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“Economic Trends: We’re Getting Awfully Close to Full Employment” plus 36 more NYT

“Economic Trends: We’re Getting Awfully Close to Full Employment” plus 36 more NYT

Economic Trends: We’re Getting Awfully Close to Full Employment

Posted: 05 May 2017 06:49 AM PDT

The best sign that the economy has reached full employment would be if wage gains returned to pre-recession norms. So far, they haven't.

Unemployment Rate at 10-Year Low as Hiring Grows and Wages Rise

Posted: 05 May 2017 06:05 AM PDT

The economy added 211,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said, after weak hiring figures for March. The jobless rate declined to 4.4 percent.

On Washington: G.O.P. Cheers a Big Victory. But Has It Stirred a ‘Hornet’s Nest’?

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Democrats saw a mirror image of their own politically disastrous health care experience in 2010, and they also saw an opportunity to possibly recapture the House.

In Rare Unity, Hospitals, Doctors and Insurers Criticize Health Bill

Posted: 04 May 2017 06:17 PM PDT

The House's passage of the bill led to an outcry from the health care industry and consumer groups, which found an uncommon ally in some insurers.

Public Health: Republicans Disregarded the C.B.O., but It Won’t Be Ignored

Posted: 05 May 2017 08:53 AM PDT

The Congressional Budget Office's verdict, expected next week, may influence the future of the political debate.

Political Calculus: What Democrats’ Losses in 2010 Can Tell Us About G.O.P.’s Chances in 2018

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:30 AM PDT

If the past is any guide, the House vote to replace Obamacare could put Republicans at risk in the 2018 midterm elections.

Trump’s 2nd Nominee for Army Secretary Withdraws

Posted: 05 May 2017 01:50 PM PDT

In a statement, Mark E. Green said his nomination had become a distraction because of "false and misleading attacks against me."

Senate Asks Trump Associates for Records of Communication With Russians

Posted: 05 May 2017 08:47 AM PDT

The step by the Senate Intelligence Committee in its investigation into Russian election meddling may be a way to open a path to subpoenas if needed.

Republican Party, Emmanuel Macron: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Posted: 05 May 2017 03:01 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: Democrats See a Launching Pad in Trump

Posted: 05 May 2017 05:13 AM PDT

Friday: Democrats bask in the Trump spotlight, Chinese opposition to the Dalai Lama's visit to U.C. San Diego, and a light installation atop the Salesforce Tower.

36 Hours: The Golden Triangle, Thailand

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

In the northern tip of Thailand, walk amid the elephants and find a temple for peaceful meditation. Check it out in 360.

The Broken Promises of Choice in New York City Schools

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

The city's high school admissions process was supposed to give every student a real chance to attend a good school. But 14 years in, it has not delivered.

Tech Fix: How to Protect Your Privacy as More Apps Harvest Your Data

Posted: 03 May 2017 09:13 AM PDT

Most free online services will probably cost you some personal information, but a few simple tips can help stem the tide.

Travel Tips: Learn How to Have a Learning Vacation

Posted: 28 Apr 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Follow your passion, determine how intense you want your study to be — and, sure, bring the kids.

Why Even a Live-Tweeting Senator Couldn’t Stop a Deportation

Posted: 05 May 2017 01:12 PM PDT

Despite Senator Bob Casey's efforts, a mother and child fleeing gang violence in Honduras learn a hard truth: It's been tough for years to win asylum.

Women Who Have the Chops (and the Punches and the Kicks)

Posted: 05 May 2017 07:00 AM PDT

Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez and other actresses are giving careful thought to their new roles as they change what it means to be an action star.

The Five Lies Hollywood Tells Itself

Posted: 05 May 2017 08:23 AM PDT

Hollywood often cites box office results to explain the lack of diversity on screen, but take a closer look. The numbers argue in favor of diversity.

Justin Trudeau and the Case of the ‘Star Wars’ Socks

Posted: 05 May 2017 05:46 AM PDT

There's nothing like bonding over a mass-movie phenomenon to convince a swath of voters that you share their value system.

8 of Our Best Articles on the French Presidential Election

Posted: 05 May 2017 01:05 AM PDT

The final votes will be cast on Sunday for Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron. Here's how we covered the issues and the candidates.

In Rare Move, Death Sentence in Delhi Gang Rape Case Is Upheld

Posted: 05 May 2017 08:54 AM PDT

The ruling against four men in the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh Pandey was unusual in that the majority of capital sentences in India are overturned or commuted.

