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“Hurricane Irma Live Updates: ‘Way Bigger Than Andrew,’ Florida Governor Warns” plus 39 more NYT

“Hurricane Irma Live Updates: ‘Way Bigger Than Andrew,’ Florida Governor Warns” plus 39 more NYT

Hurricane Irma Live Updates: ‘Way Bigger Than Andrew,’ Florida Governor Warns

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:49 PM PDT

One of the most potent Atlantic Ocean hurricanes ever recorded battered Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas on Friday.

Long a Refuge for the Elderly, Florida is Now a Place of Danger

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 11:58 AM PDT

In a state where one in five residents is over 65, caring for older residents is one of the main challenges in planning for Hurricane Irma as it heads toward Florida.

North Carolina, Still Reeling From Hurricane Matthew, Stares at Irma

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 11:12 AM PDT

Hurricane Matthew devastated rural parts of the state last October. Many people are still displaced, and now they have a new storm to worry about.

How Hurricane Irma Became So Huge and Destructive

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:38 PM PDT

A mix of meteorological conditions has conspired over the past week to make the storm unusually large and powerful.

Life After the Storm: Children Who Survived Katrina Offer Lessons

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:24 PM PDT

Now in their 20s, they urge the youngest survivors of Harvey and Irma to seek stability from one 'solid anchor' — a parent, teacher, pastor or sibling

Mexico Earthquake, Strongest in a Century, Kills Dozens

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:48 PM PDT

The quake, which struck off the Pacific Coast, set off tsunami warnings and scattered frightened residents into the streets as far as Mexico City.

Giant Earthquake Shakes Mexico

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 04:54 AM PDT

The country was struck by an 8.2-magnitude quake, the strongest in decades, killing at least 58 people and leveling areas in some southern states.

Recalling the Deadly Quake That Shook Mexico in 1985

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 11:01 PM PDT

Haiti Quake Intensity Was Affected by Local Terrain, Study Finds

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 02:50 PM PDT

A new study found that in addition to the underlying geology, the geometry of local surface features contributed to the temblor's intensity.

Florida, Trump, Equifax: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:20 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: A Deadly Outbreak Stalks San Diego

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 05:36 AM PDT

Friday: San Diego tries to contain a hepatitis A outbreak, several cities court Amazon, and a look back at California's first female lawyer.

State of the Art: Seriously, Equifax? Why the Credit Agency’s Breach Means Regulation Is Needed

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:30 PM PDT

Equifax's main job is to collect and maintain data. Now the hacking at the credit agency uncovers a gaping flaw in regulation over data storage.

The Last Days of ISIS’ Capital: Airstrikes if You Stay, Land Mines if You Flee

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:17 PM PDT

A Times reporter travels to Raqqa, the wounded heart of the Islamic State, and finds residents trapped by airstrikes, artillery fire and land mines.

White House Memo: New White House Chief of Staff Has an Enforcer

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:20 PM PDT

The first step in taming the White House, John F. Kelly believes, is installing a No. 2 who is willing to be hated.

Napolitano Sues Trump to Save DACA Program She Helped Create

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:38 PM PDT

Ms. Napolitano, the homeland security secretary under President Obama, signed the memo creating DACA and now is president of the University of California system.

Trump Lashes Out at Congressional Republicans’ ‘Death Wish’

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 09:10 AM PDT

President Trump rejected Republican complaints about his decision to work with Democrats and chided his own party for failing to advance major legislation.

‘I Smell Cash’: How the A.T.F. Spent Millions Unchecked

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:52 PM PDT

A pair of informants got $6 million and agents spent freely. The Justice Department fought to keep records of the operation secret.

F.B.I. Investigates Uber Software Used to Monitor Lyft Drivers

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:23 PM PDT

In another legal headache for Uber, federal investigators are looking into a past program called "Hell" that the ride-hailing company used to compete with rival Lyft.

A Free Food Forest in the Bronx

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Swale is a public art project that doubles as a call to action. It aims to raise awareness about food access by allowing local residents to forage food and herbs for free.

His Dream in Reach, an Immigrant Chef Is Suddenly Unsettled

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 09:26 AM PDT

Suny Santana, brought to America as a child, was set to open a restaurant when he learned that the government may end his permission to stay.

