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“Merkel, After Discordant G-7 Meeting, Is Looking Past Trump” plus 31 more NYT

“Merkel, After Discordant G-7 Meeting, Is Looking Past Trump” plus 31 more NYT

Merkel, After Discordant G-7 Meeting, Is Looking Past Trump

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:28 PM PDT

After President Trump declined to endorse NATO's doctrine of collective defense and the Paris climate pact, the German leader said Europe should "take our fate into our own hands."

Reported Talks by Jared Kushner With Russia Would Be ‘Good Thing,’ Trump Official Says

Posted: 28 May 2017 09:57 AM PDT

John F. Kelly, the homeland security secretary, played down reports of a back channel. The president, meanwhile, resumed using Twitter as a weapon.

A Trump Campaign Rally Led to Shoving, and Legal Wrangling, Too

Posted: 27 May 2017 12:00 PM PDT

President Trump faces two lawsuits stemming from a 2016 event: one filed by a black woman who was pushed toward the exit, and another by a white nationalist who tried to remove her.

Right, Left and Center: Partisan Writing You Shouldn’t Miss

Posted: 28 May 2017 12:00 AM PDT

Read about how the other side thinks: The danger of "lock them up" politics, why progressives should be wary of Tulsi Gabbard, and the six blocs Trump needs to survive.

North Korea Fires Missile That Lands in Sea of Japan

Posted: 28 May 2017 03:46 PM PDT

The apparent test of a ballistic missile that landed near Japan comes a week after previous failed test.

Army Fraud Crackdown Uses Broad Net to Catch Small Fish, Some Unfairly

Posted: 28 May 2017 03:07 PM PDT

An inquiry into an incentive effort for the National Guard has targeted hundreds of soldiers and charged more than 150, but found only a fraction of the estimated fraud.

Jumping Off a Plane During Memorial Day Weekend

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Skydive with the Army's Golden Knights and fly on a stunt plane in 360-degree video from the Bethpage Air Show happening this weekend at Jones Beach on Long Island.

Watch This: Where to Stream Some of the Year’s Best Movies So Far

Posted: 26 May 2017 07:08 AM PDT

Looking for something to watch this Memorial Day? Here are 10 movies to check out at home.

The Fix: The Starter Tool Kit

Posted: 19 May 2017 01:29 PM PDT

Even the most reluctant D.I.Y.er needs a few basic tools. Here's what the experts suggest.

The Motive in a Manhattan Shooting? The Statue of Liberty

Posted: 28 May 2017 01:58 PM PDT

An unlikely turf battle at the bottom of Manhattan is being fought over the Statue of Liberty. There have been several assaults and most recently a shooting.

Homework? First I Need to Get to the Bottom of This Comey Story

Posted: 26 May 2017 07:49 AM PDT

Gabe Fleisher is the 15-year-old high school freshman behind the popular and surprisingly sophisticated Wake Up to Politics newsletter.

Three Men Stood Up to Anti-Muslim Attack. Two Paid With Their Lives.

Posted: 28 May 2017 03:45 PM PDT

The victims in Friday's attack were an Army veteran, a recent college graduate and a poet who spoke out against anti-Muslim prejudice.

‘The Square’ Wins Top Prize at Cannes; Sofia Coppola Is Best Director

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:17 PM PDT

Directed by Ruben Ostlund, "The Square" was a surprise winner of the Palme d'Or. With "The Beguiled," Ms. Coppola became the second woman in the festival's history to win the directing prize.

Critic's Notebook: Robert Pattinson Knows What You Think, but He Can Work With That

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:19 PM PDT

"Twilight" is in the rearview mirror, but he stands by the series even as he's celebrated at Cannes for his turn as an inept bad guy in "Good Time."

Is China Outsmarting America in A.I.?

Posted: 27 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Its ambitions mingle sci-fi ideas and big money with the needs of an authoritarian state.

The Coat of Arms Said ‘Integrity.’ Now It Says ‘Trump.’

