The Dark Secrets of Denis Johnson’s ‘Train Dreams’

An adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella arrives at the same time as a new biography, unlocking one of his best-loved and least-understood books.Read More
Maduro Faces His Ultimate Fight as Trump Threatens Military Action in Venezuela

President Trump’s threat of military action has confronted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela with the gravest challenge of his crisis-ridden reign.Read More
What Michael Dell’s Blockbuster Donation Means for Philanthropy

Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, plan to give away billions of dollars to fund investment accounts for children in the United States.Read More
What to Know About Trump Accounts for Children and Eligibility After Dell Donation

Next year, Michael and Susan Dell plan to move $250 into the new Trump accounts of millions of children under 10. You’ll need to live in the right ZIP code.Read More
Michael and Susan Dell Pledge $6 Billion for Child Investment Accounts

The tech billionaire and his wife hope other philanthropists follow their $6 billion lead in expanding the reach of soon-to-be-created “Trump accounts.”Read More
Joe Kahn, New York Times Executive Editor, Answers Reader Questions

We asked readers for their questions for The Times’s executive editor about how we cover the news and make judgment calls in our reporting and editing.Read More
Kristi Noem Recommends New Travel Ban After National Guard Shooting

Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, equated immigrants to “foreign invaders” as she called for an expanded travel ban. President Trump reposted her statement.Read More
Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Anti-Abortion Center Donor Records

The legal fight involves an attempt by New Jersey’s Attorney General to subpoena crisis pregnancy center records.Read More
The Philippines Spent Big on Flood Control, but the Water Keeps Rising

Many Filipinos say floods are worse than ever — and now, the government has admitted that vast sums were embezzled from a program meant to fight the problem.Read More
Marcos vs. Marcos: The New Front in Philippine Politics

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is under fire for an enormous graft scandal that is unfolding under his watch. One prominent voice is his sister Senator Imee Marcos.Read More