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Defiant After Bad Week, Trump Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas
President Trump continues to act like he’s politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.
By Luke Broadwater
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Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says
The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.
By Madeleine Ngo and Albert Sun
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Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Ms. Gabbard had a difficult tenure in the Trump administration and was seldom seen in the room when the president made important national-security moves.
By Dustin Volz and Julian E. Barnes
world
Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.
By David M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman
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Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran
There is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.
By David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt, Tyler Pager, Jonathan Swan and Julian E. Barnes
world
Iran Meets Mediators for Talks as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
People across the Middle East were bracing for the possibility of renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran as mediation efforts continue in Tehran without a clear sign of a breakthrough.
By Aaron Boxerman and Leily Nikounazar
health
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.
By Sarah Kliff, Margot Sanger-Katz, Erin Schaff and Asmaa Elkeurti
health
5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation on Autism Therapy Clinics
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.
By Sarah Kliff, Margot Sanger-Katz and Asmaa Elkeurti
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How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster
Firefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
By Soumya Karlamangla
world
Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 90 in China
The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
By Catie Edmondson
world
As Ebola Rages in Countryside, Congo’s Capital Strives to Carry On
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
By Justin Makangara and John Eligon
world
Ebola Ward in Congo Burns After Residents Turn Against Medics
Several hundred people massed at the gates of a hospital to demand the body of a suspected Ebola victim. Violence broke out when staff refused the request.
By Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi
world
White House Tells Congo’s Soccer Team to Isolate, Citing Ebola Outbreak
The team, now in Belgium, must isolate there for 21 days or risk being denied permission to come to Houston for the World Cup, an official said.
By Claire Moses
magazine
Nicolas Cage Made Himself a Legend. Then He Had to Live With It.
The iconic actor on becoming a meme, a myth and larger than life.
By David Marchese
dining
Our Best Memorial Day Cookout Recipes
Strawberry shortcake, pasta salad, coleslaw and more recipes to kick off summer. Here’s what to make for picnics, barbecues and gatherings this long weekend.
By The New York Times
travel
Your Memorial Day Travel Forecast: Heavy Traffic and Pricey Gas
Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
By Christine Chung
opinion
Has Trump Gone Full ‘Mob Boss’?
The president’s $1.8 billion slush fund is causing further cracks in the Republican Party.
By Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle, David French and Derek Arthur
opinion
The New A.I. Money Should Be Spent on Beauty
Leave a physical legacy to future generations, not just a record of programs and disbursements.
By Ross Douthat
briefing
Track Changes
It’s a holiday weekend, three days to ease from one seasonal mind-set into the next, even if it feels too soon.
By Melissa Kirsch
world
‘A Total Nightmare’: Voices From a Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones
Residents who experienced attacks in recent days were shaken deeply by the conflict coming home to the capital region, the seat of the Kremlin’s power.
By Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann
world
Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.
Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.
By Lizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg
climate
How ‘Sentinel Gardens’ Help Spot Dangerous Bugs Abroad
Scientists have planted American trees in China, Korea and elsewhere to attract hungry insects. Their hope is to identify the most damaging bugs before they cross the ocean.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey