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“Trump Likes When C.I.A. Chief Gets Political, but Officers Are Wary” plus 35 more NYT

“Trump Likes When C.I.A. Chief Gets Political, but Officers Are Wary” plus 35 more NYT

Trump Likes When C.I.A. Chief Gets Political, but Officers Are Wary

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 04:01 PM PDT

Mike Pompeo has become a favorite of the president's with tough talk and hawkish views at the helm of the C.I.A., which prides itself on being apolitical.

Stung North Korea Threatens Retaliation Against United States Over Sanctions

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 01:04 PM PDT

A statement called the new Security Council sanctions a "frenzied and desperate" effort by the United States to obliterate North Korea.

A Rare Round of Diplomacy From North Korea’s Top Diplomat

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 06:10 AM PDT

The North Korean foreign minister met with counterparts from China, South Korea and Russia, but there was no sign that Pyongyang was changing course.

Chicago, South Africa, ‘Game of Thrones’: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 03:34 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: Are We Undercounting the Homeless?

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 05:25 AM PDT

Monday: Counting California's homeless, a look at Berkeley's "semester of hate," and a bid to cut D.M.V. wait times.

Asia and Australia Edition: North Korea, Jacob Zuma, Samsung: Your Tuesday Briefing

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 02:09 PM PDT

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

Trump’s Stalled Trade Agenda Leaves Industries in the Lurch

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 05:57 AM PDT

Workers and industry groups say they aren't tired of winning. They are tired of waiting for action.

Secrecy and Suspicion Surround Trump’s Deregulation Teams

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 08:01 AM PDT

The Times and ProPublica identify more possible conflicts among appointees, as Democrats in Congress demand greater transparency from the White House.

Defendants Kept in the Dark About Evidence, Until It’s Too Late

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 07:00 AM PDT

New York is one of 10 states where prosecutors can wait until just before trial to share evidence, which critics say is unfair. But a new bill could change the rules.

Feature: She Was Convicted of Killing Her Mother. Prosecutors Withheld the Evidence That Would Have Freed Her.

Posted: 01 Aug 2017 10:55 AM PDT

By the time Noura Jackson's conviction was overturned, she had spent nine years in prison. This type of prosecutorial error is almost never punished.

Many Politicians Lie. But Trump Has Elevated the Art of Fabrication.

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 02:49 PM PDT

President Trump is not the first president to be caught in lies. But the degree to which he has trafficked in falsehoods is raising questions about whether standards for veracity have eroded.

Trump Breaks From Vacation to Tweet Criticism of Media and Rally His Base

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 08:12 AM PDT

President Trump, on what the White House calls a working vacation, took to Twitter on Monday to criticize the media and boast of his strong political base.

The Shift: Political Donors Put Their Money Where the Memes Are

Posted: 06 Aug 2017 01:50 PM PDT

Funding is flowing into social media, where partisan organizations are specializing in creating viral messages to reach voters.

Beloit: A Small Wisconsin Town Seeks to Become a Tech Haven

Posted: 06 Aug 2017 09:01 PM PDT

Under the impulse of the billionaire Diane Hendricks, Beloit, a small industrial town in Wisconsin, is becoming an attractive location for tech start-ups.

In Weary Wisconsin Town, a Billionaire-Fueled Revival

Posted: 06 Aug 2017 03:35 PM PDT

Diane Hendricks and her late husband saw opportunity in Beloit, a decaying industrial town. Now, she dreams of turning it into a mecca for start-ups.

Take the Generic, Patients Are Told. Until They Are Not.

Posted: 06 Aug 2017 03:00 PM PDT

Consumers have grown used to being told to give up their brand-name drugs in favor of cheaper generics. Now some are finding the opposite is true.

$78,000 of Debt for a Harvard Theater Degree

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 11:30 AM PDT

Students and alumni are frustrated by the turmoil in Harvard's graduate theater program and have trained their ire on its leader, the director Diane Paulus.

