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“Trump’s View of Syria and Assad Altered After ‘Unacceptable’ Chemical Attack” plus 37 more NYT

“Trump’s View of Syria and Assad Altered After ‘Unacceptable’ Chemical Attack” plus 37 more NYT

Trump’s View of Syria and Assad Altered After ‘Unacceptable’ Chemical Attack

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:30 AM PDT

Mr. Trump declined to elaborate what he would do to respond to the attacks during a joint news conference with King Abdullah of Jordan in the Rose Garden.

Nikki Haley Says U.S. May ‘Take Our Own Action’ on Syrian Chemical Attack

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 10:08 AM PDT

Ms. Haley, the American ambassador to the United Nations, told fellow Security Council members their lack of unity on Syria might mean "we are compelled to take our own action."

Assad’s History of Chemical Attacks, and Other Atrocities

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 08:12 AM PDT

In six years of war, President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has overseen a campaign of carnage, using both the most modern means and ancient tactics against his people.

The Holes in Russia’s Account of the Syria Chemical Attack

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 01:23 PM PDT

The available evidence contradicts much of what the Russian government has said about a toxic attack that killed more than 100 people.

Trump, Syria, Pepsi: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:08 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Syria, Stephen Bannon, Pink Star: Your Morning Briefing

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:59 PM PDT

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

Trump: ‘My Attitude Toward Syria and Assad Has Changed’

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:07 PM PDT

President Trump spoke about the recent chemical attack in Syria during a news conference with King Abdullah of Jordan on Wednesday. "That attack on children yesterday had a big impact on me," he said.

Trump Removes Stephen Bannon From National Security Council Post

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 09:57 AM PDT

The shift, orchestrated by Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, will also restore the positions of senior military and intelligence officials who had been downgraded.

Trump, Citing No Evidence, Suggests Susan Rice Committed Crime

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 10:26 AM PDT

In an interview, President Trump said Ms. Rice, a former national security adviser, may have sought the identities of Trump associates who were mentioned on intercepted communications.

Congressional Memo: What if the Senate Goes Beyond the Filibuster ‘Nuclear Option’?

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

As Republicans prepare to eliminate the filibuster for judicial and cabinet nominees, senators are forced to consider if the next step would be abolishing the power to filibuster legislation.

Trump and Xi: Two Imposing Leaders With Clashing Agendas

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:58 AM PDT

President Xi Jinping's visit could lift his stature at home in China, but it also poses significant risks, as contentious issues like North Korea and trade loom large.

The ‘Goddess’ Yi Wan Ka: Ivanka Trump Is a Hit in China

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:36 PM PDT

The president's daughter is an adored role model for young professionals in Beijing. Analysts say her popularity may help ease international tensions.

Fed Is Expected to Pare Investment Holdings, Officials Signal

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:16 PM PDT

Officials discussed the change at the Fed's most recent meeting in March, according to an official account of the talks. No decision was reached about the timing or the details of the move.

Life on Mars: Get to Know the Crew

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Six people are living in isolation for eight months on a volcano in Hawaii as part of a study to simulate human exploration of Mars. In the second episode of this 360-video series, we find out how they are settling in — and how they clean the toilet.

Tech Fix: For Internet Privacy, VPNs Are an Imperfect Shield

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 08:46 AM PDT

Lawmakers' decision to overturn online privacy rules has many users weighing the pros and cons of these virtual tunnels.

Personal Health: A Positive Outlook May Be Good for Your Health

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 03:00 AM PDT

Actively cultivating positive emotions may boost the immune system and counter depression.

The Diva Departs: Renée Fleming’s Farewell to Opera

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

With her art form in crisis, the soprano prepares for a poignant goodbye at the Met. But she has a second act in mind.

Trump, Asked About Accusations Against Bill O’Reilly, Calls Him a ‘Good Person’

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:39 PM PDT

The president praised the embattled Fox News host in an interview with The New York Times and said, "I don't think Bill did anything wrong."

Uniting Against Bill O’Reilly, Women Share Stories of Workplace Harassment

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:39 PM PDT

A hashtag to protest the Fox News host morphed into a meeting place for women to discuss their own professional experiences.

