The Brothers Who Came Face to Face in Myanmar’s War
Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet.
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Trump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations
The two confronted an array of high-stakes Middle East issues. But first they took a victory lap, including the Israeli leader telling President Trump he had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.
TSA to End Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security Checkpoints
Most passengers had been required to remove their footwear at checkpoints since 2006, a policy later eased only for members of trusted traveler programs.
Trump Looks to Avoid Casting Blame in Texas Flood as Democrats Question Cuts
The White House rebuked critics for raising questions about the administration’s efforts to shrink federal agencies that deal with disaster preparedness and response.
What We Saw in the Texas Flood Zone
Search-and-rescue teams have been hoping against hope to find signs of life after the Texas floods. Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, describes what he has seen in Texas.
Book Review: ‘Vera, or Faith,’ by Gary Shteyngart
“Vera, or Faith” follows a 10-year-old girl navigating family drama and a dystopian America.
Julian McMahon, ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Star, Dies at 56
He played a half-human, half-demon in the WB supernatural series “Charmed” and a playboy plastic surgeon in the FX series “Nip/Tuck.”
The ‘First Celebrity Athlete,’ a Century Before Social Media
A new project by the History Channel explores the triumphs and injustices of Jim Thorpe’s career. “He’s one of the greatest Americans,” the director Chris Eyre said.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month’s picks, time-loop romance and creepy postapocalyptic roommates.
Michael Madsen, Actor Known for ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill,’ Dies at 67
He had the air of a timeless movie bad guy in movies like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.” “I’m a bit of a throwback to the days of black-and-white movies,” he said.