The Education Issue: ‘The Way to Survive It Was to Make A’s’

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 11:01 AM PDT

They were the first black boys to integrate the South's elite prep schools. They drove themselves to excel in an unfamiliar environment. But at what cost?

Ted Cruz 2.0? Senator Adjusts With Trump in Office and Houston Under Water

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

As he prepares for re-election next year, Senator Ted Cruz faces a challenge in helping millions of people — in his hometown, Houston, and beyond — rebuild after Hurricane Harvey.

Safety Workers Sickened by Fumes Sue Texas Chemical Plant

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 04:09 PM PDT

The workers said Arkema, where chemicals exploded after Hurricane Harvey, failed to warn them of potential risks at the site. They are seeking more than $1 million.

Utrecht Journal: If You Build It, the Dutch Will Pedal

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 01:32 AM PDT

Utrecht, the Netherlands' fastest-growing city, is one of the world's most bike-friendly places in one of the world's most bike-friendly countries.

At Google, Employee-Led Effort Finds Men Are Paid More Than Women

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 12:49 PM PDT

A spreadsheet created by employees to share salary information shows pay for women is falling short of what men make at various levels.

Catalonia Independence Bid Pushes Spain Toward Crisis

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 11:51 AM PDT

The region's latest vote on separation, scheduled for Oct. 1, is significantly riskier than previous efforts and thrusts Spain into uncharted territory.

How the U.S. Could Respond to Another North Korean Missile Test

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 05:48 PM PDT

President Trump has both military and nonmilitary options. Each has its own downside.

Hillary Clinton, in Book, Regrets Not Striking Back at James Comey

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 05:40 PM PDT

The regret is one of a catalog of mistakes — large and small — that Mrs. Clinton lists in the election post-mortem "What Happened."

Appeals Court Limits Trump Travel Ban and Allows More Refugees

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 07:07 PM PDT

The court exempted grandparents, other family members and thousands of refugees from President Trump's travel ban, now under Supreme Court review.

That Decisive Moment: Cue the Castanets: The Week’s 8 Best Classical Music Moments on YouTube

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 01:43 PM PDT

A "Pinocchio" opera, an Amy Beach concerto and Puccini are among the highlights.

Don Williams, Singer of Plain-Spoken Country Songs, Dies at 78

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 03:04 PM PDT

Mr. Williams, whose admirers included Pete Townshend and Eric Clapton, was best known for ballads extolling the virtues of romantic commitment.

‘Hamilton’ Delays London Opening and Ticket Buyers Aren’t Happy

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:41 PM PDT

Sixteen performances will be rescheduled, disappointing ticket holders from as far away as Oklahoma and Japan.

After Charlottesville, Colleges Vow to Do Something. But What?

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Universities are grappling with a dramatic spike in white supremacist activity on their campuses, forcing them to weigh competing priorities: safety, free speech and diversity.

Planes Fill Florida Skies as Hurricane Irma Approaches

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 01:05 PM PDT

The Federal Aviation Administration expected "increased volume" at airports in South Florida as airlines raced to get flights off the ground.

From Sex Object to Gritty Woman: The Evolution of Women in Stock Photos

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 05:24 AM PDT

Generic images used in ads, billboards, magazines and blogs hold up a mirror to culture at a particular moment in time. But can they also subtly influence it?

270,000 Rohingya Have Fled Myanmar, U.N. Says

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 02:29 PM PDT

Camps in Bangladesh, already crowded and underserved, are "bursting at the seams" with people fleeing the military crackdown in Myanmar.

Pope Francis Urges Colombia to Seize ‘Second Chance’

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 05:22 PM PDT

On the second day of his six-day visit, the pope sought to bolster support for a peace deal between the government and the country's main rebel group.

‘Blade Runner 2049’: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and the Creators Discuss the Sci-Fi Sequel and Rehash Old Arguments

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 10:18 AM PDT

The "Blade Runner" sequel is coming, and Mr. Ford, Mr. Gosling, Ridley Scott and Denis Villeneuve talk about why they're reviving it now.

Modern Love: Finding God in a Hot Slice of Pizza

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 09:00 PM PDT

After her divorce, a mother and son who had been living by the rules of Orthodox Judaism decide to test (and taste) a new world of possibilities.

Review: ‘It’ Brings Back Stephen King’s Killer Clown

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 08:49 AM PDT

This new, updated adaptation follows a bunch of kids on the trail of an evil force.