Video Shows Daniel Shaver Pleading for His Life Before Being Shot by Officer by VIVIAN WANG

By VIVIAN WANG The video, released after an Arizona jury acquitted the officer of murder, renewed calls for reforms in law enforcement. Activists described the shooting as an execution. Published: December 8, 2017 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GZx3PM

Picture of the day for April 1, 2018

Picture of the day on April 1, 2018: View of the arches in the interior of the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, which is a traditional mosque located in Shiraz district of Gowad-e-Arabān, Iran. The mosque was built from 1876 to 1888, by the order of Mirzā Hasan Ali (Nasir ol Molk), […]

The Rise and Fall of Tiangong-1, China’s First Space Station by JONATHAN CORUM

By JONATHAN CORUM China’s Tiangong-1 space station is expected to burn into Earth’s atmosphere this weekend. Published: March 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2H2nKPm

When Bail Feels Less Like Freedom, More Like Extortion by JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and SHAILA DEWAN

By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and SHAILA DEWAN As bail has grown into a $2 billion industry, bond agents have become the payday lenders of the criminal justice world, offering quick relief to desperate customers at high prices. Published: March 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pZlC3B

For the Compton Cowboys, Horseback Riding Is a Legacy, and Protection by WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ

By WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ A group of childhood friends wants to create a safer community and challenge the notion that African-Americans can’t be cowboys. Published: March 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GZq8pO

Vermont Legislature Passes Sweeping Gun Restrictions by JESS BIDGOOD

By JESS BIDGOOD Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, has vowed to sign the measure, representing a remarkable departure from the state’s existing gun laws, some of the weakest in the country. Published: March 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pUkxJu

Judge Temporarily Stops U.S. From Blocking Undocumented Teenagers’ Abortions by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS Judge Tanya S. Chutkan allowed a case to proceed as a class action, suggesting that the government’s policies infringed on the teenagers’ constitutional rights. Published: March 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GsRhAj

Facebook Employees in an Uproar Over Executive’s Leaked Memo by SHEERA FRENKEL and NELLIE BOWLES

The social network’s employees were abuzz on Friday over a 2016 memo from a top executive, in which the executive defended Facebook’s growth at any cost. By SHEERA FRENKEL and NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 31, 2018

Picture of the day on March 31, 2018: Panoramic view from Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge with the Kremlin to the right. Moscow, Russia.

Stephon Clark Was Shot 8 Times From Behind or the Side, Family-Ordered Autopsy Finds by FRANCES ROBLES and JOSE A. DEL REAL

By FRANCES ROBLES and JOSE A. DEL REAL A lawyer for the family said the findings proved that Mr. Clark could not have been moving in a threatening fashion toward Sacramento officers when they opened fire. Published: March 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GDmzbj

The Self-Driving Car Industry’s Biggest Turning Point Yet by KEVIN ROOSE

As Uber pulled back on testing after a fatal crash in Arizona, Waymo said it would order up to 20,000 electric vehicles for a self-driving car service. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

5 Times David Pecker and The Enquirer Defended or Championed Trump by MAYA SALAM and MATTHEW HAAG

By MAYA SALAM and MATTHEW HAAG Mr. Trump and Mr. Pecker have long enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship, and the tabloid mogul has showcased his access to the president. Published: March 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GkyFGF

White Police Officer in St. Louis Shoots Off-Duty Black Colleague by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER The city’s police department said a white officer feared for his safety when he shot a black off duty officer who had tried to help with an arrest. Published: June 25, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sKyNa7

Silicon Valley Warms to Trump After a Chilly Start by JACK NICAS

Even though Mr. Trump still takes potshots at Amazon, the industry’s relationship with the White House is shifting as tech companies find some common ground with the president. By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 30, 2018

Picture of the day on March 30, 2018: Winged altar at the parish- and pilgrimage church Maria Laach am Jauerling, Lower Austria. View with closed inner wings, showing the passion and resurrection of Christ. Anonymous master, 1480.

Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’ Is Granted a New Trial by LIAM STACK

By LIAM STACK A Maryland appeals court affirmed a ruling that Mr. Syed, who is serving a life sentence, should get a new trial. His case was the subject of the popular podcast’s first season. Published: March 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J6ijiD

His Clients Weren’t Complaining. But the Judge Said This Lawyer Worked Too Hard. by RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.

By RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. When judges appoint the lawyers in their courtroom, speed can be more important than a vigorous defense, a lawsuit says. Published: March 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GEnsA7

Why Do Cracking Knuckles Make That Sound? You Might Need a Calculator by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD Researchers developed a mathematical model to test competing theories for what causes the popping sound that will either irritate you or signal relief. Published: March 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2GhghyF

Trump Attacks Amazon, Saying It Does Not Pay Enough Taxes by EILEEN SULLIVAN and NICK WINGFIELD

By EILEEN SULLIVAN and NICK WINGFIELD The president’s commentary, made in a Twitter post, comes amid reports that Mr. Trump has expressed an interest in reining in the e-commerce business. Published: March 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J5Mzdt

Family’s S.U.V. Plunges Off Cliff, and Death Toll Is Feared to Be 8 by MATT STEVENS and LOUIS LUCERO II

By MATT STEVENS and LOUIS LUCERO II In 2014, one of the Hart family’s six adopted children drew widespread attention when he was photographed hugging a police officer during a demonstration. Published: March 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J4S6B5

Under Ben Carson, HUD Scales Back Fair Housing Enforcement by GLENN THRUSH

By GLENN THRUSH The department is aiming to roll back Obama administration attempts to curtail racial, ethnic and income segregation in federally subsidized housing and development projects. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pNZpoN

4,000 Eggs and Embryos Are Lost in Tank Failure, Ohio Fertility Clinic Says by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER The clinic said about 950 patients were affected by the problem with the storage tank this month, in which the tank’s temperature rose and an alarm did not go off. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GTazQC

Veterans Affairs Secretary Is Latest to Go as Trump Shakes Up Cabinet by NICHOLAS FANDOS

By NICHOLAS FANDOS The move punctuated what has been a sharp fall from favor for David J. Shulkin, who delivered President Trump a string of bipartisan legislative victories. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GGWFmK

Starting Fresh With Firefox by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Last year, Mozilla released a revamped version of its browser that gives surfers plenty to customize up front. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Earliest Known Human Footprints in North America Found on Canadian Island by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Scientists found the preserved footprints to be 13,000 years old, and suggested they shored up a hypothesis that early settlers of North America traveled along the Pacific coast. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2GBTYDe

Trump’s Lawyer Raised Prospect of Pardons for Flynn and Manafort as Special Counsel Closed In by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, JO BECKER, MARK MAZZETTI, MAGGIE HABERMAN and ADAM GOLDMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, JO BECKER, MARK MAZZETTI, MAGGIE HABERMAN and ADAM GOLDMAN The episode raises questions about whether the president’s lawyer was trying to influence Mr. Trump’s former advisers and their cooperation with the special counsel. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J4q88O

Trump Aide Spoke During Campaign to Associate Tied to Russian Intelligence by MARK MAZZETTI

By MARK MAZZETTI The campaign official, Rick Gates, has pleaded guilty in the investigation by the special counsel into Russian election interference. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2utMFZb

Arctic Foxes on a Swedish Mountain Turned ‘Blue.’ It Was a Good Thing. by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN The immigration of just three new foxes dramatically reduced inbreeding in an isolated population, providing some support for a disputed conservation strategy. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2I8ytag

Trump Says Second Amendment ‘Will Never Be Repealed’ by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN President Trump’s declaration, after days of silence on gun control, came in response to an Op-Ed by the retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Published: March 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Iembx8

Uber Won’t Renew Permit for Self-Driving Cars in California by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

The company withdrew its application because, it said, it wants to wait for results of an investigation into a fatal crash in Arizona. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Facebook Introduces Central Page for Privacy and Security Settings by SHEERA FRENKEL

As the social network grapples with the way it handles consumer data, it has unveiled a centralized page for people to control their privacy and security settings. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

California Attorney General to Investigate Stephon Clark’s Killing by TRIP GABRIEL

By TRIP GABRIEL The move comes after a public outcry over a police shooting in which an unarmed black man was killed in his own backyard in Sacramento. Published: March 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pKdfIU

Parkland Students Find Themselves Targets of Lies and Personal Attacks by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH

By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH David Hogg is not an actor. He was indeed at school that day. Emma González did not tear up a copy of the Constitution. Published: March 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DXOhKo

Apple Unveils New iPad to Catch Google in the Classroom by JACK NICAS and NATASHA SINGER

Apple hopes a new $299 iPad for schools and other new software tools will help it catch Google in the hunt for students’ attention. By JACK NICAS and NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology

Unique Identifiers in Animal DNA by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Genetic fingerprinting can distinguish individuals from one another in many different species — even to identify poached or illegally trafficked animals. Published: March 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2IagH6p

Despite Concerns, Census Will Ask Respondents if They Are U.S. Citizens by EMILY BAUMGAERTNER

By EMILY BAUMGAERTNER Critics fear that the highly charged request by the Trump administration will result in a substantial undercount of the population. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DZVfhM

Maryland School Gunman Confronted by Officer Shot Himself, Authorities Say by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office said Austin Wyatt Rollins fatally shot himself in the head at the same time an officer fired at him. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pHVFp4

Killing the (Facebook) Messenger by J. D. BIERSDORFER

If you no longer wish to use Facebook’s message-sharing app on your smartphone, you can uninstall it. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Larry Nassar’s Former Boss at Michigan State Is Arrested by MITCH SMITH

By MITCH SMITH William Strampel, a former Michigan State University dean who supervised Lawrence Nassar, the doctor convicted of sex abuse, was arrested on charges that have not been made public. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pKK0F4

