Today's Headlines: Talks Over Border Security Break Down, Imperiling Effort to Prevent Shutdown

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[In Closed Hearing, a Clue About ‘the Heart’ of Mueller’s Russia Inquiry]( [In Closed Hearing, a Clue About ‘the Heart’ of Mueller’s Russia Inquiry]( By SHARON LaFRANIERE, KENNETH P. VOGEL and SCOTT SHANE Prosecutors for the special counsel suggested plans discussed by Trump associates to address Russia’s conflict with Ukraine and the resulting sanctions remained at the center of the investigation. [‘Dangerous Territory’ for Democrats as Republicans Seize Venezuela Moment in Miami]( [‘Dangerous Territory’ for Democrats as Republicans Seize Venezuela Moment in Miami]( By PATRICIA MAZZEI If President Trump helps force President Nicolás Maduro out of office, Democrats fear it could transform Venezuelan Americans into loyal Republicans. 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 [Grammy Awards 2019: Kacey Musgraves Leads a Big Year for Women]( Arts [Grammy Awards 2019: Kacey Musgraves Leads a Big Year for Women]( By BEN SISARIO At a ceremony dominated by female performers and presenters, Musgraves won album of the year for “Golden Hour,” as well as three other awards. [Trump’s Nightmare Opponents]( Opinion [Trump’s Nightmare Opponents]( By DAVID LEONHARDT Amy Klobuchar, Sherrod Brown and how to be a middle-class fighter. [] Today’s Videos [Video of Emirati Princess Offers Clues About Her Disappearance]( [[Video]Video: Video of Emirati Princess Offers Clues About Her Disappearance]( By FREE LATIFA, VIA YOUTUBE Sheikha Latifa, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, tried to flee the United Arab Emirates in March. A video she made before her unsuccessful escape has more than two million views on YouTube. [Who Is Amy Klobuchar? | 2020 Presidential Candidate]( [[Video]Video: Who Is Amy Klobuchar? | 2020 Presidential Candidate]( By SARAH STEIN KERR and ROBIN LINDSAY Senator Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota, is running for president. Ms. Klobuchar is hoping her Midwestern roots and history of working across the aisle will help her candidacy. [] World [A Princess Vanishes. A Video Offers Alarming Clues.]( [A Princess Vanishes. A Video Offers Alarming Clues.]( By VIVIAN YEE The adult daughter of Dubai’s ruler tried to escape a life of stultifying restrictions. She was captured at sea, forcibly taken back, and has not been heard from since. [The Iranian Revolution at 40: From Theocracy to ‘Normality’]( Iran Dispatch [The Iranian Revolution at 40: From Theocracy to ‘Normality’]( By THOMAS ERDBRINK Iran has changed enormously, as a growing middle class has quietly and successfully rebelled against the rigid ideology of the early years of the revolution. [Millions of Indians Trek to the Ganges, and Modi Chases Their Votes]( [Millions of Indians Trek to the Ganges, and Modi Chases Their Votes]( By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN and HARI KUMAR India’s massive Kumbh Mela festival has been even bigger this year, infused with the governing party’s cash — and advertisements — during high campaign season. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [For Virginia Governor Grappling With Race, a Childhood Trying to See Beyond It]( [For Virginia Governor Grappling With Race, a Childhood Trying to See Beyond It]( By JOHN ELIGON and ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON Ralph Northam’s early life, growing up in Virginia’s rural Eastern Shore, provides clues about how his perspectives on race were shaped. [El Paso’s Message for Trump Before Rally: Don’t Speak for Us]( [El Paso’s Message for Trump Before Rally: Don’t Speak for Us]( By SIMON ROMERO President Trump has scheduled a rally in El Paso, which he has used as an example of the security a border wall can bring. But many city officials don’t agree. [Snows Smack Seattle, Where Winter Is Supposed to Be About Rain]( [Snows Smack Seattle, Where Winter Is Supposed to Be About Rain]( By KIRK JOHNSON The Pacific Northwest’s usual seasonal storms are detouring through Canada first, delivering the snowiest February in 70 years to a city unaccustomed to getting more than an inch or two. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [Amy Klobuchar Enters 2020 Presidential Race]( [Amy Klobuchar Enters 2020 Presidential Race]( By MITCH SMITH and LISA LERER In a crowded field dominated by candidates from coastal states, Ms. Klobuchar, a Minnesota senator, hopes that her Midwestern roots and bipartisan style can make her an attractive candidate. [‘He May Not Even Be a Free Person,’ Elizabeth Warren Says of Trump in 2020]( [‘He May Not Even Be a Free Person,’ Elizabeth Warren Says of Trump in 2020]( By ALEXANDER BURNS Pointing to multiple investigations, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts argued that Donald Trump might not be president come the next election. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [The Next Wave of ‘Unicorn’ Start-Ups]( [The Next Wave of ‘Unicorn’ Start-Ups]( By ERIN GRIFFITH Uber and Airbnb were part of an early generation of tech start-ups that quickly reached $1 billion in value. The up-and-coming generation is looking very different. [Flip-Flop by Fed Scrambles Outlook for World Markets]( [Flip-Flop by Fed Scrambles Outlook for World Markets]( By MATT PHILLIPS The central bank’s new friendly tone cascaded through the financial world in ways large and small. A look at the consequences. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Cryptocurrency Was Their Way Out of South Korea’s Lowest Rungs. They’re Still Trying.]( [Cryptocurrency Was Their Way Out of South Korea’s Lowest Rungs. They’re Still Trying.]