Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center

The executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.Read More
Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran

President Trump’s comments on Friday reflected yet another shift in the goals of U.S. military actions.Read More
New Novels to Read This Spring

New novels from Tana French, Emma Straub, Ben Lerner, Solvej Balle, Shannon Chakraborty, Tom Perrotta, Elizabeth Strout — and plenty more.Read More
When Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Ended, Concern for Her Did Not

The pop star’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence this week was a breaking point, years after she regained control of her life and finances.Read More
How Trump’s Base Is Reacting to His War Message

Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs looks into how Trump’s base is responding to the administration’s conflicting messages on the war with Iran.Read More
With Iran, Trump Takes the U.S. to War Without the Public’s Support

In opening a military campaign against Iran, President Trump is the first president in modern times to take the United States to war without the backing of the public.Read More
Alysa Liu on Dancing Her Way to Olympic Gold: ‘The Music Carries My Body’

The free-spirited figure skater spoke to our dance critic about her approach to performing, the role of music and more.Read More
Jesse Jackson Chicago Funeral: Obama, Biden, Clinton to Attend

The large-scale, public event in Chicago on Friday caps two weeks of memorials for Mr. Jackson, the civil rights leader, who died at 84.Read More
Democrats Blame Trump For Jobs Report as Republicans Play Defense

The weaker-than-expected numbers quickly became a source of tension between the two parties ahead of the midterm elections.Read More
Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk

The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.Read More