As Netanyahu Investigators Close In, Some Ask: How Long Can He Hold On?

Posted: 06 Aug 2017 03:27 PM PDT

The Israeli police signed a state's witness agreement with an old ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's in a bribery case. And then there's his son.

Brantley in Britain: Women Without Options and Spoiled for Choice

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 10:18 AM PDT

Plays in London spanning more than a century suggest how much and how little has changed for British women.

The New Old Age: Caregiving Is Hard Enough. Isolation Can Make It Unbearable.

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 03:00 AM PDT

Many caregivers find themselves trapped at home, neglected by friends and family members who don't understand how to help.

Obama Weighs In on Kenyan Election, Urging Calm

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 01:09 PM PDT

The former president, who has largely stayed out of American politics, said there had been "too much incitement" in the election in his father's home country.

Manhunt in Missouri for Driver Suspected in Fatal Shooting of Officer

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 02:37 PM PDT

The authorities released a picture of Ian McCarthy, 39, of Clinton, Mo., who is suspected of killing Officer Gary Michael, 37, of the Clinton Police Department.

Jordan’s King, Spurred by Jerusalem Mosque Crisis, Meets With Palestinian Leader

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 10:51 AM PDT

The visit sent a message to Jordanians angry over the hero's welcome given to an Israeli Embassy guard who fatally shot two Jordanians in Amman.

Zuma to Face No-Confidence Vote, This Time by Secret Ballot

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 12:55 PM PDT

The South African president was likely to win, but he could face increasing pressure within his African National Congress.

Asylum Seeker’s Body Is Found on Manus Island, and Police Suspect Suicide

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 02:46 AM PDT

The body of the man, who was said to have mental health issues, was discovered by schoolchildren near an Australian center for refugees awaiting resettlement.

The Taylor Swift Groping Trial, Day 1: What’s at Stake

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 12:29 PM PDT

A Colorado radio host sued the star, saying she falsely accused him of groping her, which led to his firing. She countersued. Now they're in court.

States Have Already Passed Almost Twice as Many Immigration Laws as Last Year

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 12:00 PM PDT

Issues included sanctuary cities, identification rules, benefits and civics lessons in the schools.

How to Thrive in an Empty Nest

Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:32 PM PDT

The transition to college can be an opportunity for growth for parents as well as students.

Florida Sinkhole Claims Five More Homes

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 10:31 AM PDT

Five homes were condemned over the weekend, adding to the two that were destroyed when the ground collapsed in Land O'Lakes on July 14.

Struggling to Survive, Congregations Look to Sell Houses of Worship

Posted: 06 Aug 2017 08:00 AM PDT

Across New York City, religious leaders are making deals with developers and neighbors are fighting the proposals.

Shown the Door, Older Workers Find Bias Hard to Prove

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Many longtime workers claim that they are being targeted for layoffs because of their age or health status, but federal law is often of little help.

Trilobites: It’s Better to Swim Alone, Yet Together, if You’re a Salp

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 03:17 PM PDT

Although they form chains to swim as a collective, these gelatinous marine organisms use uncoordinated strokes when not in danger, a study finds.

Ty Hardin, Star of ‘Bronco’ Western, Dies at 87

Posted: 06 Aug 2017 02:02 PM PDT

In the late 1950s and early '60s, Mr. Hardin made a name for himself in a TV landscape full of gunslinging heroes.

When Bad Drinks Go Good

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 10:09 AM PDT

The Long Island iced tea, the Midori sour, the Blue Hawaii: Fussy bartenders are upgrading these decidedly down-market cocktails.

Economic View: The Transformation of the ‘American Dream’

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 09:11 AM PDT

It wasn't originally about owning a beautiful home and a roaring business. It meant freedom, mutual respect and equality of opportunity.

Fiction: This Story of Love and Gaming Pits the Real Against the Virtual

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT

In Allegra Goodman's novel "The Chalk Artist," the world of online gaming threatens to destroy the lives of two young men.