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“Trump Couple, Now White House Employees, Can’t Escape Conflict Laws” plus 25 more NYT

“Trump Couple, Now White House Employees, Can’t Escape Conflict Laws” plus 25 more NYT

Trump Couple, Now White House Employees, Can’t Escape Conflict Laws

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 09:31 AM PDT

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are walking on perilous legal and ethical ground, according to several prominent experts on the subject.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Still Benefiting From Business Empire, Filings Show

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 06:20 PM PDT

The White House released ethics filings from President Trump's daughter and son-in-law and released details of a plan devised to avoid conflicts of interest.

Bannon Made Millions in Shaping Right-Wing Thought

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 08:11 PM PDT

A conservative media impresario and producer of documentary films before joining the Trump campaign, Stephen K. Bannon has assets worth $11.8 million to $53.8 million, filings showed.

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 03:43 PM PDT

Conservative Split Over Import Tax Imperils Trump’s Overhaul

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 08:41 AM PDT

A proposed "border adjustment" tax is meeting furious opposition, threatening to jeopardize yet another signature legislative initiative.

Meet the Obama Holdovers Who Survived Trump’s Sweep

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 10:01 AM PDT

Three diplomats from the Obama era are part of a rare cohort: officials whose skills have helped them remain in an administration bent on erasing all signs of its predecessor.

U.S.-Led Coalition Counts 229 Civilian Deaths Before Mosul Strike

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 12:57 PM PDT

The worries about civilian casualties have grown as Iraqi forces push to take western Mosul from the Islamic State with the help of American and allied air power.

Venezuelan Court Revises Ruling That Nullified Legislature

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 12:48 PM PDT

The Supreme Court revised its decision to strip the legislature of its powers, but did not immediately publish the full ruling, leaving much unclear.

The Interpreter: How Does Populism Turn Authoritarian? Venezuela Is a Case in Point

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 09:22 AM PDT

When Hugo Chávez took power nearly 20 years ago, the leftist populism he championed was supposed to save democracy. Instead, it has done the opposite.

Ranks of Political Prisoners Grow as Democracy Ebbs in Venezuela

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 07:03 PM PDT

At least 114 political prisoners are now behind bars in Venezuela, according to Penal Forum, a human rights organization that tracks political arrests in the country.

Can Marijuana Real Estate Maintain Its High?

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 02:01 AM PDT

Across the country, medical marijuana operations are repurposing old, industrial spaces. But as legal weed gets cheaper, will the high cost of retrofitting pay off? Tour a new, indoor operation in Quincy, Mass. in this 360° video.

Bill O’Reilly Thrives at Fox News, Even as Harassment Settlements Add Up

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 06:40 AM PDT

About $13 million has been paid out over the years to address complaints from women about Mr. O'Reilly's behavior. He denies the claims have merit.

What to Cook, Watch, Listen To and More This Weekend

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 03:02 PM PDT

Tips for making the most of your weekend.

Five Must-See Shows if You’re in New York This Month

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 09:01 PM PDT

Offerings include a matchmaker named Dolly (embodied by a little old diva named Bette), a musical about a shadow-spotting mammal and a new work from Annie Baker.

Surging Colombian River Kills More Than 150, Many in Their Beds

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 12:31 PM PDT

A giant wall of water carrying tons of mud and debris swept through the city of Mocoa on Saturday after heavy rains caused the nearby river to overflow.

A Small Guard Upends UConn and ‘Breathes a Little Life’ Into Her Sport

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 12:48 PM PDT

Morgan William's game-winning shot for Mississippi State was a rousing moment of liberation for the women's N.C.A.A. tournament.

Sports of The Times: North Carolina’s Dominance Fails to Cover Cheating’s Stain

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 06:06 PM PDT

For two decades, until 2013, North Carolina engaged in academic improprieties that benefited its student-athletes. The repercussions are still being felt.

Chechen Authorities Arresting and Killing Gay Men, Russian Paper Says

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 12:24 PM PDT

More than 100 gay men had been detained, the newspaper said. It said it had the names of three murder victims, and that it suspected many others had died in extrajudicial killings.

James Rosenquist, Pop Art Pioneer, Dies at 83

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 10:50 AM PDT

Working as a sign painter by day and an abstract artist by night, Mr. Rosenquist imported elements of outdoor advertising into the realm of fine art.

After ‘Brexit,’ Scotland Lays a Path to Another Independence Vote

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 08:38 AM PDT

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon is moving, post-Brexit, toward a second independence referendum against the wishes of British Prime Minister Theresa May.

Spain’s Desire for Gibraltar Complicates ‘Brexit’ Talks With E.U.

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 08:39 AM PDT

Lawmakers in Britain and Gibraltar reject the idea that the union's leaders might give Spain an effective veto over whether any deal applied to Gibraltar.

Just Foolin’ Around: 7 Books From Comics and Humorists

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 08:41 AM PDT

Humor books from writers, comedians and satirists range from memoir to faux educational text to a comical guide to hosting.

For April Ryan, Clashes With the White House Bring a New Kind of Prominence

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 03:49 PM PDT

A run-in with the White House press secretary this week has thrust a veteran reporter into a debate over the Trump administration's attitudes toward gender and race.

Philippines Leader Vows to Pardon Police Accused in Mayor’s Death

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 09:12 AM PDT

President Rodrigo Duterte suggested that 19 officers should plead guilty to avoid a long trial, saying, "I'll tell the judge to pardon them all."

How Women Over 50 Can Keep Their Careers on Track

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 07:00 AM PDT

Staying relevant, and employed, is a challenge, even when you have decades of experience. Networking, curiosity and a good LinkedIn page can make all the difference.

Exclusive: Tyra Banks’s Mansion in the Sky Is on the Market

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 10:55 AM PDT

The supermodel and TV personality has listed her sprawling Battery Park City duplex for $17.5 million.