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A Renewed View of Some of the World’s Oldest Trees by THOMAS FULLER and MAX WHITTAKER

By THOMAS FULLER and MAX WHITTAKER After a three-year restoration project, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has reopened, with less asphalt and more concern for the health of the trees. Published: June 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K2rRhW

Trump Attacks Germany’s Refugee Policy, Saying U.S. Must Avoid Europe’s Immigration Problems by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN In a series of Twitter posts on Monday, the president railed against Europe’s immigration issues, especially in Germany, as his own policies come under enhanced scrutiny and criticism. Published: June 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HZaSs9

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Google, Rebuilding Its Presence in China, Invests in Retailer JD.com by RAYMOND ZHONG

Its search engine has been blocked in the country for years, but the company is looking for other ways to be part of the flourishing internet scene there. By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology

Pentagon Puts Cyberwarriors on the Offensive, Increasing the Risk of Conflict by DAVID E. SANGER

By DAVID E. SANGER Until now, the Cyber Command has assumed a largely defensive posture, but in the spring the Defense Department opened the door to nearly daily raids on foreign networks, seeking to head off attacks. Published: June 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JVcLrn

At Conservative Women’s Conference, a Safe Space for Trumpism by ASTEAD W. HERNDON

By ASTEAD W. HERNDON An estimated 1,000 young women took part in sessions like “How Political Correctness is Making Everyone Stupid” and displayed enthusiasm they hope to see for Republicans in the midterm elections. Published: June 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JZ4l5y

A Legal Resident, an Arrest by ICE and Father’s Day in Jail by SARAH MERVOSH

By SARAH MERVOSH He came from Mexico and got his green card, his family said. Now, immigration officials have put him in jail because of a misdemeanor conviction from nearly 20 years ago. Published: June 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HYmD1K

‘Baby Daddy’ Father’s Day Card Pulled From Stores After Criticism by JULIA JACOBS

By JULIA JACOBS After the card, featuring a black couple, drew complaints about racial stereotyping, Target and American Greetings pulled it from thousands of stores. Published: June 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2tdMzRR

A Financier’s Profit-Minded Mission to Open a Channel Between Kushner and North Korea by MARK MAZZETTI and MARK LANDLER

By MARK MAZZETTI and MARK LANDLER The American businessman, who lives in Singapore, took advantage of an unusual opening in an administration where matters of policy and business often seem to blur. Published: June 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JVLNjv

Boston Globe Columnist Suspended After Review Finds Fabrications by JEFFERY C. MAYS

By JEFFERY C. MAYS The review uncovered “significant problems” with remarks that Kevin Cullen made in radio interviews and public appearances after the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. Published: June 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LZVOwJ

Asian-Americans Face Multiple Fronts in Battle Over Affirmative Action by JOHN ELIGON

By JOHN ELIGON Asian-Americans have been among the most vocal opponents of affirmative action. But national surveys show that most favor it. Published: June 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2t6SDw0

White House Confirms That Mulvaney Deputy Is Pick to Lead Consumer Bureau by GLENN THRUSH

By GLENN THRUSH Administration officials played down the fact that the choice, Kathy Kraninger, has never held a job as a regulator or worked in the financial services industry. Published: June 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JPCMbD

How Trump Came to Enforce a Policy of Separating Migrant Families by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MICHAEL D. SHEAR Inside the Trump administration, there is unease about the policy, but immigration hard-liners like Stephen Miller never gave up on it after the idea was dropped early in Mr. Trump’s term. Published: June 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MxAa46

Massachusetts High School Apologizes After Nazi Quote Is Printed in Yearbook by MIHIR ZAVERI

By MIHIR ZAVERI Andover High School said it thought the student who submitted the quote was unaware of its origins. The school is offering to replace the page in the yearbook. Published: June 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2t8FiUf

Separated at the Border From Their Parents: In Six Weeks, 1,995 Children by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS The Department of Homeland Security released the figures as President Trump sought to shift blame for practice that has become the signature policy of his immigration agenda. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2taMyhq

Video Shows Border Patrol Vehicle Hitting Native American Man, Then Driving Away by SIMON ROMERO

By SIMON ROMERO The Border Patrol is investigating a video that appears to show an agent running into a man on the Tohono O’odham reservation, then driving away. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JRM6vN

Sessions’s Use of Bible Passage to Defend Immigration Policy Draws Fire by JULIA JACOBS

By JULIA JACOBS The attorney general’s invocation of a passage once used to defend slavery and oppose the American Revolution has prompted criticism from historians and theologians. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MxbdWb

Judge Orders Paul Manafort Jailed Before Trial, Citing New Obstruction Charges by SHARON LaFRANIERE

By SHARON LaFRANIERE Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, had his bail revoked after he was accused of trying to influence the testimony of two of the government’s witnesses in his case. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sY48pK

Harvard Rated Asian-American Applicants Lower on Personality Traits, Lawsuit Says by ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS

By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS Personal ratings brought down Asian-American applicants’ chances of being admitted, according to an analysis filed by a group suing the school for bias. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LURwGO

For Pruitt Aides, the Boss’s Personal Life Was Part of the Job by ERIC LIPTON, STEVE EDER, LISA FRIEDMAN and HIROKO TABUCHI

By ERIC LIPTON, STEVE EDER, LISA FRIEDMAN and HIROKO TABUCHI Senior staff members at the E.P.A. said they frequently felt pressured by Scott Pruitt to help in nonwork matters and obtain favors for his family. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2t1hBge

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U.S. to Put Tariffs on $50 Billion in Chinese Goods, China vows retaliation as Trade Fight Widens by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON The announcement of tariffs on Chinese imports by the Trump administration shifts what has primarily been a war of words between Washington and Beijing into a full-blown trade war. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2lf6Gex

Ex-Girlfriend Sues Florida College Student and Fraternity in Revenge Porn Case by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR A woman says her boyfriend shared sexual videos with his Delta Sigma Phi fraternity brothers without her consent. The chapter has been suspended. Published: June 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JN6myi

Share Daylight With Humans? Many Animals Would Rather Sleep, Study Finds by JULIA JACOBS

By JULIA JACOBS A study compiling research on species across the globe says these mammals are becoming increasingly nocturnal in response to human disturbance. Published: June 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2sYEjps

White House Defends Trump’s Salute to a North Korean Military Officer by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, described the act as “a common courtesy,” but critics said it was an inappropriate gesture that was meant to symbolize respect. Published: June 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2yef5bv

This Burrowing Clam Is Not Boring. It Uses Acid to Make Its Home. by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD Researchers have solved the mystery of how this small species of giant clam forms its own cave inside the rock of a coral reef. Published: June 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JGrmuI

Inside the Former Walmart That Is Now a Shelter for Almost 1,500 Migrant Children by MANNY FERNANDEZ

By MANNY FERNANDEZ The converted store in Texas has become the largest migrant children’s shelter in the country — a warehouse for boys who were caught illegally crossing the border. Published: June 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HSOeBG

Comey Cited as ‘Insubordinate,’ but Report Finds No Bias in F.B.I. Decision to Clear Clinton by MATT APUZZO, NICHOLAS FANDOS and CHARLIE SAVAGE

By MATT APUZZO, NICHOLAS FANDOS and CHARLIE SAVAGE An inspector general report gives President Trump new ammunition to criticize the F.B.I., but it does not fit into his theory that agents conspired to help Hillary Clinton. Published: June 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2t98gT4

Coming Down From iCloud by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Apple’s cloud service is intertwined with its operating systems, but you can move many of your files to a new online home. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

What to Watch For in Today’s Report on the F.B.I.’s Clinton Emails Investigation by MATT APUZZO

By MATT APUZZO The report, by the Justice Department’s inspector general, is highly anticipated, not least by President Trump. Published: June 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2yhpfbk

Republicans in Primaries Absorb Lesson: Cross Trump at Their Peril by JONATHAN MARTIN and MICHAEL TACKETT

By JONATHAN MARTIN and MICHAEL TACKETT After a series of contests in which loyalty to President Trump was a clear litmus test to voters, Republicans are reckoning with his transformation of the party. Published: June 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JVfWmb

Asteroids and Adversaries: Challenging What NASA Knows About Space Rocks by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Two years ago, NASA dismissed and mocked an amateur’s criticisms of its asteroids database. Now Nathan Myhrvold is back, and his papers have passed peer review. Published: June 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JPMZrH

Trump Sees End to North Korea Nuclear Threat Despite Unclear Path by PETER BAKER and CHOE SANG-HUN

By PETER BAKER and CHOE SANG-HUN “Sleep well tonight!” President Trump reassured Americans after returning from the summit meeting. “What planet is the president on?” replied Senator Chuck Schumer. Published: June 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2lakEPa

Stephen Bannon Buys Into Bitcoin by JEREMY W. PETERS and NATHANIEL POPPER

He was pushed out of the White House and then Breitbart News. Now he is focused on cryptocurrencies, which he thinks can disrupt the financial world. By JEREMY W. PETERS and NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

Your Wi-Fi Security Is Probably Weak. Here’s How to Fix That. by BRIAN X. CHEN

After malware recently infected hundreds of thousands of Wi-Fi routers, our personal tech columnist came up with this guide for ensuring the security of networking gear. By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology

School’s Closed. Forever. by JULIE BOSMAN

By JULIE BOSMAN What happens to a rural town after it loses its only school? Arena, Wis., is about to find out. Published: June 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2t5goUE

Guns and America: How Much Do You Know? by MAYA SALAM

By MAYA SALAM It has become exceedingly challenging to cut through the ever-growing bramble of news coverage around gun rights and laws in the United States. What’s fact? What’s chatter? Take this quiz to find out. Published: June 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MlxAOm

Where U.S.-Canadian Border Is Marked by Petunias, Not a Wall by JESS BIDGOOD

By JESS BIDGOOD In one Vermont village bordering Canada, the Trump-Trudeau rift has been jarring. Residents spend their lives straddling the border, and many like it that way. Published: June 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JGaIaE

3 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries by ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN

By ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN Virginia Republicans voted for Corey Stewart. South Carolina decided it was done with Mark Sanford. And Democrats spurned insurgents from the activist left. Published: June 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LIVaDF

Coming Attractions: Trump Showed Kim a Faux Movie Trailer About a Transformed North Korea by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER A four-minute video depicted the two leaders as heroes making history in a summer blockbuster. Published: June 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LKLFDP

Bitcoin’s Price Was Artificially Inflated Last Year, Researchers Say by NATHANIEL POPPER

A University of Texas team found evidence that a cryptocurrency boom may have been largely due to manipulation. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

North Dakota Primary Election Results by SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE

By SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE See full results and maps from the North Dakota primaries. Published: June 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Jxy7ip

How Universities Deal With Sexual Harassment Needs Sweeping Change, Panel Says by PAM BELLUCK

By PAM BELLUCK Current policies and programs have failed overwhelmingly to address and prevent the problem, said a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Published: June 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JyhzqD

Big Day for AT&T, Time Warner and U.S. as Court Rules in Antitrust Case by CECILIA KANG

The AT&T-Time Warner antitrust ruling will be watched by corporate bosses and investment bankers for signs of how mergers will be able to proceed in years to come. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Big Day for AT&T, and for Justice Dept., as Court Rules on Time Warner Case by CECILIA KANG

The AT&T-Time Warner antitrust ruling will be watched by corporate bosses and investment bankers for signs of how mergers will be able to proceed in years to come. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Florida Man Kills 4 Children and Himself, Ending 21-Hour Hostage Standoff by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS A woman’s call about domestic violence led Gary Lindsey Jr., 35, to fire on an Orlando police officer and barricade himself in an apartment with four children held hostage. Published: June 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2l75kCK

Supreme Court Upholds Ohio’s Purge of Voting Rolls by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK Ohio has been more aggressive than any other state in purging its voter rolls. Published: June 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2t0xZwI

ICE Came for a Tennessee Town’s Immigrants. The Town Fought Back. by MIRIAM JORDAN

By MIRIAM JORDAN Agents conducted one of the biggest workplace raids since President Trump announced a crackdown on illegal immigration, detaining 97 workers in Morristown. But for residents, these workers were their neighbors. Published: June 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2t08agg

Do You Know What Lightning Really Looks Like? by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN Paintings by artists over centuries have consistently underestimated the number of root-like veins in a lightning strike, researchers found. Published: June 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2l0yzHf

The Repeal of Net Neutrality Is Official. Here’s How That Could Affect You. by KEITH COLLINS

As of Monday, rules that required internet service providers to offer equal access to all web content are no longer in effect. By KEITH COLLINS from NYT Technology

Mitt Romney Wants In Again. There Is One Catch. by MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By MATT FLEGENHEIMER His wife said they were done with campaigns. But after two high-profile losses on the national stage, a Senate bid was too good to pass up, even if it means dealing with Donald Trump. Published: June 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MdY04B

