Today's Headlines: Wall Is ‘Off the Table,’ Schumer Says, as Progress on Immigration Unravels

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[Sessions Is Questioned as Russia Inquiry Focuses on Obstruction]( [Sessions Is Questioned as Russia Inquiry Focuses on Obstruction]( By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN The attorney general, as well as James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, were questioned in the inquiry into Russia’s election interference and whether President Trump obstructed justice. [School Shooting in Kentucky Is Nation’s 11th of Year. It’s Jan. 23.]( [School Shooting in Kentucky Is Nation’s 11th of Year. It’s Jan. 23.]( By ALAN BLINDER and DANIEL VICTOR When two students were killed by gunfire in Benton, Ky., Tuesday morning, it was at least the 11th shooting so far this year on school property. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday through Friday. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [2018 Oscar Nominations: ‘The Shape of Water’ Leads the Race]( Movies | Academy Awards Briefing [2018 Oscar Nominations: ‘The Shape of Water’ Leads the Race]( By BROOKS BARNES Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy led the nominations, including one for best picture. “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and “Dunkirk” also emerged as strong contenders. [U.S.A. Gymnastics Still Values Medals More Than Girls]( Opinion | Opinion [U.S.A. Gymnastics Still Values Medals More Than Girls]( By LIRIEL HIGA Corporations like AT&T are doing more to reckon with the abuse than the sport’s governing body. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "I think based on the kind of judgment you have demonstrated, American families are very lucky that you weren’t on the Fed board over the last several years." [SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN]( Democrat of Massachusetts, to Marvin Goodfriend, nominee to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, who struggled during his Senate confirmation hearing to explain his warnings after the 2008 financial crisis that the Fed’s actions were about to unleash higher inflation. [] Today’s Videos [My Fight Against Gerrymandering]( [[Video]Video: My Fight Against Gerrymandering]( By KATIE FAHEY In a video Op-Ed, Katie Fahey, a woman with no political experience, decided to try to put an end to gerrymandering — you know, that thing everyone should be against — in her home state of Michigan. [First a Shutdown. Then a DACA Promise.]( [[Video]Video: First a Shutdown. Then a DACA Promise.]( By CHRIS CIRILLO Senator Mitch McConnell promised to bring a vote on immigration reform to the floor by Feb. 8. Democrats are selling that pledge as a win. But is it? [Davos: Can Society Combat Sexual Harassment?]( [[Video]Video: Davos: Can Society Combat Sexual Harassment?]( By THE NEW YORK TIMES This World Economic Forum panel, developed in partnership with The New York Times, explores how to call out abuses of power and support women in leadership roles. Elisabeth Bumiller, the Washington bureau chief for The Times, takes part in the discussion. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [Mixed Messages From U.S. as Turkey Attacks Syrian Kurds]( [Mixed Messages From U.S. as Turkey Attacks Syrian Kurds]( By MARK LANDLER, CARLOTTA GALL and ERIC SCHMITT To mollify Turkey, the White House said it was easing off its support for the Syrian Kurds, while the Pentagon said they were a critical partner in the war against the Islamic State. [Afghan Pedophiles Get Free Pass From U.S. Military, Report Says]( [Afghan Pedophiles Get Free Pass From U.S. Military, Report Says]( By ROD NORDLAND A special inspector says the American military uses loopholes to exempt Afghan security forces from punishment for enslaving and raping children, and other gross human rights violations. [U.S. Accuses Syria of New Chemical Weapons Use]( [U.S. Accuses Syria of New Chemical Weapons Use]( By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ The United States said that Syria’s government had used chlorine bombs on civilians and that Russia was complicit. At least 13 people were injured. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Victims in Larry Nassar Abuse Case Find a Fierce Advocate: The Judge]( [Victims in Larry Nassar Abuse Case Find a Fierce Advocate: The Judge]( By SCOTT CACCIOLA For more than a week, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has cleared her docket to let more than 100 young athletes make statements about Dr. Nassar, accused of sexually abusing them. [Earthquake Shakes Alaska and Sends a Shudder of Alarm Along the Coast]( [Earthquake Shakes Alaska and Sends a Shudder of Alarm Along the Coast]( By JILL BURKE, ALAN BLINDER and HENRY FOUNTAIN A major earthquake struck 170 miles off Alaska early Tuesday, but despite initial concerns, the authorities lifted all tsunami warnings within four hours. [No Passport or Ticket: How a Woman Evaded Airport Security and Flew to London]( [No Passport or Ticket: How a Woman Evaded Airport Security and Flew to London]( By CHRISTINA CARON Marilyn Hartman has successfully sneaked onto three flights since 2014 and attempted to breach airport security at least a dozen times. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Under Fire for Harassment, Congressman Says Aide ‘Invited’ Behavior]( [Under Fire for Harassment, Congressman Says Aide ‘Invited’ Behavior]( By KENNETH P. VOGEL and KATIE ROGERS Representative Patrick Meehan denied any impropriety, and said that he was emotionally wounded when a former aide filed a complaint against him. [A Billionaire Keeps Pushing to Impeach Trump. Democrats Are Rattled.]( [A Billionaire Keeps Pushing to Impeach Trump. Democrats Are Rattled.]( By ALEXANDER BURNS Tom Steyer, a major Democratic donor, has become one of President Trump’s most visible antagonists, firing up angry Democrats and unnerving his own party with the ferocity of his efforts. [Senators Race to Protect Immigrants, and Restore Their Institution]( [Senators Race to Protect Immigrants, and Restore Their Institution]( By CARL HULSE Members of the bipartisan group that intervened to bring the shutdown to an end hope the push for an immigration bill can reignite opportunity for debate. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Trump’s Solar Tariffs Are Clouding the Industry’s Future]( [Trump’s Solar Tariffs Are Clouding the Industry’s Future]( By ANA SWANSON and BRAD PLUMER At a solar farm in North Carolina, workers are bracing for the effect of a new tariff on imported solar cells and modules. [France’s New Labor Laws: ‘Flexibility, and No Security’]( [France’s New Labor Laws: ‘Flexibility, and No Security’]( By LIZ ALDERMAN Three weeks after President Emmanuel Macron’s overhaul of French labor rules went into effect, a wave of downsizing appears to be on the horizon. [Murdoch’s Bid for Full Control of Sky Is Dealt a Blow by U.K. Regulator]( [Murdoch’s Bid for Full Control of Sky Is Dealt a Blow by U.K. Regulator]( By PRASHANT S. RAO The Competition and Markets Authority provisionally rejected 21st Century Fox’s proposed deal for the part of the satellite broadcaster it doesn’t already control. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Vaping Can Be Addictive and May Lure Teenagers to Smoking, Science Panel Concludes]( [Vaping Can Be Addictive and May Lure Teenagers to Smoking, Science Panel Concludes]( By SHEILA KAPLAN A report from the National Academy of Sciences said that e-cigarettes are safer than smoking, but not quite safe, and may cause teens to take up tobacco. [Once Cozy With Silicon Valley, Democrats Grow Wary of Tech Giants]( [Once Cozy With Silicon Valley, Democrats Grow Wary of Tech Giants]( By CECILIA KANG and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI A new paper by two former Hillary Clinton aides, criticizing digital advertising as a tool for disinformation campaigns, captures a party’s increasing mistrust. [Senior Twitter Executive to Run Troubled Finance Start-Up SoFi]( [Senior Twitter Executive to Run Troubled Finance Start-Up SoFi]( By NATHANIEL POPPER and CHAD BRAY The departure of Anthony Noto, Twitter’s chief operating officer, raises concerns about a management vacuum at the social media company. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [A Leg Injury Takes Rafael Nadal Out of the Australian Open]( [A Leg Injury Takes Rafael Nadal Out of the Australian Open]( By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Nadal, the No. 1 seed, retired down 0-2 in the fifth set of his quarterfinal match against Marin Cilic because of an injury to his right leg. [For South Korea’s Hockey Women, Unity With North Is a Bitter Burden]( [For South Korea’s Hockey Women, Unity With North Is a Bitter Burden]( By MOTOKO RICH and SETH BERKMAN As Olympic teammates, they’ve weathered grueling commutes, long training and blowout losses. Now they’re being forced to give up spots to North Koreans. [Chipper Jones Will Get Into the Hall of Fame. So Why Not Gary Sheffield?]( On Baseball [Chipper Jones Will Get Into the Hall of Fame. So Why Not Gary Sheffield?]( By TYLER KEPNER A breakdown of the players who are showing up 10th on Hall of Fame voters’ ballots. (Kent, McGriff, Sosa, Vizquel ….) For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [‘The Monk of Mokha’ is Dave Eggers’s Latest PG-13 Story About the American Dream]( Books of The Times [‘The Monk of Mokha’ is Dave Eggers’s Latest PG-13 Story About the American Dream]( By PARUL SEHGAL Eggers’s new book is about a man, the son of Yemeni immigrants, who becomes obsessed with restoring the honor of Yemeni coffee. [The Enduring Power of Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’]( [The Enduring Power of Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’]( By GAVIN EDWARDS After a breakthrough at Monterey Pop, Redding returned to California, looked out at the water and wrote the song that would define his legacy. Fifty years later, the track will be celebrated at the Apollo Theater. [The Tortured History Behind Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’]( [The Tortured History Behind Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’]( By JOSHUA BARONE The beloved ballet, selections from which will be performed by the New York Philharmonic this week, left the composer broken. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Court Clears Man Who Waited 7 Years for Trial on Pot Charges]( [Court Clears Man Who Waited 7 Years for Trial on Pot Charges]( By ALAN FEUER In a scathing opinion, a federal appeals court blamed the whole system — judges, defense lawyers, prosecutors, even a court reporter — for the delay. [The #MeToo Movement Hits the Circus: ‘Grandma’ the Clown Resigns]( [The #MeToo Movement Hits the Circus: ‘Grandma’ the Clown Resigns]( By ANDY NEWMAN Barry Lubin, the revered star of the Big Apple Circus, admitted that he pressured a 16-year-old aerialist into posing for pornographic photos. [New Homeless Shelters Slow to Open, Despite de Blasio Promise]( [New Homeless Shelters Slow to Open, Despite de Blasio Promise]( By NIKITA STEWART With tens of thousands of New Yorkers homeless, Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out a “vision” of 90 new shelters, including 20 in 2017. Only 10 have opened. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Food [A New School of Pastry Chefs Got Its Start in Architecture]( [A New School of Pastry Chefs Got Its Start in Architecture]( By PRIYA KRISHNA Whether they dazzle or intrigue, these desserts always work in a carefully thought-out way that defies the flashy concoctions on Instagram. [After the Apologies, Restaurants Struggle to Change]( [After the Apologies, Restaurants Struggle to Change]( By KIM SEVERSON Four employers accused of sexual harassment have stepped away from their empires. But for the companies, the hard part is what happens next. [The History of Wine in 442 Podcasts]( The Pour [The History of Wine in 442 Podcasts]( By ERIC ASIMOV “I’ll Drink to That” has become an invaluable archive for those interested in some of the great characters and personalities in wine. For more food news, go to [NYTimes.com/Food »]( [] Obituaries [Hugh Masekela, Trumpeter and Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies at 78]( [Hugh Masekela, Trumpeter and Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies at 78]( By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO The pioneer of South African jazz came to the forefront of the country’s music in the 1950s as a member of the Jazz Epistles, gaining international fame after moving to the United States in 1960. [Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Is Dead at 88]( [Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Is Dead at 88]( By GERALD JONAS Ms. Le Guin brought literary elegance and a feminist sensibility to science fiction and fantasy tales, drawing millions of readers around the world. [Wyatt Tee Walker, Dr. King’s Strategist and a Harlem Leader, Dies at 88]( [Wyatt Tee Walker, Dr. King’s Strategist and a Harlem Leader, Dies at 88]( By FERNANDA SANTOS Dr. Walker played a key role in civil rights protests that turned the tide against racial injustice in the Deep South. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Mr. Trump’s Tariffs Will Not Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs]( Editorial [Mr. Trump’s Tariffs Will Not Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The president’s trade move could backfire with his working-class base. [Mike Pence’s Self-Serving Trip to the Holy Land]( Editorial [Mike Pence’s Self-Serving Trip to the Holy Land]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The vice president sent a message to evangelical Christians and Israeli hard-liners, but did little to advance peace in the region For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Apple Can’t Resist Playing by China’s Rules]( Op-Ed Contributor [Apple Can’t Resist Playing by China’s Rules]( By CHEN GUANGCHENG The company will be taking part in the suppression of freedoms abroad while espousing high-minded values at home. [The Tweet Trump Could Never Send Tehran]( Op-Ed Columnist [The Tweet Trump Could Never Send Tehran]( By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Climate change is adding to Iran’s disruptions. [The Existential Hell of This Year’s Super Bowl]( Op-Ed Columnist [The Existential Hell of This Year’s Super Bowl]( By FRANK BRUNI It’s the Patriots — again — and a metaphor for Trump’s America. [A Syria Plan That Breaks the Law]( Op-Ed Contributors [A Syria Plan That Breaks the Law]( By CORY A. BOOKER and OONA A. HATHAWAY The Trump administration’s bid to keep soldiers there indefinitely flouts the Constitution’s intent to give only Congress the power to declare war. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. Please do not reply directly to this email from NYTimes.com. You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Today's Headlines newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Change Your Email]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact]( | [Advertise]( Copyright 2017 The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018