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[A Trump County Confronts the Administration Amid a Rash of Child Cancers]( [A Trump County Confronts the Administration Amid a Rash of Child Cancers]( By HIROKO TABUCHI Parents in Indiana are demanding the clean-up of a toxic site and questioning environmental rollbacks that could prevent future chemical disasters like the one they face. [For Bernie Sanders, Claims of Sexism in 2016 Campaign Hang Over 2020 Bid]( [For Bernie Sanders, Claims of Sexism in 2016 Campaign Hang Over 2020 Bid]( By SYDNEY EMBER and KATIE BENNER Complaints of sexual harassment and pay disparity by former campaign staffers, which have gone unaddressed by the Vermont senator, could hinder a second presidential run. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day in New York, including news, weather, free events and a look at the lighter side of life. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [Snowman-like Photo of Ultima Thule Sent Home by NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft]( Science [Snowman-like Photo of Ultima Thule Sent Home by NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft]( By KENNETH CHANG At a Wednesday news conference, scientists will announce some of the results from the flyby of the most distant object ever visited. [Why Republicans Should Support Immigration]( Opinion [Why Republicans Should Support Immigration]( By JORDAN BRUNEAU Just look to California to see what President Trump’s strident anti-immigration policies could do to the national Republican Party. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "My office is next to the big training room. I often hear the surprised sounds of ‘Ah, ah, ah.’" [YANG XIAO]( an executive at Beyondsoft, which offers censorship services, largely provided by recent college graduates, to help companies stay on the right side of Chinese law. [] Today’s Videos [Inside Pelosi’s Leadership Playbook]( [[Video]Video: Inside Pelosi’s Leadership Playbook]( By ROBIN LINDSAY and SARAH STEIN KERR For more than 15 years, Representative Nancy Pelosi has been a powerhouse fund-raiser for her party and a lightning rod for the right. Here’s how she’s done it. [Pelosi and Schumer Recap Meeting With Trump on Shutdown]( [[Video]Video: Pelosi and Schumer Recap Meeting With Trump on Shutdown]( By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Congressional leaders, including Representative Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer, met with President Trump to discuss border security. Ms. Pelosi said Democrats will put forth legislation to end the shutdown. [Protests Break Out After 2 Women Enter Hindu Temple in India]( [[Video]Video: Protests Break Out After 2 Women Enter Hindu Temple in India]( By NILO TABRIZY The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, India, until recently, barred women of childbearing age from entering. Two women went in for the first time, sparking protests both against the women and in support of women’s rights. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [Spurning Erdogan’s Vision, Turks Leave in Droves, Draining Money and Talent]( [Spurning Erdogan’s Vision, Turks Leave in Droves, Draining Money and Talent]( By CARLOTTA GALL Driven by fear of persecution and economic mismanagement, the exodus threatens to reorder the society permanently and set Turkey back decades. [On Day 1, Brazil’s New President Undermines Indigenous Land Rights]( [On Day 1, Brazil’s New President Undermines Indigenous Land Rights]( By ERNESTO LONDOÑO As a candidate, President Jair Bolsonaro compared indigenous communities living in isolated areas to animals in zoos. [Unification Plan From China Finds Few Takers in Taiwan]( [Unification Plan From China Finds Few Takers in Taiwan]( By CHRIS BUCKLEY and CHRIS HORTON President Xi Jinping of China told Taiwan that Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” model shows unification with China works. But many in Taiwan see Hong Kong as a warning. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [What Is and Isn’t Affected by the Government Shutdown]( [What Is and Isn’t Affected by the Government Shutdown]( By NIRAJ CHOKSHI and CHRISTINA CARON A guide to what’s running and what’s not while Congress and President Trump negotiate over government funding. [The Army, in Need of Recruits, Turns Focus to Liberal-Leaning Cities]( [The Army, in Need of Recruits, Turns Focus to Liberal-Leaning Cities]( By DAVE PHILIPPS Too few recruits are signing up from cities like Chicago and Seattle, so the Army is trying to frame enlistment as a patriotic detour. [California Forces Pet Stores to Sell Only Dogs and Cats From Shelters]( [California Forces Pet Stores to Sell Only Dogs and Cats From Shelters]( By CHRISTINE HAUSER A law that took effect on Tuesday makes California the first state to bar the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits that do not come from shelters or rescue organizations. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Nancy Pelosi, Icon of Female Power, Will Reclaim Role as Speaker and Seal a Place in History]( [Nancy Pelosi, Icon of Female Power, Will Reclaim Role as Speaker and Seal a Place in History]( By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG Ms. Pelosi is poised to become House speaker again Thursday, solidifying her status as the highest-ranking and most powerful elected woman in the history of American politics. [Trump Says Mattis Resignation Was ‘Essentially’ a Firing, Escalating His New Front Against Military Critics]( [Trump Says Mattis Resignation Was ‘Essentially’ a Firing, Escalating His New Front Against Military Critics]( By MAGGIE HABERMAN “What’s he done for me? How has he done in Afghanistan? Not too good,” Mr. Trump said of his former defense secretary. “I’m not happy with what he’s done in Afghanistan, and I shouldn’t be happy.” [Mitt Romney Faces Counterattacks From Trump Allies]( [Mitt Romney Faces Counterattacks From Trump Allies]( By JONATHAN MARTIN, MAGGIE HABERMAN and ALEXANDER BURNS Several Republicans assailed Mr. Romney, including the party leader who is also his niece. One Republican official urged colleagues to change party rules to ensure Mr. Trump’s renomination in 2020. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Apple Cuts Revenue Forecast Because of Slow iPhone Sales in China]( [Apple Cuts Revenue Forecast Because of Slow iPhone Sales in China]( By JACK NICAS and KEITH BRADSHER A surprise announcement added to concerns about the ability of American tech giants to navigate an increasingly uncertain economy and a trade war with China. [Tesla Reports Record Output, but Cuts Prices, and Its Shares Plunge]( [Tesla Reports Record Output, but Cuts Prices, and Its Shares Plunge]( By NEAL E. BOUDETTE The automaker said sales of the Model 3 sedan increased 13 percent over the previous quarter, but the price cut could signal softening demand. [E.C.B. Takes Reins of Italian Bank to Prevent Wider Crisis]( [E.C.B. Takes Reins of Italian Bank to Prevent Wider Crisis]( By JACK EWING Europe’s central bank took control of troubled Banca Carige, an unprecedented step to manage risk as Italy’s political and economic woes continue. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Censoring China’s Internet, for Stability and Profit]( The New New World [Censoring China’s Internet, for Stability and Profit]( By LI YUAN Thousands of low-wage workers in “censorship factories” trawl the online world for forbidden content, where even a photo of an empty chair could cause big trouble. [Overlooked No More: Karen Sparck Jones, Who Established the Basis for Search Engines]( [Overlooked No More: Karen Sparck Jones, Who Established the Basis for Search Engines]( A pioneer of computer science for work combining statistics and linguistics, and an advocate for women in the field. [Hurricanes. Shootings. Fires. Time for an Editor’s Emergency Kit.]( Tech We’re Using [Hurricanes. Shootings. Fires. Time for an Editor’s Emergency Kit.]( By JULIE BLOOM When news of natural disasters or man-made ones break in the U.S., Julie Bloom taps a variety of tools to communicate with reporters, edit stories and get them published. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [David Silva, Manchester City’s Key Piece, Is Now More Valuable Than Ever]( On Soccer [David Silva, Manchester City’s Key Piece, Is Now More Valuable Than Ever]( By RORY SMITH As City tries to keep Liverpool in sight in the Premier League standings, it will turn, as it often does, to Silva to drive it forward. [In Texas, the Land of Football, It’s Rugby to the Rescue]( [In Texas, the Land of Football, It’s Rugby to the Rescue]( By KEN BELSON Why rugby? Because its tackling techniques emphasize use of the shoulder, which increasingly appeals to football coaches leery of concussions. Even in Texas. [Giants’ General Manager Is Noncommittal on Eli Manning’s Future]( [Giants’ General Manager Is Noncommittal on Eli Manning’s Future]( By ZACH SCHONBRUN Dave Gettleman strongly endorsed Coach Pat Shurmur and receiver Odell Beckham Jr., but he was noncommittal on the future of the team’s aging quarterback. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Are Animals Getting Better at Acting?]( Critic’s Notebook [Are Animals Getting Better at Acting?]( By AMANDA HESS Naturalistic pet performers, in movies like “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” and “Widows,” are making Toto look like a hack. [Two Star Conductors Faced #MeToo Allegations. Now They’re Back.]( [Two Star Conductors Faced #MeToo Allegations. Now They’re Back.]( By ALEX MARSHALL After orchestras severed ties, Daniele Gatti and Charles Dutoit are appearing across Europe, and Mr. Gatti is the new music director of the Rome Opera. [‘They’re Doing It Out of Love’: The Big Band Rises Again]( Critic’s Notebook [‘They’re Doing It Out of Love’: The Big Band Rises Again]( By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO Long seen as a vestige of jazz’s past, large ensembles are charging back, led by a new generation of musicians who see size as an opportunity, not a hindrance. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [The PATH Train Loses $400 Million a Year. Why Keep Spending Billions on It?]( [The PATH Train Loses $400 Million a Year. Why Keep Spending Billions on It?]