Honduran Man Kills Himself After Threat of Family Separation at U.S. Border, Reports Say by JEFFERY C. MAYS and MATT STEVENS

By JEFFERY C. MAYS and MATT STEVENS Marco Antonio Muñoz, 39, died last month in a jail in Starr County, Tex. He was taken there after becoming combative, Customs and Border Protection said. Published: June 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JvLiMQ

Trump Economic Adviser Ties G-7 Pullout to North Korea Meeting by NOAH WEILAND

By NOAH WEILAND The adviser, Larry Kudlow, said a “betrayal” by the Canadian prime minister had forced President Trump to take action to avoid being seen as weak before his meeting with Kim Jong-un. Published: June 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sLE3Kl

Deal Makers Brace for Ruling in AT&T-Time Warner Case by CECILIA KANG, BROOKS BARNES and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

The path of many blockbuster deals could be transformed in an instant on Tuesday, when a judge is expected to release an opinion about the merger. By CECILIA KANG, BROOKS BARNES and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology

‘Drama, Action, Emotional Power’: As Exhausted Aides Eye the Exits, Trump Is Re-Energized by MAGGIE HABERMAN and KATIE ROGERS

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and KATIE ROGERS With fewer people around to soften his impulses, the president is bending the presidency to his will. Published: June 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xVLPGE

This Device Helps Fish Make It Out of the Twilight Zone Alive by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN A portable decompression chamber helps scientists protect fish from injury when they are brought to the ocean’s surface. Published: June 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2xXK7UX

Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and the Feud Over Killer Robots by CADE METZ

As the tech moguls disagree over the risks presented by something that doesn’t exist yet, all of Silicon Valley is learning about unintended consequences of A.I. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

‘Make Sure Not to Talk Any Arabic’: American Muslims and Their Guns by AMR ALFIKY and ADEEL HASSAN

By AMR ALFIKY and ADEEL HASSAN A small but growing number of American Muslims are acquiring guns. We asked them why. Published: June 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JqFCYE

Justice Dept. Says Crucial Provisions of Obamacare Are Unconstitutional by ROBERT PEAR

By ROBERT PEAR The Trump administration said the provisions were part of an unconstitutional scheme that required most Americans to carry health insurance. Published: June 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HuQdvv

Trump Wants Russia Back in G-7, in Split With U.S. Allies by PETER BAKER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By PETER BAKER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR Four years after the world’s leading economies cast Russia out of their club for annexing Crimea, President Trump proposes to let Moscow back in. Published: June 7, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2kYZ5AY

Steam, After Pulling School Shooter Game, Says It Will Sell Nearly Everything by LOUIS LUCERO II

The online store Steam has announced its intention to open the floodgates to all types of content unless it’s “illegal, or straight-up trolling.” By LOUIS LUCERO II from NYT Technology

Doctor Who Danced During Surgery Is Suspended by Georgia Medical Board by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON The board said that the dermatologist’s continued practice “poses a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.” Published: June 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JkF8Tz

Trump Exaggerates Trade Deficit With European Union by $50 Billion by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU The president claimed that the European Union had a $151 billion trade surplus with the United States. It’s $101 billion. Published: June 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xV0fGZ

The Chemical Industry Scores a Big Win at the E.P.A. by ERIC LIPTON

By ERIC LIPTON The agency has decided that it will not look at air, water or ground contaminants when it determines the health and safety risks of potentially toxic chemicals. Published: June 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LAbsPg

White Manager Pleads Guilty to Forcing Black Cook to Work for Years Without Pay by MAYA SALAM

By MAYA SALAM Bobby Paul Edwards admitted to using violence, threats, isolation and intimidation to compel John Christopher Smith to work over 100 hours a week. Published: June 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HsbBlg

Democrats Strengthen House Takeover Prospects in Primary Voting by CARL HULSE and JONATHAN MARTIN

By CARL HULSE and JONATHAN MARTIN The Democratic Party skirted disaster in California and lined up likely gains in New Jersey, but Republicans saw some bright signs as well. Published: June 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sN8rTL

Alice Marie Johnson Is Granted Clemency by Trump After Push by Kim Kardashian West by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER The commutation for Ms. Johnson, a 63-year-old serving life in prison on nonviolent drug charges, was contrary to the policies the president’s own Justice Department has enacted since he took office. Published: June 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sC6ZEC

5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections by ALEXANDER BURNS, NICK CORASANITI, JONATHAN MARTIN and MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By ALEXANDER BURNS, NICK CORASANITI, JONATHAN MARTIN and MATT FLEGENHEIMER Trump voters can have long memories. Democratic voters in New Jersey have not fully forgiven Senator Robert Menendez. And other points from the night’s primaries. Published: June 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xKGZMk

California Voters Remove Aaron Persky, the Judge Who Gave a 6-Month Sentence for Sexual Assault by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR Talk of a recall campaign began almost as soon as Judge Persky handed down the sentence in 2016 to Brock Turner, a student at Stanford. It was criticized as being too lenient. Published: June 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2M2fHnz

Why Is Trump Mad at Sessions? A Tweet Provides the Answer by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER The president acknowledged perhaps as explicitly as ever that he is angry at the attorney general for not stopping the Russia inquiry. To critics, it is all but an admission of obstruction of justice. Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LqE1hH

In New Jersey and 7 Other States, Democrats Fill Ranks of Challengers by NICK CORASANITI and MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By NICK CORASANITI and MATT FLEGENHEIMER The push to win back the House was paramount for Democrats as nominees emerged in competitive races in New Jersey, Iowa and other states Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2kSQzmO

Gavin Newsom and John Cox to Compete in California Election for Governor by ADAM NAGOURNEY and ALEXANDER BURNS

By ADAM NAGOURNEY and ALEXANDER BURNS The candidates, who edged out the former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, are likely to battle over President Trump this fall. Democrats were in tight races in several Republican-held House districts. Published: June 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xLdxpj

Montana Primary Election Results by SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE

By SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE See full results and maps from the Montana primaries. Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HooMUj

New Mexico Primary Election Results by SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE

By SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE See full results and maps from the New Mexico primaries. Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sySgdq

Stick Insects Are Easy Bird Food, and That Might Help Them Reproduce by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN The tough eggs carried by bugs that mimic plants may be spread by hungry birds to new locations where they hatch. Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JjcVIW

Eight States Have Primaries on Tuesday. Here’s What to Watch For. by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are voting on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the main races. Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JAdfpQ

A Campaign, a Murder, a Legacy: Robert F. Kennedy’s California Story by TIM ARANGO

By TIM ARANGO Fifty years after his death, friends, aides and journalists recall the senator’s last campaign in California, his assassination in Los Angeles and what came next for the city. Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Hld5xE

Massachusetts Man Faces New Kidnapping Charges as Bodies of 3 Women Are Identified by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER Stewart Weldon was charged with kidnapping a second woman, but has not been charged in relation to the discovery of three bodies on his property. Published: June 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xJSTpF

How the Ice Age Shaped New York by WILLIAM J. BROAD

By WILLIAM J. BROAD Long ago, the region lay under an ice sheet thousands of feet thick. It terminated abruptly in what are now the boroughs, leaving the city with a unique landscape. Published: June 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2sGTwut

Trump and His Lawyers Embrace a Vision of Vast Executive Power by CHARLIE SAVAGE

By CHARLIE SAVAGE The president and his personal legal advisers have argued to the special counsel that his authority places him above the reach of obstruction statutes. Published: June 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HllaSS

This Knife-Wielding Mini-Monster Wants You to Back Off by NICHOLAS BAKALAR

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Venomous stonefish carry a bony, retractable blade in each cheek, scientists have discovered. It’s not just for looks. Published: June 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JgCiuI

China’s Giant Salamanders Pose a Conservation Conundrum by RACHEL NUWER

By RACHEL NUWER Most of the animals now are found on farms in China. Giant salamanders released recently into the wild are genetically distinct from those that evolved there, a man-made “species.” Published: June 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2svuLC9

Supreme Court Sides With Baker Who Turned Away Gay Couple by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing for the majority, relied on narrow grounds, saying a state commission had violated the Constitution’s protection of religious freedom. Published: June 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JaeQUc

Microsoft Buys GitHub for $7.5 Billion, Moving to Grow in Coding’s New Era by STEVE LOHR

The acquisition of the software development company is meant to help Microsoft gain ground in the area of so-called cloud computing. By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology

Trump Says Appointment of Special Counsel is ‘Totally Unconstitutional’ by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The president also said he has the power to pardon himself, raising the prospect that he might take action to immunize himself from the ongoing Russia investigation. Published: June 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2kL7O9y

Apple’s WWDC 2018: What to Watch For by JACK NICAS

Apple plans to use its five-day software conference to address two themes hovering over the tech industry: an erosion of privacy and smartphone addiction. By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology

Georgia Police Officer Is Fired After Striking Man With Patrol Car by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS An internal investigation determined that the officer, Taylor Saulters, used excessive force when he struck Timmy Patmon, who was scraped and bruised. Published: June 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xFExX8

Trump to Hold Ramadan Dinner After Skipping It Last Year by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN The dinner, which is anticipated to be held on Wednesday, will be hosted by a president who has a long history of making inflammatory statements about Muslims. Published: June 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Jdyvyo

Why Are the Death Tolls in Puerto Rico From Hurricane Maria So Different? by SHERI FINK

By SHERI FINK A guide to the widely varying estimates and what accounts for their differences. Published: June 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HdKOJ7

Let Gmail Finish Your Sentences by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Google’s new machine-learning tools for its mail service can save you time and typos — as long as you are comfortable sharing your thoughts with the software. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Pity the Tech B-List by KEVIN ROOSE

There seems to be a growing rift between the largest tech companies — Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft — and the rest of the industry. Our tech columnist explains. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Is Trump Racist? Is There a Double Standard? California Pastors Debate. by ELIZABETH DIAS

By ELIZABETH DIAS In a discussion with The New York Times, three pastors in the heavily evangelical Central Valley talked about race, President Trump and double standards. Published: June 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LVpfk3

The Trump Lawyers’ Confidential Memo to Mueller, Explained by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES The Times obtained copies of a confidential letter sent by President Trump’s lawyers to the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III. Reporters added context in annotations. Below it is another letter from the president’s lawyers sent last summer. Published: June 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LNApHP

Trump’s Lawyers, in Confidential Memo, Argue to Head Off a Historic Subpoena by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, MAGGIE HABERMAN, CHARLIE SAVAGE and MATT APUZZO

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, MAGGIE HABERMAN, CHARLIE SAVAGE and MATT APUZZO The legal memo takes an expansive view on the president’s authority. Lawyers argued that, as president, Mr. Trump has the power to end investigations. Published: June 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xD4MxE

Senate Republicans Are Newly Hopeful About the Midterms. For Good Reason. by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN The G.O.P.’s preferred candidates are running or winning in several states, and potential problems have been averted. Some Republicans now see Senate gains, not losses, in November. Published: June 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J8GiNR

A Courtside View of Scott Pruitt’s Cozy Ties With a Billionaire Coal Baron by STEVE EDER, HIROKO TABUCHI and ERIC LIPTON

By STEVE EDER, HIROKO TABUCHI and ERIC LIPTON The E.P.A. chief, who has reversed Obama-era rules on coal mining, enjoyed a superfan experience at a University of Kentucky basketball game — courtesy of an industry executive. Published: June 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LN58Vr

How Robert Kennedy’s Assassination Changed American Politics by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR Coming on the heels of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, it fueled a general sense that the normal rules and constants of politics could no longer be counted on. Published: May 31, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2srcqpM

Obama Soothed. Trump Stirs. How 2 Presidents Have Tackled Racial Flare-Ups. by JOHN ELIGON and RICHARD FAUSSET

By JOHN ELIGON and RICHARD FAUSSET When it comes to racial episodes, the most jarring difference between President Trump and President Obama is the divergence in the way the two men have chosen to handle them. Published: May 31, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2soImew

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Trump Breaks Protocol With Jobs Report Tweet Before Data Is Released by JIM TANKERSLEY

By JIM TANKERSLEY A tweet “looking forward” to a Labor Department report an hour before its release drew swift condemnation. The report showed strong job growth. Published: May 31, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2snoGHM

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Seven Republican Districts in California Favored Clinton. Can Democrats Flip Them in November? by JASMINE C. LEE and KAREN YOURISH

By JASMINE C. LEE and KAREN YOURISH These are the districts Democrats think they have the best chance to flip. But it remains an open question what the presidential result may mean for Democrats in the midterms. Published: May 31, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LPCuTq

Q&A: Should You Reboot Your Router Like the FBI Says? by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Last week, the FBI recommended rebooting home and small office routers that could have been infected with disruptive malware, allegedly by sophisticated state-backed Russian hackers . An estimated half million routers and network-attached storage devices have been infected. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Technology