Uber Ordered to Take Its Self-Driving Cars Off Arizona Roads by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

A woman was killed by one of Uber’s autonomous cars earlier this month. The company had already suspended its testing. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 27, 2018

Picture of the day on March 27, 2018: Illustration of the relative sizes of the one-man Mercury spacecraft, the two-man Gemini spacecraft, and the three-man Apollo spacecraft. Also shows line drawing of launch vehicles (Saturn V, Titan II and Atlas-D) to show their relative size to each other and the position of the spacecraft at […]

China’s Space Station May Crash to Earth on April Fools’ Day by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Experts predict the abandoned space station, Tiangong-1, will fall back to Earth around this weekend. But the risk to anyone on the ground is almost nil. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2DXi3Pk

NASA Television to Air Launch of Next Space Station Resupply Mission

NASA commercial cargo provider SpaceX now is targeting its 14th resupply mission to the International Space Station for no earlier than 4:30 p.m. EDT Monday, April 2. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2pIj2xP

Facebook Comes Under F.T.C. Scrutiny as Stock Slides by TIFFANY HSU and CECILIA KANG

The agency confirmed an inquiry into Facebook’s privacy policies as a group of attorneys general asked Mark Zuckerberg, its C.E.O., for more information. By TIFFANY HSU and CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Trump Can’t Stop Tweeting, but Goes Silent on Stormy Daniels by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN After sixty-one weeks in the White House, President Trump has found someone he won’t attack on Twitter: Stormy Daniels. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G8hKY6

Insects Flew Before Anything Else Did. So How Did They Get Their Wings? by ASHER ELBEIN

By ASHER ELBEIN Hundreds of millions of years ago, two tissues fused to form wings on ancient beetles, a genetic experiment finds. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2DWBnfA

To Reclaim the House, Democrats Need to Flip 24 G.O.P. Seats. 25 Are in Clinton Territory. by JASMINE C. LEE

By JASMINE C. LEE All 435 House seats are up for grabs, but only about 48 seats are considered competitive. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G9ZU6Q

In Gun Control Marches, Students Led but Adults Provided Key Resources by ALAN BLINDER, JESS BIDGOOD and VIVIAN WANG

By ALAN BLINDER, JESS BIDGOOD and VIVIAN WANG The March for Our Lives demonstrations were triumphs of organic, youthful grass-roots energy, and of sophisticated, experienced organizational muscle. Published: March 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DU9AfS

Water Slide That Decapitated Boy Violated Basic Design Standards, Indictment Says by JACEY FORTIN and MATTHEW HAAG

By JACEY FORTIN and MATTHEW HAAG A 10-year-old boy died on a water slide in Kansas called Verrückt — German for “crazy.” An indictment said company officials ignored clear danger signs. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ISTNS0

Meet Tess, Seeker of Alien Worlds by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE NASA’s new spacecraft, to be launched next month, will give scientists a much clearer view of the planets orbiting stars near to us. Published: March 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2usOPIT

Opposing Factions Join to Push Confirmation of a Gay Trump Appointee by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN Scores of the president’s nominees are held up in the Senate, but few confirmation drives have turned into a cause as the one for his pick for ambassador to Germany has. Published: March 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GsvgVv

Uber to Sell Its Southeast Asia Business to Grab, a Regional Rival by RAYMOND ZHONG

After ceding China and Russia in recent years, the ride-hailing giant is pulling out of another region where it faced tough — and costly — competition. By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology

At a Crucial Juncture, Trump’s Legal Defense Is Largely a One-Man Operation by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN President Trump is struggling to find any top lawyers willing to represent him as he faces a critical decision: whether to give the special counsel an interview. Published: March 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2uj1UUT

Picture of the day for March 26, 2018

Picture of the day on March 26, 2018: The western span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge at night.

Timeline: Facebook and Google Under Regulators’ Glare by NATASHA SINGER

In 2011, the F.T.C. first required a company to create a comprehensive data privacy program for consumers. Europe will soon take another big step. By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology

Trump Won’t Hire 2 Lawyers Whose Appointments Were Announced Days Ago by MAGGIE HABERMAN, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MARK LANDLER

By MAGGIE HABERMAN, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MARK LANDLER The upheaval comes at a critical time for Mr. Trump, who is deciding whether to sit with the special counsel for an interview, after his former lead lawyer quit. Published: March 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G8jRqt

What Emma González Said Without Words at the March for Our Lives Rally by LOUIS LUCERO II

By LOUIS LUCERO II Ms. González, a survivor of last month’s school shooting in Parkland, Fla., used her time onstage at Saturday’s rally in Washington to convey the length of the attack. Published: March 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G99F18

Picture of the day for March 25, 2018

Picture of the day on March 25, 2018: A potrait of a jaguar (Panthera onca) at the Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

How Calls for Privacy May Upend Business for Facebook and Google by DAVID STREITFELD, NATASHA SINGER and STEVEN ERLANGER

Internet companies were built on a model in which people gave up their information for free services. Now, that idea is under siege. By DAVID STREITFELD, NATASHA SINGER and STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2pA1nZ4

Photos From the ‘March for Our Lives’ Protests Around the World by TROY GRIGGS, MORRIGAN McCARTHY, BRENT MURRAY, ALICIA PARLAPIANO, JOE WARD and JOSH WILLIAMS

By TROY GRIGGS, MORRIGAN McCARTHY, BRENT MURRAY, ALICIA PARLAPIANO, JOE WARD and JOSH WILLIAMS Crowds are gathering in cities across the United States and around the world. Published: March 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gl9GlK

Atlanta Ransomware Attack Throws City Services Into Disarray by REUTERS

An Atlanta cyberattack has caused widespread city-run program outages and raised fears about the security of financial and personal data belonging to government workers, residents and others who have used online services provided by Georgia’s capital city, officials said on Friday. By REUTERS from NYT Technology

March for Our Lives Updates: Chants of ‘Enough Is Enough’ at Huge Rallies on Guns by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Hundreds thousands of protesters, outraged by a recent school shooting and energized by the student survivors, spilled out to protest in Washington and around the world, calling for an end to gun violence. Published: March 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HY1ULO

Trump Approves New Limits on Transgender Troops in the Military by HELENE COOPER and THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF

By HELENE COOPER and THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF The directive essentially bans service members from identifying as transgender, but it also largely gives the Pentagon the ability to make exceptions. Published: March 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G5LosK

Uber’s Self-Driving Cars Were Struggling Before Arizona Crash by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

Company documents obtained by The New York Times show Uber was becoming more aggressive with its autonomous car research, even as the technology faltered. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 24, 2018

Picture of the day on March 24, 2018: Panoramic view of the city of Tbilisi, capital of Georgia from the Narikala fortress.

Justice Dept. Proposes Banning Bump Stocks, Setting Aside Its Own Recommendations by KATIE BENNER

By KATIE BENNER The moves come amid rising public pressure on the Trump administration to find ways to curb gun violence after a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. Published: March 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G2LMfB

Elon Musk Joins #DeleteFacebook With a Barrage of Tweets by NELLIE BOWLES

Mr. Musk deleted the Facebook pages of two of his companies, SpaceX and Tesla. He and the Facebook C.E.O., Mark Zuckerberg, have, er, not always gotten along. By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

How One Houston Suburb Ended Up in a Reservoir by TIM WALLACE, DEREK WATKINS, HAEYOUN PARK, ANJALI SINGHVI and JOSH WILLIAMS

By TIM WALLACE, DEREK WATKINS, HAEYOUN PARK, ANJALI SINGHVI and JOSH WILLIAMS Most residents whose homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey had no clue that their gated community was built in an area prone to such damage in extreme storms. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pBDKzl

Bolton Was Early Beneficiary of Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook Data by MATTHEW ROSENBERG

By MATTHEW ROSENBERG The political action committee founded by John Bolton hired Cambridge Analytica specifically to develop psychological profiles of voters — and it knew the firm was using Facebook data. Published: March 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DPXCnr

Trump Says He May Veto Spending Bill, Risking Government Shutdown by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS The president complains the spending bill fails to address immigration issues and the border wall. A presidential veto could shut down the government. Published: March 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IOsfgz

Where Protests Against Gun Violence Will Be on Saturday, in the U.S. and Around the World by AUDREY CARLSEN and JUGAL K. PATEL

By AUDREY CARLSEN and JUGAL K. PATEL Just over a month after the Parkland mass school shooting, organizers have planned hundreds of demonstrations calling for stricter gun laws. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FZ9Sb9

Girl Shot at Maryland School Will Be Taken Off Life Support, Family Says by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG The parents of Jaelynn Willey, 16, who was shot at Great Mills High School in Great Mills, Md., said she was “brain dead and has nothing, no life, left in her.” Published: March 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2INuYa8

Congress Approves $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting a Shutdown by THOMAS KAPLAN

By THOMAS KAPLAN With a possible government shutdown looming this weekend, the House and Senate passed a vast spending plan that funds the government through September. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2I107Wx

McMaster to Resign as National Security Adviser, and Will Be Replaced by John Bolton by MARK LANDLER, JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and PETER BAKER

By MARK LANDLER, JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and PETER BAKER General McMaster had struggled for months to impose order not only on a fractious national security team but on a president who resisted the sort of discipline customary in the military. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2IKXhGu

Picture of the day for March 23, 2018

Picture of the day on March 23, 2018: A Meteor-type hydrofoil on a floating dockyard at the Volga in Kazan, Russia.

