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“Trump Orders Mexican Border Wall to Be Built and Is Expected to Block Syrian Refugees” plus 43 more NYT

“Trump Orders Mexican Border Wall to Be Built and Is Expected to Block Syrian Refugees” plus 43 more NYT

Trump Orders Mexican Border Wall to Be Built and Is Expected to Block Syrian Refugees

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:52 AM PST

President Trump acted to start the construction of the border wall and is expected to move to limit the admission of all refugees at least temporarily.

As Trump Orders Wall, Mexico’s President Considers Canceling U.S. Trip

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:10 AM PST

Mexicans called President Trump's push to build a wall "an offense to Mexico," a "slap in the face" and a "monument to lies."

The Road to Trump’s Border Wall

Posted: 24 Jan 2017 10:06 PM PST

President Trump ordered the construction of a Mexican border wall on Wednesday. The contentious pledge to build a wall and force Mexico to pay for it was a touchstone of his campaign.

Agencies Told to Halt Communications as Trump Administration Moves In

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 07:40 AM PST

Several longtime employees of the agencies said freezes to grant spending and orders to not speak publicly were routine at times of transition, but critics seized on the moves.

After His Claim of Voter Fraud, Trump Vows ‘Major Investigation’

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 08:03 AM PST

President Trump reasserted a false claim of cheating and promised an inquiry, even though his lawyers and experts have said no cheating occurred.

News Analysis: Trump’s Impulses Now Carry the Force of the Presidency

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:53 AM PST

Rarely, if ever, has a president been as reactive to random inputs as this one. Career government officials and lawmakers are struggling to keep up.

Feature: ‘The Only Way We Can Fight Back Is to Excel’

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

Undocumented college students face an uncertain future under the Trump administration.

It’s No Trump Tower, but White House Has ‘Beautiful’ Phones

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 09:00 AM PST

Candidate Trump preferred to sleep in his own bed. But President Trump has spent the past five nights in his new home. His review? "Pure elegance."

First 100 Days Briefing: Mar-a-Lago Doubles Its Initiation Fee as Membership Interest Swells

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:45 PM PST

President Trump's Palm Beach "Winter White House" has doubled its membership fee, to $200,000, leading to charges that the Trump Organization is cashing in on the election.

Trade Talks: Will Trump Go After Nafta With Tweezers or a Hammer?

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 07:51 AM PST

To redo the trade deal, the U.S. may have to make concessions that the Trump administration will be wary of offering.

Facing Trump, Mexicans Think the Unthinkable: Leaving Nafta

Posted: 24 Jan 2017 05:39 PM PST

Many free traders in Mexico are concluding their country could have more to lose from long haggling with Donald Trump and uncertainty than from opting out.

Economic Scene: Mexico’s Potential Weapons if Trump Declares War on Nafta

Posted: 24 Jan 2017 02:31 PM PST

The United States' southern neighbor must convince President Trump that if he blows up the trade agreement, his country will suffer, too.

Trump Poised to Lift Ban on C.I.A. ‘Black Site’ Prisons

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:33 AM PST

A draft executive order would roll back an array of restrictions on the treatment of detainees put in place under President Barack Obama.

Donald Trump, Mary Tyler Moore, North Korea: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 03:01 PM PST

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

How Mary Tyler Moore Changed Television

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:46 AM PST

Mary Tyler Moore brought a new depiction of the American woman to both "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Virginia Heffernan, a contributing writer for The New York Times, discusses Ms. Moore's roles and their influence.

Mary Tyler Moore, Who Incarnated the Modern Woman on TV, Dies at 80

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:36 PM PST

Ms. Moore was best known as the spunky professional Mary Richards on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and as Laura Petrie, the wife of a comedy writer, on "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

Mary Tyler Moore Is Mourned by Co-Stars and Other Celebrities

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:57 PM PST

The actress, who died Wednesday at the age of 80, was praised on social media as a role model.

Five Essential ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ Episodes to Stream

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:16 PM PST

The sitcom remains one of the greats. Here's where you can watch it from home.

‘Mad About Mary’: How The Times Covered Mary Tyler Moore

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:52 AM PST

Although early coverage of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was dismissive, within a few years, The New York Times had reconsidered its stance.

Sex and That ’70s Single Woman, Mary Tyler Moore

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:05 PM PST

A look at pivotal moments from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," which was sometimes a laboratory for social issues of the day.

How Mary Tyler Moore Changed Fashion

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:02 PM PST

From a perky hat toss to jumpsuits fit for a fighter pilot, the character Mary Richards reflected the stylish trajectory of the working woman.