Prune and Save Web Pages by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Your computer most likely includes free tools for creating or printing stripped-down versions of web articles without ads, videos or other distractions. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

White House to Impose Metal Tariffs on Key U.S. Allies, Risking Retaliation by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON The steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, the European Union, and Mexico are meant to make good on President Trump’s longstanding promises to protect American industry, but they’ve prompted a fierce response from allies. Published: May 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JhojrY

‘I Don’t Feel Superhuman. I Feel Like a Mom Who Has a Career.’ by CECILIA KANG

Rebecca Slaughter, a new commissioner at the F.T.C., brings her infant to work in Washington, a city whose work culture has been stubbornly slow to change. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Trump Meets With Kim. Kim Kardashian West, That Is. by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The subject seemed an unlikely one for Ms. Kardashian West: prison reform and clemency for a 63-year-old woman serving a life sentence on charges related to cocaine possession and money laundering. Published: May 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LNqCBu

Jury Leaves $4 to Family of Man Killed by Sheriff’s Deputy, Along With Many Questions by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS Because jurors also found that Gregory Vaughn Hill Jr. was 99 percent liable for the shooting, the award was reduced to four cents. A judge is expected to reduce it to nothing. Published: May 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2skSMf8

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Ivanka Trump Abruptly Leaves Call After Question About China Trademarks by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN At the outset, a White House official said that Ms. Trump would take a few questions before departing for a meeting. Published: May 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2kyBMxz

How a Pentagon Contract Became an Identity Crisis for Google by SCOTT SHANE, CADE METZ and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

A $9 million deal for the use of artificial intelligence technology has fractured the internet giant’s work force and risks driving away top engineering talent. By SCOTT SHANE, CADE METZ and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Democratic Candidate Who Criticized Israel Faces Charges of Anti-Semitism by THOMAS KAPLAN and MICHAEL TACKETT

By THOMAS KAPLAN and MICHAEL TACKETT Leslie Cockburn, the Democrat running for an open House seat in Virginia, faces G.O.P. charges of anti-Semitism for her 1991 book highly critical of Israel. Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LFuX9I

Hurricane Maria Death Toll in Puerto Rico Could Exceed 4,000, New Study Estimates by SHERI FINK

By SHERI FINK The number of people who died because of Hurricane Maria last year has been a matter of debate. A new study relied on interviews on the ground. Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IVQvBm

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Restrictive Arkansas Abortion Law by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK In turning down an appeal, the court put two of the state’s three abortion clinics at risk of closing. Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J1Bv0w

How to Decide Whether Ailing Chimps Get Moved to a Sanctuary by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN A new report suggest that federally owned or supported chimps should go to sanctuaries unless the trip is “extremely likely to shorten their lives.” Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2xrm4O8

North Korea Nuclear Disarmament Could Take 15 Years, Expert Warns by WILLIAM J. BROAD and DAVID E. SANGER

By WILLIAM J. BROAD and DAVID E. SANGER The report stands in stark contrast with the time frame the United States initially demanded, on what could be a key sticking point in any nuclear summit meeting. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IRcc5j

TV Journalists Covering Storm Are Killed When Tree Crushes S.U.V. in North Carolina by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS The news anchor and photojournalist for WYFF News 4 in Greenville, S.C., had been reporting on the effects of Subtropical Storm Alberto. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LDnh81

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 https://nyti.ms/2DfjoRd

Guard Your Mac Against Malware by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Apple’s computers are usually less receptive to malicious software, but extra protection can provide more security on several levels. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

The Unofficial History of Memorial Day by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author In this week’s Race/Related newsletter: A historian traces the holiday to commemorations by black people; and we examine our coverage of Jack Johnson. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sj1DwY

A Cemetery Scrambles to Scrub Off More Than 200 Swastikas by Memorial Day by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS A man in western Illinois was arrested in connection with spray-painting swastikas on headstones and monuments at a cemetery where veterans are buried. Published: May 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xlqPIN

Arlington Cemetery, Nearly Full, May Become More Exclusive by DAVE PHILIPPS and DAMON WINTER

By DAVE PHILIPPS and DAMON WINTER To preserve space for future war heroes in the country’s premier national cemetery, the Army is considering new rules that would turn away many currently eligible veterans. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sd2MqA

Uber’s Exit From Southeast Asia Upsets Regulators and Drivers by VINDU GOEL and WEIYI LIM

Uber abruptly sold its ride-hailing operations to its top competitor, creating a virtual monopoly in the region and daring regulators to reverse it. By VINDU GOEL and WEIYI LIM from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GXes5l

Breathe Deep: How the Antarctic Sea Spider Gets Oxygen by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN They don’t have lungs or gills, and they are encased in hard exoskeletons. But somehow these marine creepers are getting oxygen from the water. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2J8wgQ3

Kilauea Volcano’s Lava Fields Offer Scientists a Portal to Mars by MIKE IVES

By MIKE IVES Scientists are studying the Hawaiian volcano as part of a NASA-led project to answer questions like how life on Mars could have developed — if it ever did. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2siqMba

‘OMG This Is Wrong!’ Retired English Teacher Corrects a White House Letter and Sends It Back by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON A former high school teacher who wrote to Mr. Trump was unhappy with the letter she got in return. “Poor writing is not something I abide,” she said. Published: May 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ktAC6l

The Evangelical Fight to Win Back California by ELIZABETH DIAS

By ELIZABETH DIAS As the primary approaches, Franklin Graham brings Jesus — and a conservative political message — to a state with a vast pool of evangelical voters. Published: May 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xhfjhD

F.B.I.’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware by LOUIS LUCERO II

Hundreds of thousands of home and office routers have been infected by the malware, which was created by the same group that hacked the Democratic National Committee. By LOUIS LUCERO II from NYT Technology

Democrats Go All-Out to Avoid Disaster in California House Races by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN The party and allied groups are spending more than $4 million on a handful of chaotic congressional races that are critical to Democrats’ strategy to win the House in November. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IR3rnO

Hooking the Dinosaur of Fish by JIM ROBBINS

By JIM ROBBINS It’s paddlefish season in Montana. Programs to harvest the giant’s caviar and sell it have helped to create a model for sustainable fishing. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2sgTnNS

‘Reparations Happy Hour’ Invites White People to Pay for Drinks by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR Activists in Portland, Ore., asked white people to donate so people of color could have their own space, with a drink or two paid for. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IL5DRO

At Trump Tower, Michael Cohen and Oligarch Discussed Russian Relations by WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS and MIKE McINTIRE

By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS and MIKE McINTIRE The meeting, which took place 11 days before the inauguration, preceded a $1 million contract Mr. Cohen received from a firm tied to the Russian oligarch. Published: May 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ILz7uJ

Ireland’s Abortion Vote Becomes a Test for Facebook and Google by ADAM SATARIANO

Facebook and Google took steps to prevent foreign online influence in Ireland’s abortion referendum on Friday. Here’s how those efforts are working out. By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology

Pompeo Flashes Temper Over Question on Trump Business Interests by GARDINER HARRIS

By GARDINER HARRIS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo got into another testy exchange Thursday, his second in two days, this time over President Trump’s potential conflicts of interest. Published: May 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s7gVpr

Woman Who Was Raped as a Teenager Is Awarded $1 Billion in Damages by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR Hope Cheston was 14 when she was raped by a security guard. Several lawyers said it was the largest verdict ever given to a sexual assault survivor. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s9dZaR

The Places in the U.S. Where Disaster Strikes Again and Again by SAHIL CHINOY

By SAHIL CHINOY In the last 16 years, most of the damages caused by catastrophes like wildfires and hurricanes have been concentrated in just a few areas. Published: May 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s8HTMB

Big Discovery in a Tiny Mammal-Like Skull Found Under a Dinosaur’s Foot by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Paleontologists found a 130 million-year-old haramiyid fossil in Utah, suggesting that the ancient relatives of modern mammals spread farther across the globe than thought. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KKrLZh

‘This Is Not of God’: When Anti-Trump Evangelicals Confront Their Brethren by LAURIE GOODSTEIN

By LAURIE GOODSTEIN Concerned evangelicals staged a revival in Liberty University’s backyard to challenge Jerry Falwell Jr. and his alliance with President Trump. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s9o7Bt

5 Key Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries by ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN

By ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN A viral video star propelled herself to victory. A teacher unseated an establishment candidate. And Stacey Abrams won a commanding victory. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IIYe1i

How the Mueller Investigation Could Play Out for Trump by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, CHARLIE SAVAGE, ALICIA PARLAPIANO, ANJALI SINGHVI and TROY GRIGGS

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, CHARLIE SAVAGE, ALICIA PARLAPIANO, ANJALI SINGHVI and TROY GRIGGS If Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, finds evidence that Mr. Trump broke the law, he will have decisions to make about how to proceed. We explain them. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LmYdlv

Getting a Flood of Privacy Policy Updates? Read Them. by BRIAN X. CHEN

To comply with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, which goes into effect on May 25, internet companies have been updating their data policies. Here’s how you can benefit. By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology

His Wife Died in the Santa Fe School Shooting. The World’s Sympathy May Keep Him Alive. by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR William Tisdale’s GoFundMe campaign to pay for medical treatment for a fatal lung disease took off after his wife was killed in the Texas shooting. Published: May 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2x3uf2K

Amazon Pushes Facial Recognition to Police, Prompting Outcry Over Surveillance by NICK WINGFIELD

More than two dozen civil rights organizations asked the tech giant to stop selling its image recognition system to law enforcement agencies. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Is This the World’s Most Diverse National Park? by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN Bringing the numbers to life for the jewel in Bolivia’s conservation crown. Published: May 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2x2258u

Republican Leaders Will Be Allowed to See Some Information on Russia Investigation by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and NICHOLAS FANDOS Intelligence and law enforcement officials had said the information was highly delicate and that it was not appropriate to turn over unredacted material to Congress. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KL8iYe

Chances of China Trade Win Undercut by Trump Team Infighting by MARK LANDLER and ANA SWANSON

By MARK LANDLER and ANA SWANSON Ceaseless infighting and jockeying for influence on the White House’s trade team helped deprive the president of a quick victory on his most cherished policy issue. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2x2FAQS

Mark Zuckerberg to Apologize Again, This Time to European Parliament by SHEERA FRENKEL

Facebook’s chief executive is expected to strike a conciliatory tone about user data on Tuesday when he speaks to members of the European Parliament. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Coming to Netflix: The Obamas Sign Deal to Produce Shows and Films by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Mr. Obama has told associates that he does not intend to use the new platform to wage a public campaign against his successor in the Oval Office. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2x6a8kO

Hillary and Bill Clinton Go Separate Ways for 2018 Midterm Elections by ALEXANDER BURNS and MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By ALEXANDER BURNS and MATT FLEGENHEIMER Mrs. Clinton plans to endorse Andrew M. Cuomo for governor of New York this week. But elsewhere on the 2018 campaign trail, she and Mr. Clinton are not always welcome. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rZueIc

Lanternflies Eat Everything in Sight. The U.S. Is Looking Delicious. by ZACH MONTAGUE

By ZACH MONTAGUE The invasive insects turned up in Pennsylvania in 2014. Now the state has placed 3,000 square miles under quarantine, and scientists worry the pest will spread. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2IDcEA0

Alien Asteroids Are Here. Get Used to Them. by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE An asteroid that cohabits an orbit with Jupiter came from outside the solar system. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rYMdOU

Finding Your Contacts in the New Gmail by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Google’s recent revamp of its mail service has moved a few old features to new places, but you don’t have to look far. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Mueller Plans to Wrap Up Obstruction Inquiry Into Trump by Sept. 1, Giuliani Says by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN Mr. Giuliani sought to make the case that a longer timeline for that aspect of the Russia investigation would hurt Republicans in the midterm elections. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GAqj9h

U.S. Suspending New Tariffs While Negotiating Trade With China, Mnuchin Says by ALAN RAPPEPORT and NOAH WEILAND

By ALAN RAPPEPORT and NOAH WEILAND While American officials had signaled last week that China had agreed to increase purchases by $200 billion, Mr. Mnuchin declined to confirm that figure. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KGR5iy

Cougar Attacks Two Bicyclists in Washington State, Killing One by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS When two friends got off their bikes and made noise, it scared off the cougar that was chasing them, but it returned and dragged one of them into the woods. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gy4Cqh

The Thing Inside Your Cells That Might Determine How Long You Live by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN You may have forgotten about the nucleolus since you took biology class, but scientists think this structure inside every cell in your body may play an important role in aging. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2GzmZeI

Young People Keep Marching After Parkland, This Time to Register to Vote by MICHAEL TACKETT and RACHEL SHOREY

By MICHAEL TACKETT and RACHEL SHOREY Younger voters typically do not cast ballots in midterm elections. But after the Parkland, Fla., shooting, registration among younger voters is accelerating. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ICxorE

