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Ask Well: Is There Any Reason Not to Get a Flu Shot?
Unless you’ve had a severe allergic reaction, experts advise everyone older than 6 months to get a flu shot.
Hear the Music Behind Dan Brown’s Latest Novel
The author’s idea for “Origin” began with hearing his brother, Gregory Brown, blend sacred music and science in a Darwin-inspired mass.
Deadly Ambush of Green Berets in Niger Belies a ‘Low-Risk’ Mission
The deaths of three Special Forces troops raised questions about how they assess threats, as well as about their oversight, Pentagon officials said.
Vows: It’s a Good Story, Editors Included
The couple met in Brooklyn in the fall of 2011. But the bride already knew a lot about the groom, including how he behaved on first dates.
Pursuits: Eero Saarinen’s Michigan
The architect’s groundbreaking works gave him international prominence, but his earliest architectural and design laboratory was in Michigan.
Prototype: A Robot Makes a Mean Caesar Salad, but Will It Cost Jobs?
A new robot that tosses salads could reduce germs at salad bars. Its inventor says it won’t put people out of work. Others are not so sure.
New York Today: New York Today: A Cabby Tells All
Friday: A cabdriver tells stories from 40 years behind the wheel, weekend events, and National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey.
Ties: Connecting, Midair, With My 8-Year-Old Son
At the trampoline park, I knew this was it — that moment of pure joy with your child you always want as a parent.
The New Health Care: Why America Needs Foreign Medical Graduates
The United States trains far too few physicians; making it harder for immigrants to practice medicine would hit rural areas particularly hard.
Best of Late Night: Seth Meyers Makes Fun of Rex Tillerson for ‘Rolling Over’ on His Criticisms of Trump
Mr. Meyers and other late-night TV hosts continued to exploit a story
Where Can You Park a Tiny Home?
As tiny living becomes more popular, tiny-house owners are discovering a not-so-tiny problem: finding a place to put those houses.
The Getaway: More U.S. Parks and Attractions Are Offering Online Reservations
Advance planning may be in order if you want to camp at a popular national park or ride the latest roller coaster.
In Virginia, Gun Control Heats Up the Governor’s Race
After the Las Vegas shooting, the Democratic candidate talks about taking assault weapons off the street. The Republican candidate opposes the idea.
Trump to Force Congress to Act on Iran Nuclear Deal
President Trump has been expected to withdraw certification of the nuclear deal since he declared at the United Nations General Assembly that the agreement was “embarrassing to the United States.”
Op-Ed Columnist: Guns and the Soul of America
The gun issue is part of a much larger conflict over values and identity.
Op-Ed Columnist: Will Trump Trumpify the Fed?
A last haven of competence and expertise may soon be degraded.
Saudi King Seeks Warmer Ties With Russia, Historically a Foe
King Salman’s trip, the first state visit by a Saudi monarch, is a sign of the shifting dynamics in the Middle East as Russia assumes a greater role.
Indians 4, Yankees 0 | Cleveland leads series, 1-0: Jay Bruce, Who Escaped the Yankees in the Summer, Haunts Them in the Fall
The Yankees lost out to the Cleveland Indians in trying to acquire Bruce earlier this year, and he produced three runs in Game 1 of a division series.
In a First, Gene Therapy Halts a Fatal Brain Disease
With a disabled AIDS virus, doctors supply a gene to boys with a degenerative neural condition.
Firm Behind ‘Fearless Girl’ Statue Underpaid Women, U.S. Says
State Street Corporation, which denies the Labor Department’s claims, has agreed to pay $5 million to settle allegations of compensation discrimination.