“Russian Dirt on Clinton? ‘I Love It,’ Donald Trump Jr. Said” plus 34 more NYT

“Russian Dirt on Clinton? ‘I Love It,’ Donald Trump Jr. Said” plus 34 more NYT


Russian Dirt on Clinton? ‘I Love It,’ Donald Trump Jr. Said

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 08:21 AM PDT

Email exchanges reviewed by The Times offer a detailed unspooling of how an eager Donald Trump Jr. came to meet with a Kremlin-connected lawyer.

How Trump’s ‘Miss Universe’ in Russia Became Ensnared in a Political Inquiry

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 02:02 AM PDT

The meeting between President Trump's son and a Russian lawyer last year was set up by an acquaintance from Mr. Trump's ownership of the Miss Universe pageant.

The Story Behind the Meeting Story

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 02:12 PM PDT

A Russian lawyer was said to have dirt on Hillary Clinton. Donald Trump Jr. agreed to meet her. The tale of the email.

‘Not Right Now’: Republicans and the Art of Not Talking About Trump

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 01:57 PM PDT

Most Republicans in Congress have become adept at avoiding questions about Trump scandals, a skill they used again after revelations about an email to the president's son.

Trump Rules: The Deep Industry Ties of Trump’s Deregulation Teams

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 02:00 AM PDT

A campaign to cut government rules is being conducted largely out of public view, often by hires with potential conflicts, an investigation has found.

Donald Trump Jr., Russia, Mississippi: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 04:01 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: Baby Falcons Take Flight in Berkeley

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 05:38 AM PDT

Tuesday: Peregrine falcons take up residence in Berkeley, a "civil war" among state Democrats, and pondering California's undiscovered treasures.

Asia and Australia Edition: North Korea, Donald Trump Jr., China: Your Wednesday Briefing

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 03:49 PM PDT

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

Senate Republicans Promise Health Bill on Thursday

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 12:08 PM PDT

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said Tuesday that the revised bill to replace the Affordable Care Act would be debated and voted on next week.

Trump Aides Recruited Businessmen to Devise Options for Afghanistan

Posted: 10 Jul 2017 06:51 PM PDT

A founder of a private security firm and an owner of a military contractor have discussed proposals to rely more on contractors instead of American troops.

Economic Scene: Is a More Prosperous World More Secure? Not as Trump Sees It

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 06:00 AM PDT

The president has abandoned a policy consensus that alleviating poverty around the world is a key to reducing the chances of instability and conflict.

Tillerson Tries Shuttle Diplomacy in Qatar Dispute

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 09:26 AM PDT

The secretary of state is taking an agreement with Qatar on terrorism funding to three Gulf nations trying to end an awkward standoff among American allies.

At Crash Site of Marine Corps Plane, Bodies ‘Were Everywhere’

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 03:13 PM PDT

Sixteen service members aboard a plane belonging to a Marine Reserve unit in New York were killed when it crashed in the Mississippi Delta.

The Salty Pink Pools of the Yucatán

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Step out into the salty waters on the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, where small organisms turn the water pink.

A Baker’s Crusade: Rescuing the Famed French Boulangerie

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 12:50 PM PDT

As France's bread falters in sales and quality, Pascal Rigo has returned home from a corporate career in America to start a chain of small bakeries.

Era of ‘Biological Annihilation’ Is Underway, Scientists Warn

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 02:33 PM PDT

A new paper describes the threatened mass extinction of thousands of animal species around the globe. The authors say that human activities are in large part to blame.

In Liu Xiaobo’s Last Days, Supporters Fight China for His Legacy

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 09:34 AM PDT

Admirers of the dissident, who has terminal cancer, say that Beijing wants to control him. "They don't want him to be able to speak freely," one said.

Some ‘Game of Thrones’ Deaths Are Tragic. Others, Not So Much.

