New York Times
Trump Campaign Got Early Word Russia Had Democrats’ Emails
George Papadopoulos, a Trump campaign adviser, was told the Russians had “dirt” on Hillary Clinton and “thousands of emails” and were “open for cooperation.”
Unbuttoned: Paul Manafort’s Shopping Sprees Hit Home
Clothes maketh the man but they can also bringeth him down. The indictment of the former Trump campaign chairman indicated that he spent about $1.3 million in New York and Beverly Hills.
In the Heart of ‘The Resistance,’ California Conservatives Are Invigorated
The state, a bright blue bulwark of anti-Trump politics, is also the source of many of the ideas and personalities that animate the right today.
The Neediest Cases Fund: Breathing in Ocean Air After ‘Rotting Away’ for Years
For nearly a decade, Charlotte Wood, 66, languished in a nursing home, feeling trapped by her health problems. A motorized wheelchair and a home by the sea have given her more freedom.
Trump Belittles George Papadopoulos as ‘Low Level’ Adviser
In his first comment on George Papadopoulos, the president said “few people knew” him and that he “has already proven to be a liar.”
Mind: What Experts Know About Men Who Rape
Scientists once thought men who commit rape and sexual assault were so diverse that common factors could not be found. But patterns have begun to emerge in the research.
John Kelly Pins Civil War on a ‘Lack of Ability to Compromise’
The reaction was swift and unforgiving after Mr. Kelly, the White House chief of staff, resurrected the debate over the legacy of the Confederacy.
As Open Enrollment for Obamacare Begins, Confusion Reigns
The Affordable Care Act’s fifth open enrollment season starts Wednesday, but after months of attacks in Washington, many consumers are confused about the law.
Op-Ed Contributor: Net Neutrality: Why Artists and Activists Can’t Afford to Lose It
A level internet playing field lets them, and everyone else, bypass powerful gatekeepers.
Loss of Federal Protections May Imperil Pacific Reefs, Scientists Warn
Fisheries officials call the marine national monuments unnecessary, and their boundaries are said to be under review by the Trump administration.
Trilobites: Teaching Bats to Say ‘Move Out of My Way’ in Many Dialects
A study of fruit bats suggests that pups learn the “dialects” of the bats that surround them, even if they differ from those of their mothers.
Review: ‘The B-Side’ Is an Extraordinary Masterclass in Listening
Vinyl sings across the decades in the Wooster Group’s transcendent presentation of a 1965 album of songs from a Texas chain gang.
The Messy Family Battle for Starrett City
The fight over the fate of the massive Brooklyn housing complex pits a real estate tycoon’s widow against her stepchildren, with $900 million at stake.
The Feminist Pioneers Making Provocative Art About Sex
Some of the most compelling erotic art is being made by a nearly forgotten generation of women artists now in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
Review: ‘The Light of the Moon’ and the Trauma of Rape
Stephanie Beatriz plays a young woman who learns to survive after a night out ends in a brutal attack in this drama from Jessica M. Thompson.
Op-Ed Contributor: Manafort Is the Tip of the Iceberg
Tax evasion is easy, and Robert Mueller can’t investigate all of it.
Ex-Leader of Catalonia, in Brussels, Lays His Crisis Before a Wary Europe
Carles Puigdemont said he was not seeking asylum, but wanted to guarantee a fair trial for separatists who declared independence from Spain.
Xi Jinping Vows No Poverty in China by 2020. That Could Be Hard.
The president’s lofty vision clashes with the harsh reality of deteriorating rural life and disparities in education and health care.
Review: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ Is Big-Screen Perfection
Saoirse Ronan plays a high school senior who insists on asserting her individuality, and it makes for a thrilling film.
If You Missed Diwali in India, Dallas Is the Place to Be
The city’s annual Hindu festival of lights, a food lover’s delight, is one of America’s largest and latest.