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Top News
[Bitter Bickering Muddies the Path to Ending the Government Shutdown]( [Bitter Bickering Muddies the Path to Ending the Government Shutdown](
By THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
With the government shut down and the two parties faulting each other, senators from both parties were looking for an agreement to end the crisis.
[Congressman Combating Harassment Settled His Own Misconduct Case]( [Congressman Combating Harassment Settled His Own Misconduct Case](
By KATIE ROGERS and KENNETH P. VOGEL
Representative Patrick Meehan, a Republican member of the House Ethics Committee, used taxpayer money to pay a former aide who had seen him as a father figure before he made unwanted advances.
[How Corruption and Cronyism in Banking Fueled Iranâs Protests]( [How Corruption and Cronyism in Banking Fueled Iranâs Protests](
By THOMAS ERDBRINK, DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and NILO TABRIZY
Thousands lost their savings in the collapse of shady banks, part of a broader economic system plagued by insider dealing, mismanagement and inefficiency.
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Editors' Picks
[1 Son, 4 Overdoses, 6 Hours](
U.S.
[1 Son, 4 Overdoses, 6 Hours](
By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
Drug deaths draw the most notice, but more addicted people live than die. For them and their families, life can be a relentless cycle of worry, hope and chaos.
[Hillary Lost, but the Future Is Hers](
Opinion | Op-Ed Columnist
[Hillary Lost, but the Future Is Hers](
By GAIL COLLINS
Women will follow Clintonâs lead right into the White House.
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QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"Heâs going to come back and do the exact same thing, and I donât know how to stop it."
[DENNIS GRIFFIN]( whose 34-year-old son, Patrick, struggles with opioid addiction.
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Todayâs Videos
[Whoâs to Blame for the Shutdown?]( [[Video]Video: Whoâs to Blame for the Shutdown?](
The House and Senate reconvened for a rare Saturday session, hoping to find a way to restart the flow of funds after much of the federal government shut down, while Republican and Democratic leaders blamed each other for the stalemate.
[Womenâs March 2.0]( [[Video]Video: Womenâs March 2.0](
By AINARA TIEFENTHÃLER
A year after millions of women protested President Trump, marchers are gathering again across the country and the world.
[It Ignited a Protest. But Can It Sustain a Movement?]( [[Video]Video: It Ignited a Protest. But Can It Sustain a Movement?](
By ROBIN STEIN, YOUSUR AL-HLOU and SUSAN CHIRA
Ahead of organized protests, Susan Chira, the senior correspondent for gender issues at The New York Times, reflects on last year's Women's March.
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World
[At Least 5 Killed in Afghan Hotel Attack That Trapped Hundreds of Guests]( [At Least 5 Killed in Afghan Hotel Attack That Trapped Hundreds of Guests](
By FATIMA FAIZI and ROD NORDLAND
Four insurgents shot their way into the largest hotel in Kabul, killing five. Guests were trapped inside, saying goodbyes from under beds and inside toilet cubicles.
[Where China Built Its Bomb, Dark Memories Haunt the Ruins](
Jinyintan Journal
[Where China Built Its Bomb, Dark Memories Haunt the Ruins](
By CHRIS BUCKLEY and ADAM WU
The birthplace of Chinaâs nuclear arsenal is now a patriotic showpiece, celebrating its scientists as heroes. But traumatic parts of its history go unmentioned.
[On Parisâs Icy Streets, Migrants Wait for Word on Refuge]( [On Parisâs Icy Streets, Migrants Wait for Word on Refuge](
By ERIN CLARE BROWN
Even with accelerated asylum processing, France cannot keep up with the constant stream of new arrivals, leaving hundreds of migrants to sleep rough.
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U.S.
[Womenâs March 2018: Thousands of Protesters Take to the Streets]( [Womenâs March 2018: Thousands of Protesters Take to the Streets](
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Demonstrators gathered on Saturday at rallies across the country. Progressive women hope to translate their enthusiasm into electoral victories in the midterm elections.
[In the Great Lakes, Theyâre Battling Ice, and Time. Take a Look. ]( [In the Great Lakes, Theyâre Battling Ice, and Time. Take a Look.](
By MITCH SMITH and SAM HODGSON
With temperatures dipping, ice accumulating, and a deadline looming to close locks, ships race in January to get where they are going on the Great Lakes.
[Hawaii Governor Learned Missile Alert Was False Within Two Minutes]( [Hawaii Governor Learned Missile Alert Was False Within Two Minutes](
By MATT STEVENS
The leader of the Hawaii National Guard disclosed the timetable at a hearing on Friday. Lawmakers want to know why the public was not told quicker.
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Politics
[Open, Closed or Something in Between: What a Shutdown Looks Like]( [Open, Closed or Something in Between: What a Shutdown Looks Like](
By MARK LANDLER
The vast machinery of the federal government began grinding to a halt, but much of the bureaucracy will stay in motion for a while.