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 12:20 PM PDT

A look back at notable "Thrones" deaths — ranked from devastating to delicious — with comments from some of the actors who performed them.

Christie Ally May Be Spared Prison in Bridge Scandal

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 02:44 PM PDT

Prosecutors are seeking probation for David Wildstein, who devised the scheme to close lanes near the George Washington Bridge and testified against his co-conspirators.

Olympics Officials Move Closer to Giving Bids to Paris and Los Angeles

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 06:16 AM PDT

President Emmanuel Macron of France is in Lausanne, Switzerland, rallying support for Paris's effort to host the Summer Games in 2024.

U.S. Is Investigating Jane Sanders Over Burlington College Bank Loan

Posted: 10 Jul 2017 07:53 PM PDT

The wife of Senator Bernie Sanders is being investigated for a loan obtained in 2010 by Burlington College — of which she was president — to finance a relocation and expansion of the college.

Trump Nominates Randal K. Quarles to Oversee Wall Street Banks

Posted: 10 Jul 2017 06:52 PM PDT

The former Treasury official is up for a top post at the Federal Reserve, where he is expected to lead efforts to reduce regulation.

Takata Airbag Blamed for a Death in a Honda Being Repaired

Posted: 10 Jul 2017 05:38 PM PDT

Honda said the episode occurred when the use of a hammer activated an inflater. It is the 12th fatality linked to the device in the United States.

Local Officials Tackle How to Govern in a Divided America

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 03:24 PM PDT

At a two-day conference sponsored by The New York Times, mayors and other panelists discussed immigration, climate and health policy in a deeply partisan age.

Trilobites: The Very Hungry Caterpillars That Turned to Cannibalism

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 02:06 PM PDT

With no food other than tomato plants that had been induced to use chemical defenses, scientists found that caterpillars ate each other.

Alabama’s Special Senate Election Is All About Wooing Trump

Posted: 09 Jul 2017 05:16 PM PDT

The Republicans squaring off for the Senate seat once held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions know President Trump holds the key to victory.

W.H.O. Likely to Scrap Plan to Ship Cholera Vaccine to Yemen

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 10:46 AM PDT

A spokesman said a cholera vaccination campaign no longer made sense in Yemen, where the war makes it impossible "to get ahead of the curve."

Person of Interest Is Arrested After Explosion at Air Force Recruiting Center

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 10:21 AM PDT

Officials said it was unclear whether the explosion in Oklahoma was an act of domestic terrorism.

Twitter Users Blocked by Trump File Lawsuit

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 09:48 AM PDT

The plaintiffs argued that his account amounts to a public forum that he, as a government official, cannot bar people from.

Did an Echo Call 911 During a Domestic Assault? Amazon Says No.

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 09:34 AM PDT

The authorities said the smart home device made an emergency call, but Amazon and a 911 official said that was not plausible.

Trump Supporters Have a New Anthem, and It Came From Texas

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 10:33 AM PDT

A church choir and orchestra performed "Make America Great Again" earlier this month, and President Trump has spread it far and wide on Twitter.

Comedy Central Announces New ‘Daily Show’ Correspondent

Posted: 11 Jul 2017 10:00 AM PDT

Michael Kosta, a former professional tennis player, has been added as a correspondent on "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah."

For Disabled Actors, Memorizing the Part Is Only the Beginning

Posted: 10 Jul 2017 02:04 PM PDT

A peek backstage at the play "Cost of Living" shows how two performers prepare physically for their roles.

Summer Reading: New Graphic Novels Detail Personal Journeys and Twists of Fate

Posted: 31 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

A weighty debut from Emil Ferris, and works by Guy Delisle, Jillian Tamaki, Igort and others.

The New Old Age: The Patient Wants to Leave. The Hospital Says ‘No Way.’

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 09:38 AM PDT

More than 50,000 seniors annually check themselves out of hospitals "against medical advice," according to a recent survey. They shouldn't have to, some experts say.