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Broad Effort Seen to Sow Distrust in U.S. Democratic System
- American intelligence officials have concluded that Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, “ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presidential election.”
- The declassified intelligence report found that Mr. Putin developed “a clear preference for President-elect Trump.”
Trump’s Attack-Dog Strategy Has Limits
Mr. Trump’s strategy of intimidation did not prove effective in his effort to minimize intelligence assessments about Russia.
News Analysis
Russian Interference in the Election Was No One-Off
The hacking, detailed in a report by three intelligence agencies, was only one element in an information war that has gone on under the radar for years.
Trump Vows Mexico to Pay for Wall Even if Work Starts Soon
President-elect Donald J. Trump made the comments after Republicans in Congress started discussing ways to include money for the barrier in spending bills.
Wealthy Nominees Present Historic Test for U.S. Ethics Rules
Rex W. Tillerson’s financial disclosure, showing the stocks and other assets he has to sell off to avoid conflicts, is among a wave of filings for what may be the wealthiest cabinet in modern history.
Robust Growth in Wages Is Seen as Fiscal Turning Point
The unemployment rate edged up to 4.7 percent, but the bigger story was the best annual wage growth since the recovery began.
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Shooting at Florida Airport Kills at Least 5
Officials said they were investigating whether the gunman who opened fire at the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was mentally disturbed and had heard voices in his head urging violent acts.
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The new songs that caught our pop critics' attention this week, from Elliott Smith's rediscovered track to the Flaming Lips' latest collaboration with Miley Cyrus.
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On Soccer
After Title, Leicester City Learns Magic Goes Only So Far
Giddy disbelief settled among fans and around the team during the run to the Premier League championship last season. But months after the fact, the glow is fading.
‘He Really Is Beholden to No One’
Our top 10 comments of the week: Readers debate Donald J. Trump’s tweets on security and ethics, what the Democrats want, and the top travel destinations of 2017.
Beating of Disabled Teenager Highlights a Crime Often Unpunished
After four in Chicago were charged with hate crimes for the assault, disability advocates still hold that violence against the group is often underreported.
Table for Three
Samantha Bee and Jane Pauley Are Breaking the News
The late-night news comedian and the veteran television journalist compare notes on the news — real, fake and satirical.
In Zimbabwe, a First Lady Exerts Her Power
Grace Mugabe, the wife of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, is one of the main actors maneuvering to succeed him.
Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant to Close by 2021
The shutdown has been a long-held priority for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who has said the plant poses too great a risk to New York City, less than 30 miles to the south.
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A High-End Kitchen on the Cheap
Sites like Craigslist may be the best way to score expensive appliances at rock-bottom prices. All you need is a little patience.
Giants Coach Becomes a Zinger Magnet
Ben McAdoo has been praised and teased with nicknames like McAdozy and McAdaring — all in his first year as head coach.
This Men’s Wear Shop Is Not for Everyone
The designer Vivek Nagrani has a close relationship with his clients — and Bruce Wayne.
Editorial
Giving Mr. Trump’s Nominees a Pass
Some of Mr. Trump’s wealthy nominees are trying to do an end-run around federal conflict of interest rules.
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Arms and the Trump
Another day, another terrible shooting.
The Life of a Disabled Child, From Taunts to Hate Crimes
A brutal attack in Chicago shows that intellectually disabled people still need our protection.
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