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“Live Briefing: Las Vegas Shooting: Gunman’s Rifle Had ‘Bump Stock’ to Make It Rapid-Fire Weapon” plus 44 more NYT

“Live Briefing: Las Vegas Shooting: Gunman’s Rifle Had ‘Bump Stock’ to Make It Rapid-Fire Weapon” plus 44 more NYT

Live Briefing: Las Vegas Shooting: Gunman’s Rifle Had ‘Bump Stock’ to Make It Rapid-Fire Weapon

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:14 PM PDT

At least one rifle the gunman had in his hotel suite was outfitted with a device that would enable it to fire hundreds of rounds per minute, a law enforcement official said.

Democrats Lament Inability to Pass Gun Restrictions: ‘We Are Stuck’

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 09:17 AM PDT

Congressional Democrats are calling for a special committee to investigate gun violence. Republicans are focusing on praising first responders.

The Las Vegas Victims: At Least 59 Lost Their Lives

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:58 PM PDT

They had traveled to Las Vegas for a long-awaited country music festival. Then came the gunfire. Here are some of their stories.

Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Tom Petty: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:14 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Las Vegas, Catalonia, Puerto Rico: Your Wednesday Briefing

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:19 PM PDT

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

Heroes and Survivors of the Las Vegas Shooting

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:04 PM PDT

As the carnage unfolded, some of the concert attendees put themselves at risk or stepped up for strangers. Here are some of their stories.

In Las Vegas, Concert Security Met a New Threat: Aerial Assault

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:10 PM PDT

After Sunday's mass shootings, security professionals are stymied by the rise of attacks that target patrons from outside security lines.

Las Vegas Shooting: What Can We Learn From the Sound of Gunfire?

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 08:03 PM PDT

A New York Times reporter — and Marine veteran — analyzes the barrage that left at least 59 dead.

Kennedy’s Vote Is in Play on Voting Maps Warped by Politics

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:13 PM PDT

Democratic voters in Wisconsin say gerrymandering the voting districts has given Republicans too much power and violate the Constitution.

Trump, in Puerto Rico, Compares Death Toll With ‘Real Catastrophe,’ Katrina’s

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:59 PM PDT

The president, on his first trip to the island since Hurricane Maria hit, said officials should be proud there were only 16 deaths, compared to "thousands" during Katrina.

Amid Promises of Aid, a Puerto Rico Still in Ruins

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:06 PM PDT

President Trump said Puerto Ricans should be proud of the low death toll after Hurricane Maria. But a tour of the island by Times reporters showed that vast humanitarian and logistical challenges remain.

Aid Is Getting to Puerto Rico. Distributing It Remains a Challenge.

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:07 PM PDT

Two weeks after Hurricane Maria, many are still only receiving meager portions and delivery is being hampered by bureaucracy and tough logistics.

Tom Petty, a Mainstay of Rock With the Heartbreakers, Dies at 66

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:07 AM PDT

A singer, songwriter and guitarist, Mr. Petty melded California rock with a Southern heritage in hits like "American Girl" and "Free Fallin'."

Tom Petty Dies; His Lyrics Spoke for Underdogs

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 11:56 PM PDT

Tom Petty, a staple of rock radio through decades with his band the Heartbreakers, has died at 66. Mr. Petty wrote pithy, hardheaded songs that gave 1960s roots a contemporary polish.

Tom Petty Songs: Listen to 14 Essential Tracks

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:20 AM PDT

The hit singles he recorded between 1976 and 1993 made him a radio star, but his songs were packed with nuance just below the surface.

Op-Ed Columnist: If Only Stephen Paddock Were a Muslim

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:34 PM PDT

What happens when the killer's country of origin is us?

Op-Ed Contributor: The Dawn of a New Las Vegas

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:38 PM PDT

It's often an incoherent place, but its distinct brand of confusion has hit a new pitch in the aftermath of the massacre.

Op-Ed Contributor: Rosanne Cash: Country Musicians, Stand Up to the N.R.A.

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:34 PM PDT

Patriotism is not antithetical to gun control.

Op-Ed Contributor: The Trump Tax Idea That’s a Boon for Shareholders

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:18 PM PDT

"Repatriation" of overseas profits will not create jobs but is a giveaway to corporate shareholders.

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Ritual Humiliation of Theresa May

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:27 PM PDT

Britain's Conservative Party is like a driverless car, visibly headed for a crash. Why won't the prime minister grab the wheel?

All 3 Billion Yahoo Accounts Were Affected by 2013 Hack

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:59 PM PDT

Shortly before it was acquired by Verizon, the company had said one billion users were hit by what was considered the largest known breach of a company.

Equifax Breach Caused by Lone Employee’s Error, Former C.E.O. Says

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:01 PM PDT

Richard F. Smith, the credit bureau's former top executive, told lawmakers that an "individual" had failed to ensure a problem in Equifax's software was fixed.