New Reality for High School Students: Calculating the Risk of Getting Shot by AUDRA D. S. BURCH, AMY HARMON and TRIP GABRIEL

By AUDRA D. S. BURCH, AMY HARMON and TRIP GABRIEL Students in an age of school shootings routinely consider the safety of their classrooms, running scenarios about how likely they are to get shot. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IB8k4o

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Crypto Tokin’ by KEVIN ROOSE

A weeklong blockchain conference in New York, changes at Uber, a “transparency report” from Facebook, and more. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

These 7 Women Could Help Democrats Win Congress. (And Here’s How the Republicans Plan to Stop Them.) by SYDNEY EMBER

By SYDNEY EMBER Pennsylvania has had an all-male congressional delegation since 2015. After victories by several women this week, that may change in November. Published: May 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2k9SPFR

Germany Acts to Tame Facebook, Learning From Its Own History of Hate by KATRIN BENNHOLD

A country taps its past as it leads the way on one of the most pressing issues facing modern democracies: how to regulate the world’s biggest social network. By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT Technology

Trump Jr. and Other Aides Met With Gulf Emissary Offering Help to Win Election by MARK MAZZETTI, RONEN BERGMAN and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK

By MARK MAZZETTI, RONEN BERGMAN and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK The Trump Tower meeting and follow-ups are the first indication that countries beyond Russia may have offered help to the Trump campaign. Published: May 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IzU93O

Texas Shooting Suspect Had Message for Classmates: ‘You Will Pay,’ Witnesses Say by MANNY FERNANDEZ and ALAN BLINDER

By MANNY FERNANDEZ and ALAN BLINDER Investigators say the shooting suspect, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, left some students alive in order to “have his story told.” Published: May 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wWFxpt

Hundreds of Apps Can Empower Stalkers to Track Their Victims by JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES

Widely available services offer a range of spying abilities, including tracking people’s phones and harvesting their texts. As survivors seek help, the legal and technical hurdles are many. By JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology

The Baby’s Hand Was Mummified. Why Wasn’t the Rest of Its Body? by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Hungarian archaeologists think they have an explanation for an unusual form of mummification, but their solution poses a new mystery. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rUh1ji

Trump Pushes Possibility of Campaign Informant as ‘Really Bad Stuff’ by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN By raising the prospect of a spy in his 2016 campaign, the president weighed into a simmering battle between federal law enforcement officials and his allies on Capitol Hill. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gwg1XI

‘Bigger Than Watergate’? Both Sides Say Yes, but for Different Reasons by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER Forty-four years after Richard Nixon resigned, critics of President Trump see an even worse scandal. Mr. Trump says the real outrage is the investigation. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LcsDHd

At Least 8 People Killed in Santa Fe, Texas, School Shooting; Suspect Is in Custody by NIRAJ CHOKSHI and MATTHEW HAAG

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI and MATTHEW HAAG The gunman, who is believed to be a student, opened fire inside Santa Fe High School around 7:45 a.m., the authorities said. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gu6UHc

Gunman at Trump Golf Club in Florida Is Shot by the Police by PATRICIA MAZZEI and ALAN BLINDER

By PATRICIA MAZZEI and ALAN BLINDER The gunman, who was unidentified, was shot multiple times by officers and was “yelling and spewing some information about President Trump,” the police said. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rPd2W2

Trump Administration to Tie Health Facilities’ Funding to Abortion Restrictions by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN The change would bar the staff of reproductive health groups from providing abortions or referring patients to abortion clinics or risk losing federal family planning funds. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Is9kvR

PayPal Agrees to $2.2 Billion Deal for European Payments Start-Up iZettle by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and NATHANIEL POPPER

The Silicon Valley digital payments company reached a deal for iZettle, which is Europe’s answer to the mobile payments company Square. By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

Congressional Candidates, Not Mueller, Could Decide Trump’s Future by ALEXANDER BURNS and CHARLIE SAVAGE

By ALEXANDER BURNS and CHARLIE SAVAGE The idea of impeachment raises the stakes for control of Congress this November and potentially puts the idea front and center in the midterm elections. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LbY7NJ

Cleared of Spying for China, She Still Doesn’t Have Her Job Back by NICOLE PERLROTH

Three years ago, Sherry Chen, a hydrologist working for the National Weather Service, had charges against her dropped. A judge says she should be able to return to work. By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology

In Virtual Reality, How Much Body Do You Need? by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN It might be as little as a pair of hands and feet, researchers in Japan found after recording subjects who wore an Oculus Rift headset. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2Kz1nRQ

New Ways to Delete Old Files by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Last month’s update to Windows 10 added new tools for automatically and manually clearing clutter from your hard drive. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

5 Things the New Trump Tower Meeting Documents Tell Us by ADAM GOLDMAN

By ADAM GOLDMAN A Senate committee released thousands of documents related to a 2016 meeting with Trump campaign officials and a Russian lawyer. Here are five key findings. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2k45mL9

What Improved Tech Means for Electric, Self-Driving and Flying Cars by JACK EWING

Jack Ewing, who covers autos and economics for The Times, says a “Jetsons”-like future is still far off, even as cars become even more computerized. By JACK EWING from NYT Technology

Trump Discloses Payment to Cohen in Financial Report by STEVE EDER, ERIC LIPTON and BEN PROTESS

By STEVE EDER, ERIC LIPTON and BEN PROTESS Mr. Trump’s financial disclosure included a payment made to his personal attorney, Michael D. Cohen, who has said he paid a porn star who claimed an affair with Mr. Trump. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rN0dLM

Code Name Crossfire Hurricane: The Secret Origins of the Trump Investigation by MATT APUZZO, ADAM GOLDMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By MATT APUZZO, ADAM GOLDMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS Mr. Trump has described the investigation as a politically motivated effort to undermine his presidency. But time and again, agents took steps that ultimately benefited him. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wParQG

Larry Nassar Victims to Get $500 Million in Michigan State Settlement by MITCH SMITH

By MITCH SMITH The university where Dr. Nassar worked for about 20 years announced the settlement on Wednesday. More than 300 women were included in the lawsuits. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rJOBJy

U.S.C. Admits Fault in Response to Complaints Against Gynecologist by JENNIFER MEDINA

By JENNIFER MEDINA Dr. George Tyndall, a gynecologist at the university, had been accused for years of inappropriate touching during pelvic exams. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rJCZ9s

3 Key Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries by ALEXANDER BURNS

By ALEXANDER BURNS In Pennsylvania, the Democrats rallied around women, and the Republicans went for candidates in the Trump mold. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rL0IoN

New Privacy Rules Could Make This Woman One of Tech’s Most Important Regulators by ADAM SATARIANO

With Europe’s sweeping new data privacy law, Ireland is in the middle of a standoff between regulators and tech companies. By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology

Women Score Major Victories in House Primary Races in Pennsylvania by TRIP GABRIEL

By TRIP GABRIEL Buoyed by a new congressional map and grass-roots anger at President Trump, Democrats are poised to flip several Republican-held districts in a state Mr. Trump narrowly won in 2016. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ImY8MK

Next Up at Amazon-Run Whole Foods: Half-Priced Halibut Steaks by NICK WINGFIELD

The grocer will give large discounts for some products, and 10 percent off hundreds of sale items in stores. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Georgia State, Leading U.S. in Black Graduates, Is Engine of Social Mobility by RICHARD FAUSSET

By RICHARD FAUSSET Georgia State, once seen as a night school for white businessmen, has reshaped itself amid a moral awakening and a raft of data-driven experimentation. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jXABr9

California Today: San Francisco Nurses Protest the Zuckerberg Hospital’s Name by NELLIE BOWLES and INYOUNG KANG

By NELLIE BOWLES and INYOUNG KANG Tuesday: A flash point for Facebook’s privacy scandal, Tesla’s reorganization, and a look back at the first airline stewardess, who flew from the Bay Area to Chicago. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Iohq4q

Scientists Made Snails Remember Something That Never Happened to Them by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD When scientists injected RNA from the brain cells of trained snails to untrained snails, the animals behaved as if they remembered the trained snails’ experiences. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2IqDECE

It’s Primary Day. Here’s Everything You Need to Know by LIAM STACK

By LIAM STACK Voters on Tuesday cast ballots for primaries in four states: Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IKGGp0

The Trump White House Will Not Apologize About John McCain (or Much Else, Really) by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS Aides who could face wrath from President Trump for admitting a misstep have adopted the president’s theory that apologizing is giving in. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wIsckr

Facebook’s Latest Transparency Move: Data, Few Details, on What It Removes by SHEERA FRENKEL

The company said it had taken down 865.8 million posts in the first quarter of 2018, the vast majority of them spam, and 583 million fake accounts. There were limited specifics on what was pulled. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Pennsylvania’s Primary: Congressional Races to Watch by MAGGIE ASTOR and TRIP GABRIEL

By MAGGIE ASTOR and TRIP GABRIEL The state has a brand-new voting map, which analysts predict may help Democrats eventually gain up to six seats in the House of Representatives this fall. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KqpnGK

Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sex Misconduct Claims by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

The ride-hailing company will also eliminate a requirement that people who settle these claims sign a nondisclosure agreement. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

See Which Facebook Ads Russians Targeted to People Like You by KEITH COLLINS

Congress last week released more than 3,000 Facebook ads linked to Russia around the 2016 presidential election, the most comprehensive look at the misinformation campaign mounted on the social network. By KEITH COLLINS from NYT Technology

How Asteroids May Have Brought Water to Earth by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN It was thought that water bound up in asteroids would be lost in the intense heat of the impacts when they hit our planet. New experiments say no. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2jVuO5w

An Ice Core Reveals the Economic Health of the Roman Empire by NICHOLAS WADE

By NICHOLAS WADE Lead pollution embedded in a Greenland glacier recorded peak periods of wealth as well as crises, like the Cyprian plague. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KZ9Gre

As D.I.Y. Gene Editing Gains Popularity, ‘Someone Is Going to Get Hurt’ by EMILY BAUMGAERTNER

By EMILY BAUMGAERTNER After researchers created a virus from mail-order DNA, geneticists sound the alarm about the genetic tinkering carried out in garages and living rooms. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rHQQNe

Amid Political Disarray, Pence Reaches for Control of G.O.P. by ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN and MAGGIE HABERMAN President Trump has not yet crafted a strategy for his involvement in the midterms. So his supremely disciplined running mate has stepped into the void. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wFsoRP

NASA Finds Signs of Plumes From Europa, Jupiter’s Ocean Moon by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG A re-examination of old data shows a NASA spacecraft may have flown through a plume in 1997. The plumes could offer hints of life on the ice-encrusted moon. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2wFpSLa

Supreme Court Ruling Favors Sports Betting by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK The case concerned New Jersey, but it has implications for other states eager to allow and tax sports gambling. Americans are estimated to annually place $150 billion in illegal wagers on sports. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rGcFwH

An Evangelical Journalist Finds His Calling at the White House by ELIZABETH DIAS

By ELIZABETH DIAS David Brody has unusual access to the president. In return, Mr. Trump gets a direct line to the evangelical audience he depends on. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KhSOLd

Remains of Missing Washington Girl, 10, Are Identified, and Hunt for a ‘Monster’ Begins by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON The remains of Lindsey Baum, who disappeared in 2009, were discovered by hunters last year and confirmed this week. Her case has become a kidnapping and homicide investigation. Published: May 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KlGFoL

G.M.O. Foods Will Soon Require Labels. What Will the Labels Say? by AMY HARMON

By AMY HARMON The United States Department of Agriculture has proposed guidelines for the new labels, which are required by federal law. Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IA5z6J

In Narcisse, Around 75,000 Snakes Are Waking Up From a Nap by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN A very unusual mating ritual follows. Published: May 5, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rC8fGo

His College Knew of His Despair. His Parents Didn’t, Until It Was Too Late. by ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS

By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS Hamilton College knew that one of its students was in deep distress before he killed himself. His parents believe they should have been told. Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wxfOUE

Magnet Implants? Welcome to the World of Medical Punk by ALICE HINES and ARDEN WRAY

By ALICE HINES and ARDEN WRAY “It’s not good enough to talk,” says Jeffrey Tibbetts, a registered nurse whose home plays host to Grindfest, an annual meetup of biohackers. “You should be taking action. That’s kind of our ethos.” Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G7Xtgr

Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Made Gun Licenses Unnecessary by LOUIS LUCERO II

By LOUIS LUCERO II Mary Fallin, a Republican, called current gun laws in Oklahoma “appropriate and minimal.” A majority of the Republican-controlled Legislature disagreed. Published: May 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KWvsf7

‘Shell-Shocked’ in Hawaii: How Lava Overran a Neighborhood by JUGAL K. PATEL and TIM WALLACE

By JUGAL K. PATEL and TIM WALLACE The Kilauea volcano on the Big Island unleashed havoc when the earth split open, lava spewed into the air and molten rock swallowed streets whole. Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KgfThb

