tuesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Q&A: What Obama’s Photographer Learned About Travel
Pete Souza traveled to more than 60 countries as the official White House photographer. He has some great memories — and tips for taking terrific pictures.
Banks are Big Winners from Tax Cut
Financial firms are benefiting from the $1.5 trillion tax cut and make up the majority of companies so far handing out raises and bonuses as a result of the bill.
Oliver Ivanovic, Moderate Kosovo Serb Leader, Is Killed
The leader of the Citizens’ Initiative Party was shot outside its offices. Known for working across ethnic lines, he also faced war crimes charges.
Critic’s Notebook: In Vancouver, a Door to a Parallel Culinary World
Kissa Tanto, a dolled-up setting for Italian food with Japanese influences, is part of a respectful revival in the city’s Chinatown.