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“Worst Chemical Attack in Years in Syria; U.S. Blames Assad” plus 32 more NYT

“Worst Chemical Attack in Years in Syria; U.S. Blames Assad” plus 32 more NYT

Worst Chemical Attack in Years in Syria; U.S. Blames Assad

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 12:16 PM PDT

A State Department official said the attack, which killed dozens of people, including children, appeared to be a war crime, and called on Russia and Iran to restrain the Syrian government.

Sweeping Federal Review Could Affect Consent Decrees Nationwide

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 07:49 PM PDT

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has ordered a review of federal agreements with dozens of law enforcement agencies, including the Baltimore Police Department.

A Debate: Should the Justice Department Police the Police?

Posted: 01 Mar 2017 03:16 PM PST

Two law enforcement leaders discuss the wisdom of the Trump administration's initial retreat from an aggressive stance on civil rights.

Public Health: Republican Health Proposal Would Undermine Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 10:37 PM PDT

The proposal would effectively eliminate one of the Affordable Care Act's most popular provisions.

Right and Left: Partisan Writing You Shouldn’t Miss

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 12:00 AM PDT

A case for (and against) a Democratic filibuster, Vice President Mike Pence's dinner rule, and why a dystopian '80s movie is newly relevant.

Syria, Sessions, O’Reilly: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 03:17 PM PDT

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

In Georgia, Anti-Trump Activism Stirs Democratic Hopes

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:06 AM PDT

In a conservative swath of Atlanta suburbs, a brush fire of liberal discontent is fueling the campaign of a political neophyte, Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.

Fist or Glove: California Democrats Debate Response to Trump

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Many Democrats in the state say they want to go to the barricades, but others are urging a more measured diplomacy.

Susan Rice, Ex-National Security Adviser, Now in Spotlight in Surveillance Debate

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:39 AM PDT

Ms. Rice denied any wrongdoing after reports that she sought to learn the identities of associates of President Trump swept up in the electronic monitoring of foreigners.

Russian Spies Tried to Recruit Carter Page Before He Advised Trump

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 01:17 PM PDT

Mr. Page, a businessman, met in 2013 with one of three Russians who were eventually charged with being undeclared officers with Russia's foreign intelligence service.

Strategic Debate in Gorsuch Battle: Use Filibuster Now or Later?

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Deploying the filibuster now might please an energized liberal base, but Democrats could lose a weapon that would be more potent in a future Supreme Court fight.

California Today: California Today: Defying Trump With Sanctuary Bill

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 05:47 AM PDT

Tuesday: A new salvo in California's fight with President Trump, a rush for H-1B visas, and the growing popularity of the slackline.

Feature: CNN Had a Problem. Donald Trump Solved It.

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 10:00 AM PDT

Inside the strange symbiosis between Jeff Zucker and the president he helped create.

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.

Fox Losing More Advertisers After Sexual Harassment Claims Against O’Reilly

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 10:44 AM PDT

At least 11 companies, including Mercedes-Benz and T. Rowe Price, have said they were pulling their advertisements from Bill O'Reilly's program, "The O'Reilly Factor," in the past 24 hours.

The New Health Care: Training Your Brain So That You Don’t Need Reading Glasses

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 02:30 AM PDT

A monthslong regimen can compensate for what eye muscles no longer can do.

As Trump Meets Xi at Mar-a-Lago, There’s a ‘Wild Card’

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:51 AM PDT

The antics of a Chinese magnate, Guo Wengui, threaten to be an embarrassment during Xi Jinping's summit meeting at Mar-a-Lago. Mr. Guo is a member.

Where I Live: My Vancouver: An Ever-Unfolding Story

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

For the author, this gleaming, complex city in British Columbia is "a rolling, improvisatory work in progress."

A Child Soldier Sees His Mother After 6 Years. But Why Doesn’t He Speak?

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

The teenage boy had seen things no child should ever witness. Now he would see his mother for the first time in six years.

More Delays for N.J. Transit and L.I.R.R. Commuters as Tracks Remain Shut Down

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 01:12 PM PDT

Some commuters traveling into the city reported travel times of more than double their usual commute on Tuesday, a day after a minor train derailment at Pennsylvania Station.

87 Times Smaller Than Reality

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

A permanent show featuring miniature models of the world's most famous landmarks opens in Times Square on April 6. Take a 360º tour of Gulliver's Gate as artists add the final touches.

One in 10 Pregnant Women With Zika in U.S. Have Babies With Birth Defects

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:02 AM PDT

A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reinforced evidence that women infected in the first trimester were at greater risk of having babies with birth defects.

N.C.A.A. Ends Boycott of North Carolina After So-Called Bathroom Bill Is Repealed

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 09:55 AM PDT

The college athletics organization said the decision was made "reluctantly."

St. Petersburg Bomber Said to Be Man From Kyrgyzstan; Death Toll Rises

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 09:30 AM PDT

Kyrgyz officials said Akbarzhon Dzhalilov, 22, was a member of the Uzbek minority in the southern city of Osh who had received Russian citizenship in 2011 through his father.

Butter or Margarine? In Dunkin’ Donuts Lawsuit, Man Accepts No Substitutes

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:01 AM PDT

Nearly two dozen stores in Massachusetts were sued for using margarine or a butter substitute instead of butter on bagels.

M.T.A. Shortens L Train Shutdown to 15 Months

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 08:42 AM PDT

The $477 million contract to close the subway tunnel between Brooklyn and Manhattan for repairs shaves three months off the original plan.

Leonard Litwin, New York Real Estate Mogul, Dies at 102

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 11:20 AM PDT

Mr. Litwin's imprint is on the Manhattan skyline in dozens of buildings he built, owned and operated with high-end amenities and lofty rents.

Brutal Force at Rikers Island Continues at an ‘Alarming Rate,’ Report Says

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 04:49 PM PDT

The report, the third published by an independent monitoring team, says the number of fights among inmates has spiked, and correction officers are sustaining more injuries.

Russia Moves to Ban Jehovah’s Witnesses as ‘Extremist’

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 08:47 AM PDT

The pacifist denomination is at the heart of a growing campaign to banish religious groups that compete with the Russian Orthodox Church.

Tony Romo Retires From N.F.L. and Heads to CBS, Replacing Simms

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 07:56 AM PDT

Romo was 78-49 in 13 seasons for the Cowboys. CBS said it was discussing Phil Simms's future role with CBS Sports.

First Words: It’s Easy to Be Called ‘Thirsty’ on Social Media. What About on Capitol Hill?

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

After years of mocking one another's neediness and embarrassing overeagerness, we've started to see it in our politicians too.

Turning Negative Thinkers Into Positive Ones

Posted: 03 Apr 2017 03:00 AM PDT

Chronically viewing the glass as half-empty inhibits one's ability to bounce back from life's inevitable stresses.

The Hippies Have Won (the Plate, at Least)

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:59 AM PDT

Products and ideas surrounding eating, health and wellness that seem like a 1970s flashback (think turmeric and açai bowls) have gone mainstream.