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“White House Accuses Russia of Cover-Up in Syria Chemical Attack” plus 31 more NYT

“White House Accuses Russia of Cover-Up in Syria Chemical Attack” plus 31 more NYT

White House Accuses Russia of Cover-Up in Syria Chemical Attack

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:15 PM PDT

In a declassified report, the White House said the Syrian and Russian governments sought to confuse the world about the assault through disinformation and "false narratives."

Tillerson Warns Russia on Syria, Saying Assad Era Is ‘Coming to an End’

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 08:05 AM PDT

The secretary of state said the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin, must end his alliance with the Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad, or risk becoming irrelevant in the Middle East.

United Airlines, Sean Spicer: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 03:12 PM PDT

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

Sean Spicer Draws Backlash by Comparing Hitler With Assad

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:30 PM PDT

Mr. Spicer, the White House press secretary, said incorrectly that Hitler did not use chemical weapons against his own people. He later apologized.

Spicer: Hitler ‘Didn’t Even Sink to Using Chemical Weapons’

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:16 PM PDT

The White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, in discussing President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, caused an immediate uproar on Tuesday after stating that Hitler had not used chemical weapons during World War II.

United Apologizes for Removing Passenger: ‘No One Should Ever Be Mistreated This Way’

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:57 PM PDT

After videos spread online showing man being forcibly removed from a full United Airlines plane, the airline said it would take "full responsibility" and review its policies.

Video of United Airlines Passenger Creates Furor in China, Too

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:38 AM PDT

State-run news outlets said the passenger was of Chinese descent, and social media users responded with charges of racism and calls for a boycott.

Trump Says China Will Get Better Trade Deal if It Solves ‘North Korean Problem’

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:06 PM PDT

President Trump's Twitter posts capture his quandary in dealing with the nuclear threat from North Korea: Only China can realistically force a change in the behavior of Kim Jong-un.

Economic Scene: Trump Isn’t Wrong on China Currency Manipulation, Just Late

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 09:48 AM PDT

President Trump promised action against manipulation. But Beijing is now propping up the renminbi, not weakening it. The time to act was a decade ago.

The Latest Test for the White House? Pulling Off Its Easter Egg Roll

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

With key staff positions unfilled and no on-site first lady, the White House is trying to organize the most elaborate and heavily scrutinized public event of the year.

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

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:00 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: Berkeley Turns to Comedian for Advice

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:29 AM PDT

Tuesday: Questions for U.C. Berkeley's 2017 commencement speaker, three people die in a San Bernardino shooting, and some of the spring's most colorful scenes.

Feature: I Thought I Understood the American Right. Trump Proved Me Wrong.

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

A historian of conservatism looks back at how he and his peers failed to anticipate the rise of the president.

Chasing the Deal: How (and Where) to Take a Tax-Refund Vacation

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 03:00 AM PDT

Tour operators and hotels have packages designed for taxpayers who want a break. Destinations include South Africa, Thailand and St. Lucia.

Streaming: Fandor: A Streaming Rabbit Hole Worth Falling Down

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 06:27 AM PDT

The site's eclecticism — subgenres on top of subgenres — combines daily film news aggregation and a library that bridges cult and mainstream.

Special Ed School Vouchers May Come With Hidden Costs

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:55 AM PDT

For parents of struggling students, a voucher for private school may seem like a golden ticket. But some may not realize what they are giving up.

Has Coffee Gotten Too Fancy?

Posted: 10 Apr 2017 03:15 PM PDT

The head of coffee at Locol, the California fast-food chain, sells a high-quality cup for just $1. Now he wants to make good coffee more accessible, in every way.

DealBook: Book Pins Corporate Greed on a Lust Bred at Harvard

Posted: 10 Apr 2017 06:07 PM PDT

"The Golden Passport," by the veteran journalist Duff McDonald, argues that Harvard Business School is a leading reason there's so much disdain for corporate America.

In Chesapeake Bay Cleanup, a Larger Ecosystem at Stake

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

President Trump's proposed budget cuts would nearly eliminate funding for the cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay. In this 360° video, visit an oyster restoration center and a cattle farm in Virginia to learn how a larger ecosystem may be affected.

Spanish Court Clears Priest in Abuse Case Taken Up by Pope Francis

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 03:22 PM PDT

A Spanish court found no evidence that the Rev. Román Martínez had sexually abused an altar boy who later wrote to Pope Francis to detail his accusations.

Explosions Hit Borussia Dortmund’s Bus in Germany, Wounding a Player

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:19 PM PDT

As many as three explosions damaged the bus of one of the country's most storied soccer teams, forcing the postponement of a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match.

The Public Editor: A Crossword as a Second Chance Troubles Many Readers

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 11:46 AM PDT

The New York Times crossword editor, Will Shortz, ran a puzzle by a man in prison, but some said they were appalled by his crime.

Live Results: G.O.P. Defends House Seat in Kansas Special Election

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:28 PM PDT

Republicans are wary of a close race to fill the seat of the new C.I.A. director Mike Pompeo in a district that President Trump carried by 27 points.

Discuss Prostate Screening With Your Doctor, Experts Now Say

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:03 PM PDT

Men 55 to 69 should discuss the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening with their doctors, an expert panel recommends.

Anti-Heroin Video From a Florida Sheriff Appalls Critics but Impresses Constituents

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 09:28 AM PDT

With deputies in ski masks and tough talk from the Lake County sheriff, a video elicited complaints that it militarized the police — but it also has support in the community.

Trilobites: In Ancient Guano, a Record of Penguin Disaster

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 08:00 AM PDT

Guano in lake sediment showed that an Antarctic penguin colony was devastated three times during the past 7,000 years by volcanic eruptions.

Hasan Minhaj to Perform at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 02:14 PM PDT

The senior correspondent at "The Daily Show," an Indian-American and a Muslim, will not get to perform before President Trump, who is skipping the dinner.

Legal Marijuana Ends at Airport Security, Even if It’s Rarely Stopped

Posted: 10 Apr 2017 04:17 PM PDT

Because federal law takes precedence, flying in possession is barred. Enforcement, however, is not a priority for screeners.

Clash Between Philippine Forces and Abu Sayyaf Leaves 9 Dead

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 03:04 AM PDT

Soldiers and the provincial police fought with the militants, who are known for beheading foreigners, on the island of Bohol, the military said.

Carmelo Anthony Plots His Team’s Future: His Soccer Team in Puerto Rico, That Is

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 07:28 AM PDT

His fate with the Knicks may be in doubt, but Anthony says he is committed to the team he owns in the North American Soccer League.

Scouring 11 Time Zones for a Contemporary Russian Art Show

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 12:56 PM PDT

The Garage Museum took on the challenge of hosting the Triennial of Russian Contemporary Art, an uneven and ambitious showcase in Moscow.

Restaurant Review: Parts Are Greater Than the Sum of the Chicken at Torishin

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 10:02 AM PDT

At a yakitori restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, each bit of the bird, cooked separately, has a different pleasure to offer.