Why I’m Not Giving Up on American Democracy
The free and decent country that saved my family from Soviet Hungary is now under threat.
Israel Strikes Sites in Lebanon Amid Fragile Cease-Fire
As the truce appeared to largely hold, a deal appeared far away in Gaza, where an Israeli strike killed dozens, according to a rescue group.
After Democratic Losses, a Little-Known Lawmaker Wants to Lead the Party
State Senator James Skoufis of New York is mounting a long-shot bid for D.N.C. chair, hoping his record of success in Trump country proves persuasive to party insiders.
Giving Love
The act of giving a gift is a vehicle for showing people how you feel. Here are tips to find the perfect present.
Rebels Control Most of Syria’s Largest City, War Monitor Says
The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise rebel offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in a civil war that was mostly dormant.
What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.
Taiwan’s President Visits Pacific Islands to Counter China’s Influence
Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Lake-Effect Storm Bringing Heavy Snow to Great Lakes Region
Forecasters warned that some areas would be “paralyzed” by the snow as some sections of highways in New York and Pennsylvania were closed on Friday.
Pete Hegseth’s Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years
Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in an email to her son in 2018, amid his contentious divorce. She said on Friday that she regretted the email and had apologized to…
Trudeau in Mar-a-Lago to See Trump Amid Tariff Concerns
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under pressure to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to back down from a threat to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from…