Trump Threatens Joe Biden, Saying He ‘Would Go Down Fast and Hard’ if They Fought by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN Mr. Trump said Mr. Biden “would go down fast and hard” if the two men fought. Mr. Biden had said that, if he was in high school, he would “beat the hell” out of Mr. Trump for disrespecting women. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2ILOR1c

Trump Hits China With Stiff Trade Measures by MARK LANDLER and JIM TANKERSLEY

By MARK LANDLER and JIM TANKERSLEY President Trump said he will impose about $60 billion worth of annual tariffs against Chinese imports. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2pwMsjg

How a Self-Driving Uber Killed a Pedestrian in Arizona by TROY GRIGGS and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

The death of a woman who was struck by an autonomous car operated by Uber is believed to be the first pedestrian fatality associated with self-driving technology. Newly released video offers clues about what happened. By TROY GRIGGS and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Was a Tiny Mummy in the Atacama an Alien? No, but the Real Story Is Almost as Strange by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER Known as “Ata,” the six-inch-long skeleton was discovered in Chile and may have had genetic mutations causing a bone disorder never before documented. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GhVj1J

John Dowd Resigns as Trump’s Lead Lawyer in Special Counsel Inquiry by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN Mr. Dowd’s departure is the latest change among President Trump’s legal team as the president has begun directly attacking the special counsel in public. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2ILDB55

He Gambles. He Tips Staff. He Eats Alone. All the While, He’s Stocking His Vegas Suite With Guns. by VIVIAN YEE

By VIVIAN YEE Surveillance footage obtained by The Times shows the mundane movements of Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas gunman, in the chilling prelude to a massacre. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GbNL0x

Sacramento Man Fatally Shot by the Police in His Backyard by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER The 22-year-old black man had walked toward the officers late on Sunday. They thought he had a weapon, but only a cellphone was found near his body. Published: March 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G0Qbf1

At Mars, Jeff Bezos Hosted Roboticists, Astronauts, Other Brainiacs and Me by JACK NICAS

At the exclusive three-day conference run by Amazon in the California desert, the merely brilliant rub shoulders with the geniuses. By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 22, 2018

Picture of the day on March 22, 2018: World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22. The day focuses attention on the importance of fresh water and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment […]

Stephen Hawking to Be Interred at Westminster Abbey by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE The cosmologist’s ashes will be buried there later this year, near a few legendary scientists like Darwin and Newton. Published: March 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DKHPpV

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Vows to Bolster Privacy Amid Cambridge Analytica Crisis by SHEERA FRENKEL and KEVIN ROOSE

In his first public statements concerning a data privacy scandal, Mr. Zuckerberg said “there’s more to do, and we need to step up and do it.” By SHEERA FRENKEL and KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Think Cryptocurrency Is Confusing? Try Paying Taxes on It by KEVIN ROOSE

With this year’s April 17 filing deadline fast approaching, many virtual currency traders are sweating over their tax returns. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Missing From Facebook’s Crisis: Mark Zuckerberg by KEVIN ROOSE and SHEERA FRENKEL

Amid a data scandal this week, Mr. Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, and Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer, have been nowhere to be found in public. By KEVIN ROOSE and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Who Is Mark Conditt, the Austin Bombing Suspect? by MICHAEL GOLD

By MICHAEL GOLD The 23-year-old is believed to be linked to six bombs that killed at least two people and injured five. Published: March 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2HUWUrv

Computer Chip Visionaries Win Turing Award by CADE METZ

After changing the fundamental idea of chip design, former academics Dave Patterson and John Hennessy have received “the Nobel Prize of computing.” By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

John Brennan, a Former C.I.A. Director, Suggests Russia ‘May Have Something’ on President Trump by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN President Trump also indirectly criticized Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, for the ongoing investigation into Russia’s 2016 campaign meddling. Published: March 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FZM9ng

AT&T-Time Warner Case: How the Biggest Antitrust Trial in Years Could Play Out by CECILIA KANG

Here’s what you need to know about a courtroom battle that could determine how you watch HBO or even sports. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Welcome to Zucktown. Where Everything Is Just Zucky. by DAVID STREITFELD

In Menlo Park, Calif., Facebook is building a real community and testing the proposition: Do people love tech companies so much they will live inside them? By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology

Suspect in Austin Bombings Blew Himself Up, Police Say by RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA The 24-year-old, who has not been identified, is believed to have been involved in the attacks that left at least two people dead. Published: March 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G0789i

How a Self-Driving Uber Killed a Pedestrian in Arizona by TROY GRIGGS and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

By TROY GRIGGS and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI The death of a woman who was struck by an autonomous car operated by Uber is believed to be the first pedestrian fatality associated with self-driving technology. Here’s what we know about how it happened. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2prvIZC

In a Cockroach Genome, ‘Little Mighty’ Secrets by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN The American cockroach has the second largest insect genome ever sequenced. The variety of genes may help it survive in a multitude of environments. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2IAtlMV

Something’s Brewing in the Lab: Beer Without Hops by DOUGLAS QUENQUA

By DOUGLAS QUENQUA Growing the small, green flowers is resource-intensive, and farmers can’t keep up. So scientists engineered yeast to produce the bitter, citrusy, flavor in beer. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2HP3XC2

Maryland School Gunman Dies After Confrontation With Officer by EMILY COCHRANE and JESS BIDGOOD

By EMILY COCHRANE and JESS BIDGOOD A deputy at the school confronted the gunman, a male student, less than a minute after he began shooting, the sheriff said. Two students were wounded in the shooting. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2HMxhJp

How Researchers Learned to Use Facebook ‘Likes’ to Sway Your Thinking by KEITH COLLINS and GABRIEL J.X. DANCE

Your interest in Kim Kardashian West can tell researchers how extroverted (very), how conscientious (more than most) and how open-minded (only somewhat) you are. By KEITH COLLINS and GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology

Ex-Playboy Model Karen McDougal Sues to Break Silence on Trump by JIM RUTENBERG

By JIM RUTENBERG Ms. McDougal is the second woman this month to challenge Trump associates’ efforts to bury stories of extramarital affairs. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DHpwBZ

Ben Carson Defends Purchase of $31,000 Dining Set at Congressional Hearing by GLENN THRUSH

By GLENN THRUSH “People were stuck by nails, and a chair had collapsed with someone sitting in it,” said Mr. Carson, describing the furniture he replaced. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2prE6cH

Sudan, the Last Male Northern White Rhino, Dies in Kenya by RACHEL NUWER

By RACHEL NUWER Just two members of the charismatic subspecies remain, both female. But scientists still hope to prevent the extinction of the animals. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2u9Gd9w

Brother of Nikolas Cruz Arrested on Trespassing Charge at Stoneman Douglas High School by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG Sheriff’s deputies stopped Zachary Cruz on Monday afternoon after he rode a skateboard onto the school’s property, the authorities said. School officials had told him to stay away. Published: March 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2u7wrF4

Hundreds of Start-Ups Tell Investors: Diversify, or Keep Your Money by PUI-WING TAM

Leading Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are forming a Founders for Change coalition to deliver a message to the white- and male-dominated world of venture capital. By PUI-WING TAM from NYT Technology

Robert P. Langlands Is Awarded the Abel Prize, a Top Math Honor by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG The honor, regarded by some as a Nobel Prize of mathematics, recognizes work on a “grand unified theory” to connect different areas of mathematics. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2pnmQFu

How Driverless Cars See the World Around Them by CADE METZ

On Sunday, a woman in Arizona died after being struck by a self-driving car operated by Uber. Here is a guide to how autonomous vehicles operate. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

David Reich Unearths Human History Etched in Bone by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER The geneticist at Harvard Medical School has retrieved DNA from more than 900 ancient people. His findings trace the prehistoric migrations of our species. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FUYdWI

The Amazing Metabolism of Hummingbirds by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN Hummingbirds have several tricks to survive with a super-high metabolism on a diet of nectar. Published: March 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2pq8kwq

Picture of the day for March 20, 2018

Picture of the day on March 20, 2018: An automobile with 2 men and 2 children in Paris, France, 1910.

Facebook Security Chief Said to Leave After Clashes Over Disinformation by NICOLE PERLROTH, SHEERA FRENKEL and SCOTT SHANE

Alex Stamos, the chief information security officer, will leave after disagreements over how Facebook should deal with its role in spreading disinformation, according to people briefed on the matter. By NICOLE PERLROTH, SHEERA FRENKEL and SCOTT SHANE from NYT Technology

Cambridge Analytica, Trump-Tied Political Firm, Offered to Entrap Politicians by MATTHEW ROSENBERG

By MATTHEW ROSENBERG A British TV station sent a reporter to pose as a prospective client, and secretly filmed Cambridge Analytica’s chief executive offering to engage in dirty tricks. Published: March 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FU1BBa

How Cambridge Analytica Harvested Facebook Data, Triggering a New Outcry by KEVIN GRANVILLE

What you need to know about how a political data firm tied to the Trump campaign gained access to information on 50 million Facebook users. By KEVIN GRANVILLE from NYT Technology

Austin Bombings: What We Know About the Explosions by K.K. REBECCA LAI and SARAH ALMUKHTAR

By K.K. REBECCA LAI and SARAH ALMUKHTAR Four bombings have been reported this month in the capital of Texas. Published: March 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G32Bq9

Trump to Hire Lawyer Who Has Pushed Theory That Justice Dept. Framed the President by MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT The lawyer, Joseph E. diGenova, will serve as an aggressive player on the president’s legal team. Published: March 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2ICr6bV

Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Arizona Pedestrian by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

A woman in Tempe, Ariz., died after being hit by a self-driving car operated by Uber, in the first known fatality of a pedestrian from an autonomous vehicle on public roads. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

