Russia's War in Ukraine Is a Moral, Not Just Military, Crisis

All possible outcomes involve sacrifice and suffering on a huge scale.

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Former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko appeals to 'free Europe' to donate to Ukraine

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Supreme Court Considers Limiting E.P.A.’s Ability to Address Climate Change

Members of the court’s conservative majority voiced skepticism that Congress had authorized the agency to decide what they said were major political and economic questions.

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I got a job at Starbucks just for the IVF benefits. I take home $0 but have the top benefits package.

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FIFA Will Ban Russia, Ejecting It From World Cup Qualifying

The decision to bar Russian clubs and national teams came a day after FIFA was criticized for not going far enough to punish Russia for invading Ukraine.

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FIFA Proposes Penalties for Russia but No Ban, Yet

The restrictions proposed by soccer’s governing body for a World Cup playoff next month stopped short of the all-out ban Russia’s opponents have demanded.

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Former national security adviser: 'Putin got a lot more than he bargained for'

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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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BP to ‘exit’ its 20 percent stake in the Russian oil company Rosneft.

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Russian troops enter Ukraine's 2nd largest city

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How Lopsided New District Lines Deepen the U.S. Partisan Divide

Competitive districts are disappearing in Texas and beyond. Consider the case of a once-rising Republican star, Dan Crenshaw, in the Houston suburbs.

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Protests resume as Russia seeks to quash invasion critics

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Ukraine invasion: Kyiv imposes curfew amid sabotage fears

Citizens of the capital are told to stay indoors until Monday morning as Russian forces close in.

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Ukrainian Civilians Arm Themselves to Fight the Russian Army in Kyiv

Civilian volunteers and paramilitary groups are taking the fight to the Russian army in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.

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Biden and Putin, Children of the Cold War, Face Off Over Ukraine

Not since John F. Kennedy and Nikita S. Khrushchev confronted each other over Berlin and Cuba have an American president and Russian leader gone eyeball to eyeball in quite such a dramatic fashion.

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Ukraine’s Fight Feels Close to Home for These Americans

The Russian invasion deeply affects Ukrainians in the United States, but it also resonates with a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor in Texas and a Taiwanese American family in Georgia.

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Ukrainian fighters battle for Kyiv

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Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma

On paper, the Russian president appears to own very little. Yet estimates put his hidden wealth well over $100 billion.

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Kendall Jenner posts a nude photo, sparking debate about Instagram’s guidelines: ‘How is this allowed?’

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Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson poised to become first Black female Supreme Court Justice

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Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city.

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Russia will limit access to Facebook, a major platform for dissent.

Since President Vladimir V. Putin launched his attack on Ukraine, many Russians have taken to social media to express their anger.

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‘I’ll Stand on the Side of Russia’: Pro-Putin Sentiment Spreads Online

After marinating in conspiracy theories and Donald J. Trump’s Russia stance, some online discourse about Vladimir Putin has grown more complimentary.

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How to Respond to Putin’s Attack on Ukraine

Readers discuss Russia’s motives, NATO expansion and sanctions. Also: Making our roads safer.

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15 Levels of Pool: Easy to Complex

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Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states.

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WATCH: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine started

Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded.

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Ukraine Crisis: What Happens Next for the Rest of the World?

Europe faces a new refugee crisis, and harsh economic penalties to punish Russia are expected to reverberate worldwide.

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As Russia attacked Ukraine, Trump again praised Putin and ridiculed Biden.

In a speech to donors and on Fox News, the former president claimed the crisis would not have happened if he were still in the White House.

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African Countries Gaining Control of Covid Vaccine Supplies

Since January, the countries have been able to request the Covid vaccines they need from the W.H.O. directly, and in what quantity and when.

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NC judges uphold legislative maps, change Congress lines

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: The soldiers on the front line

BBC International correspondent Orla Guerin met Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russian-backed separatists.

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What the Conflict in Ukraine Means for the U.S. Economy

A Russian invasion of Ukraine could push up oil and food prices globally at a time of already-high inflation. In the U.S., it will drive up uncertainty.

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Russia Could Use Cryptocurrency to Mitigate U.S. Sanctions

Russian companies have many cryptocurrency tools at their disposal to evade sanctions, including a so-called digital ruble and ransomware.

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Prosecutors Leading Trump Fraud Investigation in NY Resign

The prosecutors had abruptly stopped presenting evidence to a grand jury in the high-stakes criminal investigation into the former president’s business practices.