Trump Tirade Is Culmination of Immigration Frustration by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Trump’s fury at his homeland security secretary was part of his belief that the administration is moving too slowly to make good on his 2016 campaign promises. Published: May 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KjcoH9

AT&T Chief Calls Hiring Michael Cohen as Consultant a ‘Big Mistake’ by THE NEW YORK TIMES

In a staffwide memo, Randall L. Stephenson, the C.E.O., also said the company’s head of lobbying would retire. By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology

‘America Is Respected Again,’ Trump Says in Elkhart, Ind., a City Obama Once Championed by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS On Thursday, President Trump swapped his role as grim-faced statesman for one that comes more naturally to him: campaign trail firebrand. Published: May 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jOfU0L

President Trump a Nobel Laureate? It’s a Possibility by EMILY COCHRANE

By EMILY COCHRANE The likelihood of Mr. Trump receiving a Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts once seemed far-fetched. But as talks with North and South Korea progress, supporters see merit in the idea. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rzgeUB

This Asteroid Shouldn’t Be Where Astronomers Found It by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Space rocks like 2004 EW95 are common between Mars and Jupiter. The discovery of the object near Neptune may provide insights into how the planets formed. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2G4YGVE

Giuliani Resigns From Law Firm Amid Tensions Over Comments About Trump by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN Weeks after announcing a leave of absence, Greenberg Traurig said Mr. Giuliani had resigned. Partners had become frustrated by some of his recent interviews. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jNOet6

The Green-Feathered Terror That Slaughtered Bats in Spain by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD The largest bat in Europe, a vulnerable species, found shelter in a city park’s trees. Then they started to turn up dead. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2ryjb80

Here’s How Michael Cohen’s Shell Company Is Linked to a Russian Oligarch by TROY GRIGGS and KAREN YOURISH

By TROY GRIGGS and KAREN YOURISH Mr. Cohen, President Trump’s lawyer and longtime fixer, was paid by a company connected to a Russian oligarch as well as by several corporations with business pending before the Trump administration. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I7IJny

Releasing 3 Americans, North Koreans Signal Openness to Washington by PETER BAKER, JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and CHOE SANG-HUN

By PETER BAKER, JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and CHOE SANG-HUN The release of the three prisoners was North Korea’s most tangible gesture aimed at improving relations with the United States since President Trump took office. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rxSsZe

Trump Greets 3 Americans Freed From North Korea by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The return of the prisoners removed a delicate obstacle as President Trump prepares to meet with the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IowQcj

Alexa and Siri Can Hear This Hidden Command. You Can’t. by CRAIG S. SMITH

Researchers can now send secret audio instructions undetectable to the human ear to Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant. By CRAIG S. SMITH from NYT Technology

Chinese Tech Giant May Be First Victim of a New U.S. Cold War by RAYMOND ZHONG

The electronics firm ZTE has found success in the American market like few other Chinese technology brands have. Now it is fighting for its life. By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology

Jumping Into the New Gmail by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Google recently overhauled the web version of its email software, and you can try out the new version — even if you haven’t been formally invited yet. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

100 Images From Cassini’s Mission to Saturn by JONATHAN CORUM

By JONATHAN CORUM NASA’s Cassini spacecraft burned up in Saturn’s atmosphere on Friday, after 20 years in space. Published: September 13, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2wYcY9Z

Adding Art to iPad Documents by J. D. BIERSDORFER

You can add downloaded illustrations, graphics and photos to files created in Microsoft Word, Pages or other word-processing apps on Apple’s tablet. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections by ALEX BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN

By ALEX BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN Richard Cordray won in Ohio. Don Blankenship lost in West Virginia. And Congress is very unpopular. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rvTTY6

Behind Trump’s Termination of Iran Deal Is Risky Bet That U.S. Can ‘Break the Regime’ by DAVID E. SANGER

By DAVID E. SANGER President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal is premised on the idea that the U.S. and its allies force a better deal with Tehran through isolation and sanctions. Published: May 7, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K71mof

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Why A.I. and Cryptocurrency Are Making One Type of Computer Chip Scarce by CADE METZ

A microprocessor once found mostly in machines used for computer games turns out to have a role in both artificial intelligence systems and the mining of digital currencies. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

Needle by Needle, a Heroin Crisis Grips California’s Rural North by JOSE A. DEL REAL

By JOSE A. DEL REAL Surging opioid use and homelessness are driving an epidemic of despair in parts of the state that are short of housing, treatment options and patience. Published: May 7, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K4y4Xe

Opponents of Iran Deal Hired Investigators to Dig Up Dirt on Obama Aide by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and RONEN BERGMAN

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and RONEN BERGMAN Evidence has surfaced that opponents of the deal engaged in a sophisticated effort to dig up dirt on Benjamin J. Rhodes and his family that continued well after the Obama administration left office. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ikt9nX

How the Father of Computer Science Decoded Nature’s Mysterious Patterns by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN In research shortly before his death in 1954, Alan Turing used mathematics to explore how forms emerge, yielding insights that are now being applied to problems like desalination. Published: May 7, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KJZxhW

Melania Trump to Roll Out a Children’s Agenda, With a Focus on Social Media by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The president, hoping to protect her from blowback, at one point suggested she choose an easier subject than social media. But she will talk about that and other issues affecting children. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I1qWKp

M.I.T. Is Not Responsible for Student’s Suicide, Court Rules by KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE The student jumped to his death after criticism from a professor, but the court said universities have a duty to prevent suicides only in limited cases. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HWSk0b

Hawaii Volcano Eruption: ‘I Can See My House Burning,’ Says Resident by AUSTIN RAMZY

By AUSTIN RAMZY Lava and hazardous fumes spurred a forced evacuation, and some residents returned to find fire and ashes. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I0uPzr

Vietnamese Forged a Community in New Orleans. Now It May Be Fading. by STEPHEN HILTNER

By STEPHEN HILTNER Forty-three years after the fall of Saigon and almost 13 years after Hurricane Katrina, many residents wonder if their long-resilient community is nearing another — quieter — inflection point. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rql4nR

Trump Urges West Virginians Not to Vote for Don Blankenship by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN The president tweeted that Mr. Blankenship’s opponents have a better chance of beating the incumbent Democratic senator, Joe Manchin Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K3q60G

Trump Criticizes Investigators, Citing ‘Unrevealed Conflicts of Interest’ by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN The veiled threat to the special counsel leading the inquiry comes at a time when Mr. Trump’s legal team appears to be struggling to present a consistent message to the American public. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jDpu6E

Verifying the End of a Nuclear North Korea ‘Could Make Iran Look Easy’ by DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD

By DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD Inspections to confirm that North Korea had shut down its nuclear program and secure its arms would be far more onerous than those in Iran under a current deal that President Trump wants to end. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wqIAWC

Scholars Have Data on Millions of Facebook Users. Who’s Guarding It? by SHEERA FRENKEL

Academics have scoured Facebook pages in the name of science. But the troves they’ve amassed are sometimes unsecured and now pose a privacy risk. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Giuliani Says Trump Would Not Have to Comply With Mueller Subpoena by NOAH WEILAND

By NOAH WEILAND The president’s new lawyer appeared on television Sunday morning in an attempt to clarify comments he made last week about payments to Stormy Daniels. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KFx0Kx

How Storms, Missteps and an Ailing Grid Left Puerto Rico in the Dark by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author It took months to restore electricity in Puerto Rico after hurricanes dealt a one-two punch. Many homes are still without power, and the system’s future is far from certain. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rlY7Cu

Ships Unearthed in Virginia Offer Glimpse of Colonial Era by EMILY COCHRANE

By EMILY COCHRANE Excavation for a new waterfront development in Old Town Alexandria reveals the bones of ships that were scuttled to expand the coastline. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2jx2kP9

As State Lawmaker Claims Abuse, Party Leaders Shield Her Colleague by TRIP GABRIEL

By TRIP GABRIEL In Pennsylvania, a female House member has a protective order against a male colleague she accuses of sexual abuse. Party leaders have made no move to expel him. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FNeagT

Butterflies: Riders on the Storm by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY How do the delicate insects survive pounding rains and high winds? Trees provide refuge, experts say. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HXlcBy

He Wrote Disturbing Plans for a School Shooting. But Was That a Crime? by JESS BIDGOOD

By JESS BIDGOOD After residents reported a man who worried them, a journal turned up. “I’m aiming to kill as many as I can,” it read. But that wasn’t the end of the story. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KGFMIi

At His Ranch, John McCain Shares Memories and Regrets With Friends by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN Mr. McCain urged former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to “not walk away” from politics, and said he wished he had chosen Joseph I. Lieberman, not Sarah Palin, as his running mate in 2008. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ig31KW

Native American Brothers Pulled From Campus Tour After ‘Nervous’ Mother Calls Police by NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI The mother was “nervous” after they joined the tour in progress, according to the school, Colorado State University, which called the episode “sad and frustrating.” Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HSgclN

NASA’s Mars InSight Mission Launches for Six-Month Journey by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Propelled by a predawn rocket launch from California on Saturday, the spacecraft will study the deep interior of the red planet, contributing to understanding of how planets form. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JV9ibV

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 https://nyti.ms/2xwGWCY

The Very First Animal Appeared Amid an Explosion of DNA by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER Nobody knows what the first animal looked like. But many of its genes are still present in humans today. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rpMrxM

The Legal Issues Raised by the Stormy Daniels Payment, Explained by CHARLIE SAVAGE and KENNETH P. VOGEL

By CHARLIE SAVAGE and KENNETH P. VOGEL The disclosure that President Trump reimbursed his lawyer Michael D. Cohen for a $130,000 payment to a porn star has raised questions about campaign finance laws. Here’s a primer. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rkskBQ

Trump Undercuts Giuliani About Payments to Stormy Daniels by EILEEN SULLIVAN, MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MARK LANDLER

By EILEEN SULLIVAN, MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MARK LANDLER “He’s a great guy,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Giuliani. “He’ll get his facts straight.” Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HQGnoR

Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Forcing Evacuations by AUSTIN RAMZY

By AUSTIN RAMZY After a series of earthquakes, lava began spewing into a community on the eastern edge of the island of Hawaii. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FIWFy1

The Cold Case That Inspired the ‘Golden State Killer’ Detective to Try Genealogy by TIM ARANGO

By TIM ARANGO Before genealogy websites helped crack the “Golden State Killer” case, a similar technique was used to solve a decades-old cold case in New Hampshire. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IdiI5A

She Was Accepted to 113 Colleges: ‘I Could Go Anywhere, and Discover Who I Am’ by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER Jasmine Harrison, 17, received more than $4 million in scholarship offers. She plans to major in biology and work in a neonatal intensive care unit. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2riHmqR

An Ancient Horse Is Unearthed in a Utah Backyard by LAURA M. HOLSON

By LAURA M. HOLSON Paleontologists recently determined that a skeleton discovered during a landscaping project belonged to a horse from the Pleistocene Era. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2w8AS3n

Army Special Forces Secretly Help Saudis Combat Threat From Yemen Rebels by HELENE COOPER, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF and ERIC SCHMITT

By HELENE COOPER, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF and ERIC SCHMITT Green Berets on Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen is helping find and destroy Houthi missiles and launch sites, quietly expanding America’s role in a war it has tried to avoid. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FEm4sX

Kelly Finds Himself in a Familiar Place in the Trump White House: Eyeing the Exits by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN “It’s like a really bad marriage,” Chris Whipple, author of a history of White House chiefs of staff, said of the relationship between President Trump and his chief of staff. Published: May 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JSjFNU

Trump Says Payment to Stormy Daniels Did Not Violate Campaign Laws by EILEEN SULLIVAN, MATT APUZZO and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN, MATT APUZZO and MAGGIE HABERMAN The president’s statements seem to contradict his earlier comments that he knew of no payments to the actress who says she had an affair with Mr. Trump. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JLldZV

From Cohen to Trump to Giuliani: Conflicting Statements About a Payment to a Porn Star by KAREN YOURISH

By KAREN YOURISH President Trump and his lawyers have made contradictory statements about the $130,000 payment. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HK2f9o

Giuliani Appears to Veer Off Script. A Furor Follows. by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The appearance on Fox News was another high-profile, slightly off-kilter moment for Rudolph Giuliani, who has lived a life full of them. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jqbld2

‘We’ll See,’ Trump Says on North Korea. And Iran. And Nafta. And So On. by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The president’s verbal tic seems to have gone into overdrive, and those who study his speech patterns are starting to wonder: What happens when we finally see what happens? Published: May 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FBo6tK

Trump to Add Clinton Impeachment Lawyer Emmet Flood to Replace Ty Cobb by MATT APUZZO and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MATT APUZZO and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT Mr. Cobb had at one time persuaded President Trump not to attack the special counsel publicly, but Mr. Trump has broken from those confines. Published: May 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FEBAoM

