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“Trump Lashes Out at Puerto Rico Mayor Who Criticized Storm Response” plus 41 more NYT

“Trump Lashes Out at Puerto Rico Mayor Who Criticized Storm Response” plus 41 more NYT

Trump Lashes Out at Puerto Rico Mayor Who Criticized Storm Response

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:29 PM PDT

In a series of tweets, the president accused the mayor of San Juan of "poor leadership" and implied that Puerto Rico should do more to help itself.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Trump Is ‘Going Straight to Hell’

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:45 PM PDT

The "Hamilton" creator, who has family in Puerto Rico, denounced the president for his outburst against San Juan's mayor with the island still in crisis.

U.S. in Direct Communication With North Korea, Says Tillerson

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:51 PM PDT

The confirmation marks the first time the Trump administration has acknowledged it is in contact with Pyongyang without the help of an intermediary.

Trump’s Next Move on Health Care? Choice for Secretary May Offer Clue

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:03 PM PDT

The selection of a successor for Tom Price, who resigned as secretary of health and human services, could be a turning point in the debate over health care.

‘Little Lobbyists’ Help Save the Health Care Law, for Now

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 07:28 AM PDT

Children with complex medical conditions helped their parents beat back Republican proposals to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

How Two Sentences in Tax Plan May Help Unleash $1 Billion in Lobbying

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:19 PM PDT

Two sentences in the nine-page Republican framework have K Street salivating over the payday to come.

Yankees 2, Blue Jays 1: Yankees Settle for Wild Card as Red Sox Clinch A.L. East Title

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:45 PM PDT

Aaron Judge hit his 52nd home run in a win over Toronto, but the Red Sox clinched the division title by beating the Astros.

Thousands Rally in Dublin Against Ireland’s Abortion Ban

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:14 PM PDT

This year's march occurred just days after the government announced that a referendum on the nation's abortion law would be held next year.

China Tries to Steer Loans to Small Businesses

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 11:58 AM PDT

Chinese banks have balance sheets bloated with loans to big state-owned enterprises. The central bank is nudging them to lend more to smaller rivals.

Google Prepares to Brief Congress on Its Role in Election

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 07:21 PM PDT

Following scrutiny of Facebook and Twitter, the search giant is examining if Russians used its services to meddle in last year's election.

Far-Right Gains Leave Germans Wondering, What Now?

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 08:41 PM PDT

Dismay, confusion, fear and a search for answers for Germans who did not vote for far-right AfD, but must come to terms with it shaping their future.

In Power Move at Uber, Travis Kalanick Appoints 2 to Board

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 07:40 PM PDT

Mr. Kalanick, the former Uber chief, who has been embroiled in a fight with other directors at the ride-hailing company, moved to assert his control over its board.

Herbert Kalmbach, Who Figured in Watergate Payoffs, Dies at 95

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 02:46 PM PDT

Nixon's personal lawyer was the conduit for hush money to the defendants who bungled the break-in. He pleaded guilty in an illegal fund-raising scheme and served time in jail.

News Analysis: After the Vote, Does the Kurdish Dream of Independence Have a Chance?

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 08:06 AM PDT

Iraq's Kurds voted overwhelmingly for an independent state, but their territory lacks democratic institutions, and their troubled economy is dependent on hostile neighbors.

Catalans Camp at Voting Sites as Independence Confrontation Looms

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 09:57 AM PDT

Scores of polling stations were occupied by people intent on keeping them open for Sunday's independence referendum in defiance of the Spanish government.

Faces of Joy, Rage and Resolve in Catalonia as Independence Vote Nears

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:59 PM PDT

On Sunday, Catalans will attempt to vote in a referendum that the national authorities consider illegal. Here are images from the days before the ballot.

Editorial: America’s 8-Step Program for Opioid Addiction

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 09:52 AM PDT

The president hasn't declared an emergency, but one exists. Here are some crucial measures to break its grip.

News Analysis: A Fight for Catalonia, Whatever That Means

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 05:52 AM PDT

Spaniards who never thought much about national identity and separatism are being forced to now.

Opinion: Erick Erickson: How to Find Common Ground

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 11:23 AM PDT

In the past year, I have come under fierce attack and my wife has come down with cancer — and I have learned the importance of real friendships.

Op-Ed Columnist: Democrats, Please Get Ready to Lose

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 09:23 AM PDT

To prevail in 2020, the party can't put too much faith in 2018.

Op-Ed Columnist: Speaking Ill of Hugh Hefner

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 10:31 AM PDT

An honest obituary for a wicked American.

Production of a Lifetime: Whitney Houston and Clive Davis

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:35 PM PDT

The singer and the hit maker were entangled for three decades. He wanted chart-topping songs. But what did she want?