How to Shut Up Noisy Sites in Chrome by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Newer versions of Google’s browser include a setting to easily mute web pages that would otherwise open with audio blaring. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

She Was the Only Woman in a Photo of 38 Scientists, and Now She’s Been Identified by JACEY FORTIN

By JACEY FORTIN At a whale biology conference in 1971, one attendee was photographed but not named. Internet sleuths tracked her down. Published: March 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FLE61e

‘You Will Not Destroy America’: A Trump Battle Is No Longer One-Sided by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The president and former law enforcement and intelligence officials are trading Twitter insults, turning a conflict that would have once stayed private into a public brawl. Published: March 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2u7WCf1

Newly Emboldened, Trump Says What He Really Feels by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN Ignoring the advice of aides over how to deal with the special counsel was the decision of a president who ultimately trusts only his own instincts. Published: March 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G6ZQUQ

Facebook’s Role in Data Misuse Sets Off a Storm on Two Continents by MATTHEW ROSENBERG and SHEERA FRENKEL

By MATTHEW ROSENBERG and SHEERA FRENKEL American and British lawmakers called on Facebook to explain how a political data firm tied to the Trump campaign harvested private data from more than 50 million users. Published: March 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2IysRag

Take This App and Call Me in the Morning by NATASHA SINGER

A new category of prescription medical treatments, what executives call digital therapeutics, comes in the form of mobile apps. By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology

FedEx Follows Amazon Into the Robotic Future by CADE METZ

Humans will have to get used to their machine co-workers. But the robot next to you may not be ready to be your replacement. At least, not yet. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

How Do Squirrels Jump So High? by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY The animals are built with very powerful hind legs, and sharp claws that allow them to grip, and leap and flip. Published: March 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2tW9Efn

Nancy Pelosi Wants to Lead. House Democratic Candidates Aren’t So Sure. by JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNS

By JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNS Conor Lamb’s victory in Pennsylvania, with his vow to oppose Ms. Pelosi, has emboldened other moderate and liberal Democrats to distance themselves from her. Published: March 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G6dnvK

Uber’s New Rival in Australia: An Indian Upstart by DAMIEN CAVE and VINDU GOEL

Ola hopes to become a rare consumer technology firm in India that breaks away from home and grows in a well-to-do market where it can charge more. By DAMIEN CAVE and VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology

‘Skinhead Lesbian’ Tweet About Parkland Student Ends Maine Republican’s Candidacy by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS The State House candidate, Leslie Gibson, made the comment about Emma González, also calling David Hogg a “baldfaced liar.” His remarks prompted others to run. Published: March 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2pliJsA

Trump Assails Mueller, Drawing Rebukes From Republicans by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER While President Trump had largely sought to avoid alienating the special counsel in recent months, he has shifted his tone in the past two days. Published: March 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2HIlD2a

Stanford History Event Was ‘Too White and Too Male,’ Organizer Admits by MAYA SALAM

By MAYA SALAM The organizer, Niall Ferguson, found himself on the defensive after a tweet with images of 30 white, male speakers prompted anger from female historians. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G3Ibxe

Cinderella Story? It’s True for U.M.B.C. in Academics, Too by ERICA L. GREEN

By ERICA L. GREEN The university is known more for producing the most African-American students who go on to complete combined M.D.-Ph.D. programs than it is for turning out professional athletes. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DCqWO4

Bridge Collapse Saps Spirits and Research Efforts at Florida International University by PATRICIA MAZZEI and STEPHANIE SAUL

By PATRICIA MAZZEI and STEPHANIE SAUL The pedestrian bridge collapse has dealt a blow to the school and to a center there devoted to accelerated bridge construction. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G2vhPX

Data Firm Tied to Trump Campaign Talked Business With Russians by DANNY HAKIM and MATTHEW ROSENBERG

By DANNY HAKIM and MATTHEW ROSENBERG Cambridge Analytica, a company that developed technology to target voters, has denied having connections to Russia. But evidence suggests otherwise. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FLE0a4

Trump and the Truth: A President Tests His Own Credibility by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER The president’s latest made-up statement renewed the question: When does he know the things he says are false and when is he simply misinformed? Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GCdD3p

Andrew McCabe, Fired F.B.I. Deputy, Is Said to Have Kept Memos on Trump by MATT APUZZO

By MATT APUZZO The memos could corroborate the testimony of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director who said President Trump had pressured him to shut down an investigation. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FI8tpi

Crack on Florida Bridge Was Discussed in Meeting Hours Before Collapse by PATRICIA MAZZEI and NICK MADIGAN

By PATRICIA MAZZEI and NICK MADIGAN The engineer of the bridge presented the crack to the construction manager and the State Department of Transportation but said there were no safety concerns. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Ivo35k

Trump Lawyer Says Special Counsel Inquiry Should Be Ended by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN The lawyer, John Dowd, said he was speaking on behalf of President Trump, only to backtrack shortly afterward and say he was speaking only for himself. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tVoAKK

How Trump Consultants Exploited the Facebook Data of Millions by MATTHEW ROSENBERG, NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and CAROLE CADWALLADR

By MATTHEW ROSENBERG, NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and CAROLE CADWALLADR Cambridge Analytica harvested personal information from a huge swath of the electorate to develop techniques that were later used in the Trump campaign. Published: March 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G0l8n0

How Trump Has Split With His Administration on Russian Meddling by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU The administration has been far tougher on Russia than the president himself, whose pattern of diversion has steadily increased since he took office. Published: March 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G3wFBM

‘Rewilding’ Missing Carnivores May Help Restore Some Landscapes by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN The cascade of ecological benefits that followed wolves’s return to Yellowstone National Park and Idaho suggests opportunities for similar efforts around the planet. Published: March 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2tZBLdG

Qualcomm’s Ex-Chairman to Leave Amid Plans to Buy Company by DON CLARK

Paul Jacobs, whose father helped found Qualcomm, will not be renominated to the board after he began considering taking the chip maker private. By DON CLARK from NYT Technology

Florida Bridge Collapse: ‘There Are Bodies Down There and We Can’t Get to Them’ by PATRICIA MAZZEI, ALAN BLINDER and CAITLIN DICKERSON

By PATRICIA MAZZEI, ALAN BLINDER and CAITLIN DICKERSON The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the cause of the collapse of the walkway, which had not yet opened to pedestrians. Published: March 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FJOAxW

Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly Are Still Identical Twins, Despite What You May Have Read by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR A rash of news stories this week stemmed from a misinterpreted NASA update from January. Published: March 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FR71gb

In Search of the Perfect Hair Dye by SHEILA KAPLAN

By SHEILA KAPLAN A study by Northwestern researchers reports that a form of graphene can be used as a less harmful hair color. Published: March 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DxsdGl

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Theranos, Fraud and the Failure to Fail by KEVIN ROOSE

In this week’s tech newsletter, Kevin Roose discusses the fraud charges against Theranos, the smoke-and-mirrors biotech company. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 16, 2018

Picture of the day on March 16, 2018: Eastern wing of the General Staff Building in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Miami Bridge Collapses; Multiple Fatalities Feared by NICK MADIGAN, FRANCES ROBLES and ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS

By NICK MADIGAN, FRANCES ROBLES and ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS The pedestrian walkway at Florida International University was under construction and not yet open to the public, a university official said. Published: March 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FMzSSQ

Steve, a Famous Northern Light, Stays Mysterious (and Keeps His Name) by JACEY FORTIN

By JACEY FORTIN Steve is a glowing strip in the night sky, not far from the northern lights. It was named after a cartoon. Now scientists have learned more. Published: March 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GxTHyK

How to Prevent the ‘Butt Dial’ by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Smartphone software can make it a little too easy to dial up your contacts whether you meant to or not, but you can help cut down on accidental calls. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Taking Items Off the Mac’s Menu by J. D. BIERSDORFER

If you find that your Mac’s top menu is cluttered with icons you never use, you can clean things up. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Dylann Roof’s Sister Arrested After Bringing Weapons to School Walkout by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER Morgan Roof said on Snapchat that she hoped those walking out to protest gun violence would “get shot,” and suggested that only black students were participating. Published: March 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2pgsS9T

Pentagon Wants Silicon Valley’s Help on A.I. by CADE METZ

Older tech companies have long had ties with military and intelligence. But employees at internet outfits like Google are wary of too much cooperation. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://nyti.ms/2DtHQ1t

Mueller Subpoenas Trump Organization, Demanding Documents About Russia by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN The court order is the first known time the special counsel has ordered that documents directly related to the president’s businesses be turned over. Published: March 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FTtn4b

Trump Administration Sanctions Russians for Election Meddling and Cyberattacks by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER The actions came at the same time the Trump administration joined a collective statement with Britain, France and Germany denouncing Russia for its apparent role in a nerve-gas attack. Published: March 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2pdQf4z

A Cyberattack in Saudi Arabia Had a Deadly Goal. Experts Fear Another Try. by NICOLE PERLROTH and CLIFFORD KRAUSS

Petrochemical companies were hit by a series of cyberassaults last year. The worst of them, against a widely used safety system, could have set off an explosion. By NICOLE PERLROTH and CLIFFORD KRAUSS from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 15, 2018

Picture of the day on March 15, 2018: Entrance hall of Kammergericht (higher regional court) in Berlin-Schöneberg.

