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“Trump Says It’s Likely Russia Knew of Syrian Gas Attack in Advance” plus 34 more NYT

“Trump Says It’s Likely Russia Knew of Syrian Gas Attack in Advance” plus 34 more NYT

Trump Says It’s Likely Russia Knew of Syrian Gas Attack in Advance

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:39 PM PDT

The remarks amounted to an explosive suggestion at a time of heightened tension between the United States and Russia after the chemical attack.

Tillerson and Putin Find Little More Than Disagreement in Meeting

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 12:12 PM PDT

Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia appeared unable to agree on the facts on contentious issues, much less improve relations.

The Interpreter: Trump Faces the Limits of American Power

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:31 PM PDT

In Syria, Nigeria and elsewhere, President Trump has inherited international crises where intervention efforts are likely to have only modest success.

News Analysis: Trump’s Shift on Russia Brings Geopolitical Whiplash

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:15 AM PDT

Accusations that President Trump is too close to Russia have given way to a new toughness demonstrated by the administration.

United Airlines, Syria, Betsy DeVos: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 03:05 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Syria, Ahmadinejad, United Airlines: Your Morning Briefing

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:14 PM PDT

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

Trump Undercuts Top Adviser Stephen K. Bannon, Whose Job May Be in Danger

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:12 AM PDT

President Trump said Mr. Bannon was not the chief strategist of his campaign victory, distancing himself from the contentious hard-right adviser who is increasingly isolated in the White House.

‘I Screwed Up’: Sean Spicer Apologizes for Holocaust Comments

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 09:25 AM PDT

Facing an outcry that included calls for his resignation, Mr. Spicer said his remarks, in which he favorably compared Hitler to President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, were "inexcusable."

Scott Pruitt Faces Anger From Right Over E.P.A. Finding He Won’t Fight

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 10:48 AM PDT

Critics charge the agency's administrator should have challenged a legal finding that underpinned the Obama climate policies, but he refuses to budge.

Ham or Lamb? The Easter Choice May Be Changing

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:25 PM PDT

Unlike the rest of the world, Americans turn to pork for the holiday. But this could be the year to start looking at another meat.

Tech We're Using: The Apps That Make Keeping Up With Soccer Easier

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 10:02 AM PDT

The video-streaming apps Virgin Anywhere and Sky Sports Mobile TV are a boon for a soccer reporter, or a fan.

Phys Ed: Why Deep Breathing May Keep Us Calm

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:00 AM PDT

Scientists may have uncovered for the first time why taking deep breaths can be so calming.

Turkey in Turmoil and Chaos Since Purge Aimed at Dissenters

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 12:17 PM PDT

The government has fired or suspended about 130,000 people suspected of being dissidents from the public and private sectors since a coup attempt last summer.

Suburban G.O.P. Voters Sour on Party, Raising Republican Fears for 2018

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 10:50 AM PDT

A narrower-than-expected victory in Kansas and an even tougher contest next week in Georgia are highlighting Republicans' troubles with affluent white voters.

Political Calculus: A Republican Wins in Kansas. It’s Still a Loss for the G.O.P.

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 10:03 PM PDT

A surprisingly close seven-point victory in a deep-red district suggests that the G.O.P. is heading for trouble in 2018.

How to Write TV in the Age of Trump: Showrunners Reveal All

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Shonda Rhimes of "Scandal" and the people behind "Veep," "Madam Secretary" and "House of Cards" talk about reality bumping into fiction.

State of the Art: How Technology Has Failed to Improve Your Airline Experience

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Silicon Valley prides itself on its capacity to upend entrenched industries. But airlines have eluded tech disruption.

Update: In the Air, That Uneasy Feeling of ‘Us vs. Them’

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:09 AM PDT

How the airline industry and passengers came to find themselves navigating unfriendly skies.

Is This China’s Fountain of Youth?

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 01:50 AM PDT

With the number of older people on the rise in China, longevity-themed tourism is blossoming. Take a 360 tour of Bama County, where visitors breathe in the air that is said to have healing powers.

Letter Found After Borussia Dortmund Bus Attack Demands Pullback in Syria

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 12:15 PM PDT

Two people with an "Islamist background" were held after the attack on the soccer team's bus, the German Federal Prosecutor's Office said.

Venezuela Staves Off Default, but Low Oil Prices Pose a Threat

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 07:42 AM PDT

With dwindling reserves and political turmoil, the government is juggling assets and leaning on its American subsidiary, Citgo, to meet payment needs.

For Alabama Christians, Governor Bentley’s Downfall Is a Bitter Blow

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:23 PM PDT

When Robert Bentley became Alabama's governor, evangelical Christians hoped he would be a model of integrity. On Monday, he resigned after a sex scandal.

J. Geils, Whose Band’s Catchy Pop Hits Colored the 1980s, Dies at 71

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:24 PM PDT

"Centerfold," "Freeze-Frame" and "Love Stinks" were among the band's most popular songs.

David Letterman's Mom, Who Became Unlikely Star, Dies at 95

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 10:24 PM PDT

David Letterman's mother Dorothy Mengering, a Midwestern homemaker who became an unlikely celebrity in her 70s as she baked mystery pies and covered the Olympics for her son's late-night show, has died. She was 95.

Lula and Simba, Last Surviving Animals at Mosul Zoo, Have Been Rescued

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:55 AM PDT

Lula, a bear, and Simba, a lion, were taken to a wildlife shelter in Jordan after being saved from their home, which was severely damaged in battles for control of the city.

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Has a New Dumbledore: Jude Law

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:16 AM PDT

The actor will play a younger version of the professor in the next installment of J.K. Rowling's franchise.

Bill Cosby’s Books Join ‘Most Challenged’ List

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 12:15 PM PDT

There have been calls for the removal of Mr. Cosby's children's book series from schools and libraries.

European Court Strikes Down Required Sterilization for Transgender People

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:47 AM PDT

Activists celebrated the ruling, though it does not mean immediate legal change in the countries that require sterilization.

Commissioner Starts to Press Cleveland Indians About Logo

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

In a statement, Rob Manfred was said to have expressed a desire "to transition away from the Chief Wahoo logo," a smiling caricature the team uses that many find offensive.

Student Charged With Hazing in Peanut Butter Allergy Case

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:18 AM PDT

A college student was charged after another student with a serious peanut allergy passed out at an off-campus party and woke up with peanut butter on his face.

Burger King TV Ad Asks, Hoping Google Home Devices Answer

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 09:04 AM PDT

The commercial is a novel but potentially invasive marketing tactic that comes as more Americans use smart speakers in their homes.

Trilobites: A Lizard With Scales That Behave Like a Computer Simulation

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 10:00 AM PDT

Two mathematical models converge to illuminate the process through which an ocellated lizard's scales repeatedly change color.

An Appraisal: How David Letterman’s Mother Endeared Him to Viewers

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 11:20 AM PDT

Dorothy Mengering, who died on Tuesday, was a perfect comic foil, softening her son's bite and eventually becoming his show's recurring correspondent.

Works in Progress: Hoping Cherry Blossoms Won’t Arrive Early to Their Own Party

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:05 AM PDT

The annual festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden takes place at the end of April — regardless of when nature decides to push play.

People Like Us: Why Americans Vote ‘Against Their Interest’: Partisanship

Posted: 12 Apr 2017 02:30 AM PDT

For voters in the United States, party affiliation is a way to express a bundle of identities.