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Prosecutors: Jam Master Jay killer rapped in front of mural

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Madeleine Albright says Putin making historic mistake

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The Ukraine Crisis: Will Sanctions Against Russia Work?

A reader calls for stronger action; another urges that China impose sanctions. Also: Dr. Paul Farmer; breast cancer; funeral expenses; the Trump G.O.P.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury finds killers guilty on federal hate crimes charges

US jurors found the defendants violated Arbery's civil rights by attacking him due to his race.

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Kenyan food prices: Why have they gone up so much?

As Kenyans take to social media to lament rising costs, we look at what is behind the rising cost of living.

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Deforestation threat to Amazon indigenous areas if protected status changed - report

It is illegal to mine these areas of the rainforest but the government wants to change the law.

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Democratic Economists Should Evaluate Ideas on Their Merits

When your experts instinctively dismiss popular arguments.

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US House candidate apologizes to girls after sleepover

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Expedition to find Ernest Shackleton's sunken ship narrowly escapes same fate

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As Russia Moves Into Ukraine, What Comes Next?

Readers respond to developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Also: A farewell to Jane Brody; the overlooked translator; a tribute to truckers.

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US border agent kills man on rugged trail in Arizona

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What’s at Stake for the Global Economy if Russia Invades Ukraine

Countries that depend on the region’s rich supply of energy, wheat, nickel and other staples could feel the pain of price spikes.

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Fox News Anchor Returns, Confirms He Was Hospitalized With COVID Pneumonia

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Officer says when he saw Floyd's face: `He didn't look good'

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Medina Spirit Stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby Win

The horse’s trainer, Bob Baffert, was suspended and fined after his horse failed a postrace drug test last year.

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Like in Arizona, botched baptisms roiled Michigan church

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The C.D.C. Isn’t Publishing Large Portions of the Covid Data It Collects

The agency has withheld critical data on boosters, hospitalizations and, until recently, wastewater analyses.

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Russian Troops Have Orders to Launch Ukraine Invasion: Report

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Hong Kong says anti-virus controls might be tightened

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How They Did It: Sandy Hook Families Savor Long-Awaited Legal Wins

After early defeats in Congress, relatives of those lost in the 2012 shooting fought on, besting a renowned gun maker and an infamous conspiracy theorist.

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How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could affect the U.S. economy

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I Captured the Olympics With My Polaroid. Until the Camera Froze.

A 50-year-old Polaroid SX-70 might not be built for the Winter Games. Or maybe it’s perfect.

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China's Fast Train, an Olympic Highlight

A journey by high-speed train offers a window on the nation’s future, as well as some of the past it would like to leave behind.

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Mark Wahlberg details typical day in his life, including his workout schedule, that keeps him fit and focused

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How the Fight Over Abortion Rights Has Changed the Politics of South Texas

In the Laredo region, long a Democratic stronghold, that single issue appears to be driving the decision for many voters, the majority of whom are Catholic.

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Exclusive restaurant bans customers with tattoos, 'heavy' jewelry, and designer-label clothes as part of its strict dress code

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Tucker Carlson a 'creep' after he said a past Instagram Live broadcast was an 'invitation for a booty call'

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Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe

At least 14 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray.

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Material Recovered From Trump by Archives Included Classified Information

In a letter to Congress, the National Archives confirmed that boxes taken from the White House by the former president included classified national security documents.

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Thousands of Texas ballots rejected as new voter ID law causes 'bizarre situation'

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How Putin Has Already Weakened Ukraine’s Economy

Flights have been canceled, commercial shipping is threatened, and people fear an invasion is coming.

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Brazil mudslide death toll reaches 117, with hundreds missing

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Kazakhstan's Internet Shutdowns Could Be a Warning for Ukraine

Control of the internet is increasingly part of any modern conflict.

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After Weeks of Demonstrations, Ottawa Police Clamp Down on Protesters

A swell of officers and tow trucks closed in on an encampment of truckers after demonstrations had roiled the Canadian capital. Follow news on the protests.

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NYC Officials Announce Plan to Remove Homeless People from Subways

The plan, which calls for stricter enforcement, also promises to offer more mental-heath services and housing options to people who shelter underground.

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Romance fraud: Looking for love in wrong place proves costly

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Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says

President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting "a false flag operation" to justify launching an attack.

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Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

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A Look Inside the Chicken Industry

Readers call for change in how chickens are raised and marketed; an executive defends industry practices. Also: A Canadian view; reading classics aloud.