Conor Lamb Wins Pennsylvania House Seat, Giving Democrats a Map for Trump Country by ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN

By ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN Mr. Lamb’s performance in a southwestern Pennsylvania House race rattled Republicans and showed Democrats how to win back Trump voters. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FERNPy

Trump, Pressured to Criticize Russia for Poisoning, Leaves Comment to Aides by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER The president, who was visiting California before heading to Missouri, came under pressure to join a NATO ally, Britain, in taking action in response to the attack on its soil. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FVTxmG

In Hollywood, Cutting the Cord and Other Disruptions by BROOKS BARNES

Brooks Barnes, who covers Hollywood for The New York Times, discussed how the tsunami of technology has forced the entertainment industry to change. By BROOKS BARNES from NYT Technology

Stephen Hawking’s Beautiful Mind by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE A brief history of the cosmologist’s discoveries and life. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FT56uU

Andrew McCabe, a Symbol of Trump’s F.B.I. Ire, Faces Possible Firing by KATIE BENNER, MATT APUZZO and ADAM GOLDMAN

By KATIE BENNER, MATT APUZZO and ADAM GOLDMAN Mr. McCabe faces accusations that he was not forthcoming about F.B.I. media contacts. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is reviewing a recommendation that he be fired, just days before his retirement. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FEYBIL

Stephen Hawking Taught Us a Lot About How to Live by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE The cosmologist not only overturned our imaginations, he became an icon of mystery, curiosity and determination to understand this place we are in. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2IoEYGG

National School Walkout: Live Updates by ALAN BLINDER and JULIE TURKEWITZ

By ALAN BLINDER and JULIE TURKEWITZ Thousands of students are leaving their classrooms for 17 minutes, one for every victim of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting, in a protest demanding more gun restrictions. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2pb4MxY

The Expansive Life of Stephen Hawking by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author Dr. Hawking captured the public imagination and endeared himself to tens of millions of people around the world with his exploration of black holes and gravity. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GrLvjt

Democrat’s Strong Performance in Pennsylvania Shakes Trump and G.O.P. by PETER BAKER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By PETER BAKER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR Voters who turned out for Donald Trump in 2016 appeared to turn on his chosen House candidate Tuesday, helping Conor Lamb, the Democrat, take a slight lead. Published: March 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FRX4T3

In Replacing Tillerson With Pompeo, Trump Turns to Loyalists Who Reflect ‘America First’ Views by MARK LANDLER, MAGGIE HABERMAN and GARDINER HARRIS

By MARK LANDLER, MAGGIE HABERMAN and GARDINER HARRIS Mr. Tillerson’s dismissal pulls the White House even further out of the economic and foreign policy mainstream and closer to the nationalist ideas that animated Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GuZ6Xi

Google Bans Bitcoin Advertisements in Policy Change by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

Google said that the new policy will come into effect in June on its own platforms and on third-party websites where it sells advertising space. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Even With Takeover Bid Blocked, Qualcomm ‘Is in a Tight Spot’ by DON CLARK

While rival Broadcom no longer appears to be a threat, the American chip maker faces other troubles, including lawsuits and dissatisfied shareholders. By DON CLARK from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 14, 2018

Picture of the day on March 14, 2018: Fractal forms on the coverside of a microwaved DVD

Trump Eyes Replacing His Veterans Affairs Secretary With His Energy Chief by MAGGIE HABERMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS President Trump, looking to broaden the shake-up of his cabinet, has spoken to Energy Secretary Rick Perry about taking over the Department of Veterans Affairs. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FGhonc

Pennsylvania Special Election Results: 18th Congressional District by NATE COHN, JOSH KATZ, MATTHEW BLOCH and SARAH ALMUKHTAR

By NATE COHN, JOSH KATZ, MATTHEW BLOCH and SARAH ALMUKHTAR See full results and a live forecast of the Pennsylvania special election. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2p9vrLL

John McEntee, Trump Aide, Is Forced Out Over Security Issue, but Joins Re-election Campaign by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN Mr. McEntee, who was President Trump’s personal assistant, was forced out after his security clearance was revoked, but he will join the campaign as a senior adviser. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FHrR1t

ICE Spokesman Resigns, Saying He Could No Longer Spread Falsehoods for Trump Administration by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH

By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH James Schwab said false statements made by the immigration enforcement agency and Attorney General Jeff Sessions led to his decision. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2pbvea6

Trump Answers Questions on Rex Tillerson and Mike Pompeo: Full Transcript by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES President Trump answered questions about the shake-up in his administration. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FBPoF2

Rex Tillerson Out as Trump’s Secretary of State, Replaced by Mike Pompeo by PETER BAKER and GARDINER HARRIS

By PETER BAKER and GARDINER HARRIS Rex W. Tillerson, a former chief executive of Exxon Mobil, had been among President Trump’s most well-regarded cabinet choices. He is replaced by Mike Pompeo, currently the C.I.A. director. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2pctIEz

Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings: Obama Discipline Policies by ERICA L. GREEN

By ERICA L. GREEN The president, goaded by conservatives, is targeting an effort to address racial disparities in school discipline, arguing that any relaxation of policies could let a killer slip through the cracks. Published: March 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2p68hG2

Relentless Weather: More Snow as Another Nor’easter Takes Aim by KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and CHRISTINA CARON

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and CHRISTINA CARON New England braced for another storm, its third in two weeks. Schools, flights and trains were canceled, as weary residents prepared for a rerun. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tHzjbt

A Visit Behind the Lines: President Trump Heads to California by ADAM NAGOURNEY and TIM ARANGO

By ADAM NAGOURNEY and TIM ARANGO Mr. Trump is making his first visit as president to California at a time of extraordinary tensions between these two governments. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2p8EfAC

$560 Million Powerball Winner Can Keep Her Name Private, Judge Rules by KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE New Hampshire officials had said the jackpot winner’s name should be made public. But a judge said the woman would face harassment and solicitation. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FB77Zi

Trump Blocks Broadcom’s Bid for Qualcomm by CECILIA KANG

President Trump issued an order prohibiting Broadcom, a Singapore-based chip maker, from purchasing Qualcomm, citing a threat to the national security of the United States. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 13, 2018

Picture of the day on March 13, 2018: RhB Ge 4/4 III with a Regio Express train from St. Moritz to Chur on the Landwasser Viaduct. The locomotive carries advertisement for the UNESCO world heritage Albula and Bernina lines. The stylized viaduct pictured on the locomotive is the very same that it is currently passing […]

Despite Mueller’s Push, House Republicans Declare No Evidence of Collusion by NICHOLAS FANDOS

By NICHOLAS FANDOS House Intelligence Committee Republicans are ending their investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, saying the Trump campaign did not collude with the Kremlin. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FvzDj6

Robert Lightfoot, NASA’s Acting Administrator, to Retire as Trump’s Nominee Is Stalled by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Mr. Lightfoot has filled in since the end of the Obama administration. The agency has never gone this long without a leader confirmed by the Senate. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2tOevPR

Man Arrested in 1986 Murder of Massachusetts Teenager by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR The killing of Tracy Gilpin, 15, was unsolved for more than three decades. But on Sunday, Massachusetts officials announced the arrest of a suspect. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fw4Na3

Here’s a Newly Discovered Difference Between Alligators and Crocodiles by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Many differences between the two reptiles center on their heads and mouths, but researchers in Japan have found features in their limbs that set them apart. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FCWmpq

After a Volcano’s Ancient Supereruption, Humanity May Have Thrived by SHANNON HALL

By SHANNON HALL Some said the Toba volcano’s explosion brought humanity to the brink of extinction 74,000 years ago, but archaeological evidence from South Africa challenges the idea. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2tICBvf

Six Claims Trump Made at His Weekend Rally That Were False or Lacked Context by JUSTIN BANK

By JUSTIN BANK The president repeated some falsehoods and facts in need of context. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tDoW8B

After Putin Raises Jews, Democrats Implore Trump to Extradite Russians by NICHOLAS FANDOS and MATTHEW LUXMOORE

By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MATTHEW LUXMOORE Democrats on Monday begged President Trump to press the extradition of 13 Russians indicted on a charge of interfering in the 2016 election after Putin blamed “Jews.” Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GjbnxR

The Mideast Peace Plan Is Nearly Finished. Is It Dead on Arrival? by MARK LANDLER

By MARK LANDLER President Trump is likely to present the proposal soon, despite risking swift rejection by the Palestinians and already having taken on another thorny dispute, with North Korea. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FuyA2S

In Erie, One City Block Is a Trek of Disrespect by MICHAEL KIMMELMAN

By MICHAEL KIMMELMAN A decaying bridge has ignited a debate over how a struggling city treats some of its poorer residents. Published: March 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FMov0E

Trump to Push Ahead on Gun Training for School Employees, White House Says by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN The president also intends to establish a federal commission to examine school safety proposals, but the administration’s efforts appeared to be piecemeal and of limited scope. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FDgGHq

How Trump’s Disdain for the Iran Deal Makes a North Korea Pact Even Harder by DAVID E. SANGER

By DAVID E. SANGER As President Trump prepares to negotiate with the North, it will be watching closely as he decides whether to abandon the landmark 2015 Iran accord. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Imz0pK

My Union or My President? Dueling Loyalties Mark Pennsylvania Race by TRIP GABRIEL

By TRIP GABRIEL Working-class voters are the prize in a widely watched special congressional race on Tuesday, as unions try to line up their pro-Trump members behind a moderate Democrat, Conor Lamb. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2HrZDIN

New England Braces for Third Nor’easter in Less Than Two Weeks by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON As New England recovers from the latest in a string of winter storms, more snow is in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FB9TOa

Trump Disputes Times Report on His Legal Team by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES The Times, in a statement issued by its communications department, said, “We stand by our reporting, which was confirmed by multiple people close to the president.” Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FLDS9s

Why Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren Are Eyeing Ohio in 2018 by ALEXANDER BURNS

By ALEXANDER BURNS After President Trump won a landslide there in 2016, Ohio has become a crucial test for populist Democrats seeking a comeback in the midterm campaign. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fyp4Ys

Officer Seen in Video Beating a Black Man Had Been Suspended in the Past by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON Christopher Hickman, who resigned from the Asheville Police Department in North Carolina, faces charges in the beating of a black man he accused of jaywalking, officials said. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FIWt5Z

Violence Strikes a Veterans Program That Strove to Prevent It by THOMAS FULLER

By THOMAS FULLER The Pathway Home was created to integrate troubled veterans into civilian life. A shooting rampage there showed just how difficult that journey is. Published: March 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FxXomy

Picture of the day for March 12, 2018

Picture of the day on March 12, 2018: Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) surfs the wake of a research boat on the Banana River – near the Kennedy Space Center.

