Today's Headlines: Trump Praises Manafort, Saying ‘Unlike Michael Cohen’ He ‘Refused to Break’

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[Republicans Urge Embattled Incumbents to Speak Out on Trump]( [Republicans Urge Embattled Incumbents to Speak Out on Trump]( By JONATHAN MARTIN and NICHOLAS FANDOS Fearing more shoes will drop, Republican leaders have begun urging some incumbents to speak out on President Trump’s misdeeds, while Democrats stress a “culture of corruption.” [Bull Market Hits a Milestone: 3,453 Days. Most Americans Aren’t at the Party.]( [Bull Market Hits a Milestone: 3,453 Days. Most Americans Aren’t at the Party.]( By MATTHEW PHILLIPS By one measure, stocks crossed a major threshold on Wednesday. But the financial gains of the decade-long run have been concentrated among the already wealthy. 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 [Anatomy of a Crime: Sex, Hush Money and a Trump Fixer’s Guilty Plea]( U.S. [Anatomy of a Crime: Sex, Hush Money and a Trump Fixer’s Guilty Plea]( By JIM RUTENBERG and REBECCA R. RUIZ Coordinating with Michael Cohen, a tabloid giant turned its tip line into a trip wire for negative stories that could hurt the Trump campaign, prosecutors said. [Congress, Do Your Job]( Opinion [Congress, Do Your Job]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD After President Trump’s Terrible Tuesday, Republican lawmakers need to stop pretending that there are any red lines that he won’t cross. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "You might say nobody reads the tabloids, but actually most of us do — through inadvertent exposure." [KATHLEEN HALL JAMIESON]( director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, on the power The National Enquirer wielded as it bashed Hillary Clinton and praised Donald J. Trump during the 2016 campaign. [] World [Facebook Fueled Anti-Refugee Attacks in Germany, New Research Suggests]( The Interpreter [Facebook Fueled Anti-Refugee Attacks in Germany, New Research Suggests]( By AMANDA TAUB and MAX FISHER Towns where people use Facebook more also had more attacks on refugees, building on suspicions that the platform makes users more prone to violence. [A Blended Family: Her Mother Was Neanderthal, Her Father Something Else Entirely]( Matter [A Blended Family: Her Mother Was Neanderthal, Her Father Something Else Entirely]( By CARL ZIMMER Genetic analysis of bones discovered in a Siberian cave hint that the prehistoric world may have been filled with “hybrid” humans. [Saudi Arabia Seeks the Death Penalty for Female Activist]( By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK Prosecutors are seeking capital punishment for a 29-year-old woman who advocates equal rights for the country’s Shiite minority. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Killing of Mollie Tibbetts in Iowa Inflames Immigration Debate]( [Killing of Mollie Tibbetts in Iowa Inflames Immigration Debate]( By ANN KLEIN and MITCH SMITH The killing of an Iowa college student by a man identified as an undocumented Mexican immigrant has added new fuel to the debate over illegal immigration. [Immunotherapy Drugs Slow Skin Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain]( [Immunotherapy Drugs Slow Skin Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain]( By DENISE GRADY Drugs that activate the immune system shrank tumors and prolonged life among patients with an aggressive form of melanoma, a small study shows. [Air Pollution Is Shortening Your Life. Here’s How Much. ]( [Air Pollution Is Shortening Your Life. Here’s How Much.]( By SOMINI SENGUPTA Air pollution from coal plants, wood stoves, tailpipes and other sources shortens life spans by a few months, and sometimes years. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [When Is an Offense Impeachable? Look to the Framers for the Answer]( [When Is an Offense Impeachable? Look to the Framers for the Answer]( By ADAM LIPTAK The constitutional convention in 1787 focused on corrupt conduct used to gain the presidency in drafting the impeachment clause. [‘How Did We End Up Here?’ Trump Wonders as the White House Soldiers On]( [‘How Did We End Up Here?’ Trump Wonders as the White House Soldiers On]( By MAGGIE HABERMAN and KATIE ROGERS President Trump, a man who has in the past relished the idea of leading his troops into political battle, seemed subdued as he grappled with two legal setbacks. [Cohen Wasn’t Alone: Records Suggest Others in Trump Circle Had Role in Hush Money Arrangements]( [Cohen Wasn’t Alone: Records Suggest Others in Trump Circle Had Role in Hush Money Arrangements]( By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM The court filings indicate for the first time that others at President Trump’s company and campaign had involvement, either before or after payments were made to women. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Saudi Aramco Is Said to Postpone Its Potentially Record-Breaking I.P.O.]( [Saudi Aramco Is Said to Postpone Its Potentially Record-Breaking I.P.O.]( By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and CLIFFORD KRAUSS The oil giant has put its plans for an initial public offering on hold, as it focuses on efforts to buy a stake in a Saudi chemical maker. [China’s Consumption Downgrade: Skip Avocados, Cocktails and Kids]( The New New World [China’s Consumption Downgrade: Skip Avocados, Cocktails and Kids]( By LI YUAN Amid an economic slowdown and the trade war with the U.S., many Chinese consumers are cutting back. That could be bad news for the global economy. [Trump’s Tariffs Are Paying Off for Century Aluminum]( [Trump’s Tariffs Are Paying Off for Century Aluminum]( By ALAN RAPPEPORT The company is expanding and growing under the president’s tariffs after lobbying the government for years for help to combat foreign metals. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Democratic Party Says It Thwarted Attempted Hack of Voter Database]( [Democratic Party Says It Thwarted Attempted Hack of Voter Database]( By SHEERA FRENKEL and JONATHAN MARTIN The Democratic National Committee contacted the F.B.I. this week about a fake login page that could harvest passwords and other credentials. [Can Facebook, or Anybody, Solve the Internet’s Misinformation Problem?]( State of the Art [Can Facebook, or Anybody, Solve the Internet’s Misinformation Problem?]( By FARHAD MANJOO Facebook showed it was proactive against online threats when it revealed new global influence campaigns this week. But being proactive is far from finding a solution. [Samsung’s Galaxy Note9: Too Much Phone for Most of Us]( Tech Fix [Samsung’s Galaxy Note9: Too Much Phone for Most of Us]( By BRIAN X. CHEN The new $1,000 device is aimed at power users who work, play, consume and create on their phone. For others, there are plenty of cheaper options. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Urban Meyer Suspended by Ohio State for 3 Games]( [Urban Meyer Suspended by Ohio State for 3 Games]( By MARC TRACY The board of trustees decided Meyer would be suspended for three games for his handling of a case in which his assistant was accused of domestic violence. [Trump Blasts ESPN’s Anthem Decision in Email to Supporters]( [Trump Blasts ESPN’s Anthem Decision in Email to Supporters]( By KEVIN DRAPER While ESPN has rarely aired the playing of the national anthem before N.F.L. games, the president took aim at the sports media giant in an email and at a rally. [Sun Coach Curt Miller Aims for Honesty With Team and Family]( [Sun Coach Curt Miller Aims for Honesty With Team and Family]( By JOHN ALTAVILLA A gay man took legal guardianship of 5-year-old twins early in his career, then built winning college programs and has made his mark in the W.N.B.A. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Jimmy Bennett Says He Feared Speaking Out About Asia Argento]( [Jimmy Bennett Says He Feared Speaking Out About Asia Argento]( By KIM SEVERSON The actor makes his first public statement since a report that she paid him to settle his claim that she sexually assaulted him. [Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott Fumble Toward Yesterday’s Prize: A No. 1 Album]( Critic’s Notebook [Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott Fumble Toward Yesterday’s Prize: A No. 1 Album]( By JON CARAMANICA “Queen” and “Astroworld” are the products of two rappers who are preoccupied with the album format, but aren’t especially well-suited to it. [Plácido Domingo, Opera Superstar, Achieves the Unthinkable: 150 Roles]( [Plácido Domingo, Opera Superstar, Achieves the Unthinkable: 150 Roles]( By JOSHUA BARONE The 77-year-old singer will reach a virtually unheard-of milestone when he sings his 150th role at the Salzburg Festival in Austria on Thursday. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Missing Paperwork Got Him Out of Jail. Then, Police Say, He Raped and Killed.]( [Missing Paperwork Got Him Out of Jail. Then, Police Say, He Raped and Killed.]( By ASHLEY SOUTHALL Two weeks after Danueal Drayton was released without bail, police say, he killed a woman he met on Tinder. [Blame Trump’s Tariffs and the Weather. New York’s Farmers Do.]