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Kanye West trolls Pete Davidson 1 day after comedian rejoins Instagram

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The Joy of Cooking (Insects)

Climate-conscious cooking means getting creative.

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The Rise of Big Tech May Just Be Starting

Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft are expanding their reach over the rest of the economy.

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Russian fighter jets came 'extremely close' to US Navy planes, at one point coming within just 5 feet

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Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil.

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A Quest for the Best Food Inside the Beijing Winter Olympics Bubble

Most of Beijing was off limits because of the pandemic. But international visitors made discoveries, swapped tips and celebrated finds on social media and a Google doc.

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Ukraine crisis: No sign of Russian de-escalation, Nato chief says

The head of the defensive alliance says Moscow is maintaining a massive force ready to attack Ukraine.

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Survivors from Spanish trawler that sunk off Canada unlikely, rescuers say

The vessel sunk off Canada on Monday, but rescuers say there is little hope of finding survivors.

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How Kathy Hochul Went From Unexpected Governor to Certain Front-Runner

New York’s first female governor, who quickly and quietly assembled a campaign juggernaut, will get the Democratic Party’s backing in her re-election campaign on Thursday.

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Elon Musk's brain chip firm denies animal cruelty claims

A complaint accuses Neuralink's research partner of 'deadly brain experiments' on monkeys.

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Senate Confirms Califf as F.D.A. Chief in Tight Vote

The narrow 50-46 decision underscored the divisions on both sides of the aisle over agency policies on opioids and abortion medications and his ties to the drug industry.

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Long shot: Putin's giant table sparks jokes -- and speculation

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Novak Djokovic: Reaction from my colleagues 'hurt me a lot'

Novak Djokovic speaks exclusively to the BBC about his time in Covid detention in Australia last month.

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A Woman Is Cured of H.I.V. Using a Novel Treatment

She’s the third person ever to be cured. Researchers announced that the new approach holds the potential for curing more people of racially diverse backgrounds.

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Ukrainians Find Common Purpose in Opposing Russia

A trip along the Dnieper River explores what it means to be Ukrainian at a moment of extreme peril, as the country debates Russia’s place in its past, and its future.

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West megadrought worsens to driest in at least 1,200 years

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Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack.

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Sha'Carri Richardson — the US sprinter barred from the Olympics for marijuana use — says the only difference between her and Valieva is their race

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Abba Kyari: Nigerian 'super cop' arrested in drug cartel case

Abba Kyari, already accused of money laundering, is now accused of being part of a drugs cartel.

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Opening Statements Begin in Hate Crimes Trial for Arbery Killing

The three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia now face charges in federal court. Follow updates here.

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Germany to Putin: 'untie the noose' around Ukraine

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Super Bowl 2022 Live Updates: The Rams and Bengals to Face Off

The upstart Cincinnati Bengals will try to prevent the Los Angeles Rams from getting a Hollywood ending to their season.

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Prepare Yourself for This Weekend’s ‘Crypto Bowl’

The Super Bowl will feature commercial breaks that embrace the usual jokes and celebrities plus a whole lot of blockchain.

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In Arbery Hate Crimes Trial, Racism Will Take Center Stage

Jurors in the unusual case will be asked to decide if the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were motivated by racial animus. The evidence they may consider includes explicitly racist language.

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After a Reply on Instagram, Eileen Gu Faces Criticism Over ‘Special Treatment’

Social media users criticized the Chinese American skier after she suggested they download tools to use the internet that are illegal for most Chinese citizens.

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He brought his brother as backup on a date, she brought her sister. Sparks flew.

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A Success Story, but Also a Myth?

Readers respond to an essay by Tara Westover, the author of “Educated,” about college education and the American dream.

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U.S. orders embassy staff to leave Kyiv, Ukraine amid tensions with Russia

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Covid protests: Paris police fire tear gas at demonstrators

Police have already intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to get into the city.

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Jeff Zucker Was Right to Resign. But I Can't Judge Him.

Strong feelings can develop, even within the confines of strong — and necessary —boundaries.

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Map shows which team each state is rooting for in this year's Super Bowl

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Ukraine tensions: A dozen nations tell citizens to leave Ukraine

Foreigners from several countries are urged to leave Ukraine over fears of a Russian invasion.

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The Rise in Book Bans and Censorship

Readers discuss complaints against “Maus,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Beloved” and other books.

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Lawmakers allege 'secret' CIA spying on unwitting Americans

Spy agencies are conducting "warrantless backdoor searches" of Americans, two Democrat senators say.

