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“Taking Aim at Trump, Leaders Strongly Affirm Findings on Russian Hacking” plus 31 more NYT

“Taking Aim at Trump, Leaders Strongly Affirm Findings on Russian Hacking” plus 31 more NYT

Taking Aim at Trump, Leaders Strongly Affirm Findings on Russian Hacking

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 11:10 AM PST

In a hearing, top intelligence officials and senators of both parties pushed back forcefully in a display that seemed directed solely at President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Live Briefing: Intelligence Chief Criticizes ‘Disparagement’ of Findings on Russian Hacking

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 02:45 PM PST

A Senate committee heard from intelligence officials at a hearing on cyberthreats as President-elect Donald J. Trump has continued to question foreign involvement in the election.

Transition Briefing: Dan Coats Expected to Be Named Intelligence Director

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 02:13 PM PST

Donald J. Trump is expected to tap retired Senator Dan Coats of Indiana to be director of national intelligence, a position that some in Mr. Trump's circle say could go.

The Perfect Weapon: How Russian Cyberpower Invaded the U.S.

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 05:36 PM PST

A Times investigation reveals missed signals, slow responses and a continuing underestimation of the seriousness of a campaign to disrupt the 2016 presidential election.

Republican Party, Facebook: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 03:01 PM PST

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

Trump Said ‘Torture Works.’ An Echo Is Feared Worldwide.

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 10:30 AM PST

Although the president-elect has equivocated, his campaign rhetoric favoring torture has experts concerned that years of progress could be erased and the world plunged into a darker place.

Republicans’ 4-Step Plan to Repeal the Affordable Care Act

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 06:02 PM PST

Though much remains unclear, a determined Republican president and Congress can gut President Obama's signature accomplishment.

Indiana Mayor Running for D.N.C. Chairman

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 10:52 AM PST

Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, says he wants to avoid a replay of the battle between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders backers.

Trump Takes on Democrats and Health Law in New Twitter Blitz

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 06:57 AM PST

The president-elect called President Obama's signature law a "lie" and assailed Democrats for working to preserve it.

Ending Speculation, Black College Says Band Will Play at Inaugural Parade

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 11:04 AM PST

The president of Talladega College issued a statement arguing, in essence, that the presidential inauguration is about something bigger than Donald J. Trump.

Still Living With Bottled Water in Flint

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 02:01 AM PST

A year ago today, Gov. Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency in Flint, Mich. Officials have since said the filtered water is safe, but Keri Webber describes the health issues her family and other residents still face.

Regulators Reach $5 Million Settlement With Corzine in MF Global Case

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 09:56 AM PST

Jon S. Corzine, ex-senator and ex-governor of New Jersey, ran the commodities trading firm when it collapsed into bankruptcy and lost more than $1 billion in customer money.

Sears Agrees to Sell Craftsman Brand in a Bid to Raise Cash

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 07:46 AM PST

The chief executive, Edward S. Lampert, is scrambling to bolster the retailer's balance sheet as it struggles with a prolonged slump in sales.

L.I.R.R. Crash in Brooklyn Injures More Than 100

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 03:54 PM PST

The morning-rush derailment occurred at Atlantic Terminal when a train on Track No. 6 hit a bumper block, causing injuries to 106 people, officials said.

Record 2016 for U.S. Auto Industry; Long Road Back May Be at End

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 04:47 PM PST

A total of 17.55 million vehicles were sold, but struggling passenger car sales, reliance on sales incentives, and a new administration raise questions.

Macy’s Will Cut 10,000 Jobs After Poor Holiday Sales

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 06:42 PM PST

The announcement on Wednesday continued a trend for the country's largest department store chain, which in August announced it was closing 100 of its stores.

On the Runway: What to Watch for in Fashion in 2017

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 07:18 AM PST

From new looks in Washington and Paris to Serena Williams's wedding, it's going to be a year to remember.

Tech Fix: Five Resolutions to Simplify Your Tech Life

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 02:56 AM PST

Follow these tips to improve the maintenance of your passwords, devices and tech infrastructure. Also, shop smarter and reduce waste in 2017.

With Manicures and Makeup, Japan’s ‘Genderless’ Blur Line Between Pink and Blue

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 06:24 AM PST

Just as some American men have embraced makeup, young Japanese men are bending gender norms, a big step in a culture where genders hew strictly to convention.

4 Black Suspects Charged in Videotaped Beating of White Teenager in Chicago

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 02:30 PM PST

The charges, including hate crimes and aggravated assault, came two days after the victim was found wandering in distress on the city's West Side.

Urban Studies: How to Predict Gentrification: Look for Falling Crime

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 04:00 AM PST

Violent crime was a major factor pushing people out of cities a few decades ago. Now its decline appears to be inviting them back in.

Shootings in New York Fall to Lowest Number Since the ’90s

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 05:04 PM PST

The city recorded 998 shootings in 2016, the lowest of any year since at least 1993. Officials credited the decline to the Police Department's focus on gang violence.

<div>Farmer on Trial Defends Smuggling Migrants: ‘I Am a Frenchman.’</div>

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 10:21 AM PST

Cédric Herrou has become something of a folk hero in France for resisting the state and taking a stand: that it is simply right to help migrants seeking a better life.

Farmer Challenges French Immigration Laws

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 12:19 PM PST

Cédric Herrou from the Roya Valley near the Italian border is on trial and igniting debate for having helped bring people into France illegally.

About New York: ‘James Bond of Philanthropy’ Gives Away the Last of His Fortune

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 12:03 PM PST

Charles F. Feeney, who started Atlantic Philanthropies, is a man who spent most of his life avoiding the spotlight.

Milt Schmidt, Hall of Fame Center for Bruins, Dies at 98

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 05:36 PM PST

The N.H.L.'s points leader in 1939-40 and most valuable player in 1950-51, he was Boston's career leader in goals and a two-time Stanley Cup winner when he retired in 1954.

Bitcoin Price Soars, Fueled by Speculation and Global Currency Turmoil

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 05:04 PM PST

A tilt toward isolationism in American and European politics has made a currency that can cross borders with little oversight more attractive.

4 Questioned After Video Shows Racially Charged Beating in Chicago

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 08:05 PM PST

A video circulated online shows a white teenager tied up and beaten as a group of black young adults shouted antiwhite messages and insulted Donald J. Trump.

Once Upon a Time, a Guard Nearly Shot Queen Elizabeth by Mistake

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 08:02 PM PST

One early morning on the grounds of Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty, unable to sleep, was mistaken for an intruder, according to The Times of London.

Watching While White: How Movies Tackled Race and Class in 2016

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 10:39 AM PST

2016 was a good year for movies — not from major studios — exploring race and class.

Nonfiction: A Feminist’s Biography of Steven Spielberg Focuses on His Jewish Identity

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

In "Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films," Molly Haskell traces the evolution of the director's Jewish identity.

Frank Ntilikina, a Top N.B.A. Prospect, Is Learning to Play With Fire

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 05:13 PM PST

Ntilikina, an 18-year-old point guard for SIG Strasbourg in France, has an enviable collection of physical tools. The goal is to wield those tools more aggressively.