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“Live Briefing: Hurricane Harvey: On a Path to Hit Texas, Storm Strengthens” plus 31 more NYT

“Live Briefing: Hurricane Harvey: On a Path to Hit Texas, Storm Strengthens” plus 31 more NYT

Live Briefing: Hurricane Harvey: On a Path to Hit Texas, Storm Strengthens

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 02:31 PM PDT

A hurricane spinning toward the Gulf Coast of Texas was upgraded to Category 3. It could bring upward of 35 inches of rain and devastating floods to the region.

Trump Administration Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:53 PM PDT

Hurricane Harvey, which could be the administration's first major natural disaster, is approaching Texas. FEMA says it is ready with personnel and supplies.

Deadly Hurricanes Are Nothing New to Texas

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 01:47 PM PDT

A hurricane that struck Galveston in 1900 took more than 6,000 lives. The last one to strike the Lone Star State, Hurricane Ike, killed 28 people in 2008.

How Do Hurricanes Happen?

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 02:59 PM PST

We explain how hurricanes form — and grow — when cold and warm air merge.

Texas, Janet Yellen, Taylor Swift: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 04:02 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: A Setback for the State’s Republican Leaders

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 04:39 AM PDT

Friday: The Republican leader of the State Assembly steps down, a rail service opens in Marin and Sonoma Counties, and a movie palace revival in Los Angeles.

Samsung Verdict Sends a Tough New Message to South Korea Inc.

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 11:41 AM PDT

A court's conviction of Lee Jae-yong, heir to the Samsung fortune, suggests the country will no longer trade political impunity for economic growth.

As White Nationalist in Charlottesville Fired, Police ‘Never Moved’

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 04:01 PM PDT

Pleas for help and a safety plan were ignored at a rally that turned deadly on Aug. 12, participants said. Both sides feel betrayed by law enforcement.

Gary Cohn, Trump’s Adviser, Said to Have Drafted Resignation Letter After Charlottesville

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 07:23 AM PDT

The chief economic adviser to the president said the Trump administration "can and must do better" in condemning hate groups.

North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles From Its East Coast

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:57 PM PDT

At a time of escalating tensions with the U.S., North Korea blasts several short-range missiles about 155 miles into the sea.

Yellen Warns Against Erasing Regulations Made After Financial Crisis

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:41 PM PDT

Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve chairwoman, said Friday that stronger financial regulations have benefited the economy and should be preserved.

Trump Gives Mattis Wide Discretion Over Transgender Ban

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:28 PM PDT

A White House official would not discuss the possibility that the defense secretary could decline to remove transgender individuals.

On Washington: Trump Fences Himself In With Border Wall Spending Threat

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 03:19 PM PDT

The president has threatened a government shutdown if Congress doesn't approve funding for a border wall, but Democrats view his ultimatum as a gift.

Bob Corker, Often an Ally of Trump, Is Latest Republican to Be Attacked by Him

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:03 PM PDT

In an early-morning tweet, the president appeared to suggest that Mr. Corker was in political trouble in his home state.

Right and Left on the Fractures in the Republican Party between President Trump and Congressional Leaders

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 12:00 AM PDT

Writers from across the political spectrum take on President Trump's increasingly contentious relationship with his own party's congressional leaders.

Harold Prince, the Prince of Broadway

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 04:40 PM PDT

Rediscover the award-winning work of Harold Prince in his show "Prince of Broadway," a musical retrospective of his life and career.

Trump Hotel at Night: Lobbyists, Cabinet Members, $60 Steaks

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 08:45 AM PDT

In the first summer of the Trump administration, the Trump International Hotel has cemented its status as a place for supporters to curry favor with people in power.

Wine War in Southern France Has Streets Running Red

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:07 PM PDT

Winemakers in the region say their livelihoods are threatened by unfair competition under European trade rules. Now they're in revolt.

Mayweather Sees a Racial Double Standard in Megafight vs. McGregor

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:49 PM PDT

Racial themes have long been exploited in boxing to promote fights, and that has continued with the spectacle surrounding Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s fight against Conor McGregor.

Pot Was Flying Off the Shelves in Uruguay. Then U.S. Banks Weighed In.

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 03:57 PM PDT

Uruguay is the first country in the world to fully legalize recreational marijuana. But its new market may be imperiled by United States laws like the Patriot Act.

Taylor Swift Goes to a Darker Place: Discuss

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 06:36 AM PDT

Her new single, "Look What You Made Me Do," is defined by her hardening view of others. The song sets a mood for her sixth album, due in November.

As Coding Boot Camps Close, the Field Faces a Reality Check

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 03:54 PM PDT

Successful schools, analysts say, will increasingly be the ones that expand their programs to suit the changing needs of employers.

White House Raises Pressure on Venezuela With New Financial Sanctions

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 01:58 PM PDT

The restrictions on trading and sales of Venezuelan debt could increase the likelihood that the government defaults at year's end.

Former Thai Leader Yingluck Said to Have Fled Country After Failing to Appear for Verdict

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 12:33 PM PDT

Yingluck Shinawatra was a no-show in court and may have fled the country. Her prosecution reflects a deep political divide in Thailand.

For First Time Since 1970s, White Man Executed for Racial Killings in Florida

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 10:15 PM PDT

The death of Mark James Asay was significant in another way: It was the first time that the drug etomidate was used in the United States.

Far From Dixie, Outcry Grows Over a Wider Array of Monuments

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 02:16 PM PDT

Christopher Columbus, a Philadelphia mayor, even a state song are targets of activists who some Democrats say can be used to caricature the left.

16 Americans Sickened After Attack on Embassy Staff in Havana

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 05:25 PM PDT

The State Department reported on Thursday that at least 16 employees became ill after a possible sonic attack starting last December in homes of U.S. Embassy employees in Cuba.

Tigers 10, Yankees 6: Punches and Ejections Mar a Yankees Loss in Detroit

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 08:24 PM PDT

The Yankees lost to the Tigers, 10-6, in a game that will be remembered more for its bench-clearing brawl, four hit batters and eight ejections.

That Powerball Jackpot? It’s More Than Ivanka and Jared’s Net Worth

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 05:52 PM PDT

Mavis Wanczyk's $758 million win makes her richer than Taylor Swift. Even after taxes, she'll be wealthier than Brad Pitt.

Bukavu Journal: Congo’s Specialty Brews Look to Be the ‘Future of Coffee’

Posted: 23 Aug 2017 04:19 PM PDT

Despite conflict and political instability, the Democratic Republic of Congo is believed to be one of Africa's most promising specialty coffee producers.

Not a Single W.N.B.A. Star Has a Shoe Line to Call Her Own

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 11:59 PM PDT

Footwear gender equity remains stuck in the past with models from male stars, like Michael Jordan, dominating the market for women's basketball shoes.

The Wonderful, Rarely Seen World of William Wegman

Posted: 24 Aug 2017 08:49 AM PDT

The photographer shares never-before-seen images from his nearly 50 years of working with his favorite muses: Weimaraners.