Accusations of racial comments doomed the 1986 court nomination of Jeff Sessions, a senator under consideration for attorney general or defense secretary.
As he tries to build a national security team, Mr. Trump will confront a series of decisions that will begin to flesh out his approach to the world.
As the president-elect held meetings, down below it was a snarl of barricades, police officers, lead-footed tourists and aggrieved New Yorkers.
American colleges are worried that the election result could portend a decline in international candidates. Canadian universities have seen a surge in interest.
Reporters who thought the Obama administration was closed may be up against something more opaque.
Federal authorities are expected to announce a settlement with the bank over charges that it hired children of Chinese leaders in exchange for deals.
Politics intruded on this year’s awards ceremony, where Colson Whitehead, whose novel “The Underground Railroad” explores the horrors of American slavery, urged writers to “make art and fight the power.”
Bob Dylan, who hesitated before even acknowledging his prize, said that “pre-existing commitments” would prevent him from picking up his award for literature.
A barrage of gang-related violence struck close to 15-year-old Veronica Lopez in the last year of her life and followed her onto Lake Shore Drive.
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Despite what the ads say, the overwhelming majority of deals on the day after Thanksgiving are duds.
Alternative methods for menstrual management are catching on with some women who don’t want the cost or waste of tampons or pads.
Dharam Pal Singh, a cow herder from India, credits herbal chutney and fruit for his sustained fitness. Sports officials do not believe his age.
The addiction to “fútbol soccer” is better known in Mexico. But the fever for American football — “fútbol americano” — feeds a vibrant subculture rooted in college teams that attract thousands of fans and players.
On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that all contracts and agreements involving state funds would be reviewed by a procurement officer.
Once again, the Miami area is reinventing itself, this time as a cultural and culinary hot spot.
“Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” is a new, four-part mini-series that Netflix will release on Nov. 25.
Three new short films from three big brands challenge expectations about the relationship of fashion and film.
Unless Mr. Trump divests his businesses, there will be no way to know if his actions in office are for the public good or for his own financial gain.
Workers are toiling longer and getting paid less than their parents. Their struggles have been ignored in Washington.
Only a blind trust can steer him clear of unapproved benefits, Zephyr Teachout writes.
David Nublett prided himself on being self-sufficient. But after being hit by a car, he not only lost his ability to work, but also his independence and his savings.
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Donald Trump’s Islamophobia isn’t enough to turn off President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his supporters.
This cozy, residential borough 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan has gas lamps, historic homes and great schools, but property taxes run high.
