Today's Headlines: Global Growth Cools, Leaving Scars of ’08 Unhealed

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[Mueller Exposes the Culture of Lying That Surrounds Trump]( News Analysis [Mueller Exposes the Culture of Lying That Surrounds Trump]( By SHARON LaFRANIERE As a businessman, candidate and president, Mr. Trump has demanded loyalty of advisers, including an embrace of his habitual boasts, misstatements and outright falsehoods. [A Generation of Widows, Raising Children Who Will Be Forged by Loss]( [A Generation of Widows, Raising Children Who Will Be Forged by Loss]( By MUJIB MASHAL and FATIMA FAIZI The war in Afghanistan is disproportionately killing young men, leaving behind women with limited options. 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 [It’s Now Donald Trump’s America. But George Bush’s Stamp Endures.]( U.S. | News Analysis [It’s Now Donald Trump’s America. But George Bush’s Stamp Endures.]( By PETER BAKER President George Bush helped build the domestic and global framework that President Trump is seeking to dismantle. [Can We Stop Suicides? ]( Opinion [Can We Stop Suicides?]( By MOISES VELASQUEZ-MANOFF It’s been way too long since there was a new class of drugs to treat depression. Ketamine might be the solution. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "It was as gentle a passing as I think you could ever expect anyone to have. And he was ready." [JAMES A. BAKER III]( the former secretary of state and President George Bush’s friend and closest adviser for nearly 50 years, who was with Mr. Bush when he died on Friday at 94. [] Today’s Videos [George H.W. Bush: A Life of Public Service]( [[Video]Video: George H.W. Bush: A Life of Public Service]( By PETER BAKER, ROBIN STEIN and DAVID BOTTI Mr. Bush, part of a new generation of Republicans, was often referred to as the most successful one-term president. [Trudeau Nudges Trump About Tariffs at Trade Deal Signing]( [[Video]Video: Trudeau Nudges Trump About Tariffs at Trade Deal Signing]( By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS President Trump, Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico spoke at the G-20 summit meeting about the new North American trade pact, which will replace Nafta. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [U.S. and China Call Truce in Trade War]( [U.S. and China Call Truce in Trade War]( By MARK LANDLER In a meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, President Trump agreed to hold off on a plan to raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods on Jan. 1. [‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Escalate in Violence, and France Scrambles to Respond]( [‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Escalate in Violence, and France Scrambles to Respond]( By ALISSA J. RUBIN France’s yellow vest movement has broad support but is without a leader, making it hard to negotiate with the government. [In a Divided Bosnia, Segregated Schools Persist]( [In a Divided Bosnia, Segregated Schools Persist]( By BARBARA SURK Ethnic tensions are worsening in Bosnia two decades after a bloody, bitter war. The divide is most obvious inside the country’s segregated schools. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Houston Recalls Legacy of George Bush, Its Lone Star Yankee and Senior Booster]( [Houston Recalls Legacy of George Bush, Its Lone Star Yankee and Senior Booster]( By MANNY FERNANDEZ The former president was a natural fit with Houston, a city he revered and supported as much as it did him. [Athlete to Activist: How a Public Coming Out Shaped a Young Football Player’s Life]( [Athlete to Activist: How a Public Coming Out Shaped a Young Football Player’s Life]( By DAN LEVIN In a very public speech last year, Jake Bain, now a college athlete, became an accidental activist determined to change the national conversation about gay teenagers. [The Anchorage Earthquake Was Terrifying. But the Damage Could’ve Been Much Worse.]( [The Anchorage Earthquake Was Terrifying. But the Damage Could’ve Been Much Worse.]