2017 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to LIGO Black Hole Researchers

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 09:15 AM PDT

Rainer Weiss of M.I.T. and his Caltech collaborators Kip Thorne and Barry Barish discovered ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves.

Roman Polanski Accused of Rape by Former German Actress

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 08:21 AM PDT

The former German actress, Renate Langer, said she was raped at 15 in a house in Switzerland where she had gone in hopes of getting a part in a film.

Jalal Talabani, Kurdish Leader and Iraq’s First Postwar President, Is Dead at 83

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:39 PM PDT

He used the largely ceremonial position as a bridge-builder during an intensely violent period in the years after the American-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.

E.P.A. Chief’s Calendar: A Stream of Industry Meetings and Trips Home

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:22 AM PDT

The calendar of Scott Pruitt, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, shows fine dining with officials from companies he regulates but few meetings with environmentalists.

Economic Scene: Tax Cuts, Sold as Fuel for Growth, Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:56 PM PDT

New research undermines the contention since the 1970s that lower rates stimulate the economy. What they seem to do instead is increase inequality.

King Condemns Catalan Vote as General Strike Roils Region

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:07 PM PDT

The subway and bus networks in Barcelona were brought to a standstill, and demonstrators, including farmers with tractors, shut down some streets and highways.

Uber C.E.O. Aims to Win Back London

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:10 PM PDT

The visit by Dara Khosrowshahi was part of an effort to overturn the city's ban on Uber, which also faces internal divisions, including proposed limits on the power of its co-founder.

Ben & Jerry’s Strikes Deal to Improve Migrant Dairy Workers’ Conditions

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 11:02 AM PDT

The agreement between the ice cream maker and an advocacy group is meant to assure that the company's suppliers provide adequate wages and living conditions on Vermont farms.

Dhanushkodi Journal: In India, a Ghost Town and a Mythological Bridge

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:09 AM PDT

Dhanushkodi was destroyed in a cyclone, but pilgrims still visit to see the supposed remains of an ancient structure built by Lord Rama to rescue his wife.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy: Me and My Guitar

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:36 AM PDT

The former French first lady (and ex-supermodel) is releasing her fifth album — and the thumbs-up from the Rolling Stones really made her day.

Scientists in Mexico Scramble to Deploy Seismic Sensors

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 07:26 AM PDT

Two destructive earthquakes have lent urgency to the country's plans to build an underwater seismic network.

So You Bought a Smartphone Without a Headphone Jack. Now What?

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 08:45 AM PDT

No wired headphone jack on your new phone? Here's how to figure out whether wireless is best for you, and which headphones to buy.

Match Book: Illustrated Books to Help Children Embrace Their Differences

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 11:45 PM PDT

Ferdinand the peaceful bull, a blue crayon named Red and other misunderstood heroes who teach kids it's O.K. to be themselves.

The New Bedtime Story Is a Podcast

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 05:26 AM PDT

As podcast makers struggle to expand their audience, they're turning to a previously untapped demographic: children.

Modernist Magic in Indiana

Posted: 01 Oct 2017 03:00 AM PDT

An Indianapolis family with a historical connection to modern architecture found inspiration for their new home in a piece of land, a nearby town and an Eero Saarinen creation.

Lang Lang, Injured, Gets a New Left Hand. And Chick Corea.

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 06:06 AM PDT

Carnegie Hall had a problem with its opening-night star and is solving it with a three-man, five-hand rendition of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."

Fiction: A Second Wife Haunted by the Shadow of Her Husband’s First

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Lily Tuck's new novel, steeped in references to literary forebears, exposes the psychological obsession of women who've wed the same man.

Ludmila Belousova, Russian Who Skated With Husband to Olympic Gold, Dies at 81

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 05:33 PM PDT

She and Oleg Protopopov dominated pairs competition in figure-skating in the 1960s, winning Olympic gold medals with a balletic style.

As Seas Warm, Whales Face New Dangers

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 12:07 PM PDT

Scientists are worrying that many humpback and right whales are dying.

Trilobites: The Elusive Giant Coconut-Cracking Rat of the Solomon Islands

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 01:07 PM PDT

A chance encounter with a falling tree let scientists finally confirm the existence of a legendary rodent species in the South Pacific.

Q&A: The Perils of Peanut Butter

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 02:06 PM PDT

How clean does a jar for your sandwich spread need to be for recycling efforts?

Wings of Power

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 10:54 AM PDT

Here's a look at the fleet of aircraft that whisks America's leaders from one corner of the globe to the other.

Using Science and History to Unlock the Secrets of Bread

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 10:20 AM PDT

Nathan Myhrvold and Francisco Migoya's myth-busting new book, "Modernist Bread," is a call for bakers to experiment and innovate.