A Bloody Reminder for Somalia: Chaos Is Never Far Away

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:14 PM PST

A New York Times reporter made his first trip to Mogadishu in years. He was impressed by the progress. Then the bombs went off.

North Korean Defector Says Kim Jong-Un’s Control Is Crumbling

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:22 AM PST

Thae Yong-ho, the highest-ranking official in years to flee, said that the regime's control was weakening as a result of corruption and popular discontent.

Just a Bit Off-Center

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

There's a monument in Rugby, N.D., that claims to mark the exact geographic center of North America. But new research indicates the real center is 145 miles away.

Trilobites: North America’s Geographical Center May Be in a North Dakota Town Called Center

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

A geography professor unearthed the surprising result when he weighed in on a feud between two other towns in North Dakota.

François Fillon, Presidential Front-Runner in France, Faces Graft Inquiry

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:14 PM PST

In a development that could upend the election, prosecutors opened an investigation after a newspaper reported that Mr. Fillon's wife had been paid $535,000 for a no-show job.

Top Russian Cybercrimes Agent Arrested on Charges of Treason

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:16 AM PST

An officer in the cyberintelligence unit of the Russian Federal Security Service and a private cybersecurity analyst were reportedly taken into custody.

Usain Bolt Stripped of Gold Medal After Relay Teammate Found Guilty of Doping

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:53 AM PST

Bolt will lose his gold medal from the 4x100 relay from the Beijing Games because a teammate, Nesta Carter, was found guilty of a doping violation.

Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Will Be Built Off Long Island

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:46 AM PST

The offshore farm, with up to 15 turbines that can power 50,000 average homes, will be between the eastern tip of Long Island and Martha's Vineyard.

After Trump Rejects Pacific Trade Deal, Japan Fears Repeat of 1980s

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:39 AM PST

The apparent death of the multinational trade deal could force Tokyo to negotiate one-on-one with the United States, provoking potentially bruising showdowns.

Your Money: 6 Tips for Avoiding the Worst Student Loan Repayment Traps

Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused Navient, the nation's largest student loan servicer, of much wrongdoing. Here's how to steer clear of problems.

The Getaway: A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Meeting People

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 05:30 AM PST

Some tips on how to connect with other single travelers or locals and ensure your safety amid all the fun.

Will El Chapo Risk Trial? (Can He Afford Not To?)

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:00 AM PST

Lawyers say there's no downside to Joaquín Guzmán Loera's fighting the government's drug-trafficking charges, but how he might do that is a more complex matter.

Christo, Trump and the Art World’s Biggest Protest Yet

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 03:27 PM PST

The artist spent $15 million and more than 20 years on a vast artwork in Colorado to rival his masterpiece, "The Gates." Now he's walking away.

U.S. Team Wins Bocuse d’Or Competition for First Time

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:45 PM PST

In what amounts to the Olympics of culinary skill, a group of chefs led by Thomas Keller prevails.

Russia Moves to Soften Domestic Violence Law

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 08:49 AM PST

Defenders of the change to the law say it protects the rights of parents to discipline their children, but critics say it is a license for violent behavior.

‘Resist’: Greenpeace Activists Hang Giant Banner in View of White House

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:40 AM PST

Climbers scaled a 300-foot crane to unfurl a sign protesting the policies of President Trump.

Brent Musburger to Retire From ESPN Next Week

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 08:24 AM PST

Musburger will call his final basketball game — Georgia at Kentucky — on Tuesday night. He plans to help his family start a sports handicapping business.

George Orwell’s ‘1984’ Is Suddenly a Best-Seller

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:34 AM PST

The dystopian novel, published in 1949, about tyranny and the suppression of critical thought, has found a fresh audience in the United States.

Secret Service Investigates Denver Agent After Facebook Posts

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:41 AM PST

The agent published posts before the election that suggested she would prefer to go to jail rather than take a "bullet" for Donald J. Trump, a newspaper reported.

Rap Trio Migos Cracks the Code to a No. 1 Hit, One Drop at a Time

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:09 PM PST

This Atlanta group, riding high since the Golden Globes, is set to release "Culture," its second album, on Friday.

End of the Line for Penn Station’s Departure Board

Posted: 24 Jan 2017 03:23 PM PST

Amtrak disconnected the board, which has been replaced by video monitors. Its demise prompted nostalgia from some commuters, though not all.

Review: In ‘Riverdale,’ Archie Is Hot and Haunted

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:00 AM PST

This new high school noir on CW takes the characters from the Archie Comics franchise and reimagines them in strange and dark ways.

The Neediest Cases: Seeking a Fresh Start Without Limitations

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 08:00 AM PST

Job loss left a family struggling to pay expenses and turning to public assistance while searching for the right educational environment for a child entering kindergarten.