Macron Camp Makes a Last Pitch to Undecided Voters in French Election

Posted: 05 May 2017 11:50 AM PDT

Even though Emmanuel Macron is leading in the polls ahead of France's presidential election on May 7, his supporters are leading a grass-roots effort to prevent voters from abstaining or backing to Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate.

Penn State University Fraternity, Members Charged in Hazing Death

Posted: 05 May 2017 03:03 PM PDT

After a months-long grand jury investigation, a Penn State University fraternity and 18 of its members were charged on Friday with manslaughter and other charges stemming from the death of a teenage student during an alcohol-fueled hazing session in February.

North Korea Accuses South and U.S. of Plotting to Kill Kim Jong-un

Posted: 05 May 2017 07:06 AM PDT

The North said that the South had hired a man to infiltrate the North to kill Mr. Kim. The South's spy agency denied the accusation.

The Public Editor: The Story Was Fine, the Headline Less So

Posted: 05 May 2017 01:42 PM PDT

Readers were quick to point out that a headline fell short in conveying the potential impact of the Republican health care bill.

White House Proposes Cutting Drug Control Office Funding by 95%

Posted: 05 May 2017 10:56 AM PDT

When he campaigned for the presidency, Mr. Trump vowed to crack down on dealers and invest heavily in programs to get heroin and other opioids out of circulation.

Kentucky Derby 2017: The Experts Make Their Picks

Posted: 05 May 2017 11:54 AM PDT

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert of The New York Times weigh in on the contenders for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby.

Bresha Meadows, an Ohio Teenager Accused of Killing Father, Seeks Release Before Trial

Posted: 05 May 2017 06:09 AM PDT

The teenager and some of her relatives claim that her father had been abusive for years. She is said to have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Democrats Taunt Republicans With ‘Hey, Hey, Hey, Goodbye’ During Health Vote

Posted: 04 May 2017 04:45 PM PDT

A late-1960s song by the group Steam again entered the political realm, as a warning to G.O.P. representatives that they will suffer politically.

Cartoonists Earn a Prime Minister’s Ire — and His Subscription

Posted: 05 May 2017 05:02 AM PDT

Prass Press, a new satirical paper, is testing the limits of press freedom in Bulgaria.

Review: Dianne Wiest, Half-Buried and Heartbreaking, in ‘Happy Days’

Posted: 04 May 2017 05:00 PM PDT

Our new co-chief theater critic, Jesse Green, offers his take on Ms. Wiest's work in this Beckett revival. Follow him on Twitter (@JesseKGreen) and Facebook (jesse.green.critic).

Art Review: A European Art Fair Freshens Up for Its First Spring on Park Avenue

Posted: 04 May 2017 01:17 PM PDT

In town now is Tefaf, an art fair where Thomas Hart Benton is a showstopper and you can trade your string of pearls for a wearable Giacometti.

Canadian Drinkers, Listen: Too-Potent Batch of Gin Is Recalled

Posted: 04 May 2017 04:42 PM PDT

Officials urged consumers to return affected Bombay Sapphire bottles or discard them, even though the 154-proof contents aren't "unsafe to drink.''

Violence in Chicago: Highlights From a Times Event

Posted: 04 May 2017 01:05 PM PDT

Several local leaders spoke on Wednesday about efforts to reduce the bloodshed at an event arranged by The Times and the University of Chicago Crime Lab.

In Flint, Overdue Bills for Unsafe Water Could Lead to Foreclosures

Posted: 04 May 2017 01:36 PM PDT

As Flint tries to collect $5.8 million, residents who didn't pay their bills during a lead contamination crisis are now at risk of losing their homes.

Ties: Tending My Daughter’s Crown

Posted: 05 May 2017 03:00 AM PDT

The bond between my daughters and me was carved into intricate lines that framed their cornrows, intertwined in the twists that flew with the wind.

So Chris Rock Is Your Big Brother? Try Comedy

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Tony and Jordan Rock, both younger brothers of the comedian Chris Rock, are trying to set a path for themselves in comedy.

Is the Met Opera Too Big? And Other Questions as Its Home Turns 50

Posted: 05 May 2017 09:45 AM PDT

On the eve of a gala celebrating the company's anniversary at Lincoln Center, our critic asks how its grand home relates to its artistic challenges.