Trump Says He Won’t Send Troops to Iran But Leaves Wiggle Room

The president was cagey about his plans for Iran. He confirmed the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion to support a protracted war effort while also claiming it would be over soon.President Trump at the White House on Thursday.

K Karoun Demirjian and David E. Sanger

Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices

Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends.Smoke rose from an oil site in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday. Energy experts say more attacks could cause prices to su

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A Gift From Trump to the Supreme Court

In a caustic critique of the court issued on social media late Sunday night, the president inadvertently buttressed its independence.President Trump announcing international tariffs at the White House last April.

A Adam Liptak

Horror Novel ‘Shy Girl’ Canceled Over Suspected A.I. Use

Its publisher, Hachette, will not release the novel in the United States and will discontinue its U.K. edition, citing its commitment to “original creative expression and storytelling.”The cover of the U.K. edition of “Shy Girl,” by Mia Ballard, which was published by Hachette last year.

A Alexandra Alter

She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?

Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicated that he intends to let her avoid prison, home detention and community service.The bus stop where a family of four was killed by Mary Fong Lau. It was rebuilt

H Heather Knight

Jane Lapotaire, British Actress Who Won a Tony for ‘Piaf,’ Dies at 81

In a distinguished career in classical and contemporary plays, she drew acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic for her dramatic portrayal of the French singer Édith Piaf.Jane Lapotaire in “Piaf” in a 1979 London production. She later made her Broadway debut in the role. Frank Rich wrote in The Times

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Monopoly? Not a Chance, Says Live Nation’s Chief at Antitrust Trial.

Michael Rapino, the chief executive of the live entertainment colossus, fought back against accusations his company unfairly dominates the music industry.Michael Rapino, the chief executive of Live Nation, defended the company from accusations that it is a monopoly that does not care about its custo

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Warren Endorses Platner in Maine, Splitting With Schumer

The intervention by Ms. Warren is the latest instance of her embracing a candidate at odds with Mr. Schumer, the top Senate Democrat.Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, has endorsed Graham Platner in an acrimonious moment in the Senate race that is among the most closely watched pri

T Tim Balk and Reid J. Epstein