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Brooklyn's Poly Prep Makes Masks Optional, Despite State Mandate

A spokesman for the state’s Department of Health called the decision at Poly Prep Country Day School a “violation.”

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MyPillow Guy Mike Lindell’s Own Allies Say He’s Being ‘Played’

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Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Ugandan author alleges torture by security services

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija alleges he was tortured at the hands of the security services.

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How a Chechen Abduction Exposes Putin’s Problems at Home

A furor over the arrest of a woman by agents of the Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov shows the internal challenges facing President Vladimir V. Putin, even as he tries to project global power.

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Shredded, Flushed or Removed: The Trump Papers

Readers urge legal action against the former president. Also: Moving toward a “Republican autocracy”; the Postal Service and profitability.

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Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89

The French virologist jointly won the Nobel Prize but later drew criticism for unscientific claims.

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Luc Montagnier, Nobel-Winning Discoverer of H.I.V., Is Dead at 89

He found the virus that causes AIDS, fell into a feud over it and later turned controversial, taking an anti-vaccine stance during the Covid-19 crisis.

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'Everyone is afraid': Fear of the unknown on the Ukraine front line

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France migrants: Coastguard rescues 36 from North Sea

The people saved near the port of Dunkirk are believed to have been attempting to get to the UK.

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Who Will Win the Super Bowl in 2022? The Cincinnati Bengals.

This team is touched by magic.

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Porsche just proved that stopping to charge an electric car won't kill the great American road trip

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ICJ orders Uganda to pay $325m for DR Congo occupation

International judges blame Uganda for the death of 10-15,000 people between 1998 and 2003.

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N.Y. lifts ‘mask or vax’ mandate for indoor businesses

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Bosnia: Three decades on, bereaved families fear return to war

A rise in Serb nationalism is threatening the peace agreement that holds together Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Team Figure Skating Medal Ceremony Is Postponed Amid Legal Inquiry

The I.O.C. calls the delay in the event won by the Russian team “an emerging issue.” It’s unclear whether it will affect the final results.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims She’s in ‘Facebook Jail,’ but That’s Not Exactly True

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Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016.

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Polio, Chickenpox, Measles … Covid-19? The Case for Vaccine Mandates in Schools.

Requiring children to get vaccinated for Covid is controversial. We should consider it anyway.

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Eileen Gu disregards the opinions of 'uneducated' haters because 'they're never going to win the Olympics'

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Decoding Dickens’s Secret Notes to Himself, One Symbol at a Time

A letter Charles Dickens wrote in his mystifying style of shorthand had gone unread for over a century. Computer programmers helped scholars decode it.

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The Secret Service says a Home Depot employee admitted to swapping $387,500 in cash with pretend $100 bills marked 'PLAYMONEY' that he bought off Amazon

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Buildings damaged after deadly Cyclone Batsirai hits Madagascar

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Oklahoma school board member slams gender identities, implies parents should kill themselves

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The Legalized Gambling Free-for-All

We seem to have dropped any pretense of responsible wagering.

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Youngkin Campaign Tweets Retaliatory Photo Of Teen For Sharing News Article

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The Republican Strategy on a Supreme Court Nominee

A reader offers the G.O.P. a suggestion about the hearing. Also: Gerrymandering; masks in school; a defense of meat; hard truths about gambling.

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Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach

France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect.

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Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer

Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer's death at the age of 92.

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Arizona man wins $220K jackpot after investigation into Las Vegas slot machine error

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The Crisis That Defined Blinken’s First Year

As the secretary of state enters his second year in office, Russia threatens, China looms and Afghanistan remains a challenge.

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Woman floating on air mattress rescued from Oklahoma lake

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Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'

The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.

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Macron Tries to Avert a European War and Reshape European Security

The French president’s shuttle diplomacy this week in Moscow and Kyiv will be a delicate exercise, given European reservations and American resolve.

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Jan. 6 Panel Adopts Prosecution Tactics for Its Investigation

The House committee investigating the assault on the Capitol and what led to it is employing techniques more common in criminal cases than in congressional inquiries.

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Police: Gunman killed four, then himself in Texas

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Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar

Strong winds and heavy rain are reported as Cyclone Batsirai makes landfall.

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'I Was Right And Everybody Knows It': Trump Responds To Pence With Tiresome Fraud Lies

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Banks: It's coyote mating season, and in my neighborhood that means trouble

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Where Fox News and Donald Trump Took Us

Roger Ailes understood the appeal Mr. Trump had for Fox viewers. He didn’t foresee how together they would redefine the limits of political discourse.