( By PATRICK McGEEHAN The Port Authority is investing an additional $4.3 billion on the 110-year-old PATH system, even though it keeps racking up big annual deficits. [Illegal ‘Butt Lift’ Injection Leads to Death, and a Manslaughter Charge]( [Illegal ‘Butt Lift’ Injection Leads to Death, and a Manslaughter Charge]( By ALI WINSTON Whalesca Castillo was imprisoned twice for providing silicone injections. Now she is charged with manslaughter after a woman she treated died. [N.Y. Police Official Who Took Las Vegas Trip and Gifts Is Acquitted of Corruption Charges]( [N.Y. Police Official Who Took Las Vegas Trip and Gifts Is Acquitted of Corruption Charges]( By JAN RANSOM A jury found an ex-police deputy inspector had not broken the law when he did favors for two businessmen after receiving gifts from them. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [Which Movies Will Win at the Golden Globes?]( The Carpetbagger [Which Movies Will Win at the Golden Globes?]( By KYLE BUCHANAN In a series of quirky races — including Lady Gaga vs. Glenn Close — who prevails will be front of mind when voting for Oscar nominations begins. [Is a Film About a Transgender Dancer Too ‘Dangerous’ to Watch?]( Reporter’s Notebook [Is a Film About a Transgender Dancer Too ‘Dangerous’ to Watch?]( By ERIK PIEPENBURG That’s what trans activists say about the Netflix drama “Girl.” But the movie’s supporters say it’s something cisgender viewers need to see. [Netflix to ‘Bird Box’ Fans: Please Open Your Eyes]( [Netflix to ‘Bird Box’ Fans: Please Open Your Eyes]( By SOPAN DEB The streaming service issued a warning about acting out a popular meme: walking around blindfolded, like the movie’s characters do. For more media & advertising news, go to [NYTimes.com/Media »]( [] Science [China’s Moon Landing: ‘New Chapter in Humanity’s Exploration of the Moon’]( [China’s Moon Landing: ‘New Chapter in Humanity’s Exploration of the Moon’]( By STEVEN LEE MYERS and ZOE MOU It was China’s second moon landing, and the first spacecraft to touch down on the side of the moon that always faces away from Earth. [A Rising Threat to Wildlife: Electrocution]( [A Rising Threat to Wildlife: Electrocution]( By RACHEL NUWER Power lines and electrified fences are killing birds, monkeys, pangolins and even elephants in surprising numbers. [It’s Cold Outside, but Earth Is at Its Closest Approach to the Sun]( Trilobites [It’s Cold Outside, but Earth Is at Its Closest Approach to the Sun]( By SHANNON HALL Our planet’s elliptical orbit doesn’t affect winter or summer temperatures. But some astronomers wonder whether it’s a factor in why life survives. For more science news, go to [NYTimes.com/Science »]( [] Fashion & Style [The Defiance of Mariah’s Lambs]( [The Defiance of Mariah’s Lambs]( By RICH JUZWIAK Mariah Carey means Christmas to most of us, and much more to some of us. [Picking Up Steam Now: The Bath]( [Picking Up Steam Now: The Bath]( By RUTH LA FERLA For a new generation, the tub is a place to rest, heal and get arty. [Super-Sorter Marie Kondo Now Has a Reality Show]( domains [Super-Sorter Marie Kondo Now Has a Reality Show]( By PENELOPE GREEN On Netflix, you can watch other people freak out about “tidying up” for 2019. For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Bob Einstein, a.k.a. Super Dave Osborne and Larry David Pal, Dies at 76]( [Bob Einstein, a.k.a. Super Dave Osborne and Larry David Pal, Dies at 76]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR Mr. Einstein first gained fame in the 1970s by playing an accident-prone daredevil. He later had a recurring role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” [Daryl Dragon, of the Captain and Tennille Pop Duo, Dies at 76]( [Daryl Dragon, of the Captain and Tennille Pop Duo, Dies at 76]( By NEIL GENZLINGER He and his wife, Toni Tennille, were one of the most successful hit-making combinations of the 1970s. Their “Love Will Keep Us Together” went to No. 1. [Sigi Schmid, Record-Setting Soccer Coach, Is Dead at 65]( [Sigi Schmid, Record-Setting Soccer Coach, Is Dead at 65]( By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In 18 seasons with teams in Los Angeles, Columbus and Seattle, he won 266 games, the most in Major League Soccer history. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Trump’s Shutdown Is Not About Border Security]( [Trump’s Shutdown Is Not About Border Security]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD About 800,000 federal employees, and the citizens who depend on them, are being hurt for an empty political stunt. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [What a French Doctor’s Office Taught Me About Health Care]( [What a French Doctor’s Office Taught Me About Health Care]( By ERICA REX I moved to Europe because I couldn’t afford to be a cancer patient in America. I’d rather have been able to stay home. [The Dangerous Rise of the IUD as Poverty Cure]( [The Dangerous Rise of the IUD as Poverty Cure]( By CHRISTINE DEHLENDORF and KELSEY HOLT The notion that limiting women’s reproduction can cure societal ills has a long, scary history. [China’s Gulag for Muslims ]( [China’s Gulag for Muslims]( By MUSTAFA AKYOL In modern-day “re-education” prisons, Beijing is forcing ethnic Uighurs to forsake their religion. Why don’t Muslim governments rise up in anger? [Your Hopes for 2019]( [Your Hopes for 2019]( By RACHEL L. HARRIS and LISA TARCHAK Love, political change, a pennant: Readers respond with their hopes for 2019, for both themselves and for the world. 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. 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