( By JOSE A. DEL REAL Life slowly returned to normal in the Alaskan city, where preparation and rigorous building codes may have saved it from more devastating losses. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Robert Mueller and His Prosecutors: Who They Are and What They’ve Done]( [Robert Mueller and His Prosecutors: Who They Are and What They’ve Done]( By NOAH WEILAND, EMILY COCHRANE and TROY GRIGGS Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, has marshaled a team of law enforcement officials to investigate Russia’s 2016 election interference and whether any Trump associates conspired. Here is a look at the core prosecutors. [Trump Administration Peppers Inboxes With Plugs for Private Medicare Plans]( [Trump Administration Peppers Inboxes With Plugs for Private Medicare Plans]( By ROBERT PEAR The administration tells older Americans to “check out Medicare Advantage,” but denies favoring the private plans over the original government-run Medicare program. [‘I Love You, Too’: George Bush’s Final Days]( [‘I Love You, Too’: George Bush’s Final Days]( By PETER BAKER The end for Mr. Bush was remarkably peaceful after a life that took him from the skies of the Pacific during World War II to the Oval Office at the end of the Cold War. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [‘If Bobbie Talks, I’m Finished’: How Les Moonves Tried to Silence an Accuser]( [‘If Bobbie Talks, I’m Finished’: How Les Moonves Tried to Silence an Accuser]( By JAMES B. STEWART, RACHEL ABRAMS and ELLEN GABLER A trove of text messages details a plan by Mr. Moonves and a faded Hollywood manager to bury a sexual assault allegation. Instead, the scheme helped sink the CBS chief, and may cost him $120 million. [The Myth of Steady Retirement Spending, and Why Reality May Cost Less]( Retiring [The Myth of Steady Retirement Spending, and Why Reality May Cost Less]( By PETER FINCH Many people looking to retire assume that they can spend 4 percent of their savings each year and that expenses will stay stable. Some research shows a decline instead. [The Stock Market’s Dangers Are Easier to See Now]( Strategies [The Stock Market’s Dangers Are Easier to See Now]( By JEFF SOMMER When the pros and cons for stocks and the economy over the next year or two are weighed, the risks appear to be dominant, our columnist says. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Grindr President Defends Same-Sex Marriage Comments After Backlash]( [Grindr President Defends Same-Sex Marriage Comments After Backlash]( By DANIEL VICTOR Scott Chen, the president of the gay dating app, said his personal view of marriage as “between a man and a woman” did not contradict his support for same-sex marriage. [The $0.006 Object in Your Sushi Container Is Doing an Important Job]( Meanwhile [The $0.006 Object in Your Sushi Container Is Doing an Important Job]( By WENDY MACNAUGHTON It separates flavors and comes from a centuries-old Japanese tradition. [The Week in Tech: Facebook’s Three Big Problems]( Bits [The Week in Tech: Facebook’s Three Big Problems]( By KEVIN ROOSE The social media company is facing plenty of issues. Kevin Roose wonders how many of its executives understand that Facebook has more than just a P.R. crisis. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Racing Across Antarctica, One Freezing Day at a Time]( [Racing Across Antarctica, One Freezing Day at a Time]( By ADAM SKOLNICK Louis Rudd and Colin O’Brady are in the middle of a unique race across the coldest continent, and their daily tasks range from the mundane to the death defying. [Is UConn’s Dominance of Women’s Basketball Over? Cue Eye Rolls, for Now.]( On College Basketball [Is UConn’s Dominance of Women’s Basketball Over? Cue Eye Rolls, for Now.]( By JERÉ LONGMAN Top recruits are choosing other schools. The Huskies have gone two seasons without a national title, and they are ranked No. 2 nationally, behind Notre Dame, their opponent on Sunday. [U.S. Soccer Hires Gregg Berhalter as Coach of National Team]( [U.S. Soccer Hires Gregg Berhalter as Coach of National Team]( By ANDREW DAS The long-rumored hiring is now a done deal, ending a search that began with a World Cup qualifying humiliation and dragged on for more than a year. