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“Senate Republicans May Give Up Tax Cut in Effort to Save Health Bill” plus 30 more NYT

“Senate Republicans May Give Up Tax Cut in Effort to Save Health Bill” plus 30 more NYT

Senate Republicans May Give Up Tax Cut in Effort to Save Health Bill

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 12:40 PM PDT

The open talk of leaving in place a tax on investment income was a big break from the House-passed health care bill and from the Senate's initial approach.

Spurned by Trump, Senate Democrats Take a Harder Line

Posted: 28 Jun 2017 05:47 PM PDT

Democrats from states the president won thought they might find common ground with him. But his policies and posture toward them have had the opposite effect.

Trump Mocks Mika Brzezinski; Says She Was ‘Bleeding Badly From a Face-Lift’

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 10:11 AM PDT

The president used Twitter to taunt Ms. Brzezinski and her MSNBC co-host, Joe Scarborough, referring to them as "low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe."

Trump’s Attack on Mika Brzezinski Comes at a Tense Political Moment

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 12:01 PM PDT

Women represent crucial votes that could push major health care legislation through the Senate.

Donald Trump, Senate, George Pell: Your Evening Briefing

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 03:04 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: George Pell, Mosul, Vladimir Putin: Your Morning Briefing

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 03:04 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: Should a Tech Whiz Be in Charge?

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 05:32 AM PDT

Thursday: Chatting with the president of Y Combinator, pondering a Republican candidate for governor, and plans for an aquarium in Fresno.

Stepsister, Yes; Grandma, No: U.S. Sets Guidelines for Revised Travel Ban

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 04:58 AM PDT

A restriction on visitors from six predominantly Muslim nations will be enforced as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a broader challenge.

Trump to Meet With Putin at G-20 Gathering Next Week

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 11:52 AM PDT

The talks were confirmed by President Trump's national security adviser, but the White House would not say whether the issue of Russia's meddling in last year's election would be broached.

Angela Merkel Sets Collision Course With Trump Ahead of G-20

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 11:53 AM PDT

The German chancellor predicted "very difficult" talks with the United States on climate and trade at next week's Group of 20 gathering in Hamburg.

Trump Nominates Indiana Health Commissioner as Surgeon General

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 03:29 PM PDT

Dr. Jerome M. Adams was appointed health commissioner by Vice President Mike Pence when he was governor, and helped address an H.I.V. outbreak there.

U.S., Hardening Line on China, Approves $1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:58 PM PDT

American officials say they will still honor the "One China" policy with Beijing. But the honeymoon between President Trump and President Xi Jinping appears to be over.

Pence to Replace His Chief of Staff

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 09:31 AM PDT

The move, a planned voluntary departure by Josh Pitcock, is the first major internal change in the office of Vice President Mike Pence.

6 Years Old and Desegregating a School

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT

On Nov. 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges desegregated the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Hear from Ruby's teacher about that year and visit the school — in the past, present and in 360 video.

What to Watch For: Hong Kong, 20 Years After the Handover

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 01:45 AM PDT

President Xi Jinping of China arrived in Hong Kong for ceremonies marking the anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule.

Cuomo Declares a State of Emergency for New York City Subways

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 03:53 PM PDT

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo also pledged to direct an additional $1 billion for capital improvements to the system, which has been plagued with accidents and delays.

Once a Model City, Hong Kong Is in Trouble

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:22 AM PDT

When the British left 20 years ago, Hong Kong was seen as a rare blend of East and West that China might seek to emulate. Now, increasingly, it's a cautionary tale.

Iraq Recaptures Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul, but Only Rubble Remains

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 10:00 AM PDT

The Iraqi prime minister claimed it was a sign of the end of the Islamic State's grip on the region and vowed to chase it out of the country.

The Bond Between Two Teenage Swimming Stars, Decades Apart

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Chris Olmstead, 73, remembers her success as a teenage swimming star when she watches Katie Ledecky, 20, a five-time Olympic champion.

Reader Center: Covering Studies That Were Not Peer Reviewed

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 01:32 PM PDT

We're experimenting with having a bulletin board on our site for our journalists to talk directly to our readers about our coverage.

Times Staff Members Protest Cuts and Changes to News Operation

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 07:39 AM PDT

The newspaper's copy editors and reporters sent separate letters to top managers outlining their concerns over the imminent elimination of a stand-alone copy desk.

Setback for Murdoch in $15 Billion Sky Takeover

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 08:13 AM PDT

British authorities on Thursday asked regulators to further examine 21st Century Fox's deal for the European satellite giant.

Trilobites: This Beautiful Parasitic Bird Could Soon Turn Up in Your Yard

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 10:33 AM PDT

Scientists developed a model to predict the spread of pin-tailed whydahs, and found they could strain native bird species in California, Texas and elsewhere.

Can’t Wait for the Movie? Original Spidey Art Is on Display

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 11:44 AM PDT

"The Art of Spider-Man" at the Society of Illustrators in New York features one superfan's collection of original Marvel artwork.

A Gold Rush Revival in Italy, With Nuggets the Size of Bread Crumbs

Posted: 28 Jun 2017 01:49 PM PDT

Recession-hit years have renewed interest, with prospectors drawn to the Italian Goldpanning Championship.

The Interpreter: Why Britain Is Consumed With the 28-Year-Old Hillsborough Stadium Disaster

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 06:42 AM PDT

The deaths of 96 people became a flash point in the public debate over class, poverty and government's responsibility to its citizens.

A Battle of the Bowls in Hollywood?

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT

After a $75 million face-lift, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, the lesser-known neighbor of the famous Hollywood Bowl, is ready for its close-up.

Review: ‘Despicable Me 3’ Suggests a Franchise Running on Fumes

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig revisit their familiar characters, but the goings-on show signs of wear even as the energy level escalates.

Nonfiction: How Martin Luther King Persuaded John Kennedy to Support the Civil Rights Cause

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT

In "Kennedy and King," Steven Levingston tells the story of an ardent activist, a cautious president and leadership of a curious nature.

Talk: David Sedaris Wants You to Read His Diary

Posted: 28 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT

The humorist on picking up trash, publishing his innermost thoughts and making himself look bad.

Review: ‘Gypsy’ and the Problem of Well-Made Bad TV

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT

This Netflix drama, starring Naomi Watts as a woman leading a double life, is an example of how competence alone doesn't make a series worth watching.