( [Blame Trump’s Tariffs and the Weather. New York’s Farmers Do.]( By TYLER PAGER A drought, flash floods, the trade war and tightening immigration policy have combined to cause an economic crisis for New York farmers. [Stationed Overseas, but Solving Crimes in New York City]( [Stationed Overseas, but Solving Crimes in New York City]( By ALI WINSTON A network of detectives sent abroad to fight terrorism has expanded its mission to solve other crimes, but questions persist about funding. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [Who Wants to Be a Gold Medalist?]( [Who Wants to Be a Gold Medalist?]( By TALYA MINSBERG The Olympics have reality show auditions now, and they seem to be working. [‘The Big Bang Theory,’ a Durable Hit for CBS, Will End in 2019]( [‘The Big Bang Theory,’ a Durable Hit for CBS, Will End in 2019]( By JOHN KOBLIN By the time its finale airs in May, “The Big Bang Theory” will be the longest-running multicamera comedy in TV history. [Chinese State TV Mocks Trump in Sarcastic Video]( [Chinese State TV Mocks Trump in Sarcastic Video]( By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ A video takes direct aim at President Trump, portraying him as a bumbling leader who is indirectly advancing China’s interests. For more media & advertising news, go to [NYTimes.com/Media »]( [] Fashion & Style [Susan Miller Always Has a Story for You]( [Susan Miller Always Has a Story for You]( By GABRIELLE BLUESTONE Why does her reign as queen of astrologers endure? It’s the magic. [How to Do a Makeup Look in 5 Minutes. Tops.]( Me Time [How to Do a Makeup Look in 5 Minutes. Tops.]( By MARISA MELTZER Our columnist books a session with a makeup artist. [An Alternative to Bollywood Style]( [An Alternative to Bollywood Style]( By PHYLLIDA JAY Bodice, the winner of the Woolmark prize, wants to change how the world sees Indian fashion. For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Craig Zadan, 69, Dies; Produced Musicals for Stage, Screen and TV]( [Craig Zadan, 69, Dies; Produced Musicals for Stage, Screen and TV]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR A showman who helped put “The Sound of Music” on television, “Chicago” on movie screens and “How to Succeed in Business” back on Broadway. [Khaira Arby, Outspoken Malian Singer With Global Reach, Dies at 58]( [Khaira Arby, Outspoken Malian Singer With Global Reach, Dies at 58]( By CLAIR MacDOUGALL The “Nightingale of Timbuktu” spoke out against Islamist oppression and sang out again female genital cutting, reaching audiences far beyond Africa. [Hilary Lister, a Quadriplegic Who Sailed Solo, Dies at 46]( [Hilary Lister, a Quadriplegic Who Sailed Solo, Dies at 46]( By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK Ms. Lister was the first quadriplegic to cross the English Channel and the first disabled woman to circumnavigate Britain solo. [Brian Murray, an Acclaimed Veteran of Broadway, Dies at 80]( [Brian Murray, an Acclaimed Veteran of Broadway, Dies at 80]( By NEIL GENZLINGER South African-born, Mr. Murray went to Broadway by way of the Royal Shakespeare Company. In a busy career, he was nominated for three Tony Awards. [George Andrie, Pillar of Cowboys’ Doomsday Defense, Dies at 78]( [George Andrie, Pillar of Cowboys’ Doomsday Defense, Dies at 78]( By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN Andrie played right end for Dallas from 1962 to 1972 and scored an unlikely touchdown in the 1967 N.F.L. championship game in frigid Green Bay. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [A Black and Sooty Mess]( [A Black and Sooty Mess]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD President Trump tosses a tangled lifeline to the declining coal industry. It will lead to more deaths, it won’t help workers and it will make global warming worse. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Donald Trump’s High Crimes and Misdemeanors]( [Donald Trump’s High Crimes and Misdemeanors]( By BRET STEPHENS The principled case for impeachment is clear. What’s missing is the courage. [Trump’s Growing Obsession With the ‘Witch Hunt’]( [Trump’s Growing Obsession With the ‘Witch Hunt’]( By SAHIL CHINOY, JESSIA MA and STUART A. THOMPSON The president responded to new charges and plea deals with more “witch hunt” claims. [Lights, Camera, Trump! ]( [Lights, Camera, Trump!]( By GAIL COLLINS The White House needs a rewrite. 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. 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