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“Obama Commutes Bulk of Chelsea Manning’s Sentence” plus 40 more NYT

“Obama Commutes Bulk of Chelsea Manning’s Sentence” plus 40 more NYT

Obama Commutes Bulk of Chelsea Manning’s Sentence

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:26 PM PST

The Army intelligence analyst convicted in an enormous 2010 leak of security documents is set to be freed this May instead of in 2045.

Chelsea Manning Describes Bleak Life in a Men’s Prison

Posted: 14 Jan 2017 11:19 AM PST

The former Army intelligence analyst who disclosed files to WikiLeaks hopes to be allowed to move ahead with her gender reassignment and her life.

Obama Pardons James Cartwright, General Who Lied to F.B.I. in Leak Case

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 03:06 PM PST

The move saves General Cartwright, a retired Marine officer, from a possible prison sentence for lying about discussing Iran's nuclear program with reporters.

Health Law Repeal Could Cost 18 Million Their Insurance, Study Finds

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 10:56 AM PST

The Congressional Budget Office said 18 million people would lose their insurance in the first year, with that number and costs rising over 10 years.

Trump Health Secretary Pick’s Longtime Foes: Big Government and Insurance Companies

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 04:53 PM PST

Over a long political career, Tom Price, a doctor, never swerved from his policy mission to protect his former profession from what he views as heavy-handed government intrusion.

Fear Spurs Support for Health Law as Republicans Work to Repeal It

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 04:06 PM PST

Thousands of people are speaking out in support of the Affordable Care Act by sharing testimonials with Congress and holding rallies across the country.

Feature: Joe Biden: ‘I Wish to Hell I’d Just Kept Saying the Exact Same Thing’

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

The vice president looks back — and forward.

The Run-Up: Obama’s Last Battle: His Legacy

Posted: 13 Jan 2017 09:53 AM PST

We speak with former Representative Barney Frank and New York Times colleagues about how Barack Obama will be remembered.

Angst Simmers in Washington as Trump Presidency Nears

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 06:32 AM PST

The nation's capital is used to presidential transitions, but it seems particularly unsteady and on edge with Donald J. Trump about to enter the White House.

Rubio Challenged Trump’s Nominee. But Will He Defy Trump?

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

Senator Marco Rubio's tough questioning of Rex W. Tillerson, the nominee for secretary of state, was an early test of how adversarial he is willing to be toward a fellow Republican in the White House.

Transition Briefing: Former ‘Apprentice’ Contestant Sues Trump for Defamation

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:59 PM PST

Summer Zervos, a former contestant on Donald J. Trump's reality television show, sued Mr. Trump for defamation, describing behavior that spilled into assault.

Putin Says Accusations in Trump Dossier Are ‘Clearly Fake’

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 11:16 AM PST

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia dismissed the allegations in a political memo and said the effort to compile such a document was further evidence of the political decay of the West

How Much Will the Inauguration Cost, and Who’s Paying?

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

Pomp and circumstance does not come cheap. Here's a peek at the dollars and cents behind this week's events in Washington.

In ‘Brexit’ Speech, Theresa May Outlines Clean Break for U.K.

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 12:13 PM PST

In long-awaited remarks, the British prime minister emphasized regaining control of immigration, even if it means losing E.U. trading advantages.

‘A Moment to Build a Truly Global Britain’

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 06:27 AM PST

In a long-awaited speech, Prime Minister Theresa May defined the broad objectives, but not the details, of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.

News Analysis: In Era of Trump, China’s President Champions Economic Globalization

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 11:08 AM PST

Before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Xi Jinping spurned protectionism while implicitly rebuking Donald J. Trump, president-elect of the United States.

Brexit, Chelsea Manning: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:56 PM PST

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Brexit, Donald Trump, Chelsea Manning: Your Morning Briefing

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 03:11 PM PST

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

California Today: California Today: A Chronicler of the State, in His Own Words

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 05:00 AM PST

Tuesday: The prose of California's premier historian, officials turn to batteries for energy needs, and a reader photo from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Nigerian Jet Mistakenly Bombs Refugee Camp, Killing Scores

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 12:29 PM PST

The bombing struck a government-run camp in Rann, near the Cameroonian and Chadian borders, an area where Boko Haram had recently increased attacks.

Tour Trump’s Childhood Home

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 09:02 PM PST

President-elect Donald J. Trump's childhood home in Queens is up for auction. Take a tour of the home that he lived in until age 4.