Xi Tightens His Grip, and China’s Tech Giants Feel the Squeeze by RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR

The government in China, long suspicious of internet companies, now sees ambitious titans like Tencent and Alibaba as useful partners. By RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology

Xi Tightens His Grip, and China’s Tech Giants Feel the Squeeze by RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR

The government in China, long suspicious of internet companies, now sees ambitious titans like Tencent and Alibaba as useful partners. By RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology

A Lobbyist Helped Scott Pruitt Plan a Morocco Trip. Then Morocco Hired the Lobbyist. by ERIC LIPTON, LISA FRIEDMAN and KENNETH P. VOGEL

By ERIC LIPTON, LISA FRIEDMAN and KENNETH P. VOGEL The head of the E.P.A. allowed a lobbyist friend to play an unusually influential role in setting his agenda during a visit in December. Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jkDHFs

Israel’s Claims on Iran Divide Europe and U.S. on Merits of Nuclear Deal by MARK LANDLER, DAVID M. HALBFINGER and DAVID E. SANGER

By MARK LANDLER, DAVID M. HALBFINGER and DAVID E. SANGER The starkly divergent reactions suggested how the debate over the Iran deal was likely to play out should President Trump decide to reimpose sanctions on Tehran. Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2w7aYNq

Instagram Unveils a Bully Filter by LAURA M. HOLSON

The social media network says the new feature will weed out comments meant to harass or bully its 800 million users. By LAURA M. HOLSON from NYT Technology

Gaia’s Map of 1.3 Billion Stars Makes for a Milky Way in a Bottle by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE European astronomers released a three-dimensional map of the Milky Way, the most detailed survey ever produced of our home galaxy. Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KsCVTd

Mark Zuckerberg Has a Message: Facebook Cares About Your Privacy. Really. by SHEERA FRENKEL

Before the start of Facebook’s annual developer conference, the company’s chief executive unveiled a new privacy control that lets people clear their history on the social network. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Trump Says Disclosure of Mueller Questions in Russia Probe Is ‘Disgraceful’ by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN President Trump said it was a disgrace that questions the special counsel would like to ask him were “leaked,” and said collusion is a “phony crime.” Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jl8nqc

Facebook’s Privacy Changes Leave Developers Steaming by SHEERA FRENKEL

As Facebook prepares to hold its annual developer conference this week, many businesses are objecting to how the company has limited their access to its users’ information. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

White House Delays Tariffs on E.U., Canada and Mexico for 30 Days by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON President Trump will give Canada, Mexico and the European Union another 30-day reprieve from steel and aluminum tariffs, delaying punishing levies on key allies. Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HGlBby

Future of AT&T-Time Warner Deal Is in Judge’s Hands by CECILIA KANG

Final arguments were made, and a ruling is expected on June 12. Judge Richard J. Leon has given little indication of his thinking throughout the six-week trial. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Tech Thinks It Has a Fix for the Problems It Created: Blockchain by NATHANIEL POPPER

First used with Bitcoin, blockchain technology could reduce the control that big internet companies have over our personal information. But it’s far from a mature technology. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

Creepy or Not? Your Privacy Concerns Likely Reflect Your Politics by NATASHA SINGER

A new study on surveillance finds that Republicans tend to feel pleased about tracking, both online and in real life, while Democrats often feel bad about it. By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology

How a Rose Blooms: Its Genome Reveals the Traits for Scent and Color by KAREN WEINTRAUB

By KAREN WEINTRAUB French researchers are completing a full map of the rose, pinpointing genes to edit for continuous blooming and its other signature features. Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2raF11Q

#GorsuchStyle Garners a Gusher of Groans. But Is His Writing Really That Bad? by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK Twitter users have created a hashtag to mock the newest Supreme Court justice’s prose, but an algorithm-driven study found it pleasingly informal and accessible. Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2r9i4Ly

A Population That Pollutes Itself Into Extinction (and It’s Not Us) by NATALIE ANGIER

By NATALIE ANGIER Gorging on glucose, bacteria in a petri dish died in their own acidic waste, a sign of the perpetual struggle in nature between cooperation and selfishness. Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2FrEfSx

Yellow Fever Restaurant at California Whole Foods Sets Off a Debate by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS The restaurant’s founders, who are Asian-American, said, “we choose to embrace the term and reinterpret it positively for ourselves.” Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JHymmv

Behind T-Mobile-Sprint Merger, a Race to Keep Up With China in 5G by RAYMOND ZHONG

With the U.S. and China vying for tech leadership, the two wireless companies said their union would help America preserve its strategic edge. By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology

Ronny Jackson, Failed V.A. Pick, Is Unlikely to Return as Trump’s Doctor by NICHOLAS FANDOS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MAGGIE HABERMAN It was unclear if Dr. Jackson, who withdrew from consideration for secretary of veterans affairs, would stay in the White House or retire from the military. Published: April 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FrLk5F

Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving. by MONICA DAVEY

By MONICA DAVEY Last week, we visited the city to find further signs of recovery as Detroit moves out from under budgetary oversight. Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jfwFl9

Picture of the day for April 30, 2018

Picture of the day on April 30, 2018: Zhavoronki are traditional Eastern Slavic cookies. Photographed in Shebekinsky District of Belgorod Oblast, Russia.

One Goal of Amazon’s HQ2: Learn the Lessons of Seattle by NICK WINGFIELD

Amazon has surprised officials in cities vying for the company’s new headquarters by asking how to avoid soaring housing costs and paralyzing traffic. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Blockchain Will Be Theirs, Russian Spy Boasted at Conference by NATHANIEL POPPER

Some think the technology that was introduced with Bitcoin has enormous potential. That has a number of countries looking to influence its future. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for April 29, 2018

Picture of the day on April 29, 2018: Palm Springs International Airport, final approach on runway 13R

Do Men Think They’re Better at Science Than Women Do? Well, Actually … by NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI A new study found that male college students expressed greater confidence in their own abilities than their female classmates did. Published: April 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2GItooO

It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone by FARHAD MANJOO

Apple gave us the modern smartphone. Now, it can create a new take on the device by encouraging us to use it more deliberately — and a lot less. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

As Two Koreas Talk Peace, Trump’s Bargaining Chips Slip Away by MARK LANDLER

By MARK LANDLER The overtures between North and South Korea will inevitably erode crippling economic sanctions and make it harder for President Trump to threaten military action. Published: April 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jj0txz

Trump’s Role in Midterm Elections Roils Republicans by JONATHAN MARTIN, ALEXANDER BURNS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By JONATHAN MARTIN, ALEXANDER BURNS and MAGGIE HABERMAN G.O.P. leaders and White House aides are trying to prepare the president for trouble in House and Senate races. But he is rejecting their grim prognoses and wants to start campaigning. Published: April 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HDouKe

With Taunts and Guile, the Golden State Killer Left a Trail of Horror by DAN BARRY, TIM ARANGO and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.

By DAN BARRY, TIM ARANGO and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. How a serial rapist and murderer in California flaunted his power as well as his belief that he could elude accountability forever. He was wrong. Published: April 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I02j44

Trump Calls on Montana Democrat to Resign in Fight Over Failed V.A. Nomination by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER President Trump lashed out at Senator Jon Tester, the Democrat who helped thwart the cabinet nomination of Dr. Ronny L. Jackson. Published: April 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2r6hUFE

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Let’s Check In on the Other Social Networks, Shall We? by KEVIN ROOSE

Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube all had interesting news that you may have missed. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Stormy Daniels Lawsuit Delayed as Judge Cites ‘Likely’ Indictment of Michael Cohen by LOUIS LUCERO II

By LOUIS LUCERO II Judge S. James Otero sided with the president’s defense team that a delay was warranted, particularly in light of Mr. Cohen’s invoking his Fifth Amendment rights. Published: April 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JyZNyU

Eric Schmidt to Step Down as Alphabet’s Executive Chairman by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, KATIE BENNER and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER

Mr. Schmidt, who has been in a top position at Google and then its parent company, Alphabet, since 2001, will become a technical adviser to the company. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, KATIE BENNER and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER from NYT Technology

This Fungus Borrowed From Ancient Bacteria to Defy Gravity by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN Scientists say a fungus developed its well-known sensing abilities following an ancient genetic transfer between its ancestor and bacteria it encountered. Published: April 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HQti2f

Hints of Human Evolution in Chimpanzees That Endure a Savanna’s Heat by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER The apes of Senegal’s Fongoli savanna may offer hints to how our own ancestors moved out of the woodlands, shed their fur and started walking upright. Published: April 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2r3oRXZ

California Today: How the Golden State Killer Suspect Was Caught by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS Friday: Days after an arrest, victims are speaking out, hundreds of migrants prepare for border crossing, and a trip to Dodgers Stadium by gondola. Published: April 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Jwycyo

Republicans on House Intelligence Panel Clear Trump Campaign in Russian Meddling by NICHOLAS FANDOS and MARK MAZZETTI

By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MARK MAZZETTI The committee’s investigation devolved into partisan bickering as Democrats accused the Republicans leading the panel of ignoring crucial evidence and obvious leads. Published: April 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2r3gETA

Lawyer Who Was Said to Have Dirt on Clinton Had Closer Ties to Kremlin Than She Let On by ANDREW E. KRAMER and SHARON LaFRANIERE

By ANDREW E. KRAMER and SHARON LaFRANIERE Newly released emails have renewed questions about who the lawyer, Natalya V. Veselnitskaya, was representing when she met with top Trump campaign officials promising dirt on Hillary Clinton. Published: April 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HAhFsP

Hart Family, Before Driving Off Cliff, Hid Dark Home Life From View by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS Weeks after Jennifer Hart drunkenly drove a sport utility vehicle off a cliff, killing her wife and their children, newly released documents detail disturbing allegations of neglect. Published: April 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2r2GoyE

Adding Fonts to an iPad by J. D. BIERSDORFER

With a little help from an installer app, you can use new typefaces with certain programs on Apple’s tablet and other mobile devices. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Microsoft’s Cloud Has Business Booming Again by STEVE LOHR

The technology giant reported strong quarterly results thanks to an aggressive transition to delivering software as an internet service. By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology

Fact-Checking Trump’s ‘Fox & Friends’ Interview by JUSTIN BANK

By JUSTIN BANK President Trump made statements about Iran, unemployment among black Americans, his record on deregulation and the 2016 election results that were imprecise or lacked context. Published: April 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I5rZd6

A New Spider Family Tree Tries to Untangle the Evolution of Webs by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD Scientists have fiercely debated the origins of the orb-style web. A new study challenges the idea that all spiders who make this web had a common ancestor. Published: April 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2qY5WNw

Senate Confirms C.I.A. Chief Mike Pompeo to Be Secretary of State by GARDINER HARRIS and THOMAS KAPLAN

By GARDINER HARRIS and THOMAS KAPLAN After the Senate voted to confirm Mike Pompeo to be the nation’s 70th secretary of state, he turned to urgent problems around the world. Published: April 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FjoQDO

How a News Junkie Stays Plugged In: Newsletters and Her Kids by THE NEW YORK TIMES

Rebecca Blumenstein, a deputy managing editor of The Times, shared the biggest developments that are coming and how her children use apps. By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology

Facebook’s Privacy Scandal Appears to Have Little Effect on Its Bottom Line by SHEERA FRENKEL and KEVIN ROOSE

The social network posted increases in profit and revenue as it deals with a torrent of criticism about its privacy practices and the way it handles user data. By SHEERA FRENKEL and KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

White House Withdraws Jackson Nomination for V.A. Chief Amid Criticism by NICHOLAS FANDOS and PETER BAKER

By NICHOLAS FANDOS and PETER BAKER Accusations leveled against Dr. Ronny L. Jackson’s time leading the White House medical staff led lawmakers to have concerns over his nomination. Published: April 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KhXL7N

Portrait of the South, Served Up One Waffle House Order at a Time by ALAN BLINDER

By ALAN BLINDER The ubiquity of Waffle House, a chain of 1,800 eateries, invites every kind of story, some chronicled on Instagram, others in mug shots. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FjqFAx

Trump and Kanye West Share Praise-Filled Tweets. And, Apparently, ‘Dragon Energy.’ by KATIE ROGERS and JOE COSCARELLI

By KATIE ROGERS and JOE COSCARELLI The president and the rapper share a history of unpredictable behavior — and a delight in dividing the public. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2r22Vf3

New Allegations Emerge Against Ronny Jackson as White House Digs In by NICHOLAS FANDOS

By NICHOLAS FANDOS White House officials pressed for a confirmation hearing for Dr. Ronny L. Jackson, the nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, even as new accusations of questionable conduct emerged. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qZW31M

5 Black Women Were Told to Golf Faster. Then the Club Called the Police. by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON A confrontation caught on video at a Pennsylvania golf course echoed other recent racially charged incidents involving businesses, black customers and the police. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vLLPI0