White Evangelical Women, Core Supporters of Trump, Begin Tiptoeing Away by MICHAEL TACKETT

By MICHAEL TACKETT While most remain with the president, some are having second thoughts, citing his pettiness, impulsiveness and profanity, even as they say he has delivered on issues. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GhZB71

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Is Silicon Valley Really Over? by KEVIN ROOSE

In this week’s tech newsletter, Kevin Roose discusses whether Silicon Valley investors will act on their envy for Midwest living. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

G.O.P. Rushed to Pass Tax Overhaul. Now It May Need to Be Altered. by JIM TANKERSLEY and ALAN RAPPEPORT

By JIM TANKERSLEY and ALAN RAPPEPORT The $1.5 trillion tax cut spawned a host of errors and ambiguities in the law that businesses big and small are just now discovering and scrambling to address. Published: March 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DkrbNx

‘Is There Anything More Fun Than a Trump Rally?’ by EMILY COCHRANE and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By EMILY COCHRANE and MAGGIE HABERMAN In a 75-minute performance in western Pennsylvania, it was President Trump, vintage 2016: rambling and fiery, boastful and jocular — the part of being president that he loves perhaps the most. Published: March 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fs1Szb

A Horse Walked Into a Miami Beach Nightclub. Now Nobody Else Can. by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS Video footage shows a woman in underwear riding the horse, which appears to slip and fall. The city responded by revoking the club’s business license. Published: March 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tuVGRe

Picture of the day for March 11, 2018

Picture of the day on March 11, 2018: Ruined armenian church inside Lori Berd (Lori Fortress), a 11th-century fortress located in the Lori Province, Armenia. The fortress was built by David Anhoghin to become the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget in 1065.

Trump Talks With Clinton Impeachment Lawyer About Aiding in Mueller Response by MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT The overture to Emmet T. Flood appears to be an acknowledgment that the special counsel investigation is unlikely to end anytime soon. Published: March 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FyIpsD

Planning Begins for Kim Jong-un Meeting Some Trump Aides Believe Will Never Happen by MARK LANDLER

By MARK LANDLER The administration is already deliberating over the logistics and location of the meeting, which has still not been officially confirmed by North Korea. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FK7Kmy

Gunman and 3 Hostages Found Dead at California Veterans Home by MATT STEVENS and DAVE PHILIPPS

By MATT STEVENS and DAVE PHILIPPS The bodies were found at the home in Northern California hours after the gunman had fired at a deputy, the authorities said. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2p5xf7B

Trump’s Military Parade Plans Come Into Focus: Planes, but No Tanks by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS The parade, scheduled for Veterans Day in Washington, will provide a history lesson with “an emphasis on the price of freedom,” according to a memo. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2IjsuAk

Why Louis Farrakhan Is Back in the News by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH

By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH Critics are condemning a Women’s March organizer and a congressman for their defense of the Nation of Islam leader, known for his incendiary and anti-Semitic rhetoric. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FpjWdd

Florida Governor Signs Gun Limits Into Law, Breaking With the N.R.A. by PATRICIA MAZZEI

By PATRICIA MAZZEI The $400 million bill imposes new restrictions on firearm purchases and the possession of “bump stocks,” and funds school police officers and mental health services. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Ft8Tvz

Watch the High-Flying Physics of a Plant’s Exploding Fruits by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Three undergradute physics majors and their professor worked out how the hairyflower wild petunia shoots tiny seeds more than 20 feet through the air. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DfjoRd

Picture of the day for March 10, 2018

Picture of the day on March 10, 2018: Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) from Uganda.

The President and the Porn Star: A Story’s Slow Rise Above the Din by MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By MATT FLEGENHEIMER For nearly two months, Stormy Daniels has not been the biggest story out of the Trump White House. Is that changing? Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FqoxvG

A Quiet Exodus: Why Blacks Are Leaving White Evangelical Churches by CAMPBELL ROBERTSON

By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON Megachurches around the country were trying to racially integrate and finding some success. Then came the 2016 election. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oWxH96

Trump’s Meeting With Kim Jong-un Is Another Pledge to Do What Nobody Else Can by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER President Trump has claimed that he can achieve what has eluded his predecessors through the force of his own personality, but so far, he has little to show for that. Published: March 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2HgK4DB

Ex-Leader of Baltimore County Schools, a Tech Booster, Pleads Guilty to Perjury by NATASHA SINGER

The former official, Dallas Dance, has been at the center of questions about the relationships between school officials and education technology companies. By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology

Stormy Daniels Lawsuit Opens Door to Further Trouble for Trump by JIM RUTENBERG and MIKE McINTIRE

By JIM RUTENBERG and MIKE McINTIRE The pornographic actress’s case, seeking to break an agreement to keep silent about an alleged affair with the president, could lead to his having to testify in a deposition. Published: March 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FFKUwq

Why G.O.P. Is Spending Millions on a Soon-to-Vanish Seat in Trump Country by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN If the Democrats win a special House race in Pennsylvania’s 18th District, the alarm bells will be audible across the country. Published: March 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2p1zBV5

Trump Accepts Kim Jong-un’s Invitation to Meet by MARK LANDLER

By MARK LANDLER No sitting American president has ever met a North Korean leader, and the meeting with Mr. Kim would be a breathtaking gamble. Published: March 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Id2F4L

Windows 10: When to Restore, Reset or Recover by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Several troubleshooting tools included in Windows 10 can help revive your system if it just won’t work properly. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 9, 2018

Picture of the day on March 9, 2018: A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III T-1 flies over Owens Valley to Edwards Air Force Base, California, after 208 days of life-extension modifications in San Antonio, Texas. The T-1 is the first Air Force C-17 built to perform developmental testing.

Trump Authorizes Tariffs in Defiance of Allies at Home and Abroad by PETER BAKER and ANA SWANSON

By PETER BAKER and ANA SWANSON The president raises levies on foreign steel and aluminum in hopes of reviving fading domestic industries. But imports from Mexico and Canada will be spared for now. Published: March 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2HjcZXR

It’s True: False News Spreads Faster and Wider. And Humans Are to Blame. by STEVE LOHR

False claims posted on Twitter were 70 percent more likely to be shared than the truth, researchers at M.I.T. found. And people appear to prefer false news. By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology

Permanent Daylight Saving Time? Florida Says Yes, but It’s Not So Simple by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR Florida lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the state on daylight saving time year-round. The only problem: They don’t have the authority to do that. Published: March 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2toeXUo

Samsung Galaxy S9 Review: What We Like, and Don’t, Plus Emoji by BRIAN X. CHEN

The new smartphone is packed with gimmicky new features like a personal emoji creator. Don’t be surprised if getting used to those emoji takes what a Samsung executive called “an adjustment period.” By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology

In Trump’s White House, the Adviser Who Really Matters Sits in the Oval Office by PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN As aides head for the doors in record numbers, President Trump increasingly relies on his own judgment, in effect operating a presidency of one. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D8yRTb

Outrage Over Footage of Police Officer Beating a Black Man in North Carolina by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON A body camera video that was leaked to the news media has led to the resignation of a police officer in Asheville, N.C. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G8uevC

Florida Gun Bill: What’s in It, and What Isn’t by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR The bill would raise the minimum age for rifle purchases and arm school personnel. But it would not suspend AR-15 sales or ban high-capacity magazines. Published: March 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2IaGQmk

China’s Huawei Is at Center of Fight Over 5G’s Future by RAYMOND ZHONG

China was a bit player in shaping today’s cellular networks. Now, as 5G approaches, Huawei is determined to lead, worrying Washington. By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology

U.S. Lifts Ban on Elephant and Lion Trophies by RACHEL NUWER

By RACHEL NUWER The federal Fish and Wildlife Service will amend a blanket ban on tusks and hides imported from certain African countries, overturning an Obama-era prohibition. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2tsB4Jq

Trump Lawyer Obtained Restraining Order to Silence Stormy Daniels by JIM RUTENBERG and PETER BAKER

By JIM RUTENBERG and PETER BAKER The order was obtained last week to keep the porn star quiet about her alleged affair with Mr. Trump. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G8FurT

Frail, Old and Dying, but Their Only Way Out of Prison Is a Coffin by CHRISTIE THOMPSON

By CHRISTIE THOMPSON Federal inmates who are aging or very sick can ask for “compassionate release.” Hundreds have died waiting for an answer. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oS9fFJ

Trump Spoke to Witnesses About Matters They Discussed With Special Counsel by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN Experts say the conversations likely do not constitute witness tampering, but people who were told about them considered the discussions potential problems and told the special counsel. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tuvg2m

Jeff Sessions Scolds California in Immigration Speech: ‘We Have a Problem’ by THOMAS FULLER and VIVIAN YEE

By THOMAS FULLER and VIVIAN YEE The attorney general announced a suit claiming the state’s immigrant-protection laws violated federal law, while Gov. Jerry Brown struck back in his own appearance. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G3lJlg

Picture of the day for March 8, 2018

Picture of the day on March 8, 2018: International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women’s rights.