Pepsi Pulls Ad Accused of Trivializing Black Lives Matter

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:19 PM PDT

The beverage company apologized for an ad featuring Kendall Jenner giving a smiling officer a soda at a protest.

It Takes a Suburb: A Town Unites to Tackle Student Stress

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Lexington, Mass., is fighting the joy-killing, suicide-inducing performance anxiety so prevalent in turbocharged high schools. It has not been easy.

Get Happy: Four Well-Being Workouts

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Martin E.P. Seligman, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, suggests how to cultivate a better you.

Feature: The Prophet of France’s Fracture

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

With a hotly contested election looming, the country's most famous scholar of Islam finds himself at the center of a tense debate over assimilation, extremism and what it means to be French.

The Interpreter: France’s Far Right, Once Known for Anti-Semitism, Courts Jews

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:00 AM PDT

The National Front is recasting itself as a defender of Jews — which could give voters license to embrace its anti-immigrant views.

Le Pen, Macron and Fillon Share Crowded Stage With French Also-Rans

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 01:13 AM PDT

The 11 candidates jabbed, shouted and talked over one another, competing for the roughly 35 percent of the electorate who have yet to make up their minds.

China Cleared in Takeover Bid for Syngenta

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 05:08 AM PDT

The European Union cleared China National Chemical Corporation's $43 billion takeover of Syngenta, the Swiss farm chemicals and seeds company.

U.S. Women’s Soccer Team and U.S. Soccer Ratify New Labor Agreement

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:57 PM PDT

The deal, which runs through 2021, guarantees the players improved pay and bonuses, but not the equal pay with the men's team they had sought.

St. Petersburg Metro Attack Included Many Students Among Victims

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:10 AM PDT

The dead included a famous doll maker and a beloved wrestling coach. The toll has risen to 14, with more than 60 injured.

Civil Rights Act Protects Gay Workers, Court Rules

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 07:59 PM PDT

With contradictory rulings in two circuits, the Supreme Court may end up deciding whether a landmark law protects gay people from job discrimination.

Outdoor Jail, a Vestige of Joe Arpaio’s Tenure, Is Closing

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 04:40 PM PDT

Tent City in Arizona was intended to save money while turning the broiling summer into a form of punishment. It did neither, the new sheriff says.

William T. Coleman Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers in Court and Cabinet, Dies at 96

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 03:21 PM PDT

Mr. Coleman's experiences with bigotry informed his efforts in three major civil rights cases before the United States Supreme Court.

Alex Tizon, Journalist Who Wrote of Alienation as Asian-American, Dies at 57

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 06:59 PM PDT

Mr. Tizon, who shared a Pulitzer Prize as a reporter, wrote the 2014 memoir "Big Little Man" in which he he asked, 'When did this shame inside me begin?'

Political Calculus: Democrats Are Bad at Midterm Turnout. That Seems Ready to Change.

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:30 AM PDT

Early signs in special elections are consistent with a trend in which the party out of power benefits from strong turnout in off-year races.

High School Journalists Land a Scoop, and the Principal Resigns

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:55 AM PDT

The credentials of the school official in Pittsburg, Kan., came under question after a student article that won praise from journalism groups.

Who Is Mike Cernovich? A Guide

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:25 AM PDT

Twice in a week, people close to President Trump have praised the blogger, YouTube personality and author.

Pursuits: Off Belize, a Hunt for Saltwater Fly-Fishing’s Top Prizes

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

An angling Grand Slam entails catching the coveted bonefish, permit and tarpon in the same fishery on the same day or trip. This is one attempt.

After an M.S. Diagnosis, an Emotional Return to the N.H.L. Ice

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:01 PM PDT

Bryan Bickell returned to the N.H.L. after five months, and is believed to be the third person to play in the N.H.L. with multiple sclerosis.

Films Like ‘The Boss Baby’ Can Be Painful for Adoptees and Foster Kids

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 08:41 AM PDT

For parents of some children, the film sends an unsettling message about the limits of love, and it's not alone. Kids' movies are a minefield.