Workers of Silicon Valley, It’s Time to Organize by KEVIN ROOSE

Employees in the tech industry have an unusual power: They can make their companies act more responsibly. All they have to do is speak up. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Suspect Arrested in Golden State Killer Case After Decades by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER The suspect in the long unsolved case is thought to have killed 12 people, raped 45 people and burglarized more than 120 homes between 1976 and 1986. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qYti6A

Key Justices Seem Skeptical of Challenge to Trump’s Travel Ban by ADAM LIPTAK and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By ADAM LIPTAK and MICHAEL D. SHEAR By the end of the argument, which reached the justices 15 months after the first travel ban was announced, it was hard to identify five justices ready to strike down the ban. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HuIkak

Twitter Stays on an Upswing, With Second Straight Quarter of Profit by NELLIE BOWLES and ADAM SATARIANO

The social media service may not be adding new users at much of a clip, but it’s advertising-driven business seems to have stabilized. By NELLIE BOWLES and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology

Republicans Lost Support in Every Special Election Since Trump Became President by ALEXANDER BURNS and DENISE LU

By ALEXANDER BURNS and DENISE LU Most districts remained Republican, but Democrats flipped two solidly Republican seats. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Kd7Qm4

Don Blankenship, West Virginia Candidate, Lives Near Las Vegas and Mulled Chinese Citizenship by TRIP GABRIEL and STEPHANIE SAUL

By TRIP GABRIEL and STEPHANIE SAUL The former coal mining executive, a strong supporter of President Trump who is running as an “American competitionist,” has refused to disclose his personal finances as required by law. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Fga7JM

A Lynching Memorial Is Opening. The Country Has Never Seen Anything Like It. by CAMPBELL ROBERTSON

By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, opening Thursday in Montgomery, Ala., is dedicated to victims of white supremacy. Published: April 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HoVr0B

European Regulators Ask if Facebook Is Taking Too Much Data by NATASHA SINGER and SAPNA MAHESHWARI

The authorities in a number of countries say the company is unfairly using its leverage over consumers to extract personal information from them. By NATASHA SINGER and SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Technology

A National Security Aide’s Departing Wish: Cooking for the State Dinner by MARK LANDLER

By MARK LANDLER For his exit from the Trump administration, Michael Anton, a self-described “right-wing Francophile,” asked to work as a line cook helping to prepare dinner for the French president. Published: April 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vJiCgW

Arizona Special Election Results: Eighth House District by SARAH ALMUKHTAR, WILSON ANDREWS, MATTHEW BLOCH, JEREMY BOWERS, TOM GIRATIKANON and JASMINE C. LEE

By SARAH ALMUKHTAR, WILSON ANDREWS, MATTHEW BLOCH, JEREMY BOWERS, TOM GIRATIKANON and JASMINE C. LEE See full results and maps from the Arizona special election. Published: April 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HsCk1O

Police Defend Violent Arrest of Black Woman at Alabama Waffle House by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG Video of the arrest shows white officers grabbing the woman and tossing her onto the floor, causing her shirt to come down and exposing her breasts. Published: April 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HI6lOD

Trump’s First State Dinner: Details (and Some Guesses) by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS Most elements of the state visit, largely planned by the East Wing, are meant to symbolically honor the relationship between the United States and France. Published: April 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vHDC7Q

Trump Voters Driven by Fear of Losing Status, Not Economic Anxiety, Study Finds by NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI A new study suggests that the white, Christian and male voters who supported Donald J. Trump were driven by concerns over losing their privilege. Published: April 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FdBrIu

Waffle House Shooting Suspect Once Had His Guns Taken Away. He Got Them Back. by ALAN BLINDER, SIMON ROMERO and JULIE BOSMAN

By ALAN BLINDER, SIMON ROMERO and JULIE BOSMAN Officials took the Nashville shooting suspect’s guns after a run-in at the White House last year. But his father gave the guns back. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HWhyIW

Ronny Jackson, Trump’s V.A. Nominee, Faces Claims of Overprescription and Hostile Work Environment by NICHOLAS FANDOS

By NICHOLAS FANDOS The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee is examining multiple claims against President Trump’s nominee to head the Veterans Affairs Department. Published: April 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qUqJST

Amazon Tries a New Delivery Spot: Your Car by NICK WINGFIELD

The new service is aimed at anyone who doesn’t want to risk a package being stolen from a porch and can’t receive an order at work. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

The Fight for Wisconsin Is On as Outside Money Pours Into Senate Race by STEPHANIE SAUL

By STEPHANIE SAUL National Democrats were shocked in 2016 when a Republican presidential nominee carried Wisconsin for the first time since 1984. Now both parties see a key Senate race as a crucial test before 2020. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Jp3K9d

Why It Seems Like Everyone Is Always Angry With You by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author It’s possible that they aren’t, it’s just that you have trouble reading neutral facial expressions because of your family experience, a new study suggests. Published: April 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2qWE5gR

Rod Rosenstein Makes a Timely Supreme Court Appearance by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK After an argument on the independence of executive branch officials, Mr. Rosenstein made his Supreme Court debut in a separate sentencing case. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qUpGlO

Trump’s First State Dinner: Cherry Blossoms, Clinton China but No Democrats From Congress by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS As Melania Trump oversees preparations to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of France, her advice to her staff before the high-profile event is not to worry. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HX7hwk

How Israel Caught Russian Hackers Scouring the World for U.S. Secrets by NICOLE PERLROTH and SCOTT SHANE

Exploiting the popular Kaspersky antivirus software, Russian hackers searched millions of computers for American intelligence keywords. Israeli intelligence tipped off American officials. By NICOLE PERLROTH and SCOTT SHANE from NYT Technology

You Don’t Want the Malware Prize by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Devious code is sending people to fraudulent quiz and contest pages, so ignore that “lucky winner” notice and run a security scan. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

How Uber Uses Psychological Tricks to Push Its Drivers’ Buttons by NOAM SCHEIBER

The start-up has undertaken an extraordinary experiment in behavioral science to subtly entice an independent work force to maximize company revenue. By NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology

What Lies Beneath Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY The mysterious, orangish storm has shrunk in diameter in recent decades, but has increased in height and depth. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HOfMvI

These Ants Explode, but Their Nests Live to See Another Day by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD Scientists described in depth a species of ants in Southeast Asia that fight attackers by rupturing their own abdomens to release a sticky fluid laced with toxins. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2vMG0u7

Waffle House Shooting: Nashville on Edge as Suspect Remains at Large by ALAN BLINDER

By ALAN BLINDER The police said there had been “no credible sightings” of Travis J. Reinking, who has been accused of killing four people at a restaurant early Sunday. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vGFo98

‘I’m Not a Hero,’ Says Unarmed Man Who Wrested Rifle From Waffle House Gunman by MATTHEW HAAG and JACEY FORTIN

By MATTHEW HAAG and JACEY FORTIN James Shaw Jr. grabbed an AR-15 from a shooter’s hands early on Sunday, likely stopping further bloodshed at a Waffle House outside Nashville. Published: April 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qQPakc

A Baby Wails, and the Adult World Comes Running by NATALIE ANGIER

By NATALIE ANGIER In almost every mammal species, an infant’s cry has a primal impact on nearby adults. Scientists are beginning to figure out why. Published: September 3, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2gFGlr5

‘The Business of War’: Google Employees Protest Work for the Pentagon by SCOTT SHANE and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

Thousands of employees have signed a letter calling on their C.E.O. to pull out of a project that could be used to improve drone strike targeting. By SCOTT SHANE and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Inside Amazon Go, a Store of the Future by NICK WINGFIELD

The technology inside Amazon’s new convenience store, opening Monday in downtown Seattle, enables a shopping experience like no other — including no checkout lines. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

‘I Was Trump Before Trump Was Trump’ by JEREMY W. PETERS

By JEREMY W. PETERS Republican candidates all over are parroting the president, spouting his catchphrases and donning his hats as they try to show loyalty. Published: April 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K6kWli

In Breakthrough, Scientists Edit a Dangerous Mutation From Genes in Human Embryos by PAM BELLUCK

By PAM BELLUCK Researchers have found a way to reliably remove disease-causing mutations from human embryos, an achievement sure to renew concerns over so-called designer babies. Published: August 1, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2uZLvkP

John F. Nash Jr., Math Genius Defined by a ‘Beautiful Mind,’ Dies at 86 by ERICA GOODE

By ERICA GOODE The narrative of Dr. Nash’s brilliant rise, the lost years of severe mental illness, and the eventual awarding of a Nobel captured the public mind. Published: May 23, 2015 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2qRleDy

Making a Crypto Utopia in Puerto Rico by NELLIE BOWLES

Dozens of entrepreneurs, made newly wealthy by virtual currencies, have moved to the island to avoid taxes on their fortunes — and to build a society that runs on blockchain. By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

Unknown Tech Brands Aren’t Like Groceries. Don’t Just Grab Them. by BRIAN X. CHEN

It’s time to stop using technology and the internet as though you were shopping at a supermarket. By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology

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 https://nyti.ms/2FCWmpq

Texas Boy Killed by Truck as His School Held a Walkout on Guns by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON The boy had been trying to cross a busy highway in El Paso. He was not participating in the protest and was part of a group of students headed to a park, officials said. Published: April 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K69wxP

What Does Kim Jong-un Want? U.S. Fears Answer Is ‘Give a Little, Gain a Lot’ by MARK LANDLER and CHOE SANG-HUN

By MARK LANDLER and CHOE SANG-HUN In Washington, most officials and experts believe that the North Korean leader is determined to cement his country’s status as a nuclear state while escaping the chokehold of economic sanctions. Published: April 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F8osrL

A Former Top Wall Street Regulator Turns to the Blockchain by NATHANIEL POPPER

Gary Gensler, who once led the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has joined M.I.T., where he is warning about potential problems for virtual currencies. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

The Follower Factory by NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, GABRIEL J.X. DANCE, RICH HARRIS and MARK HANSEN

Everyone wants to be popular online. Some even pay for it. Inside social media’s black market. By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, GABRIEL J.X. DANCE, RICH HARRIS and MARK HANSEN from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for April 23, 2018

Picture of the day on April 23, 2018: Exemplar of brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Punta Pitt, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.

Amazon’s Critics Get New Life With Trump’s Attacks on the Company by CECILIA KANG, NICK WINGFIELD and DANIELLE IVORY

Many of Amazon’s opponents have struggled for years to be heard. Now they have the country’s most powerful bullhorn — President Trump — on their side. By CECILIA KANG, NICK WINGFIELD and DANIELLE IVORY from NYT Technology

Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Pedestrian in Arizona, Where Robots Roam by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

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

As Another Pence Runs for Congress, His Business Record Raises Questions by MICHAEL TACKETT

By MICHAEL TACKETT Greg Pence, the vice president’s brother, is mounting something of a stealth campaign, years after leading a chain that went bankrupt and being sued over personal debts. Published: April 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Hiknah

Sheriff’s Deputy Is Fired After Fatally Shooting Unarmed Man in Houston by JACEY FORTIN

By JACEY FORTIN Deputy Cameron Brewer did not follow policy when he shot Danny Ray Thomas at an intersection last month, the sheriff’s department in Harris County, Tex., said. Published: April 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qSMba1

A Shadowy War’s Newest Front: A Drone Base Rising From Saharan Dust by ERIC SCHMITT

By ERIC SCHMITT Air Force personnel are working to complete a $110 million airfield that will be used to strike extremists in West and North Africa, a region where most Americans have no idea the country is fighting. Published: April 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ji3zfQ

What Makes Some Hair Curly? Not Quite What Scientists Thought by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD After testing two theories about what makes sheep’s wool kinky, researchers found flaws in existing ideas about how different types of cells contribute to curliness in hair. Published: March 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2DMC7UF

Naked Gunman Kills 4 at Waffle House in Nashville, Police Say by CHRISTOPHER MELE

By CHRISTOPHER MELE The police said four others were wounded in the shooting, during which a patron wrestled away the gunman’s rifle. The suspect remained at large. Published: April 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F7ESAv

Is Amazon Bad for the Postal Service? Or Its Savior? by NICK WINGFIELD

President Trump says Amazon costs the U.S.P.S. billions of dollars. But the available evidence is far less certain, and some of it suggests the opposite. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

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

Instagram Is Changing Its Algorithm. Here’s How. by JACEY FORTIN

The changes appear to address some common gripes, like how some posts can keep appearing on your feed seemingly for days. By JACEY FORTIN from NYT Technology

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

Picture of the day for April 22, 2018

Picture of the day on April 22, 2018: Panorama of the Imperial Academy of Arts building in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Scott Pruitt Before the E.P.A.: Fancy Homes, a Shell Company and Friends With Money by STEVE EDER and HIROKO TABUCHI