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [What the Movies Taught Me About Being a Woman]( [What the Movies Taught Me About Being a Woman]( By MANOHLA DARGIS In the wake of Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo, our critic re-examines what she learned — and had to unlearn — from the big screen. [Emerging From Migos as His Own Man: The Metamorphosis of Offset]( [Emerging From Migos as His Own Man: The Metamorphosis of Offset]( By JOE COSCARELLI As the rapper readies a solo album that reveals more about his interior life than ever before, he talks about Cardi B, his car crash and his path to fame. [A Dance Homage to Alvin Ailey as His Company Turns 60]( [A Dance Homage to Alvin Ailey as His Company Turns 60]( By GIA KOURLAS Rennie Harris made the two-act “Lazarus” for Ailey’s company, saying of Ailey: “He’s still affecting folk: black, brown, white, indifferent, whatever.” For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Why New York Lags So Far Behind on Natural Childbirth]( [Why New York Lags So Far Behind on Natural Childbirth]( By JULIE SATOW Texas has 70 free-standing birthing centers; New York has three. In the city, where Mount Sinai West’s birthing center will soon close, money is one big factor. [Finally, New York Has a Cocktail Library]( [Finally, New York Has a Cocktail Library]( By DEVORAH LEV-TOV Greg Boehm, who owns some 3,000 vintage books on mixology and drinking culture, has made his collection of rare recipes public. Here he discusses the evolution of cocktail culture in the city, which he describes as “a tricky place right now.” [The Rockettes and Race: A Very White Christmas]( Big City [The Rockettes and Race: A Very White Christmas]( By GINIA BELLAFANTE Decades into the 21st century, the Rockettes remain a nostalgic institution, evoking a time when white women had the spotlight but were expected to stayed in line. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Magazine [The Insect Apocalypse Is Here]( Feature [The Insect Apocalypse Is Here]( By BROOKE JARVIS What does it mean for the rest of life on Earth? [In Donald Trump’s Census, Who Counts?]( Feature [In Donald Trump’s Census, Who Counts?]( By EMILY BAZELON How the Trump administration’s plan to add a controversial new question to the 2020 census could transform a pillar of American democracy. [The American Casualties of Trump’s Trade War]( Feature [The American Casualties of Trump’s Trade War]( By GUY LAWSON Tariffs on Chinese imports have endangered small business around the United States — a growing nightmare that critics say the president could have avoided. For more magazine news, go to [NYTimes.com/Magazine »]( [] Travel [The Rockies, the Alps, the Caucasus? Georgia Plans for the Future]( Ski Issue [The Rockies, the Alps, the Caucasus? Georgia Plans for the Future]( By GABRIEL LEIGH This country has beautiful mountains, dependable snow, hearty food and welcoming people. Now they just need to decide how to build a tourism industry. [How to Get the Most Out of a Women’s Ski Camp]( [How to Get the Most Out of a Women’s Ski Camp]( By ELISABETH VINCENTELLI Three days of concentrated instruction at Alta, near Salt Lake City, provided lessons in skiing the steeps, and a glimpse into why so many women seem to be flocking to these camps. [What’s ‘Quintessentially Korean’? The Monk? The Waterpark? Both? ]( The 52 Places Traveler [What’s ‘Quintessentially Korean’? The Monk? The Waterpark? Both?]