Tony Mendez, 78, Dies; C.I.A. Officer Celebrated in the Film ‘Argo’
Mr. Mendez orchestrated one of the most audacious covert operations in the agency’s history: the rescue of six American diplomats from Iran in 1980.
Giuliani Clarifies Comments About Timing of Trump Tower Negotiations in Russia
The president’s personal lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani, said his own widely reported statements about when talks about the skyscraper project might have ended were only “hypothetical.”
5 Times the Trump Administration Has Been Tougher Than Trump on Russia
President Trump likes to say he has been tougher on Russia than his predecessors. But he has frequently contradicted his own administration’s anti-Russian positions.
Russian Oligarch and Allies Could Benefit From Sanctions Deal, Document Shows
The Trump administration’s agreement to lift sanctions on the business empire of the oligarch, Oleg Deripaska, would allow him to pay off substantial debt.
Trump Lays Wreath at Brief Visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
President Trump’s stop — to observe a moment of silence without extended public remarks — appeared to be a last-minute addition to his calendar.
On King Holiday, Democrats Convey Hope, Remorse and Invective Against Trump
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. expressed regret for past support of crime legislation, while Bernie Sanders called President Trump a racist.
Government Shutdown: Updates on Where Things Stand
It has now been a month since the first day of the government shutdown, which has had wide-ranging effects across the United States.
Pessimism Looms Over Prospect of a Sweeping China Trade Deal
The United States and China will meet later this month as administration officials look to calm volatile markets amid concerns an agreement may not be in reach.
Shutdown’s Pain Cuts Deep for the Homeless and Other Vulnerable Americans
With the Department of Housing and Urban Development hit hard, subsidies for low-income renters have stopped and nonprofits are scrambling to avoid layoffs and cuts to support services.
TAKE a Number: A Rising Threat to Pregnant Women: Syphilis
The S.T.D. has gained ground among all women in the U.S., including those who are expecting.
Bombing in Syria Targets U.S.-Led Military Patrol
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for an explosion that injured members of a Kurdish-led force, days after an attack that killed four Americans.
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