The Weird World Inside a Pitcher Plant by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN A species of pitcher plant found in Singapore isn’t very good at dissolving the prey it catches, but it gets nutritional help from worm larvae that live and eat within its maws. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2p1Epdg

Arizona State Suspends Lawrence Krauss During Inquiry Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Dr. Krauss, a leading figure in the “skeptics” movement, was placed on paid leave and barred from campus after a report was published by BuzzFeed. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2Ia6Lur

Blue-Collar Trump Voters Are Shrugging at Their Tax Cuts by MICHAEL TACKETT

By MICHAEL TACKETT For working-class voters in Dayton, Ohio, the Republican tax cuts are providing modest benefits, one paycheck at a time, but it is hardly life-changing. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Id4Gy0

Peter Thiel’s Money Talks, in Contentious Ways. But What Does He Say? by DAVID STREITFELD

In a rare interview, the billionaire Facebook board member and Trump supporter shared his current takes on politics, Silicon Valley and more after “a crazier two years than I would have thought.” By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology

Amazon Offers Prime Discount for Medicaid Recipients by NICK WINGFIELD

The move, offering memberships for $5.99 a month instead of $12.99, expands an effort to attract more shoppers with low incomes, who favor Walmart. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Suddenly, the G.O.P. Remembers All Its Doubts on Trump by CARL HULSE

By CARL HULSE On guns and now trade, President Trump’s public positions have reminded G.O.P. leaders that they can never be 100 percent certain of what they’re going to get with him. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2toJbGV

Winter Storm Live Updates: Northeast Faces Another Wallop of Snow by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Less than a week after a nor’easter claimed eight lives and left millions without power, another storm is threatening the region. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Flj7lB

President Trump’s Exaggerated and Misleading Claims on Trade by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU The president’s claims about enormous trade deficits, tariffs and the World Trade Organization are overstated and contradicted by his own economic report. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FoK7g4

For Two Months, I Got My News From Print Newspapers. Here’s What I Learned. by FARHAD MANJOO

Our tech columnist tried to skip digital news for a while. His old-school experiment led to three main conclusions. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

Texas Democrats Surge to Polls, in Show of Anti-Trump Sentiment by MANNY FERNANDEZ and JONATHAN MARTIN

By MANNY FERNANDEZ and JONATHAN MARTIN Even as Democrats in the state’s population centers came out in large numbers, Republicans still cast more ballots over all thanks to their rural strength. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oNFW7g

A Celebrated Physicist With a Passion for Music by ELAINE SCIOLINO

By ELAINE SCIOLINO Fabiola Gianotti, the first woman to direct CERN, dreamed of becoming a ballerina, studied piano, but ultimately chose a career in science. Published: March 6, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2D5bsC4

Picture of the day for March 7, 2018

Picture of the day on March 7, 2018: View of three peaks of the Chuya Alps in the Altai Mountains. Altai Republic, Russia.

Adviser to Emirates With Ties to Trump Aides Is Cooperating With Special Counsel by MARK MAZZETTI, DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and ADAM GOLDMAN

By MARK MAZZETTI, DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and ADAM GOLDMAN The special counsel has asked about the role of the adviser, George Nader, in a January 2017 meeting in the Seychelles involving a Russian investor and a Trump transition adviser. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oOSj2P

Gary Cohn to Resign as Trump’s Top Economic Adviser by KATE KELLY and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By KATE KELLY and MAGGIE HABERMAN Mr. Cohn had made clear his opposition to the steel and aluminum tariffs that Mr. Trump plans to impose. It’s the latest departure from a White House in chaos. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tlHA4H

The Cells That Eat, Regurgitate and Eat Your Tattoos Again by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN In a study of mice, scientists learned that macrophages are key to making tattoos permanent, knowledge that might help improve methods for removing them. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2G2EVzq

Fighting Poverty, Drugs and Even Violence, All on a Teacher’s Salary by DANA GOLDSTEIN

By DANA GOLDSTEIN For more than a century, major teacher strikes like the one in West Virginia have come as educators have been asked to shoulder society’s biggest challenges and ills. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D3IDGb

West Virginia Raises Teachers’ Pay to End Statewide Strike by JESS BIDGOOD

By JESS BIDGOOD Under a deal reached Tuesday, lawmakers enacted 5 percent raises for all state workers. Union leaders said it was enough to get the teachers back to work after almost two weeks. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FqAd0T

Uber’s Self-Driving Trucks Hit the Highway, but Not Local Roads by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

Uber’s autonomous trucks have started hauling trailers on Arizona highways for customers for its freight-booking service. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

How the Shape of Your Ears Affects What You Hear by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD We’re able to locate sound because our brains grasp the shape of our ears. When that shape changes, we need time and practice to adapt. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2oY6W3o

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Pleads Guilty to Theft and Agrees to Resign by RICHARD FAUSSET and MITCH SMITH

By RICHARD FAUSSET and MITCH SMITH The mayor faced persistent questions about taxpayer-funded trips she took with the head of her security detail, with whom she has acknowledged having an affair. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tmpgII

Trump Hates the Trade Deficit. Most Economists Don’t. by JIM TANKERSLEY

By JIM TANKERSLEY Economists question whether tariffs will do much to narrow the trade deficit, and whether policymakers should care about the economic metric at all. Published: March 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fuw1Nu

He Turned on Al Qaeda and Aided the U.S. Now He’s on Food Stamps and Needs a Job. by ADAM GOLDMAN

By ADAM GOLDMAN Bryant Neal Vinas, a convicted terrorist, thought he would be rewarded for telling the F.B.I. everything he knew. Instead, he is living unprotected in New York. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fjzqze

These Spiders Hunt Their Own Kind by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN Researchers have identified 18 previously unknown species of Pelican spiders in Madagascar. Published: March 5, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FwH9t4

Many Academics Are Eager to Publish in Worthless Journals by GINA KOLATA

By GINA KOLATA Far from being duped, researchers with few resources are turning to “predatory” journals to publish articles and polish resumes. Published: October 29, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2h0GndH

This Hummingbird Chirps Like an Insect. Can It Hear Its Own Sound? by DOUGLAS QUENQUA

By DOUGLAS QUENQUA A South American hummingbird’s noise is well above the normal hearing range of most birds, perhaps to stand out amid the din of other species in its habitat. Published: March 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2oRGSGV

Picture of the day for March 6, 2018

Picture of the day on March 6, 2018: Steel monument of a biking couple on a Harley-Davidson Fat Bob at a roundabout on Rosental Strasse in Faak am See, market town Finkenstein on the Lake Faak, district Villach Land, Carinthia, Austria, EU

Sam Nunberg, Ex-Trump Aide, Says He Will Refuse Order to Appear Before Grand Jury by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN The special counsel has also ordered Mr. Nunberg, who was fired during the summer of 2015, to turn over documents relating to several Trump associates. Published: March 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oREb89

A Supercolony of Penguins Has Been Found Near Antarctica by KAREN WEINTRAUB

By KAREN WEINTRAUB Satellite images and a drone discovered about 1.5 million Adélie penguins living in the Danger Islands, one of two species whose habitats require ice. Published: March 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2tm78hY

Trump Uses Tariffs as Threat in Nafta Negotiations by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON The president tweeted on Monday that tariffs of steel and aluminum could be removed from Canada and Mexico if a fair Nafta is signed, while Paul D. Ryan bashed the tariffs. Published: March 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D0JeIJ

Ben Carson on His Vexing Reign at HUD: Brain Surgery Was Easier Than This by GLENN THRUSH

By GLENN THRUSH Mr. Carson has been whipsawed by a job he has found puzzling, with his goals undermined by his indecisiveness, his staffing mistakes and a president indifferent to his department’s mission. Published: March 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FnGN8a

A Russian Threat on Two Fronts Meets an American Strategic Void by DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD

By DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD President Trump has responded to Russia’s ramped-up nuclear arsenal and cyberweapons with a mix of Cold War-era approaches and virtual silence. Published: March 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oKpFQD

School Officer: A Job With Many Roles and One Big Responsibility by STEPHANIE SAUL, TIMOTHY WILLIAMS and ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS

By STEPHANIE SAUL, TIMOTHY WILLIAMS and ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS School resource officers like the one under scrutiny following the Florida shooting are expected to act as counselors and instructors as well as the first line of defense. Published: March 3, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FsNy8Z

Trump Advisers Fervently Defend Tariffs (Unless They Change, That Is) by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON Top White House aides indicated some companies could be exempt from a plan to impose aluminum and steel tariffs even as they left room for the president to change his plans. Published: March 3, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FV6ESR

Here Is Why Florida Has So Much Trouble Passing Gun Laws by PATRICIA MAZZEI

By PATRICIA MAZZEI Even with a groundswell of public support after the Parkland shooting, proposals for restrictions on firearms have become tangled in state politics. Published: March 3, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fql9Qy

Here Come the Fake Videos, Too by KEVIN ROOSE

Artificial intelligence video tools make it relatively easy to put one person’s face on another person’s body with few traces of manipulation. I tried it on myself. What could go wrong? By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Dorm Living for Professionals Comes to San Francisco by NELLIE BOWLES

San Francisco’s middle class, including teachers, copywriters and more, are engaging in an unusual experiment in communal living. Starcity, a new developer, is creating dorm rooms expressly for them. By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

Virtual Currency Offerings May Hit a New Peak with Telegram Coin Sale by NATHANIEL POPPER

It took Facebook seven years to raise its first $1 billion. Thanks to an initial coin offering, it could take the messaging app just four months. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

Silicon Valley Is Over, Says Silicon Valley by KEVIN ROOSE

About a dozen venture capitalists recently took a bus tour through the Midwest, and a funny thing happened: They caught the heartland bug. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Defying the Odds, Kellyanne Conway Steps Back and Hangs On by KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN Ms. Conway, one of the few remaining top aides from the campaign, has dialed back news media appearances and made other adjustments to survive in a chaotic administration. Published: March 3, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oPXWgC

Picture of the day for March 5, 2018

Picture of the day on March 5, 2018: Fountain in the Old City of Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.

