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“North Korea Launches a Missile, Its First Test After an Election in the South” plus 30 more NYT

“North Korea Launches a Missile, Its First Test After an Election in the South” plus 30 more NYT

North Korea Launches a Missile, Its First Test After an Election in the South

Posted: 13 May 2017 08:12 PM PDT

The South Korean military was analyzing data to determine the type of missile launched by the North and whether the test was a success.

How North Korea Managed to Defy Years of Sanctions

Posted: 12 May 2017 06:35 AM PDT

Chinese reluctance, legal loopholes and thousands of laborers sent abroad have sustained Pyongyang's economy in the face of often-painful restrictions.

Russia, This Time the Victim of a Cyberattack, Voices Outrage

Posted: 14 May 2017 01:55 PM PDT

The country was hit the hardest in the first wave of a global hacking effort, with banks, cellphone operators and railroads fending off attacks.

Cyberattack’s Impact Could Worsen in ‘Second Wave’ of Ransomware

Posted: 14 May 2017 01:22 PM PDT

The effects of Friday's attack could be magnified as workers return to their offices in the new workweek. And new variants of the malware are now spreading.

Asia and Australia Edition: North Korea, Emmanuel Macron, Silk Road: Your Morning Briefing

Posted: 14 May 2017 02:54 PM PDT

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

On Washington: Unity Was Emerging on Sentencing. Then Came Jeff Sessions.

Posted: 14 May 2017 08:14 AM PDT

The attorney general's call for the toughest penalties possible ran counter to a growing view in Washington and many state capitals.

U.S. Checks and Balances ‘Under Assault’ by Trump, Clapper Says

Posted: 14 May 2017 09:46 AM PDT

James R. Clapper Jr., a former director of national intelligence, said in interviews Sunday that President Trump's firing of James B. Comey was "very disturbing.'

Emmanuel Macron Is Inaugurated as France’s President

Posted: 14 May 2017 01:36 PM PDT

On Monday, he is expected to travel to Berlin to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, France's most important ally.

A Gender Fluid Mother’s Day

Posted: 14 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Drag Queen Story Hour is a program in which drag queens read books to children. In this 360 video, Ona Louise reads a story in celebration of Mother's Day at Love Child Yoga in Manhattan.

Pricey ‘King Arthur’ Is a Box Office Pauper

Posted: 14 May 2017 01:31 PM PDT

Warner Bros. gambled $300 million on "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword," which bombed with $14.7 million in initial ticket sales.

On Network TV, the Gap Between a Hit and a Dud Is Shrinking

Posted: 14 May 2017 11:40 AM PDT

One conclusion from the 2016-2017 season: A show with ratings that once would have prompted cancellation can now be the source of some relief.

Greek Train Derails, Crashes Into House; 3 Dead, 10 Injured

Posted: 13 May 2017 11:24 PM PDT

An Intercity train derailed and crashed into a house in northern Greece, leaving three people dead and 10 injured, Greek police said Sunday.

Xi Jinping Positions China at Center of New Economic Order

Posted: 14 May 2017 03:48 AM PDT

Mr. Xi pledged more than $100 billion for development banks in China that he said would spearhead vast spending on infrastructure across Asia, Europe and Africa.

Feature: Can Prairie Dogs Talk?

Posted: 12 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

An Arizona biologist believes that their sounds should be considered language — and that someday we'll understand what they have to say.

9 Suggestions for Movies to Watch With Your Mother

Posted: 12 May 2017 03:11 PM PDT

Whether your mother enjoys weepy dramas like "Steel Magnolias" or intense films like "Aliens," find the right movie to watch with her this Mother's Day.

Ordered to Catch a Warlord, Ugandan Troops Are Accused of Hunting Girls

Posted: 14 May 2017 12:42 PM PDT

As Uganda prepares to withdraw forces from a mission in the Central African Republic, they leave behind troubling reports of sexual abuses.

A Shocking Diagnosis: Breast Implants ‘Gave Me Cancer’

Posted: 14 May 2017 10:21 AM PDT

A rare cancer of the immune system, linked to implants, has had devastating effects on women, many of whom had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer.

What You Need to Know if You Have Breast Implants

Posted: 14 May 2017 08:14 AM PDT

There is no need to remove implants if you have no problems, but if you have swelling, fluid buildup, lumps or asymmetry you should see a doctor.

Melissa McCarthy Plays an Angst-Ridden Sean Spicer on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Posted: 13 May 2017 11:26 PM PDT

Ms. McCarthy, this week's "S.N.L." host, returned to the role of Mr. Spicer in a sketch about a challenging week for the White House press secretary.

What’s Next for Comey? Probably Not ‘a Normal Job’

Posted: 13 May 2017 01:11 PM PDT

James B. Comey, the fired F.B.I. director, has held positions at a hedge fund and a large corporation, as well as in academia. His next act may call for a big stage.

Fired by Trump, James Comey Makes an Outing to See a Musical

Posted: 13 May 2017 09:45 PM PDT

Mr. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and his wife saw "Fun Home" in Washington. "They were wiping away the tears as they came backstage to meet the cast," a producer said.

U.S. Firms Want In on China’s Global ‘One Belt, One Road’ Spending

Posted: 14 May 2017 09:37 AM PDT

General Electric, Citibank and Honeywell are among companies angling for potentially big business, but foreign firms must contend with Chinese rivals.

Derek Jeter Set to Take His Place in Monument Park. But Where Exactly?

Posted: 13 May 2017 11:00 PM PDT

As fans toured the Stadium shrine days before the Yankees were to unveil Jeter's plaque and retire his No. 2, it was a secret where the markers would go.

Mauno Koivisto, President Who Led Finland Into E.U., Dies at 93

Posted: 14 May 2017 10:16 AM PDT

Mr. Koivisto, the country's last president during the Cold War, was seen as ushering in a new, freer era in a once-isolated nation.

In Beijing, Vladimir Putin Plays Two Piano Tunes From His Childhood

Posted: 14 May 2017 06:27 AM PDT

The Russian president performed the songs from the 1950s while waiting for President Xi Jinping at a forum.

A Portuguese Ballad Earns Country’s First Eurovision Victory

Posted: 13 May 2017 07:07 PM PDT

When accepting his award, Salvador Sobral said: "Music is not fireworks, music is feeling, so let's try to really change this, and bring music back."

Pro-E.U. Britons Weigh Tactical Voting as a Way to Be Heard in the Elections

Posted: 14 May 2017 03:02 AM PDT

With the governing Conservatives on course for a big win in June and the main opposition also in favor of "Brexit," campaigners are urging voters to cross party lines.

For Many Goalies, Masks Are an Artful Identity

Posted: 13 May 2017 12:19 PM PDT

Players and painters often team up to create painstakingly detailed artwork that can give a goaltender an aura.

Britain and the E.U. Are Breaking Up, but They’re Still Partying Together

Posted: 13 May 2017 05:02 PM PDT

Despite its country's vote to leave the alliance, the British Embassy in Washington again took part in European Union Day, an annual festival of embassy open houses.

N.Y.C. Nature: Garlic Mustard: Evil, Invasive, Delicious

Posted: 11 May 2017 06:18 AM PDT

The plant can overwhelm a woodland, and spice up a salad. Feel free to pick it at will.

The Look: Amy Arbus Returns to Shooting Style, This Time Focusing on Headwear

Posted: 13 May 2017 03:00 AM PDT

"I decided to focus on headwear because I had gone to the Women's March, and there was a crazy number of pussycat hats," said Amy Arbus, a photographer who has been capturing street style in New York City since the 1980s. "I loved the fact that people wore them in solidarity."