A Word With: Adam Scott Does Not Believe in Ghosts

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 07:00 AM PDT

The actor talks about playing a paranormal investigator in Fox's "Ghosted," his role in "Big Little Lies," and what he and his co-star Craig Robinson really believe.

Audrey Hepburn Shines at Auction, but Celebrity Sales Are Changing

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:54 PM PDT

The actress's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" script fetched a hefty price at a marathon auction, but whether today's celebrities will ever have the same draw remains to be seen.

Monty Hall, Co-Creator and Host of ‘Let’s Make a Deal,’ Dies at 96

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:33 PM PDT

A smooth-talking personality and ad-libber, he presided over a rollicking game show that, with some interruptions, would last more than 50 years.

Labor Force: Apprentices Need Expert Eye. So Does Trump’s Plan for Them.

Posted: 28 Sep 2017 02:30 AM PDT

President Trump is seeking to increase the number of apprenticeships, which seems like a great idea — unless doing so leads to watered-down standards.

As Argentine Elections Approach, Two Disturbing Mysteries Loom

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 09:09 AM PDT

A report says that a prosecutor investigating a 1994 bombing was murdered, and the disappearance of an activist stirs memories of the dictatorship.

In Crimea, Russian Land Grab Feeds Cries of ‘Carpetbaggers!’

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 06:24 AM PDT

In storied Sevastopol, government effort to confiscate land distributed free under Ukraine adds to long list of grievances over Russian rule.

CUNY Lecturer Charged With Running Fake Health Certificate Program

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 08:40 PM PDT

A biology instructor at Medgar Evers College was accused of teaching unauthorized health care classes and selling fake certificates of completion.

Travel Tips: How to Eat Healthy on a Trip

Posted: 25 Sep 2017 11:02 PM PDT

Tips for maintaining a healthy diet, even when your only option is fast food.

Skin Deep: Have No Fear: It’s Just Eyeliner

Posted: 18 Sep 2017 11:31 AM PDT

A flash of bright eye makeup feels fresh this fall, even for the color-averse. Here's how to make it work for you.

Playlist: The Playlist: Hear Beyoncé Join ‘Mi Gente,’ Plus 9 More New Songs

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 10:22 AM PDT

Listen to the songs that caught our critics' attention this week, from a track Chance the Rapper debuted on "Colbert" to the finale of Torres' new album.

Noted: After Weiner’s Sentencing, Abedin Opts for ‘Divorce Jeans’

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 11:22 AM PDT

During a dark period, the brightly flowered dungarees by Alice & Olivia say: "Let the sunshine in!" And such perky post-breakup makeovers are common.

Chatter: ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: What to Remember Before the Season 9 Premiere

Posted: 28 Sep 2017 02:09 PM PDT

It's been more than six years since we last saw Larry David. Where did we leave off?

Did Leonardo da Vinci Sketch the ‘Nude Mona Lisa’?

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 11:29 AM PDT

A drawing at the Condé Museum, similar in composition to that of the Louvre's painting, has long been attributed to the master's studio.

Your Money: A Game to Help Students Pay the Right Price for College

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 04:21 PM PDT

Payback walks students through picking a college and paying for it, from choosing majors to finding work. Will it help them or scare them?

Taking a Walk Through the History of Opera

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

The Victoria and Albert Museum's vast new exhibition seeks to sum up the art form's long history — and plead for its future relevance.

After the Tsunami, Japan’s Sea Creatures Crossed an Ocean

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 07:12 AM PDT

Hundreds of species — mussels, crabs and others — traveled thousands of miles on plastic debris to American shores.

Trilobites: How Dinosaurs Swapped Terrifying Teeth for Bird Beaks

Posted: 26 Sep 2017 11:08 AM PDT

A look at the dinosaur species that began the transition from teeth to the beaks we see in birds today.

Global Health: They Swallowed Live Typhoid Bacteria — On Purpose

Posted: 28 Sep 2017 03:30 PM PDT

A clinical trial enlisted some of England's brightest minds, tempted by curiosity and cash. They proved a new typhoid vaccine works and could save children's lives.

Delta to Offer Free In-Flight Text Messaging

Posted: 27 Sep 2017 12:54 PM PDT

Starting Sunday, Delta will allow free testing on three messaging apps, giving it an advantage with travelers who would otherwise have to pay for Wi-Fi service.

Wheels: In Taiwan, Modest Test of Driverless Bus May Hint at Big Things to Come

Posted: 28 Sep 2017 04:13 PM PDT

The small vehicles are being tested on a university campus and central Taipei. The city's mayor hopes they will reshape transportation.