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“Mueller Seeks White House Documents Related to Trump’s Actions as President” plus 38 more NYT

“Mueller Seeks White House Documents Related to Trump’s Actions as President” plus 38 more NYT

Mueller Seeks White House Documents Related to Trump’s Actions as President

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 03:50 PM PDT

Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, is interested in Mr. Trump's firing of his F.B.I. director and national security adviser and other events.

Hurricane Maria Live Updates: Puerto Rico Loses Power and Sets a Curfew

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:03 PM PDT

The storm, now a Category 2 system, battered the island with a one-two punch of high winds and driving rain on Wednesday, and sent thousands of people scrambling to shelters.

Mexico City, Hurricane Maria, Iran: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 03:43 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Hurricane Maria, Mexico City, Iran: Your Thursday Briefing

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:01 PM PDT

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

California Today: California Today: Amid Housing Pain, Most Californians Have Weighed a Move

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 05:57 AM PDT

Wednesday: A housing crisis that spans the state, a potentially fatal blow to the delta tunnels project, and a look back at Emperor Norton.

The Contradiction Buried in Trump’s Iran and North Korea Policies

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 09:55 AM PDT

The president calls the Iran nuclear deal an "embarrassment," but ending it would destroy his credibility in any talks over North Korea's arsenal.

Live Briefing: At U.N. General Assembly, Signing a Nuclear Pact and Debating Another

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:04 PM PDT

The United Nations General Assembly is convening for its second day, in the wake of President Trump's combative remarks on North Korea and Iran. Here are the highlights.

Trump Says He’s Made a Decision on Iran Nuclear Deal

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:27 PM PDT

The president declined to tell reporters what he planned to do, though, saying, "I'll let you know what the decision is."

‘Chuck and Nancy,’ Washington’s New Power Couple, Set Sights on Health Care

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:27 PM PDT

Representative Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer hold no formal reins of power, but the Democratic leaders have emerged as a surprising force.

Public Health: How the Latest Obamacare Repeal Plan Would Work

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:56 PM PDT

States would be given money to establish their own health policies, and it's hard to know who would remain covered and how.

Facebook, After ‘Fail’ Over Ads Aimed at Racists, Makes Changes

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:11 PM PDT

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer, promised "more human review and oversight" to make sure offensive terms aren't used to target ads.

‘The Pills Are Everywhere’: How the Opioid Crisis Claims Its Youngest Victims

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 09:32 AM PDT

Increasingly, toddlers and young children are being found unconscious or dead after consuming an adult's drugs.

A Hotel Revival in Los Angeles

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Step up to the bar or lounge by the pool in 360 degrees at some of the chic hotels that are inviting guests to a revitalized Los Angeles.

Pursuits: In Los Angeles, Hotel Hipness Makes a Grand Return

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 12:12 PM PDT

Thanks to a new breed of high-rise hotels — complete with public pools and gaggles of fashionable locals — transitory spaces have become permanent hot spots.

Prosecutors Want Anthony Weiner to Serve About 2 Years in Prison

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 11:49 AM PDT

The government asked a judge to sentence Mr. Weiner to a prison term of 21 to 27 months for his conviction in a sexting case.

Confident Fed Sets Stage for December Rate Increase

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:16 PM PDT

The Federal Reserve said a trio of punishing hurricanes were unlikely to reduce the pace of economic growth, and it continued to dismantle its stimulus programs.

Europe Renews Offensive on Silicon Valley With Tax Reforms

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 01:54 PM PDT

A new set of proposals presented by officials in Brussels seek to tax technology companies differently, but risk being seen as an effort to target American tech giants.

Lillian Ross, Acclaimed Reporter for The New Yorker, Dies at 99

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:31 PM PDT

One of her rules of journalism was, "Do not call attention to yourself." Yet she did just that in a memoir about her long affair with her celebrated editor.

As Catalonia Independence Referendum Nears, Madrid Escalates Tensions

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 01:41 PM PDT

The Spanish police have raided regional government offices and detained at least 14 people less than two weeks before a vote Madrid has vowed to block.

