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“Trump’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Threat Raises Alarm in Asia” plus 34 more NYT

“Trump’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Threat Raises Alarm in Asia” plus 34 more NYT

Trump’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Threat Raises Alarm in Asia

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 03:35 PM PDT

While some officials played down the president's warning to North Korea, some analysts said that the escalating rhetoric increased the likelihood of war.

Trump’s Threat to North Korea Was Improvised

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 11:51 AM PDT

His aides assumed that he would be asked about North Korea during an appearance tied to his opioid meeting, but Mr. Trump had not told them what he would say.

War With North Korea Not Imminent, Officials Say, but U.S. Would Still Win

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 12:45 PM PDT

A day after President Trump threatened North Korea with "fire and fury," his top advisers lowered the heat.

The Interpreter: Trump’s Threat of War With North Korea May Sound Scarier Than It Is

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 03:26 PM PDT

North Korea's nuclear program is serious, but research on foreign threats and bellicose rhetoric suggests that Americans can hold off on building bomb shelters.

Answers to 4 Crucial Questions About North Korea

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 01:29 PM PDT

Keeping track of the weapons tests, sanctions and diplomatic efforts can be dizzying. Here's a rundown of the standoff.

North Korea’s Potential Targets: Guam, South Korea and Japan

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 11:44 AM PDT

Pyongyang has the capability to launch a devastating military attack on Seoul, and its leader has missiles could hit Tokyo and perhaps Guam.

Manafort’s Home Searched as Part of Mueller Inquiry

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 09:02 AM PDT

The F.B.I. searched the home of Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager, as part of the special investigation on Russia.

In the Age of Trump, the Dollar No Longer Seems a Sure Thing

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 01:46 PM PDT

Long the ultimate safe haven in the global economy, the U.S. dollar may be losing some status as investors grapple with an uncertain political climate.

Even on Break, a Congress Weary of Trump Gets No Respite From Him

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 02:03 PM PDT

So much for relaxing. The president is in meetings and taking calls, he said on Twitter, keeping the capital on edge when it badly needs a breather.

Tillerson, North Korea, Manafort: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 03:30 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Google, North Korea, Paul Manafort: Your Thursday Briefing

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 03:34 PM PDT

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

Climate Report Could Force Trump to Choose Between Science and His Base

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 12:47 PM PDT

The looming publication of a climate report again raises a contentious policy issue that has deeply divided President Trump's closest advisers since he arrived in the Oval Office.

The Sea Level Did, in Fact, Rise Faster in the Southeast U.S.

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 02:16 PM PDT

Scientists may have found the culprit of sudden tidal flooding: Two atmospheric patterns that combined to cause fast-rising waters along the coast.

The Shift: The Alt-Right Finds a New Enemy in Silicon Valley

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 02:50 PM PDT

Tech platforms like Google, Airbnb and PayPal are battling with far-right activists, who accuse them of censoring their ideas.

Answering Your Questions About the Controversial Google Memo

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 03:12 PM PDT

In a Facebook Live conversation, two technology reporters discussed and responded to questions about a Google engineer's anti-diversity memo.

At Least 50 Migrants Drown as Smuggler Throws Them Into Sea

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 03:12 PM PDT

The victims had fled Ethiopia and Somalia, facing acute hunger, and were headed for Yemen, one of the world's most dangerous war zones.

V.A. Plans to Fire Its D.C. Medical Director — Again

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 11:28 AM PDT

The department's secretary intends to use the authority given to him in a new law that makes it easier to fire deficient employees.

United Nations Appoints Alison Smale of The New York Times to Top Post for Public Information

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 11:48 AM PDT

Ms. Smale, a veteran correspondent and editor for The Times, will join the United Nations from Berlin, where she is the newspaper's bureau chief.

Car Slams Into Soldiers in Paris Suburb, Injuring Six

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 01:58 PM PDT

The soldiers were wounded when a BMW hit them in Levallois-Perret. Some question whether the presence of the soldiers makes them a target.

Kenya Election Returns Were Hacked, Opposition Leader Says

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 02:17 PM PDT

Raila Odinga said preliminary results that put him behind the incumbent, Uhuru Kenyatta, were a fraud. At least one person was reported killed in protests.

South America’s Street Art Mecca

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Join a graffiti tour on a trip through Bogotá, where the form has evolved into a mixture of social commentary, cultural expression and art.

Wanderlust: Bornholm: Crafts and Sunshine on the Danish Isle

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 12:47 AM PDT

The homespun island oasis has inspired many an expat, and always has room for one more. We hear it's particularly nice in the fall.

Matter: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth, Mammals Took to the Skies

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 10:00 AM PDT

New fossil discoveries show that prehistoric "squirrels" glided through forests at least 160 million years ago, long before scientists had thought.

Memo from Europe: Europe’s Leaders Curtail Summer Holidays in Light of Crises

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 01:32 PM PDT

Theresa May has left Brexit negotiations behind for an extended getaway, but French and Italian leaders are spending more of August closer to home.

Baltimore Slow to Pick Up Pieces Amid Police Scandals and Surging Violence

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 01:32 PM PDT

City officials have made vow after vow to change since a Justice Department report documented a pattern of abuse and racial bias by the police, but mistrust lingers.

Bill Murray Relives a Role, Seeing Broadway’s ‘Groundhog Day’

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 01:20 PM PDT

Mr. Murray attended the musical for the first time on Tuesday night, and the performance brought him to tears.

When the Prescription Is a Recipe

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Doctors, hospitals and some workplaces are showing, not just telling, people how to lead healthier lives by making nutritious food.

Driverless-Car Outlook Shifts as Intel Takes Over Mobileye

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 05:35 PM PDT

The chip giant gains new prominence in the race to make autonomous vehicles part of everyday life.

Airbnb Cancels Accounts Linked to White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 12:04 PM PDT

Participants may have trouble finding a place to stay — and agreeing on where to gather, since the city has asked that the demonstration be moved.

Bruce Springsteen Is Bringing His Music and His Memories to Broadway

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 07:25 AM PDT

Tickets to the intimate shows at the Walter Kerr Theater will be sold via a new technology called Verified Fan in an attempt to cut down on scalping.

Jennifer Lawrence’s New Vogue Cover: a John Currin Painting

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 05:15 AM PDT

The actress will appear on four different versions of the cover for the September issue.

Mexico’s Rafael Márquez Accused of Aiding Drug Kingpin

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 03:28 PM PDT

The Treasury Department placed Márquez, the captain of Mexico's national soccer team, on a list of individuals and entities that it is accusing of providing support to drug traffickers.

On Cloth Scraps, Syrian Names Are Immortalized in Rust and Blood

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 01:42 PM PDT

Strips of material that a former prisoner smuggled from Syria are now being lent to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for an exhibition in Washington.

After United Fallout, Airlines Are Bumping Fewer Passengers

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 08:19 PM PDT

Airlines recently reported the lowest bump rate since 1995, a Transportation Department report said. A dragging episode in April may have played a role.

Disney’s Challenge: Keeping It ‘Frozen,’ but Still Fresh

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT

This musical juggernaut is going from the big screen to Broadway. But first, a test run in Denver.