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“The ‘Resistance,’ Raising Big Money, Upends Liberal Politics” plus 38 more NYT

“The ‘Resistance,’ Raising Big Money, Upends Liberal Politics” plus 38 more NYT

The ‘Resistance,’ Raising Big Money, Upends Liberal Politics

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 11:30 AM PDT

The tug of war between establishment and upstart forces foreshadows a reorganization of the left that could reshape the Democratic Party's ideology.

Lisa Bloom, Lawyer Advising Harvey Weinstein, Resigns Amid Criticism From Board Members

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 03:47 PM PDT

Ms. Bloom had been counseling the Hollywood mogul, who faces sexual harassment allegations, but was rebuked by at least two board members, including his brother, Bob Weinstein.

Mediator: Harvey Weinstein’s Media Enablers

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 12:29 PM PDT

The making of an open secret.

Without Harvey Weinstein, Is There a Weinstein Company?

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 11:23 AM PDT

The company was struggling before a New York Times investigation found the entertainment mogul had paid off multiple harassment accusers. Now it's in serious trouble.

Who Was Stephen Paddock? The Mystery of a Nondescript ‘Numbers Guy’

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 01:15 PM PDT

The Las Vegas gunman was a savvy businessman and an absentee neighbor who lived on his own terms, according to people who knew him.

‘My Stomach Dropped’: Harrowing Night for Twin Brothers of the Las Vegas Police

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 12:23 AM PDT

As Sergeant Branden Clarkson helped direct officers responding to the mass shooting, he learned his brother, a detective, had been shot in the neck.

The Victims of Las Vegas: Remembering Their Lives

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 09:57 AM PDT

They had come from faraway states for country music. They were police officers, teachers, secretaries. Here are the stories of the 58 people who died.

Hoping to Have Trump Cleared, Legal Team Eases Resistance to Inquiry

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 09:32 AM PDT

President Trump's aides, who once debated a scorched-earth strategy, hope the special counsel on Russia will give the president the public exoneration he has long sought.

Americans Jailed After Failed Coup in Turkey Are Hostages to Politics

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 06:11 AM PDT

U.S. officials appear powerless to secure their release, and the dozen detainees may be bargaining chips in Turkey's attempts to have Fethullah Gulen extradited.

Connie Hawkins, Pioneering N.B.A. Hall of Famer, Dies at 75

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 01:05 PM PDT

Hawkins, who made his N.B.A. debut at 27 after being tainted by scandal, became "one of basketball's great innovators," the Phoenix Suns said.

Editorial Observer: Seeing the North Korean Stalemate From the Other Side

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 11:30 AM PDT

It's unsettling to hear ordinary North Koreans talk of war with calm acceptance.

Opinion: Our Changing Climate Mind-Set

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 11:30 AM PDT

Global warming rejecters like President Trump and Scott Pruitt are having more and more difficulty defending their position.

Editorial: Mr. Trump, Don’t Scrap the Iran Deal

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 07:10 PM PDT

A repudiation of President Obama could do serious damage to national security.

Op-Ed Contributor: Why Do We Ignore Initiatives That Reduce Gun Violence?

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 05:08 AM PDT

Effective solutions exist. The country just hasn't prioritized them.

Editorial: Mr. Trump’s Attack on Birth Control

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 06:38 PM PDT

The White House considers "risky sexual behavior" such an emergency that it rushes to kill mandated contraception coverage.

Nate Gains Strength and Speeds Toward the Gulf Coast

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 03:52 PM PDT

Forecasters warn of a "life-threatening" storm surge as a stretch of coast from Louisiana to Alabama awaits the latest hurricane.

In Catalonia Independence Push, Policing Becomes Politicized

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 02:50 PM PDT

As the region threatens to declare independence from Spain, divisions have deepened between the national police and the regional force.

Danish Police Recover Body Parts of the Journalist Kim Wall

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 12:14 PM PDT

The Swedish journalist's severed head and legs were among the remains recovered. The inventor Peter Madsen has been charged in her killing.

At Least 11 Injured After Driver Crashes Car Into Pedestrians Near London History Museum

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 02:38 PM PDT

The driver was arrested, but the police said they were not treating the crash as a terrorist-related incident.

Army Accident at Ft. Jackson Kills 2 Soldiers and Injures 6

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 08:16 PM PDT

Officials say the accident at the Army installation in South Carolina involved a "military vehicle and a troop formation."