Wife of Orlando Gunman Charged Under Antiterrorism Laws

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 11:08 AM PST

The indictment against Noor Zahi Salman said that she aided her husband, Omar Mateen, by providing material support in the planning of the attack at Pulse nightclub.

Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Is Called Off After Nearly 3 Years

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:22 AM PST

The decision ends the deep-sea scouring of the southern Indian Ocean, ensuring that one of the great aviation mysteries will remain unsolved for the foreseeable future.

Veteran Times Reporter Denied Entry to Turkey

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 11:22 AM PST

The action against Rod Nordland, a longtime foreign correspondent, appeared to be part of a broader crackdown against the domestic and foreign press.

New York Times Study Calls for Rapid Change in Newsroom

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 07:00 AM PST

Among the broad recommendations of an internal report are increasing training and hiring for digital roles and reducing the layers of editing.

Eugene Cernan, Last Human to Walk on Moon, Dies at 82

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 05:24 PM PST

A ferocious competitor, Mr. Cernan rocketed into space three times, went to the moon twice and shattered aerospace records on the Earth and the moon.

The New Health Care: Why Medical Advice Seems to Change So Frequently

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 04:00 AM PST

Take your medical news and recommendations with a dose of healthy skepticism, especially regarding nutrition.

Vivian Howard, a TV Chef, Offers Hope for Her Rural Hometown

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 10:47 AM PST

The host of 'A Chef's Life' had turned her back on her native corner of North Carolina. Then she returned to help celebrate and revive it.

Muslim Comics in a Mordant Act of ‘Resistance’

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 02:36 PM PST

The jokes at Comic Strip Live's "Big Brown Comedy Hour" took on a more urgent tone in the countdown to President-elect Donald J. Trump's inauguration.

Transition Television, From PBS and CNN

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 02:11 PM PST

One program documents the national division, another examines the delicate transfer of power.

In N.F.L. Betting, Patriots Are Closest to Being a Sure Thing

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 07:03 AM PST

Despite being favored in 15 of 16 games, New England was 13-3 against the spread this season, the best record in the N.F.L.

On Pro Basketball: In Warriors’ Rout of Cavaliers, a Big Dose of Catharsis

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:10 AM PST

Monday's 126-91 victory by the Warriors provided a psychological lift after last season's loss in the finals.

Saulx-les-Chartreux Journal: Life on the Farm Draws Some French Tired of Urban Rat Race

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 07:58 AM PST

In towns like Saulx-les-Chartreux, small-scale farming is driven by a thriving market for organic food.

German Court Rejects Effort to Ban Neo-Nazi Party

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 11:40 AM PST

Germany's highest court said that the far-right National Democratic Party did not pose sufficient danger to democracy even though its principles violate the Constitution.

Gender Inequality: Republican Men Say It’s a Better Time to Be a Woman Than a Man

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 07:58 AM PST

A survey shows 82 percent of women feel sexism is a problem today, while men underestimate the sexism felt by the women in their lives.

On a Day for King, a Rare Victory in the Sport of Kings

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

In a sport with few black participants, a horse that was rode, trained and owned by black men won a major race on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

On the Runway: Versace Says No to Couture Shows

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 05:53 AM PST

Is the haute model broken? The Italian brand says it's time to try something new.

The New Old Age: Physician Aid in Dying Gains Acceptance in the U.S.

Posted: 16 Jan 2017 03:00 AM PST

Nearly one in five Americans now lives in a state where terminally ill patients may legally choose to end their lives with prescriptions from a doctor.

Pursuits: Competitive Tobogganing in Maine. Well, Sort Of Competitive.

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 03:00 AM PST

In February, the snow-globe town of Camden, Me., holds the U.S. National Toboggan Championships. The Olympics it is not. But my family braved the chute.

Pendant Found in Nazi Death Camp Ruins May Have Anne Frank Link

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 09:00 AM PST

The item, which belonged to Karoline Cohn, 14, was discovered recently at the Sobibor camp in Poland and is similar to one owned by Anne Frank.

The Neediest Cases: After Retirement, Finding a ‘Second Career’ as a Volunteer

Posted: 17 Jan 2017 12:12 PM PST

There are 2,500 volunteers in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, working with 350 nonprofits and helping people manage their finances and apply for public assistance.