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“McConnell, in Private, Doubts if Trump Can Save Presidency” plus 34 more NYT

“McConnell, in Private, Doubts if Trump Can Save Presidency” plus 34 more NYT

McConnell, in Private, Doubts if Trump Can Save Presidency

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:38 PM PDT

The relationship between President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell has disintegrated to the point that the men are no longer on speaking terms.

What an Afghanistan Victory Looks Like Under the Trump Plan

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:15 PM PDT

The mantra has long been that peace is the only solution in Afghanistan. But the Taliban, more tenacious after 16 years, is showing no interest.

Angry Trump Grilled His Generals About Troop Increase, Then Gave In

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 07:36 PM PDT

The president, who had called for American withdrawal from Afghanistan before he took office, in the end accepted a "big military" approach as the only viable option.

Trump Outlines New Afghanistan War Strategy With Few Details

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 07:41 AM PDT

The president embraced deepened American involvement in a nearly 16-year-old war, but he did not say how many troops would be committed or how he would judge success.

Phoenix, Afghanistan, Louise Linton: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 03:17 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Instant Divorce, North Korea, Afghanistan: Your Wednesday Briefing

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 01:00 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: Berkeley’s New Chancellor and a ‘Free Speech Year’

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 05:59 AM PDT

Tuesday: Talking to U.C. Berkeley's new chancellor, a shake-up at The Los Angeles Times, and your eclipse photos.

‘We Are Not Nation-Building Again,’ Trump Says

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 07:51 PM PDT

President Trump laid out his new plan for Afghanistan, emphasizing that conditions on the ground, not timetables, will dictate policy.

Trump’s Request for India’s Help in Afghanistan Rattles Pakistan

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 10:32 AM PDT

Military and intelligence officials in Islamabad said the new U.S. strategy might worsen relations between the countries.

Right and Left React to Trump’s Afghanistan Speech

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 06:43 AM PDT

Read how writers from across the political spectrum think about President Trump's proposed new approach for the war in Afghanistan

What to Know Ahead of Trump’s Rally in Arizona

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:48 PM PDT

President Trump's visit to Phoenix on Tuesday — for his first rally since his comments on Charlottesville, Va. — could draw thousands of protesters.

Trump Will Meet Border Patrol Officials Before Rally in Arizona

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 08:22 AM PDT

The trip may win praise from his supporters but could spark protests, especially if the president pardons a former sheriff known for cracking down on illegal immigration.

DealBook: Even Business Leaders Who Abandoned Trump’s Councils May Not Stray Far

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 08:54 AM PDT

Despite their symbolic moves, many C.E.O.s will continue to advocate positions in person and through lobbyists, while people in Mr. Trump's inner circle face a harder decision.

Trump a ‘Moral Dilemma’ for Black Republicans After Charlottesville

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 03:02 PM PDT

President Trump's equivocation on a racist rally has strained ties to even his most ardent African-American supporters who have turned outspoken critics.

Divers Find Remains in Search of U.S. Navy Ship Damaged in Collision

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 03:16 PM PDT

Ten sailors have been missing since the Navy destroyer John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker on Monday near Singapore.

Naval Collision Adds to Fears About U.S. Decline in Asia

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 03:13 PM PDT

Images of a damaged U.S. Navy destroyer come as America's allies have grown concerned that the Trump administration's actions provide an opening for China.

Tillerson Suggests North Korea May Soon Be Ready for Talks

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:31 PM PDT

Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson went out of his way to compliment Pyongyang for a two-week pause in missile tests even as new sanctions were announced.

It’s a Diverse City, but Most Big Museum Boards Are Strikingly White

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:17 PM PDT

A Times survey of New York City museums reveals that the lack of diversity starts at the top — with the board.

‘The Lees Are Complex’: Descendants Grapple With Rebel General’s Legacy

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 09:56 AM PDT

Even within the family of Robert E. Lee, there are divisions over what should be done about Confederate monuments and what their ancestor stands for now.

India’s Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Instant Divorce’ for Muslims

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:42 PM PDT

Until now, Muslim men in the country could end their marriage by saying the Arabic word "talaq" three times. Women had no such right.

The Case for a Breakfast Feast

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 08:17 AM PDT

A new review provides the latest evidence to suggest we should front-load our calories early in the day to jump-start our metabolisms and prevent obesity.

Around the World in Seven Markets

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 09:00 AM PDT

In 360 video, sample the goods at markets from Marrakesh to London.

2 Barcelona Suspects Are Charged With Terrorism Offenses

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 03:02 PM PDT

Court officials told the Spanish news media that at least one of the suspects had confirmed that the cell had planned a larger attack.

Village Voice to End Print Publication

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 11:34 AM PDT

The owner of the left-leaning weekly said its audience has moved online and expects daily publication in various media, rather than a weekly edition.

Deadly Earthquake Hits Italian Island of Ischia

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 04:24 AM PDT

The temblor caused significant damage to the towns of Casamicciola and Lacco Ameno, where two people were killed after some buildings crumbled.

Russia Detains Theater Director, Adding to Fears of a Crackdown

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 09:03 AM PDT

Kirill S. Serebrennikov leads the Gogol Center, one of the most prominent and progressive artistic venues in Moscow.

Commuter Train Crashes Into Parked Train, Injuring Dozens

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:07 PM PDT

A commuter train crashed into a parked train at a suburban Philadelphia terminal early Tuesday, injuring dozens of passengers and the train's operator, a transit spokeswoman said.

U.S. Soldier Who Defected to North Korea in 1962 Has Died, His Sons Say

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 03:54 AM PDT

James Dresnok, whose North Korean-born sons say he died in November, crossed the Demilitarized Zone in 1962.

Divisive Monuments? Put Them All in a Taiwan Park

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 01:36 AM PDT

Thousands of statues of a former dictator were erected across Taiwan. Getting rid of them hasn't been easy.

Martin Shkreli Was ‘His Own Worst Enemy,’ Juror Says

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 08:31 PM PDT

The jury thought Mr. Shkreli committed fraud, a juror said, but did not find "that he had the intent and purpose" to cause anyone to lose money.

Critic's Notebook: In the Berkshires, Musicals With Ambitions Not Always Realized

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 12:32 PM PDT

An experimental "Music Man" gets into trouble with a capital T, while a straightforward "Company" gleams and a complicated "Legendary Romance" fades.

Roger Goodell Said to Be in Line for New Five-Year N.F.L. Contract

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 06:19 PM PDT

League owners appear satisfied enough with Commissioner Roger Goodell's stewardship of the league to give him an extension.

Alice Waters on Sex, Drugs and Sustainable Agriculture

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 12:08 PM PDT

In a memoir, the chef who pioneered farm-to-table food at Chez Panisse expounds on her wild early years, her politics and how she wants to be buried.

A Day at the Beach in, Yes, Gary, Indiana

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Sandy ridges of wooded pines, serene footbridges over natural ponds and the color that can only come from longtime residents of this forgotten steel town.

Vows: He Promised Her the Moon and Stars. They Married on Eclipse Day.

Posted: 22 Aug 2017 12:17 PM PDT

Kelly Turek and Chris Dutton, self-described "science fiction nerds," spent the first few minutes of a bright future together in total darkness.