By STEVE EDER and HIROKO TABUCHI The E.P.A. chief is under scrutiny for high spending and interactions with lobbyists. Many of the pitfalls he has encountered in Washington have echoes in his past. Published: April 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K7f7Ee

As Rod Rosenstein Battles to Protect Mueller, His Tactics Could Cost the Justice Dept. by KATIE BENNER, SHARON LaFRANIERE and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By KATIE BENNER, SHARON LaFRANIERE and NICHOLAS FANDOS Under siege by the president’s allies in the House, Mr. Rosenstein has acceded to some demands. But his allies worry that may expose the Justice Department to political meddling. Published: April 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F6OM5h

Fearing Chaos, National Democrats Plunge Into Midterm Primary Fights by ALEXANDER BURNS

By ALEXANDER BURNS Democratic leaders are intervening aggressively in California, where the state’s unusual voting system could undercut their chances in crowded congressional races. Published: April 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vBzSVg

Is Facebook’s Campbell Brown a Force to Be Reckoned With? Or Is She Fake News? by NELLIE BOWLES

As Facebook’s head of news partnerships, Ms. Brown, a former CNN and NBC anchor, is emerging as a surprisingly adept negotiator for her publishing vision at the social network. By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

Former Lawyer for Stormy Daniels Is Drawn Into Federal Investigation by REBECCA R. RUIZ

By REBECCA R. RUIZ Keith Davidson, who reached multiple agreements with Michael Cohen in recent years, has provided certain electronic records to investigators, a spokesman said Friday. Published: April 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qPgI8Q

Sync your calendar with the solar system by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author Never miss an eclipse, a meteor shower, a rocket launch or any other astronomical and space event that’s out of this world. Published: December 31, 2017 at 07:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2lxvQWp

Four Former Presidents Will Be on Hand as Barbara Bush Is Laid to Rest in Texas by MANNY FERNANDEZ

By MANNY FERNANDEZ Mourners from across the country, including four ex-presidents, gathered in Texas for the funeral of the former first lady. Published: April 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HGM3ou

Six Years After Fukushima, Robots Finally Find Reactors’ Melted Uranium Fuel by MARTIN FACKLER

By MARTIN FACKLER The Japanese government and companies used radiation-hardened machines to search for the fuel that escaped the plant’s ruined reactors. Published: November 18, 2017 at 07:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2mIlA0I

Can You Spot the Liar? by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author Subjects in a study on body language and lying were asked several general questions — and then told off camera to lie or tell the truth when answering. Can you tell truth from falsehood? Published: March 22, 2014 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2qLvb5A

Electric Scooters Are Causing Havoc. This Man Is Shrugging It Off. by NELLIE BOWLES and DAVID STREITFELD

Travis VanderZanden, chief executive of electric scooter start-up Bird, is unperturbed by how San Francisco and other cities are in an uproar over the dockless vehicles. By NELLIE BOWLES and DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for April 21, 2018

Picture of the day on April 21, 2018: A port security boat assigned to Martime Expeditionary Squadron (MSRON) 1 patrols the waters near Kuwait Naval Base. MSRON-1 is deployed supporting maritime security operations and port security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Said to Investigate AT&T and Verizon Over Wireless Collusion Claim by CECILIA KANG

Complaints to the Justice Department allege that the companies and a standards group worked together to restrict eSIM technology, a cardless way to easily switch carriers. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

D.N.C. Lawsuit Alleges Trump-Russia Conspiracy by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The lawsuit accuses Mr. Trump’s associates of illegally working with Russian intelligence agents to interfere with the outcome of the 2016 election. Published: April 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qT14td

AT&T Chief Attacks Lawsuit to Block Time Warner Merger by CECILIA KANG

Randall Stephenson, AT&T’s chief executive, defended his deal to buy Time Warner and said a combined company would be no different than those that already exist in Silicon Valley. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

‘Yes, I’m Running as a Socialist.’ Why Candidates Are Embracing the Label in 2018 by FARAH STOCKMAN

By FARAH STOCKMAN Anger at the outsize role played by wealth has ignited a surge in the number of people who identify openly as socialists, even in red states. Published: April 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K4eJ9c

6 Takeaways From the James Comey Memos by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT The memos written by the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey paint a revealing portrait of his interactions with President Trump. Published: April 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HgByom

Men Arrested at Starbucks Hope to Ensure ‘This Situation Doesn’t Happen Again’ by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson, both 23, spoke out about their ordeal in interviews, days after their arrests in Philadelphia led to protests. Published: April 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K1kIeX

A.I. Researchers Are Making More Than $1 Million, Even at a Nonprofit by CADE METZ

Tax forms filed by OpenAI provide insight into the enormous salaries and bonuses paid to artificial intelligence specialists across the world. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

Protecting Privacy Inside and Outside the House by J. D. BIERSDORFER

The incognito and private browsing modes built into most modern browsers shield your online activity at home — but maybe not to the rest of the world. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

A Marriage Used to Prevent Deportation. Not Anymore. by VIVIAN YEE

By VIVIAN YEE For decades, marriage to a United States citizen has been a virtual guarantee of legal residency. It isn’t anymore under the Trump administration. Published: April 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K2cyTJ

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Expands to 16 States by NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI At least 53 people have been infected so far, and more than half have been hospitalized. Published: April 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J9onGo

Trump’s NASA Nominee, Jim Bridenstine, Confirmed by Senate on Party-Line Vote by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG The Oklahoma congressman’s nomination languished for more than seven months as senators raised objections to his record, and now additional concerns have been raised. Published: April 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HekDqy

Sully Was Impressed by Southwest Pilot’s Emergency Landing by LIAM STACK

By LIAM STACK Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot during the Miracle on the Hudson in 2009, felt a twinge of recognition at the news of Tammie Jo Shults’s calm handling of a midair crisis. Published: April 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qKp1TY

Bodies Remodeled for a Life at Sea by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER The Bajau, who spend most of their time on the ocean, are among the best divers in the world. Evolution is remaking them, a new study finds. Published: April 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2K1XYf8

Across Midwest, Farmers Warn of G.O.P. Losses Over Trump’s Trade Policy by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN China’s proposed tariffs on soybeans would hit hard in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota and other states with highly competitive House and Senate races. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qIGImT

Kris Kobach, Face of Trump’s Voter Fraud Panel, Is Held in Contempt by Judge by JULIE BOSMAN

By JULIE BOSMAN A federal judge said the Kansas secretary of state disobeyed her orders to notify thousands of residents that they were registered to vote. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JbetUD

Following the Trail of Online Ads, Wherever It Leads by SAPNA MAHESHWARI

Sapna Maheshwari, who covers advertising for The Times, discusses how she tracks the online ads that track us. By SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Technology

Ex-Playboy Model, Freed From Contract, Can Discuss Alleged Trump Affair by JIM RUTENBERG

By JIM RUTENBERG A settlement ends a lawsuit against a Trump-allied publisher, and protects the president from being drawn into a legal case involving efforts to buy women’s silence. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EYic5z

Former F.B.I. Agent Admits He Shared Classified Documents by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR Lawyers for Terry J. Albury, who pleaded guilty on Tuesday, said his goal had been to show that the bureau “often treated minority communities with suspicion and disrespect.” Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qHW6Qq

Philadelphia Starbucks Arrests, Outrageous to Some, Are Everyday Life for Others by ELIZABETH DIAS, JOHN ELIGON and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.

By ELIZABETH DIAS, JOHN ELIGON and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. Statistics show that the area of Philadelphia where two black men were arrested in a cafe has the greatest racial disparity in the city when it comes to police pedestrian stops. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Hc1iCu

In Barbara Bush’s Final Days, Faith, Courage and a Little Last Needling by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER In his first interview following Barbara Bush’s death, George W. Bush, the 43rd president, remembered his mother’s personal warmth and biting wit. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qCHhif

Southwest Pilot Who Landed Crippled Plane Is Navy Veteran With ‘Nerves of Steel’ by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG Passengers hailed Captain Shults as a hero after an engine exploded on Flight 1380. She started out as one of the first female fighter jet pilots in the Navy. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HdCJJe

Houston Mourns Barbara Bush, Its Revered Matriarch and ‘Salty’ Neighbor by MANNY FERNANDEZ

By MANNY FERNANDEZ Mrs. Bush was an iconic yet approachable first lady in Houston, whether chatting with neighbors while walking her dogs or reading to schoolchildren. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ht2TY3

Do You Know Which Dog Breeds Are in a Mutt? Scientists Want to Find Out by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN A new online citizen science questionnaire is a brain teaser for people who think they’re good at guessing the breeds in the genetic makeup of a mutt. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2qIEOmn

Missouri’s Governor Was Already in Trouble. A New Felony Claim Adds to That. by JULIE BOSMAN

By JULIE BOSMAN The state attorney general said Gov. Eric Greitens, who is facing an invasion-of-privacy charge, may also have committed a felony in obtaining a donor list. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J5zxfi

Dignitaries React to the Death of Barbara Bush by MAGGIE ASTOR

By MAGGIE ASTOR Many lawmakers from both parties publicly remembered Mrs. Bush, including her support for literacy programs. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HJb4wT

Trump, in Another Apparent Reversal, Says Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Has ‘Too Many Contingencies’ by ALAN RAPPEPORT

By ALAN RAPPEPORT A tweet by the president seems to end a meandering trade policy. He withdrew from the deal his first week in office before saying he had second thoughts. Published: April 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EVvMH1

Marco Rubio, Darling of G.O.P. Establishment, Hires a Thorn in Its Side by JEREMY W. PETERS

By JEREMY W. PETERS The move raises questions about whether Mr. Rubio may be positioning himself for another presidential run and underscores how unsettled the conservative movement is. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2H7LLrm

A Southwest Airlines Engine Explodes, Killing a Passenger by LIAM STACK

By LIAM STACK The plane, going from New York to Dallas, made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an engine exploded, sending shrapnel into the body of the aircraft. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J5A1Cp

Inside Cambridge Analytica’s Virtual Currency Plans by NATHANIEL POPPER and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE

The data firm was hoping to do its own so-called initial coin offering and quietly helped promote other companies in the unregulated industry. By NATHANIEL POPPER and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology

Justice Gorsuch Joins Supreme Court’s Liberals to Strike Down Deportation Law by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK By a 5-to-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that a law allowing the deportation of some immigrants who commit serious crimes was unconstitutionally vague. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qHbT15

New York Mice Are Crawling With Dangerous Bacteria and Viruses by KAREN WEINTRAUB

By KAREN WEINTRAUB Columbia University researchers analyzed feces from city mice and found bacteria, drug-resistant bugs and viruses never seen before. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2vl0Os9

How a Common Beetle May Offer Deep Insights Into Evolution by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN A molecular biologist has turned a childhood obsession with a common beetle into a scientific quest. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2H69t7k

Video Shows Police Tackling and Punching Black Harvard Student by KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and JESS BIDGOOD

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and JESS BIDGOOD The student, Selorm Ohene, 21, was standing naked in the median of a busy street when the Cambridge police tried to arrest him. Published: April 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2qE2EyK

Ryan Zinke Is Opening Up Public Lands. Just Not at Home. by JULIE TURKEWITZ

By JULIE TURKEWITZ Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has opened millions of acres of public lands for development while pursuing policies of protection in his home state. Published: April 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2H64bJ4

San Francisco’s Big Seismic Gamble by THOMAS FULLER, ANJALI SINGHVI and JOSH WILLIAMS

By THOMAS FULLER, ANJALI SINGHVI and JOSH WILLIAMS The city’s building code does not protect its people from earthquakes nearly as much as you might think. Published: April 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ETy09Q

Huawei, Failing to Crack U.S. Market, Signals a Change in Tactics by PAUL MOZUR

The Chinese telecom giant, which has been dogged by concerns about its ties to Beijing, dropped its top Washington liaison and other American employees. By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology

James Comey’s Attacks on Trump May Hurt a Carefully Cultivated Image by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and JONATHAN MARTIN

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and JONATHAN MARTIN In media appearances aimed in part at increasing book sales, Mr. Comey is criticizing the president in personal ways that are unusual for a former F.B.I. director. Published: April 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ERemLJ

Picture of the day for April 17, 2018

Picture of the day on April 17, 2018: View of the Castle of Zafra, Campillo de Dueñas, Guadalajara, Spain. The castle was built in the late 12th or early 13th centuries on a sandstone outcrop and stands on the site of a former Visigothic and Moorish fortification that fell into Christian hands in 1129. It […]

Watch NASA Launch TESS, Its Latest Planet Hunter by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE The orbiting satellite will search for planets around nearby star systems, advancing the search for other signs of life in the Milky Way. Published: April 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2EPaYAU

Arrest of Black Men at Philadelphia Starbucks Was ‘Reprehensible,’ C.E.O. Says by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER “It was completely inappropriate to engage the police,” said the chief executive, Kevin R. Johnson, as protests continued at a Starbucks downtown. Published: April 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ERb9eV