[The Longer It Lasts, the More a Shutdown Could Hurt the Economy]( [The Longer It Lasts, the More a Shutdown Could Hurt the Economy](
By PATRICIA COHEN and JIM TANKERSLEY
The early days of the federal government shutdown wonât slow the American economy much, but that could change if the impasse drags out.
[After Vowing to Fix Washington, Trump Is Mired in a Familiar Crisis]( [After Vowing to Fix Washington, Trump Is Mired in a Familiar Crisis](
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN
Immigration policy, the issue that propelled President Trumpâs political rise, snarled negotiations to avert a government shutdown.
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Business
[Nicolle Wallaceâs Road From the White House to 30 Rock]( [Nicolle Wallaceâs Road From the White House to 30 Rock](
By SRIDHAR PAPPU
How a former aide to George W. Bush and campaign strategist for John McCainâs 2008 presidential run has became a somewhat unlikely TV star at MSNBC.
[T. Boone Pickens, a Texas-Size Businessman, Calls It Quits]( [T. Boone Pickens, a Texas-Size Businessman, Calls It Quits](
By DAVID GELLES
A cantankerous self-made tycoon, Mr. Pickens shook up the oil business, promoted the concept of shareholder value and evangelized for renewable energy.
[Welcome to the Neighborhood: Americaâs Sports Stadiums Are Moving Downtown]( [Welcome to the Neighborhood: Americaâs Sports Stadiums Are Moving Downtown](
By KEITH SCHNEIDER
New sports arenas are altering the financial formula for building these behemoths by surrounding themselves with apartments, bars and office towers â not parking lots.
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Technology
[Online Courses Are Harming the Students Who Need the Most Help](
Economic View
[Online Courses Are Harming the Students Who Need the Most Help](
By SUSAN DYNARSKI
Online education helps school districts that need to save money make do with fewer teachers. But there is mounting evidence that struggling students suffer.
[Based at Home, and Excluded from the Action in the Office](
The Workologist
[Based at Home, and Excluded from the Action in the Office](
By ROB WALKER
A work-from-home gig for an expanding company seemed like a great opportunity, until a new manager started leaving remote employees out of team meetings. Now what?
[Curating Band-Aids, Both Modern and Vintage](
Vocations
[Curating Band-Aids, Both Modern and Vintage](
As told to ELIZABETH OLSON
As chief historian for Johnson & Johnson, Margaret Gurowitz organizes and maintains its museums, physical and virtual.
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Sports
[Who Can Beat the Patriots?]( [Who Can Beat the Patriots?](
By VICTOR MATHER and BILL PENNINGTON
They lost three games this season, so theyâre beatable. But do the Jaguars, the Vikings or the Eagles have what it takes?
[Who Has U.S.A. Gymnasticsâ Back at This Point? The U.S.O.C., for Some Reason](
Sports of The Times
[Who Has U.S.A. Gymnasticsâ Back at This Point? The U.S.O.C., for Some Reason](
By JULIET MACUR
The countryâs national Olympics organization so far has chosen not to decertify the gymnastics federation, despite sexual-abuse claims from more than 150 young women.
[Angelique Kerber Is Learning How to Win Again](
On Tennis
[Angelique Kerber Is Learning How to Win Again](
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
In a 6-1, 6-3 victory against Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open, Kerber looked more like the fist-pumping No. 1 of 2016 than the downbeat player of last year.
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Arts
[Is This the Golden Age of Drag? Yes. And No.]( [Is This the Golden Age of Drag? Yes. And No.](
By ISAAC OLIVER
âRuPaulâs Drag Raceâ has made stars of its contestants, catapulting many into full-fledged careers. But for some who have yet to catch this wave, drag is still an uncertain labor of love.
[New York Has Its âJerry Springerâ Moment, With Arias and Dancing]( [New York Has Its âJerry Springerâ Moment, With Arias and Dancing](
By MARGARET LYONS
With a reality TV star in the White House and â90s nostalgia in full flower, the controversial 2003 musical about the famed talk show host arrives.
[How an Artist Learned About Freedom From âThe Negro Motorist Green Bookâ]( [How an Artist Learned About Freedom From âThe Negro Motorist Green Bookâ](
By MEREDITH MENDELSOHN
For 30 years, black travelers navigating the swamp of Jim Crow laws relied on guides to find safe places. Derrick Adams conjures their experiences in art.
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New York
[Leaving Africa, and Living in Limbo]( [Leaving Africa, and Living in Limbo](
By MATT KATZ
Andre Twendele survived a firing squad and years in a refugee camp. He won a visa and left his wife in the camp to prepare for her arrival in America. Then Trump was elected.
[They Have Seen the Future, and Itâs Wasting Zombies at the Arcade]( [They Have Seen the Future, and Itâs Wasting Zombies at the Arcade](
By CHRISTOPHER ROBBINS
Virtual reality, long-promised, is finally gaining traction in New York video boutiques. But is there more to VR than just games?