In the Bones of a Buried Child, Signs of a Massive Human Migration to the Americas by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER Genetic analysis of an 11,500-year-old skeleton discovered in Alaska suggests that North America was settled by a previously unknown people who originated in Siberia. Published: January 2, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2Cysv37

Did Melania Trump Merit an ‘Einstein Visa’? Probably, Immigration Lawyers Say by MIRIAM JORDAN

By MIRIAM JORDAN Requirements for the elite EB-1 visa leave far more room for interpretation than its reputation and nickname suggest. Published: March 3, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CY50wD

Eight Dead, Including Two Children, in Fierce Nor’easter by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic were still reeling on Saturday from the heavy snow, rain and high winds that ripped through the regions on Friday. Published: March 2, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fc8huc

Fish Depression Is Not a Joke by HEATHER MURPHY

By HEATHER MURPHY Fish can get depressed, just like you, and that could make them a good model organism for studying depression in people. Published: October 15, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2geINl0

A Night of Laughs Between Trump and His Favorite Punching Bag by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MICHAEL TACKETT

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MICHAEL TACKETT President Trump made his first foray into the Washington social scene by attending the 133rd annual Gridiron Club Dinner with a group of journalists. Published: March 2, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2F89d6V

Central Michigan University Gunman Was Acting Oddly Before Shooting, Police Say by JACEY FORTIN and MITCH SMITH

By JACEY FORTIN and MITCH SMITH The university sophomore approached campus police and expressed concern he was in danger the day before his parents were shot and killed, officials said. Published: March 2, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FcYV1k

Once Banned, Now Loved and Loathed: How the AR-15 Became ‘America’s Rifle’ by ALI WATKINS, JOHN ISMAY and THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF

By ALI WATKINS, JOHN ISMAY and THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF The AR-15 cemented its place in American culture after the assault weapons ban ended, at a time of heightened interest in the military, and as shooting was popularized in video game culture. Published: March 2, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oPET5V

Mueller’s Focus on Adviser to United Arab Emirates Indicates Widening of Inquiry by MARK MAZZETTI, DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MARK MAZZETTI, DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and MAGGIE HABERMAN The special counsel has asked about the role of the adviser, George Nader, in White House policymaking, indicating that he is examining Emirati influence on the Trump administration. Published: March 2, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FQm9LT

Picture of the day for March 4, 2018

Picture of the day on March 4, 2018: Melanitis leda, Common Evening Brown, is a species of butterfly found flying at dusk. This is wet season form.

YouTube Cracks Down on Far-Right Videos as Conspiracy Theories Spread by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH

The website’s efforts to police misinformation have become more visible since the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., last month. By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH from NYT Technology

A Week of Policy Surprises Leaves Even Trump’s Supporters Confused by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER Where other politicians strain for at least the appearance of consistency, Mr. Trump shows no reluctance to think out loud and change his mind. Published: March 1, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2I2v39t

Farhad’s Week in Tech: Spotify’s Tough Road, and Our Pile of Reader Feedback by Unknown Author

In this week’s tech newsletter, we discuss Spotify’s plans to go public, and a wide range of suggestions for tech coverage in The Times. By Unknown Author from NYT Technology

John Kelly Acknowledges He Mishandled Accusations About Rob Porter by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS Mr. Kelly, President Trump’s chief of staff, backed up the F.B.I. director’s statement that information about Mr. Porter had been delivered to the White House last March. Published: March 1, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2tdmOUP

Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Global Threats of Retaliation by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON In Canada, Europe and Asia, leaders said they would respond to Mr. Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs with restrictions of their own. Published: March 1, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FOYgEu

5G Cell Service Is Coming. Who Decides Where It Goes? by ALLAN HOLMES

There is a heated fight about when, where and how the next generation of cell service gets delivered. By ALLAN HOLMES from NYT Technology

China Presses Its Internet Censorship Efforts Across the Globe by PAUL MOZUR

Beijing is pushing past its digital borders to influence and control what people say online, as it enjoys growing sway in the technology world. By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for March 3, 2018

Picture of the day on March 3, 2018: Entrance to building on Sonnenstraße 15, Munich.

Why That Sippy Cup Won’t Dry in the Dishwasher by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Plastic containers remain wet while glass tends to dry. The reason lies in two physical processes. Published: March 1, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FM5bOy

As in Life, Billy Graham Draws a Huge Crowd as Thousands Pay Their Final Respects by LAURIE GOODSTEIN and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By LAURIE GOODSTEIN and MICHAEL D. SHEAR The funeral for Mr. Graham, who died last week at 99, drew leaders from across the Christian world, as well as President Trump and other dignitaries. Published: March 1, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oPAQ9Y

Nor’easter Live Updates: Strong Winds Force Thousands of Flights Cancellations by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES A fierce nor’easter toppled power lines, stranded thousands of travelers and inundated coastal roads with churning seawater on Friday. Published: March 1, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2I1BVEo

Two Fatally Shot on Central Michigan University Campus by MITCH SMITH

By MITCH SMITH Police were seeking a gunman who they said fled the shooting scene in a residence hall. The two victims were not students, officials said. Published: March 1, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CTGLQg

Consent in the Digital Age: Can Apps Solve a Very Human Problem? by MAYA SALAM

Apps will let users set their sexual boundaries before intimacy, then solidify them in a legal agreement. But is this really the future of consent? By MAYA SALAM from NYT Technology

That ‘Spider Bite’? Blame It on Something Else by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Spiders rarely bite humans, experts say. What people believe to be a spider bite often is caused by another pest or even an infection. Published: September 6, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2wbQTk3

3 Children Found Living in a Plywood Box in California, Officials Say by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG Sheriff’s deputies in San Bernardino County said the children — ages 11, 13 and 14 — lived on a desert property filled with trash and human feces. Published: February 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oBVVp0

Mnuchin Blocks U.C.L.A. From Releasing Video of Students Heckling Him by ALAN RAPPEPORT

By ALAN RAPPEPORT The Treasury secretary was hissed at and cursed at during a lecture and discussion on the campus, and his shielding of the video has drawn more attention to the series of tense exchanges. Published: February 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2oNmcjx

Picture of the day for March 2, 2018

Picture of the day on March 2, 2018: Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Essen, Germany, escalator to former coal washing plant.

Facebook to End News Feed Experiment in 6 Countries That Magnified Fake News by SHEERA FRENKEL

The social network is ending Explore, an experiment in countries like Bolivia and Cambodia, where it had separated news and other publishers from its main site. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Mexico Has Its Spyware. A Reporter Has a Few Phones to Juggle. by THE NEW YORK TIMES

Our Mexico bureau chief, Azam Ahmed, uses various strategies to keep communications safe while reporting, including the low-tech tactic of in-person meetings. By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology

Ben Carson Tries to Cancel $31,000 Dining Furniture Purchase for HUD Office by GLENN THRUSH

By GLENN THRUSH Canceling the order for the custom-made furniture, which had come under investigation from the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, will not be easy. Published: February 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2F3Owcc

When Did Americans Stop Marrying Their Cousins? Ask the World’s Largest Family Tree by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN Researchers assembled 5 million family trees using data from the website Geni.com to test several genetic and historical hypotheses. Published: February 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FfKVqA

Senate Intelligence Leaders Say House G.O.P. Leaked a Senator’s Texts by NICHOLAS FANDOS

By NICHOLAS FANDOS In an extraordinary confrontation, the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee told the House speaker that his troops had leaked a senator’s texts with a Russia-connected lawyer. Published: February 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2F8szo8

Trump Targets MS-13, a Violent Menace, if Not the One He Portrays by RON NIXON, LIZ ROBBINS and KATIE BENNER

By RON NIXON, LIZ ROBBINS and KATIE BENNER The transnational gang is a bit player compared with drug cartels. But its violence has helped the Trump administration sell its campaign against immigration. Published: February 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2F7Vqt6

A Surprise From the Supervolcano Under Yellowstone by SHANNON HALL

By SHANNON HALL The conditions that lead to supereruptions can emerge within a single human lifetime, according to a study of the volcano’s remnants in the national park. Published: October 9, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2xwGWCY

Immigration Agency Rails Against Oakland Mayor’s Warning of Raids by THOMAS FULLER

By THOMAS FULLER The ICE chief said Mayor Libby Schaaf’s announcement of impending arrests allowed hundreds to elude capture, and “was no better than a gang lookout yelling ‘Police!’” Published: February 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GUgtj8

President Trump’s Contradictory, and Sometimes False, Comments About Gun Policy to Lawmakers by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU The President mixed facts and falsehoods while discussing gun policy and potential solutions with legislators. Published: February 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2F0uj7b

Bit by Bit, Whole Foods Gets an Amazon Touch by NICK WINGFIELD

It has been six months since Amazon took over Whole Foods for $13.4 billion. Here are a handful of notable changes Amazon has made to Whole Foods so far. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

South Korean Chat App Becomes New Outlet for #MeToo Movement by REUTERS

A chat app where South Koreans can anonymously dish the dirt on their misbehaving bosses and colleagues is belatedly stirring the country’s #MeToo movement, shedding new light on sexual harassment in the heavily male-dominated corporate culture. By REUTERS from NYT Technology