( By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and SU-HYUN LEE A generation of the young with dead-end social and economic prospects, calling themselves ‘dirt spoons,’ aimed to strike it rich. They’ve ended up with big losses. [Trump to Sign Executive Order Promoting Artificial Intelligence]( [Trump to Sign Executive Order Promoting Artificial Intelligence]( By CADE METZ But the order does not set aside additional funds for A.I. development, and officials provided few details on how it will track the progress of its new policies. [New Emojis Are Coming: Interracial Couples, Guide Dogs, Falafel and More]( [New Emojis Are Coming: Interracial Couples, Guide Dogs, Falafel and More]( By SARAH MERVOSH The new emojis and variants, which emphasize inclusivity, are expected to come out later this year, the organization that sets standards for emoji compatibility announced. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [The Goalie Is a Hired Gun, and He’s Yours for $50 a Game]( [The Goalie Is a Hired Gun, and He’s Yours for $50 a Game]( By CURTIS RUSH In Toronto, a surplus of amateur hockey teams has led to a thriving marketplace for that most sought-after of necessities: someone willing to play goalie. [Manchester City Delivered a Lesson. Will Chelsea Learn This Time?]( On Soccer [Manchester City Delivered a Lesson. Will Chelsea Learn This Time?]( By RORY SMITH A 6-0 thumping by Manchester City led to renewed talk that Chelsea would fire its manager, that it would start over again. But change isn’t always the answer. [Lindsey Vonn: A Dominant Career in Photos]( [Lindsey Vonn: A Dominant Career in Photos]( By BILL PENNINGTON Vonn retired on Sunday at 34, capping a career that featured unprecedented World Cup accomplishments and gave her legitimate celebrity status. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [‘S.N.L.’ Features Halsey in Dual Role and Dips Into Bezos Photos]( [‘S.N.L.’ Features Halsey in Dual Role and Dips Into Bezos Photos]( By DAVE ITZKOFF Halsey was both the host and musical guest in an episode that also tore into the Virginia blackface controversy. [Reviews: ‘Mies Julie’ and ‘Dance of Death,’ Love and Madness in Strindberg]( [Reviews: ‘Mies Julie’ and ‘Dance of Death,’ Love and Madness in Strindberg]( By BEN BRANTLEY Two productions at the Classic Stage Company channel the electric ambivalence of August Strindberg. [An Encyclopedic Novel Intent on Reliving the Baby Boomers’ Touchstone Moments. All of Them.]( Books of The Times [An Encyclopedic Novel Intent on Reliving the Baby Boomers’ Touchstone Moments. All of Them.]( By JOHN WILLIAMS David Bowman’s posthumously published “Big Bang” travels from 1950 to 1963, and includes appearances by nearly every boldface name of the era. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [A School That Embraces a Trendy Model: The Start-Up]( [A School That Embraces a Trendy Model: The Start-Up]( By WINNIE HU The Brooklyn STEAM Center moved into a new $17 million home inside a tech hub at the Brooklyn Navy Yard so students can learn directly from employers. [How a 25-Inch Plot of Land in Greenwich Village Embodied ‘a Resistance’]( Grace Notes [How a 25-Inch Plot of Land in Greenwich Village Embodied ‘a Resistance’]( By JAMES BARRON A tiny portion of land near Christopher Street, smaller than a yield sign, was once the smallest piece of privately owned land in New York City. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Obituaries [Overlooked No More: Mabel Grammer, Whose Brown Baby Plan Found Homes for Hundreds]( [Overlooked No More: Mabel Grammer, Whose Brown Baby Plan Found Homes for Hundreds]( Grammer’s self-run adoption agency made it possible for unwanted mixed-race children in Germany to find homes after World War II. [Robert Ryman, Minimalist Painter Who Made the Most of White, Dies at 88]( [Robert Ryman, Minimalist Painter Who Made the Most of White, Dies at 88]( By ROBERTA SMITH Self-taught after discovering art as a museum guard, he became one of America’s most important postwar artists, reaching beyond Abstract Expressionism. [Ron Hutchinson, Restorer of Early Sound Films, Is Dead at 67]( [Ron Hutchinson, Restorer of Early Sound Films, Is Dead at 67]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR For years, he hunted down the discs containing the soundtracks to short films from as early as 1926 that featured comedians, opera singers and others. [Joe Sirola, Actor Who Found Riches in Commercials, Dies at 89]( [Joe Sirola, Actor Who Found Riches in Commercials, Dies at 89]( By NEIL GENZLINGER He made countless commercials; at one point it was said that people who listened to the radio or watched TV heard his voice every single day. [Walter H. Munk, Scientist-Explorer Who Illuminated the Deep, Dies at 101]( [Walter H. Munk, Scientist-Explorer Who Illuminated the Deep, Dies at 101]( By WILLIAM DICKE One of the 20th century’s leading oceanographers, he was called the “Einstein of the oceans,” in one case predicting the surf on D-Day and saving lives. [Jan Wahl, Children’s Writer Who Attracted Top Artists, Dies at 87]( [Jan Wahl, Children’s Writer Who Attracted Top Artists, Dies at 87]( By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK Mr. Wahl published more than 100 lucidly written books, some illustrated by the likes of Maurice Sendak, Norman Rockwell and Edward Gorey. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Subways Need a Congestion Pricing Promise]( [Subways Need a Congestion Pricing Promise]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Most of the revenue needs to be earmarked for their upkeep and repair. [No Winner in a New Arms Race]( [No Winner in a New Arms Race]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Are the United States and Russia entering a dangerous new era of unchecked nuclear weapons development? For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Why Is the Republican Party So Confused About Health Care?]( [Why Is the Republican Party So Confused About Health Care?]( By PETER SUDERMAN The G.O.P. needs to finally figure out, or at least start figuring out, exactly what it stands for on health care policy. [Does Alabama Support Religious Liberty?]( [Does Alabama Support Religious Liberty?]( By ALAN CROSS By moving to bar chaplains from the death chamber, the state has undermined the place of faith in the public sphere. 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