( By JADA YUAN On her tour of Gangwon-Do, our columnist goes leaf peeping Korean-style, which involves Buddhist traditions, selfie sticks and many, many plates of food. For more travel news, go to [NYTimes.com/Travel »]( [] Real Estate [Climate Change Insurance: Buy Land Somewhere Else]( [Climate Change Insurance: Buy Land Somewhere Else]( By ALYSON KRUEGER In case global warming makes their homes uninhabitable, some millennials have a Plan B: investing in places like the Catskills, Oregon and Vermont. [Mr. Maisel’s Memorabilia]( What I Love [Mr. Maisel’s Memorabilia]( By JOANNE KAUFMAN Michael Zegen, of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” is an unabashed hunter and gatherer. It runs in the family. [Sherman, Conn.: A Quiet Town With a Medley of People]( Living In [Sherman, Conn.: A Quiet Town With a Medley of People]( By SUSAN HODARA Residents of various backgrounds and ages, both full-time and weekenders, are drawn to this Fairfield County town for the peace and serenity it offers. For more real estate news, go to [NYTimes.com/RealEstate »]( [] Fashion & Style [And the Beat Goes On ]( [And the Beat Goes On]( By JIM FARBER “Skating goes deep for us,” said a regular at the Sunday night party in Newark. Despite rink closures, the mostly black skate scene thrives underground. [The Marvelous Mr. Mackie]( [The Marvelous Mr. Mackie]( By FRANK DeCARO Thanks to a new musical, Cher’s favorite designer may finally get the respect he deserves. [What It Means to Dress in Lagos]( The Look [What It Means to Dress in Lagos]( By JAN HOEK, STEPHEN TAYO, AYODEJI ROTINWA and EVE LYONS In Nigeria’s largest city, boundary-breaking style pushes up against tradition and social conservatism. For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] T Magazine [Black Male Writers for Our Time]( [Black Male Writers for Our Time]( By AYANA MATHIS These 32 American men, and their peers, are producing literature that is essential to how we understand our country and its place in the world right now. [The Comforting Appeal of Herbs]( [The Comforting Appeal of Herbs]( By LIGAYA MISHAN In bouquets and on the plate, the workhorses of the kitchen reclaim their mystical powers. [Kiki Smith and the Pursuit of Beauty in a Notably Unbeautiful Age]( [Kiki Smith and the Pursuit of Beauty in a Notably Unbeautiful Age]( By NANCY HASS In her four-decade career, the artist has gone her own way, creating unapologetically lovely work that feels particularly relevant. For more on T Magazine, go to [NYTimes.com/TMagazine »]( [] Obituaries [Harry Leslie Smith, ‘World’s Oldest Rebel,’ Is Dead at 95]( [Harry Leslie Smith, ‘World’s Oldest Rebel,’ Is Dead at 95]( By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE He survived the Great Depression. He fought the Nazis in World War II. And at 87 he turned to writing and agitating, and acquired a loyal following. [Aaron Klug, 92, Dies; His 3-D Images of Bodily Molecules Won a Nobel]( [Aaron Klug, 92, Dies; His 3-D Images of Bodily Molecules Won a Nobel]( By KENNETH CHANG Born in Lithuania, raised in South Africa and working in Britain, he made large strides in understanding the structure of proteins, DNA and more. [Nina Beilina, Soviet Violinist and Festival Founder, Dies at 81]( [Nina Beilina, Soviet Violinist and Festival Founder, Dies at 81]( By NEIL GENZLINGER Concerned about diminishing opportunities for Jews in her homeland, she emigrated to the United States and started over. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [George H.W. Bush, Public Servant]( [George H.W. Bush, Public Servant]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD He made his share of mistakes, but he worked for a safer, more democratic world. [The Pentagon Doesn’t Know Where Its Money Goes]( [The Pentagon Doesn’t Know Where Its Money Goes]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The military finally submits to an audit, and the results are poor. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Robert Mueller Is No Match for Fox News ]( [Robert Mueller Is No Match for Fox News]( By QUINTA JURECIC The evidence from the special counsel’s investigation is already damning, but it must contend with a haze of lies, confusion and “alternative facts.” [Who Will Now Police the Police?]( [Who Will Now Police the Police?]( By CHRISTIAN SHECKLER and KEN ARMSTRONG The Justice Department’s retreat from taking on abuses by local law enforcement will impede reform. [George H.W. Bush’s Uncommon Grace ]( [George H.W. Bush’s Uncommon Grace]( By FRANK BRUNI “I have found happiness. I no longer pursue it, for it is mine.” [Jon Meacham: George H.W. Bush and the Price of Politics]( [Jon Meacham: George H.W. 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