[#MeToo and the Marketing of Female Narrative](
Big City
[#MeToo and the Marketing of Female Narrative](
By GINIA BELLAFANTE
We are living in a high moment for feminism, but we all reveal our implicit biases through the internet every day.
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Real Estate
[Donât Mind the Day Care Downstairs]( [Donât Mind the Day Care Downstairs](
By RONNIE KOENIG
More than half of the day care centers in New York City are home-based, which means toddlers often get dropped off in residential buildings.
[Shopping for Decorative Bowls](
Shopping Guide
[Shopping for Decorative Bowls](
By TIM McKEOUGH
Whether theyâre holding fruit, mail or nothing at all, eye-catching bowls add polish to a room.
[Surviving a Bad Airbnb Review](
Right at Home
[Surviving a Bad Airbnb Review](
By RONDA KAYSEN
Posting a bad review is one thing, but what if a host calls you a bad guest? Would that make you crazy or push you to be a better version of yourself?
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Travel
[In Spain, Searching for Ancestors, Dry Wine and Calm Seas]( [In Spain, Searching for Ancestors, Dry Wine and Calm Seas](
By LUISITA LOPEZ TORREGROSA
For years I had wanted to visit my familyâs homeland. There at last, I found a memorable tapas bar, soulful culture and a town with my name.
[In Dubai, Flying With the Falcons ](
Pursuits
[In Dubai, Flying With the Falcons](
By JOSHUA HAMMER
Away from the skyscraper-dominated megalopolis of urban Dubai, an outing aboard a hot-air balloon offers participants a birdâs-eye view of a falconâs realm.
[On Top of Mount Etna, a Lesson in Lava (and Luck)](
Personal Journeys
[On Top of Mount Etna, a Lesson in Lava (and Luck)](
By STEPHEN S. HALL
A visit to the volcano during an eruption was unforgettable: Heat, flying slag and a fortunate escape.
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Magazine
[Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble](
Feature
[Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble](
By STEVEN JOHNSON
Yes, itâs driven by greed â but the mania for cryptocurrency could wind up building something much more important than wealth.
[Fear of the Federal Government in the Ranchlands of Oregon](
Feature
[Fear of the Federal Government in the Ranchlands of Oregon](
By JENNIFER PERCY
Two years after the standoff at the Malheur Refuge, many people in the region remain convinced that their way of life is being trampled.
[I Used to Insist I Didnât Get Angry. Not Anymore.](
Feature
[I Used to Insist I Didnât Get Angry. Not Anymore.](
By LESLIE JAMISON
On female rage.
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Obituaries
[Paul Bocuse, Celebrated French Chef, Dies at 91]( [Paul Bocuse, Celebrated French Chef, Dies at 91](
By WILLIAM GRIMES
Mr. Bocuse was a leading figure in the pathbreaking culinary movement known as nouvelle cuisine.
[Harry Selby, Renowned Hunter and Safari Guide, Is Dead at 92]( [Harry Selby, Renowned Hunter and Safari Guide, Is Dead at 92](
By ROBERT D. McFADDEN
He shot his first antelope at 8, his first elephant at 14. Mr. Selby was a protégé of the East Africa hunter Philip Hope Percival, who took Theodore Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway on safari.
[Julius Lester, Chronicler of Black America, Is Dead at 78]( [Julius Lester, Chronicler of Black America, Is Dead at 78](
By MARGALIT FOX
A captivating and often polarizing writer, Mr. Lester traveled through a labyrinth of religious and ethnic identities, including a conversion to Judaism.
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Editorial
[The Republicanâs Guide to Presidential Etiquette]( [The Republicanâs Guide to Presidential Etiquette](
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Republicans used to care a whole lot about how a president comported himself. Here is what they now condone.
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Op-Ed
[Donald Trump and His Work Wives](
Contributing Op-Ed Writer
[Donald Trump and His Work Wives](
By JILL FILIPOVIC
What does Hope Hicks do, exactly? Vast amounts of emotional labor.
[Is Trump Warping Our Sense of Time?](
Gray Matter
[Is Trump Warping Our Sense of Time?](
By ALAN BURDICK
The past year has been an emotional roller coaster. Did it feel long, or did the time fly by? It depends.
[They Were Bad. He May Be Worse.](
Opinion
[They Were Bad. He May Be Worse.](
By SEAN WILENTZ
The best way to evaluate President Trumpâs first year in office is to compare him not with the great presidents but with the worst.
[What the Shutdown Says About the Future of the Democrats](
Op-Ed Contributor
[What the Shutdown Says About the Future of the Democrats](
By MICHAEL TOMASKY
An ideological movement hasnât taken over the party â yet.
[We Need Bodice-Ripper Sex Ed](
Contributing Op-Ed Writer
[We Need Bodice-Ripper Sex Ed](
By JENNIFER WEINER
Romance novels taught me that sexual pleasure was something women could not just hope for but insist upon.
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