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“Jared Kushner Named as Senior White House Adviser to Donald Trump” plus 38 more NYT

“Jared Kushner Named as Senior White House Adviser to Donald Trump” plus 38 more NYT

Jared Kushner Named as Senior White House Adviser to Donald Trump

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 02:23 PM PST

The move cements Mr. Kushner's role as a powerful and at times decisive influence on Mr. Trump, his father-in-law.

What to Watch For in Washington: Confirmation Hearings and Trump Meeting the Press

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

A packed week in politics lies ahead, with Senate hearings, the president's farewell speech and — maybe — a news conference from the president-elect.

John Kelly, Homeland Security Pick, Isn’t in Lockstep With Trump Team

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 06:15 AM PST

General Kelly's views on issues involving the Mexican border and the threat posed by Russia may put him at odds with others in the incoming administration.

Transition Briefing: Trump Son-in-Law Jared Kushner to Be Named Senior White House Adviser

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 11:15 AM PST

People close to transition warned that Mr. Kushner's title might be adjusted.

Women’s March on Washington Opens Contentious Dialogues About Race

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 01:08 PM PST

Conversations surrounding the march on Jan. 21, the day after Donald J. Trump's inauguration, are alienating some women even as organizers stress unity and inclusion.

Asia and Australia Edition: Donald Trump, Taiwan, Meryl Streep: Your Morning Briefing

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 03:11 PM PST

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Golden Globe Awards, Fort Lauderdale: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 03:15 PM PST

Here's what you need to know at the end of the day.

Notebook: The Voter Fraud Case Jeff Sessions Lost and Can’t Escape

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

He prosecuted civil-rights activists in 1985, but his case fell apart.

Sidebar: The Hazards Justices Face by Owning Individual Stocks

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

In an era when potential executive branch conflicts are drawing intense scrutiny, members of the Supreme Court should consider setting a different tone for the judicial branch.

Mediator: In Election Hacking, Julian Assange’s Years-Old Vision Becomes Reality

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 05:49 PM PST

In a 2006 essay, Mr. Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, outlined the politically disruptive potential of technology. Hillary Clinton's loss might be a realization of his vision.

Saudi Women Cause Stir in Music Video

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 08:58 AM PST

A bright and upbeat music video of Saudi women has rapidly spread across social media, viewed more than three million times since it was uploaded to YouTube two weeks ago. The video, which challenges the country's patriarchal culture, has prompted debate over the role of women in Saudi society.

U.S. Blacklists 5 Russians, a Close Putin Aide Among Them

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 11:08 AM PST

The sanctions stem from human rights abuses in the death of a Russian lawyer in 2009, raising the stakes for President-elect Donald J. Trump just before he takes office.

Trump’s Industry Criticisms Shift Detroit Auto Show’s Focus

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 11:03 AM PST

Ford and Fiat Chrysler announced at the show that it would create jobs in the United States, and the industry grappled with what direction to take from this point.

North Korea, Rebuking Trump, Says It Can Test Long-Range Missile ‘Anytime’

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 09:19 PM PST

The remarks from the North's Foreign Ministry came days after President-elect Donald J. Trump expressed doubts about the country's missile capabilities.

F.B.I. Arrests Volkswagen Executive on Conspiracy Charge in Emissions Scandal

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 08:27 AM PST

The executive, Oliver Schmidt, led the automaker's regulatory compliance office in the United States from 2014 to March 2015.

Benjamin Netanyahu Sought Deal With Hostile Newspaper, TV Report Says

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 04:53 PM PST

The police are investigating a meeting in which the Israeli prime minister negotiated for more positive coverage in return for curtailing a competitor, a TV station reported.

On College Football: How Clemson Can Beat Alabama (Praying Is Optional)

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 12:37 PM PST

Limiting scoring opportunities for the Crimson Tide's opportunistic defense, throwing deep balls and rattling Alabama's true freshman quarterback, Jalen Hurts, are key.

Colleges Swear by Football Knee Braces. Not All Players and Experts Do.

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 04:35 PM PST

Many teams require linemen to take part in what is known as prophylactic bracing, despite players' gripes and inconclusive evidence that it prevents injury.

