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“Irma Live Updates: ‘A Lot of Work’ to Be Done as Southeast U.S. Shifts to Recovery” plus 42 more NYT

“Irma Live Updates: ‘A Lot of Work’ to Be Done as Southeast U.S. Shifts to Recovery” plus 42 more NYT

Irma Live Updates: ‘A Lot of Work’ to Be Done as Southeast U.S. Shifts to Recovery

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 03:46 PM PDT

Irma's effects were still stinging Florida on Tuesday, from the Keys in the south, to Jacksonville in the north, where hundreds were rescued from floodwaters.

Why Getting the Power Back On in Florida Could Take Weeks

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 01:32 PM PDT

Irma has left up to 15 million people in Florida without electricity. Restoring service could be the most complex operation of its kind in United States history.

‘We Lost Everything’: Witnessing Irma's Destruction in the Keys

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 06:03 AM PDT

Some residents of the Keys ignored evacuation warnings and stayed behind, witnessing the hurricane firsthand.

After a Dozen Hurricanes and 40 Years, Familiar Dangers With Higher Stakes

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:32 PM PDT

Some things have changed about hurricanes — technology, forecasting, preparedness. Some have not — danger, power, human indecision in dealing with the storm.

A Stranger in Maryland, Touched by a Hurricane Story, Sends 3 Cups to Houston

Posted: 11 Sep 2017 04:10 PM PDT

After reading about a woman who lost cups that had belonged to her mother, the stranger found three identical pieces and had them sent to Texas.

Houston’s Unsinkable Housing Market Undaunted by Storm

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Most buyers are keeping deals on track, builders are expected to barrel ahead, and owners of elevated homes may find their properties more valuable.

Houston’s Floodwaters Are Tainted, Testing Shows

Posted: 11 Sep 2017 08:52 PM PDT

Water samples contained unsafe levels of fecal bacteria and other contaminants, both inside and outside homes, The Times found.

Hurricane Irma, North Korea, Apple: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:51 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Apple, North Korea, Florida: Your Wednesday Briefing

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 01:42 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: What It Means to Be a ‘Sanctuary State’

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 05:50 AM PDT

Monday: A compromise on immigration enforcement, an ant-sniffing dog and an attempt to slow the state's revolving door.

South Korea Plans ‘Decapitation Unit’ to Try to Scare North’s Leaders

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:05 PM PDT

The government is pouring money into strategies and weapons it hopes will act as a deterrent against Kim Jong-un, the nuclear-armed dictator across the border.

Public Health: How Single-Payer Health Care Could Trip Up Democrats

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:34 PM PDT

It's their version of "repeal and replace." But converting to "Medicare for all" requires complicated choices.

Trump Will Work With Either Democrats or Republicans to Achieve Tax Overhaul

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 06:51 AM PDT

The Trump administration will use the budget reconciliation process, with only a simple majority, if necessary to overhaul the tax code.

Right and Left React to Betsy DeVos’s Changes to Campus Sex Assault Rules

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:00 AM PDT

Writers from across the political spectrum take on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's proposed new rules for dealing with sexual assault on college campuses.

After More Than 20 Years, Newark to Regain Control of Its Schools

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:10 PM PDT

The State of New Jersey took over running the district because of low performance, but real educational progress has been slow in coming.

Median U.S. Household Income Up for 2nd Straight Year

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 11:00 AM PDT

Household income rose by 3.2 percent in 2016 as the recovery delivered growing prosperity. Health coverage broadened and poverty declined.

52 Places to Go: Marrakesh

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

The painter Jacques Majorelle built the garden and the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent preserved it. Both artists drew inspiration from the diverse plant life and bright blue architectural details throughout the garden.

World Anti-Doping Agency Clears 95 Russian Athletes

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 03:58 PM PDT

The rulings will probably spur debate over the way sports officials handle athletes who were implicated in the investigations into Russia's doping program.

Top White House Official to Discuss Climate Change at U.N.

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:10 PM PDT

Gary D. Cohn, the White House economic adviser, has invited climate and energy ministers to a breakfast in New York as part of the annual United Nations meeting.

Chief Executive of Social Finance, an Online Lending Start-Up, to Step Down

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 08:37 AM PDT

Mike Cagney, a co-founder of Social Finance, is stepping down as chief executive and chairman after sexual harassment claims at the start-up.

Turkey Signs Russian Missile Deal, Pivoting From NATO

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 04:09 PM PDT

The purchase of Russian weapons by a longtime NATO member is likely to stir unease in Washington and Brussels.

Stephen Bannon, Outspoken Critic of China, Has Subtler Message in Hong Kong Visit

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 06:53 AM PDT

The former Trump strategist, speaking to investors at the invitation of a firm with ties to Beijing, called President Xi Jinping a wise leader.