Posted: 28 May 2017 09:28 AM PDT

The emblem used by the Trump Organization in the United States had to be changed in Britain, since it belongs to another family.

Listen to 10 Definitive Gregg Allman Songs

Posted: 27 May 2017 09:23 PM PDT

Gregg Allman, who died Saturday, stirred all of the mythic South into his music. Here's a sampling, mostly recorded with the Allman Brothers Band.

Floods in Sri Lanka Displace Half a Million

Posted: 28 May 2017 09:41 AM PDT

Residents along the banks of three rivers were ordered to evacuate, and more rain is expected in the coming days.

Takuma Sato Narrowly Wins the Indianapolis 500 on a Day of Crashes

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:37 PM PDT

Sato, the first champion from Japan, is a 40-year-old former Formula One driver who has just one other victory in IndyCar racing.

Petra Kvitova Triumphs in an Emotional Comeback at the French Open

Posted: 28 May 2017 11:47 AM PDT

Kvitova beat Julia Boserup, 6-3, 6-2, in her first competitive tennis match since a home intruder attacked her with a knife. The top-seeded Angelique Kerber made history with a loss.

Bangladesh Orders Statue of Woman at Supreme Court Put Back Up

Posted: 28 May 2017 11:21 AM PDT

Two days after giving in to Islamist pressure, the authorities flip-flopped, saying the statue should be re-erected in a less prominent place.

US Official Mulling Greatly Expanded Airplane Laptop Ban

Posted: 28 May 2017 08:57 AM PDT

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Sunday he's considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins of all international flights to and from the United States.

Women-Only Screenings of ‘Wonder Woman’ Sell Out and Prompt Complaints

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:16 PM PDT

The Alamo Drafthouse will host several screenings of "Wonder Woman" for women only. The decision received both criticism and support online.

Georgia Democrats Know Close Won’t Count This Time

Posted: 27 May 2017 10:37 AM PDT

Jon Ossoff, who was two points shy of a House victory in April, is courting millennials and minorities in a race to hold off Karen Handel and seize a Republican seat in a runoff.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Sequel Tops Box Office as ‘Baywatch’ Flops

Posted: 28 May 2017 12:22 PM PDT

"Dead Men Tell No Tales," the latest film in the "Pirates" franchise, overcame poor reviews. "Baywatch" continued a string of lackluster TV adaptations.

On Pro Basketball: One Thing LeBron James Can’t Win: A Comparison With Michael Jordan

Posted: 28 May 2017 09:14 AM PDT

By playing in different eras, the outspoken James and the follow-the-rules Jordan are like apples and oranges.

The Interpreter: Brazil’s Crisis: How Fighting Corruption Could Imperil Political Stability

Posted: 27 May 2017 05:05 PM PDT

President Temer may be ousted just like his predecessor, Dilma Rousseff, prompting fears the country's political institutions may struggle to regain credibility and maintain stability.

British Airways Flight Disruptions Persist for 2nd Day

Posted: 28 May 2017 07:45 AM PDT

The airline's chief executive apologized for the delays and ruined travel plans of thousands of people after a global technological glitch.

Nora Mae Lyng, Actress at the Heart of ‘Forbidden Broadway,’ Dies at 66

Posted: 25 May 2017 03:47 PM PDT

Ms. Lyng not only inspired the show and starred in its original cast; she also invested her comic talent and meager financial resources in it.

Suspect Is Held as 8 Die in Mississippi Shootings

Posted: 28 May 2017 07:10 AM PDT

The state authorities say a suspect is in custody after eight people, including a sheriff's deputy, were killed.

N.H.L. Playoffs: What You’ll See in the Stanley Cup Finals

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:16 PM PDT

While the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to repeat as champs, the Nashville Predators are intent on their very first title.

Critic's Notebook: Misty Copeland’s Down-to-Earth Debuts in ‘Don Quixote’ and ‘Giselle’

Posted: 28 May 2017 02:15 PM PDT

As with many of Ms. Copeland's performances, she was best in low-pressure moments, and more captivating as an actor than a dancer.