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Twitter, Facing Another Uproar, Pauses Its Verification Process
The social media service said it needed to do better after it verified the account of Jason Kessler, a white supremacist, and was met with outrage.
The Interpreter: What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer
Americans advance a lot of theories for why they have so many more gun deaths than other countries do. The answer is lying in plain sight.
For Tweet Mocking Mugabe, New Jersey Woman Could Face 20 Years in Prison
Martha O’Donovan, 25, is charged with subverting Zimbabwe’s government and undermining its president.
Art Review: Michelangelo Is the Divine Star of the Must-See Show of the Season
The Metropolitan Museum’s show of 133 drawings by the Renaissance artist, the largest ever assembled, is a tour de genius — the evolution of Michelangelo as deity and brand.
Big City: Road Rage, Then a Shot. For a Police Officer, It is Called Self-Defense
The jury’s acquittal of an off-duty officer who shot and killed an unarmed man shows how much leeway we give law enforcement authorities when it comes to using force.
News Shared on Twitter Can Drive the Conversation, Study Finds
Several dozen news outlets participated in a new study, which finds that even a few stories can substantially increase discussion about a topic on Twitter.
Gunman Convicted of Murder in New York Police Officer’s Death
Demetrius Blackwell was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting of Brian Moore during an encounter in Queens in 2015.
White House Pressed Unsuccessfully to End Immigration Program
President Trump’s chief of staff tried to persuade the acting homeland security secretary to end a program that shields about 300,000 immigrants from deportation.
From Misty Copeland: Adjustments, Tips and Inspiration
A class became a larger learning experience when Ms. Copeland and Carmen de Lavallade talked about breaking down barriers for black dancers.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Brazilian Women Can Learn to Yell
We are raised to be delicate and deferential. I’m working on putting up my fists.
Op-Ed Contributors: When Calling 911 Makes You a ‘Nuisance’ and Gets You Evicted
Seeking help from a suicide hotline or emergency services can leave innocent people homeless.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Republicans Wonder How to Make the Rich Richer
The House tax bill championed by President Trump finds many different ways to increase inequality.
Editors’ Choice: 9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
On Comedy: Kathy Griffin’s Wild Show: Defiant, Shaken, Then Fainting
In a rambling but dramatic and fascinating performance in Dublin, the comic addressed the fallout from her widely condemned Trump photo.
Marib Journal: As Yemen Crumbles, One Town Is an Island of Relative Calm
Years of war have devastated much of Yemen, but a combination of oil wealth and security have allowed Marib to grow.
A Year After Trump, Women and Minorities Give Groundbreaking Wins to Democrats
Democrats’ broad-based election wins on Tuesday reflected the strength of the party’s diverse voters and the power of their anger over President Trump.
F.Y.I.: When the War to End All Wars Doesn’t Do the Trick
New Yorkers thought the end of World War I meant everlasting peace, and so erected many monuments to that effect. Then World War II came along.
Op-Ed Contributor: David Boies’s Egregious Involvement With Harvey Weinstein
His legal work undermined the press, posed a conflict of interest and helped conceal abuse.
N.F.L. Picks: Redskins Over Vikings; Patriots Over Broncos
The Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots all seem primed for wins, but there is a quarterback controversy brewing in Minnesota.
Wines of The Times: Cabernet Franc and the Finger Lakes: Made for Each Other
With the fresh, spicy character typical of cool-climate viticulture, the red-wine grape shows another face of American winemaking.