Apple Unveils iPhone X and 8 Models as It Upgrades TV Set-Top Box

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:37 PM PDT

The company announced its most expensive iPhone, priced at $999, at an event on Tuesday. Read our analysis of what Apple unveiled.

Critic's Notebook: At the Apple Keynote, Selling Us a Better Vision of Ourselves

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 03:12 PM PDT

Apple's annual program is an odd streaming TV event: an extended commercial that the faithful watch willingly.

Things Apple’s iPhone Helped Destroy

Posted: 11 Sep 2017 08:58 PM PDT

Since it was introduced 10 years ago, the iPhone has been a great disrupter, heralding an end to everything from paper maps to small talk. Here's a (slightly) tongue-in-cheek look at all the things this ubiquitous gadget has laid to waste.

Personal Journeys: A Family Travel Playbook: Make Plans, Prepare to Let Them Go

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 03:44 PM PDT

Through the years, a strategy has emerged — book a hotel for the night before you arrive, never worry about the weather, make a few (only a few) reservations.

Edith Windsor, Whose Same-Sex Marriage Fight Led to Landmark Ruling, Dies at 88

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 04:09 PM PDT

Ms. Windsor's case struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in 2013 and granted same-sex married couples federal recognition for the first time.

He’s 28, a Prince and Representing a Kingdom: Meet Washington’s Newest Ambassador

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 09:22 AM PDT

Prince Khalid bin Salman will rely on his royal status to promote Saudi Arabia's interests in Washington, but his track record is unproven.

Reporter's Notebook: In the Art World, ‘Latinx’ Marks a Gender-Free Spot

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:27 PM PDT

Some curators of "Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA" push for a new genderless term — Latinx — to replace Latino/Latina.

Feature: What Could We Lose if a NASA Climate Mission Goes Dark?

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 07:09 AM PDT

Researchers are racing to replace the pioneering Grace satellites, which are threatened by both dying batteries and Trump-era budget cuts.

Tesla Self-Driving System Faulted by Safety Agency in Crash

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:03 PM PDT

In a fatal accident last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said, the automaker allowed autonomous driving in unsuitable conditions.

Ferguson Drops Charges Against Man Cited in Justice Dept. Report

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:49 PM PDT

After five years, the city reversed course in its case against Fred Watson, a black man charged while sitting in his parked car. Here's why it matters.

Golfers Rally for Hurricane Harvey Victims

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:29 PM PDT

Stacy Lewis has led the way, donating the check from her victory in Portland, her first win in three years.

Christopher Columbus Statue in Central Park Is Vandalized

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 03:29 PM PDT

An 1892 bronze statue of Columbus was found covered with graffiti, its hands painted red.

Far From Myanmar Violence, Rohingya in Pakistan Are Seething

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 02:32 PM PDT

Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya from another exodus, stuck in impoverished Karachi slums, are distraught that their people aren't receiving help anywhere.

Amid Hurricane Chaos, Domestic Abuse Victims Risk Being Overlooked

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 05:28 AM PDT

With social services and emergency personnel overwhelmed or unavailable, women trying to escape domestic violence may be left to fend for themselves.

Nina Garcia Will Run Elle

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 11:04 AM PDT

The "Project Runway" judge takes her following to the helm of the Hearst magazine.

The Times Review of the First iPhone: ‘Amazing’ but ‘Not Perfect’

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 10:20 AM PDT

Ten years ago, a steady drumbeat of excitement over the iPhone turned into a frenzy. Soon it was being referred to as the "Jesus phone."

Frieden’s Next Act: Heart Disease and Preparing for New Epidemics

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 01:12 PM PDT

The man who headed the C.D.C. under Obama will tackle new global health challenges, with $225 million from Gates, Bloomberg and Chan Zuckerberg

J. J. Abrams Takes Over as Director of ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 01:13 PM PDT

Mr. Abrams, who directed and was a writer on the 2015 blockbuster "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," replaces Colin Trevorrow, who was pushed out last week.

Restaurant Review: Is New York’s Best Pizza in New Jersey?

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 10:51 AM PDT

At Razza in Jersey City, local buffalo milk and hazelnuts go into pies that can stand up to the best of the five boroughs.

The First Time: Judith Light: The First Time I Quit a Big Job

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:54 PM PDT

Ms. Light was terrified to leave the soap opera "One Life to Live," her first television series. But making the leap transformed her career.

Review: A Play With a Crude Name and a Powerfully Dark View

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:41 PM PDT

Suzan-Lori Parks's Brechtian riff on Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" returns to the stage with a new vitality.