Minus Electrical Grid, Puerto Rico Becomes Generator Island

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 02:25 PM PDT

With 90 percent of the island without power, Puerto Rico has become a place where houses, stores, apartments and public buildings run on diesel generators.

Hosting Proms and Selling Cows: North Korean Embassies Scrounge for Cash

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 03:13 PM PDT

Desperate for hard currency to keep their operations afloat, diplomats from the so-called hermit kingdom smuggle liquor, drugs, cars and guns — and engage in more mundane activities.

Theresa May’s Nightmare Week Ends With Party Coup Attempt

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 03:20 PM PDT

Just as Brexit talks were supposed to get serious, the Conservatives have imploded. The British prime minister is dangling, with no obvious successor.

The Never-Ending Battle Against Sport’s Hidden Foe

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 01:03 PM PDT

The virulent bacteria MRSA flourishes in locker rooms, on gear and on players' skin, and the fight to prevent infections includes high-tech solutions like a chemical fog.

The Jamaican Apple Pickers of Upstate New York

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 07:27 AM PDT

Visiting under the H-2A program, which brings temporary agricultural labor to the U.S., Jamaicans have worked in New York orchards since World War II.

Global Health: As Cancer Tears Through Africa, Drug Makers Draw Up a Battle Plan

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 02:00 AM PDT

In a deal similar to the one that turned the tide against AIDS, manufacturers and charities will make chemotherapy drugs available in six poor countries at steep discounts.

Nnedi Okorafor and the Fantasy Genre She Is Helping Redefine

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 12:22 PM PDT

Science fiction and fantasy, long dominated by Western mythology, are growing more diverse, with novels that draw on African mythology and legends.

Rupi Kaur Is Kicking Down the Doors of Publishing

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 01:00 PM PDT

It's easy to mock an Instagram poet. But Rupi Kaur took over while you were sleeping.

Playlist: The Playlist: Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings for Puerto Rico and 9 More New Songs

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 06:06 AM PDT

Hear the week's most notable tracks from the Breeders, Big K.R.I.T. and Brittany Howard from Alabama Shakes.

5 Things to Cook While Watching ‘Arrested Development’ Reruns

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 11:45 PM PDT

You can get your fix of frozen bananas and Bluth family egotism by streaming reruns of the show on Netflix.

Footsteps: Tom Petty’s ‘Greatest Trip’ Was to Los Angeles

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 05:27 AM PDT

A guided tour through the city that shaped Tom Petty as he gained a foothold in music.

A Word With: Rami Malek of ‘Mr. Robot’ Doesn’t Want to Be Alone Anymore

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 07:00 AM PDT

The actor reveals why he and his character are done with isolation, some of his own paranoia, and the secret to playing Freddie Mercury.

David Patrick Kelly, a Character Actor Vibrating on His Own Plane

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 04:00 AM PDT

Best known for "Twin Peaks" and "The Warriors," he has a long career working with some of the most adventurous theater-makers of their day.

Pink Quietly Became Pop Royalty. Here’s How She Made It Last.

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 07:31 AM PDT

Nearly 20 years after her debut, she's never faded away. Instead, she's steadily sold music, has had four No. 1 hits and now a new album, "Beautiful Trauma."

A Good Appetite: A Dosa Lesson From a Professional

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 09:09 AM PDT

It takes practice to make these crisp golden crepes, but a tip from Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri makes them a little more accessible.

As Overdose Deaths Pile Up, a Medical Examiner Quits the Morgue

Posted: 07 Oct 2017 02:00 AM PDT

"It has completely overwhelmed us," Dr. Thomas A. Andrew said of the opioid crisis. His new ambition: minister to the living about the dangers of drugs.

AOL Instant Messenger to Shut Down in December

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 05:32 PM PDT

Though the chat service was superseded in recent years, it was remembered fondly by some users as the scene of many adolescent and young-adult memories.

Germany’s Shift to Green Power Stalls, Despite Huge Investments

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 09:01 PM PDT

The country has spent about $222 billion on renewable energy subsidies, often from higher electricity bills. But emissions are stuck at roughly 2009 levels.

Tech We’re Using: Documenting Sports With Tech, or It Didn’t Happen

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 08:03 PM PDT

John Branch, a sports reporter for The Times, tells how tech has transformed sports into an industry with a culture of immediacy and visual documentation.