Nick Saban Is Not Just Alabama’s Coach; He’s Also Its Super-Scout

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 12:58 PM PST

Saban can often be found on the sideline observing the other team's defense, alerting his staff to ways that help the Crimson Tide keep winning.

To Improve Your Sense of Direction, Lose the Technology

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 10:25 AM PST

For the directionally challenged, traveling can be a frustrating, time-wasting ordeal. But there are steps you can take to improve your sense of direction.

Airstrikes by Russia Buttress Turkey in Battle vs. ISIS

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 06:28 PM PST

The deepening partnership between Russia and Turkey could marginalize the United States in the struggle to shape Syria's future.

U.S. Commandos Conduct Raid Against ISIS in Eastern Syria

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 05:41 AM PST

At least 25 fighters were killed in the two-hour operation in Deir al-Zour Province, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group.

At the Golden Globes, a New Culture War Erupts Onstage

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 02:24 PM PST

Meryl Streep used an acceptance speech as a rallying cry against Donald J. Trump. The president-elect and his supporters took up the challenge.

The Carpetbagger: At Golden Globes Afterparties, Stars Applaud Meryl Streep

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 12:35 PM PST

Many sidestep politics but say they approved of her speech, with Kerry Washington saying Hollywood shouldn't be "silenced because of what we do for a living."

The Best and Worst of the Golden Globes

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 08:36 AM PST

Highlights from the awards night: the politics, the host, the jokes and the fashion.

Television Review: Trump Was the Elephant in the Ballroom at the Golden Globes

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 09:04 PM PST

The president-elect loomed large over the show, which was hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

Up From the Family Basement, a Little-Seen Hamilton Trove

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 02:38 PM PST

Before Sotheby's sells a long-held family trove of Alexander Hamilton's documents, the public is invited to take a look.

Sleeping on Denver’s Bitterly Cold Streets

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 01:45 AM PST

A video of Denver police officers seizing blankets from Jerry Burton and other homeless people in late November created a public outcry. Here, he talks about the city's laws banning urban camping.

Trilobites: Endangered Species and the Stuff We Buy, All Mapped Out

Posted: 06 Jan 2017 02:12 PM PST

A series of maps produced by researchers visualize the link between global trade and its environmental impact.

A Permanent Plinth for New Art Coming to the High Line

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 12:07 PM PST

A highly visible permanent stage for ambitious sculpture commissions, perched above 30th Street and 10th Avenue, is coming sometime in 2018.

Smithsonian Hears Call for Women’s Museum

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 01:12 PM PST

A commission's report was cited by prominent women who support a new national institution on the National Mall.

U2 Will Revisit ‘The Joshua Tree’ on 30th Anniversary Stadium Tour

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 08:26 AM PST

The band will play the 1987 album in its entirety each night, and headline the Bonnaroo festival in June.

Trilobites: Looking at Your Home Planet from Mars

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 08:07 AM PST

The camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter needed to be calibrated, so it made this image of the moon and Earth, which NASA released on Friday.

Pope Francis Reiterates Support for Breast-Feeding in Public

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 11:55 AM PST

Crying babies at a Mass in the Sistine Chapel drew remarks from the pope about what he called Jesus' first sermon, in the manger.

Uber Extends an Olive Branch to Local Governments: Its Data

Posted: 08 Jan 2017 01:00 PM PST

The company, hoping to weave itself into municipal transit planning, unveiled Movement, a website that will allow outsiders to study traffic patterns with data collected by Uber vehicles.

Nonfiction: Is Edward Snowden a Spy? A New Book Calls Him One.

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

In "How America Lost Its Secrets," Edward Jay Epstein says Russia was the main beneficiary of Snowden's revelations.

Review: The Adventures of ‘Candide,’ and of City Opera

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 09:12 AM PST

This production of the Leonard Bernstein 1956 operetta, which hovers between opera and musical theater, is a step toward a totally revamped City Opera.

Critic's Notebook: Casey Affleck: ‘Thanks for Dressing Up’

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 09:24 AM PST

'He's a scruffy boy,' says the costumer designer for 'Manchester By the Sea.'

The Neediest Cases: For Troubled Student, a Change of School and Direction

Posted: 09 Jan 2017 08:00 AM PST

Najairee Davis was always in trouble in high school. A transfer, and help from The Neediest Cases, enabled her to see a future beyond angry fights in the hallways.