At Mexican School Hit by Quake, Heartbreak and Moments of Joy

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:50 PM PDT

At least 30 children died when the earthquake collapsed their school. As the hours passed, rescuers found mostly lifeless bodies, but also some survivors.

Mexicans Dig Through Quake Rubble as Death Toll Passes 200

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:27 PM PDT

Thousands of rescue workers plunged into the shattered shells of homes and offices. "The priority at this moment is to keep rescuing people," the president said.

Why Two Major Earthquakes Hit Mexico, Explained

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 10:19 AM PDT

Two powerful quakes, 12 days apart, have killed hundreds of people in Mexico this month. We look at how, where and why the big ones happen.

Where to Donate to Mexico Earthquake Victims

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:53 PM PDT

Here is a list of local and international organizations that are helping those affected.

The Top 10 Moments of London Fashion Week

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 09:33 AM PDT

Highlights from the shows, including Burberry, which was "a little more honest, a little less polished." And oh, minimalism is back.

Jake LaMotta, ‘Raging Bull’ in and Out of the Ring, Dies at 95

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:16 PM PDT

LaMotta, who learned to box in a reformatory, won the middleweight championship and inspired an acclaimed film in which he was played by Robert De Niro.

Review: ‘Raging Bull’ (1980)

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 04:32 PM PDT

Months After Second Avenue Subway Opening, Safety Testing Is Not Finished

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 01:32 PM PDT

In a rush to finish the Second Avenue subway, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority failed to complete final safety testing before opening the line.

Nonfiction: Alice Waters Retraces the Path That Led Her to Chez Panisse

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

According to a new autobiography, "Coming to My Senses," it all began with a year in Paris and a taste for the food she discovered there.

In Mexico, Weavers Embrace Natural Alternatives to Toxic Dyes

Posted: 18 Sep 2017 11:09 AM PDT

Concerned about the health impacts of textile chemicals, traditional artisans are producing vivid colors from crushed insects and forest plants.

Trilobites: Sea Turtles Appear to Be Bouncing Back Around the World

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:46 PM PDT

Researchers analyzed all existing public data of sea turtle nesting sites around the world and found a tale of "cautionary optimism."

Amazon ‘Reviewing’ Its Website After It Suggested Bomb-Making Items

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 02:56 PM PDT

A British television news report said that the online retailer's algorithms were automatically offering items that could be used to create an explosive device.

U.S. Taking 50 Refugees From Offshore Camps, Australia Says

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 01:51 PM PDT

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the Trump administration would honor an Obama-era deal to resettle the detainees in the United States.

Economic Scene: Unemployment Is So 2009: Labor Shortage Gives Workers an Edge

Posted: 19 Sep 2017 05:32 PM PDT

Earnings are rising at a pace not seen in almost two decades. Will it be enough to draw more people off the bench and into the job market?

Trump Tweets He Was ‘Saddened’ by ‘Bad’ Emmy Ratings

Posted: 19 Sep 2017 09:20 PM PDT

Politics dominated the awards show on Sunday, and two days later, the president finally reacted.

Charles Owens, Golfer, Dies at 85; Novel Putter Brought Late Success

Posted: 19 Sep 2017 03:56 PM PDT

Owens overcame segregation, severe injuries and, with a long putter, the "yips" to win on the Senior PGA Tour.

Amid Protests, St. Louis Mayor Walks a Political Tightrope

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 10:53 AM PDT

Mayor Lyda Krewson promised to curb violence and heal racial divisions. Then a former police officer was acquitted of murder.

The Latest Design Trend: Black and Burned Wood

Posted: 19 Sep 2017 11:03 AM PDT

An ancient Japanese technique protects cedar by charring it a witchy charcoal. It's having a renaissance in the West (for less practical reasons).

Forget Fan Fiction. In Nerdlesque, the Garters Come Off.

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 01:36 PM PDT

In this pop-culture twist on burlesque, performers put on tributes to movies and shows like "Doctor Who." Not a fan? You can still admire the dancing.

Books of The Times: ‘The Far Away Brothers’ Breathes Vivid Life Into Immigration Issues

Posted: 20 Sep 2017 11:13 AM PDT

Lauren Markham's impeccably timed and intimately reported book follows twin teenage brothers on their journey from El Salvador to California.