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Hawks Are Standing in the Way of a New Republican Party

Conservatives must make a clear break with neo-neoconservative foreign policy.

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Missouri Health Official Is Latest Covid Vaccine Proponent to Lose Job

Donald Kauerauf was forced from office in another example of politicized fighting over masks, mandates and pandemic response.

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Lone ISIS Bomber Carried Out Kabul Airport Attack, U.S. Says

The suicide bombing killed as many as 170 civilians and 13 U.S. troops in the final days of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.

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Big Agriculture Companies Are Killing the Planet

American agriculture is ravaging the air, soil and water. But a powerful lobby has cleverly concealed its damage.

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Truck jackknifed on icy Interstate 35 in Texas

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Mount Everest: Mountain's highest glacier melting rapidly, new study shows

The melting is endangering both climbers and locals who rely on the glaciers for drinking water.

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Huge bank of dead fish spotted off French Atlantic coast

France's fisheries minister calls for an inquiry after a trawler spills more than 100,000 blue whiting.

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Drugs, weapons 'smuggled to prisoners by drone'

As many as 20 people in South Carolina have been arrested over contraband deliveries to prisoners.

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G.O.P. Declares Jan. 6 Attack ‘Legitimate Political Discourse’

The Republican National Committee voted to censure Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for participating in the inquiry into the deadly riot at the Capitol.

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The Clues to the Next Variant Surge Are All Around Us

Wastewater monitoring and air sampling hold promise for finding viruses and variants faster.

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US gives military helicopters to Croatia, Russia arms Serbs

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Who Was ISIS Leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi?

Little is known about the ISIS leader, who died, much like his predecessor, in a raid by U.S. commandos in northwestern Syria.

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Medicare to Provide Free At-Home Virus Tests, Biden Administration Says

The policy is set to begin in the spring. It would be the first time Medicare covered the whole cost of an over-the-counter test. Follow Covid news.

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Food Prices Hit Two-Decade High, Threatening the World’s Poor

The prices have climbed to their highest level since 2011, according to a U.N. index. It could cause social unrest “on a widespread scale,” one expert said.

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Virginia's Tip Line Suggests Another Kind of Surveillance in America

Some so-called leaders are exhorting Americans to turn in and against one another.

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Whoopi Goldberg’s Comments About the Holocaust

Reaction to Whoopi Goldberg’s comments about the Holocaust, and her apology. Also: The standoff over Ukraine; an act of resistance under slavery.

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How a Plea Deal in the Arbery Hate Crime Case Unraveled

Prosecutors thought they had come up with an iron-clad deal to put Ahmaud Arbery’s killers away. But for his family, it wasn’t enough.

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Chrishell Stause says she is ‘open’ to having children alone

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Tom Holland Just Had The Best Live Reaction To Hearing “No Way Home” Is $23 Million Away From Overtaking “Avatar” At The Box Office After Admitting His Future As Spider-Man Remains Uncertain

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CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns over undisclosed relationship

The network president told staff he was "wrong" to not report the consensual relationship.

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The Covid Vaccine We Need Now May Not Be a Shot

Nasal vaccines under development around the world may make better boosters by stopping the coronavirus in the airways.

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More Than a Million Afghans Flee as Economy Collapses

Thousands of Afghans are trying to sneak into Iran and Pakistan each day, as incomes have dried up and life-threatening hunger has become widespread.

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How to Fix Child Care Before the Next Pandemic Wave

January was awful for parents and caregivers. We can do better.

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Ukraine: We're defending ourselves - Volodymyr Zelensky

The President of Ukraine says there would be 'high risk for anyone' who tries to occupy their territory.

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Charles Blow’s ‘Brave, Forthright and Searing’ Account of His Struggles

Readers praise the columnist’s candor. Also: America in retreat; worried Wordle fans; a dispute over a Native mascot.

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Neil Young quit Spotify because of Joe Rogan. These artists follow his lead

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Ukraine tensions: Putin accuses US of using Ukraine as tool against Russia

Russia's president makes a stinging attack on the US and Nato as tension continues over Ukraine.

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Norway mass killer Anders Breivik ordered to stay in jail

Anders Breivik killed 77 people in July 2011, and a court has ruled that he is still dangerous.

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End Affirmative Action for Rich White Students, Too

Obviously.

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