More Jobs and Higher Wages: Recovery Starts to Hit HomeNYT Now
Employers added 321,000 jobs in November, echoing other positive economic data recently and far exceeding analysts’ expectations that payrolls would increase by 230,000.
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China’s Ex-Security Chief Is Arrested in Corruption CaseNYT Now
The former head of the domestic security apparatus is the highest-ranking official to be arrested since the Gang of Four after the Cultural Revolution.
Obama’s Assertive and Independent Pentagon Nominee NYT Now
Mr. Carter, whom President Obama named on Friday to be defense secretary, is a national security centrist who may advocate a stronger use of American power.
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The Peril of Aiming Barbs at ISIS and AssadNYT Now
Raed Fares, a Syrian activist whose video protests skewer ISIS and President Bashar al-Assad alike, is dodging the threat of death from both sides.
Rolling Stone Cites Doubts on Its Story of Gang RapeNYT Now
The magazine acknowledged “discrepancies” in an article that described a gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity.
Mass Resignation Rattles The New Republic
The action by more than two dozen workers was prompted by anger over an abrupt editor change, former staff members said.
Safety Fears in Lacrosse as Popular Helmets Fail Test
The idea of lacrosse as a safer alternative to football has taken a hit as two of the most popular helmets are no longer certified as safe.
An Elgin Marble Travels, but Not to GreeceNYT Now
The British Museum plunged itself into a geopolitical tempest with the loan of one of the Elgin marbles of Greece to the Hermitage, in Russia.
Movie Reviews
‘Wild’
“Wild” stars Reese Witherspoon as a woman who takes a solo trek along the Pacific Crest Trail.
‘The Passionate Thief’
A restored version of Mario Monicelli’s 1960 film is having its first New York theatrical run.
‘Still Alice’
Julianne Moore plays a Columbia linguistics professor who receives a devastating diagnosis.
‘Zero Motivation’
The Israeli comedy “Zero Motivation” looks at the monotony of life for two young female soldiers.
A Journey to Neverland That Flies True NYT Now
Those who watched “Peter Pan Live!” seeking fuel for catty commentary were disappointed.
Laughter Along the Path to Oblivion NYT Now
A biography draws on new sources to trace Richard Pryor’s journey from an Illinois brothel to the peak of his career.
36 Hours in Phnom Penh NYT Now
Tranquil pagodas, thriving markets and a new wave of sleek bar options await visitors to the Cambodian capital.
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A Depression-Fighting Strategy That Could Go Viral
In countries where mental health care is non-existent, effective counseling provided by peers has the potential to self-replicate.
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Multimedia/Photos
African Diasporas, Playing With the Past
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Sunday Book Review
The 10 Best Books of 2014NYT Now
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Art & Design
A New Art Capital, Finding Its Own Voice
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Opinion
Fixes: Fighting Depression Together
In countries where mental health care is non-existent, effective counseling provided by peers has the potential to self-replicate.
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Art & Design
A Stage, a Pool, a Flood of Ideas
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Middle East
Under ISIS Fire, Love Conquers in IraqNYT Now
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U.S.
Few Options for Homeless in San Jose NYT Now
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Opinion
Op-Ed: Police Abuse of Black Men Must EndNYT Now
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Business Day
With Market Saturated, Starbucks Looks UpscaleNYT Now
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Opinion
Holding Law Enforcement Accountable
Room for Debate asks if Eric Garner’s death is proof that special prosecutors are needed when police are accused of excessive force.
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Theater
Jolly Old Elf Behaving Badly
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Opinion
The World Is Yours, the World Is Mine
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Big Deal
‘SoHo’ Lofts Go to China
A Hollywood architecture firm’s SoHo-style live/work lofts will be built in the industrial city of Shenyang, China.
What I Love
At Lora Appleton’s Place, the Living Is Rambunctious
Lora Appleton test-drives rugs and children’s furniture at her family’s in TriBeCa apartment.