Atef Safadi/EPA, via ShutterstockNetanyahu Fails to Form Government, Leaving Israel as Divided as EverPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has given up his latest attempt to form a government, clearing the way for Benny Gantz to try.It is unclear whether Mr. Gantz, who narrowly defeated Mr. Netanyahu in last month’s election, will have any greater chance of succeeding.251 comments
Delil Souleiman/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesTrump Has Handed ISIS Its Biggest Victory in Years, Experts SayThe withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria ends American operations against the terrorist group conducted jointly with a Kurdish-led militia.428 comments
U.S. Quietly Reduces Forces in Afghanistan; Taliban Concede NothingThe reduction, which officials say could gradually drop the number of troops by several thousand, is happening even without any deal with the Taliban.323 comments
Despite President Trump’s vow to end “endless wars,” an estimated 200,000 troops remain deployed. Here’s where.
Anna Moneymaker/The New York TimesTrump Rages Over Republican Defections on ImpeachmentPresident Trump said that Democrats have been “vicious” and united in attacking him, and that Republicans were not fighting hard enough on his behalf.
‘Get Over It’? Why Political Influence in Foreign Policy MattersReaders have asked The Times why asking another nation for help ahead of an election is such a serious issue. Here are some answers.425 comments
Jim Wilson/The New York TimesAs Homelessness Surges in California, So Does a BacklashTent encampments across California are testing residents’ tolerance and compassion as street conditions deteriorate.1746 comments
Jordan Gale for The New York TimesIn Iowa, Amy Klobuchar Gets a Second Look After the DebateMired in the polling doldrums, the Minnesota senator drew crowds and donors after attacking Senator Elizabeth Warren for offering a “pipe dream.”
New disinformation campaigns from Russia and Iran highlight Facebook’s challenges before the election.142 comments
Brian L. Frank for The New York TimesViral Clues Point to the Cause of a Mysterious Paralysis in ChildrenResearchers have found strong evidence of a likely cause of a rare neurological condition that can cause limb weakness and polio-like paralysis.
Illustration by The New York Times; photographs by Doug Mills/The New York Times, Samuel Corum for The New York Times, and Getty ImagesMichelle CottleThe Unraveling of Mick MulvaneyThe White House chief of staff, still “acting” after all these months, should never have been cast in the role of spin doctor.
Hilary Swift for The New York TimesMichelle Goldberg1, 2, 3, 4, Trump Can’t Rule Us AnymoreWith impeachment looming, it’s time to take to the streets again.
Francis Specker/CBS, via Getty ImagesA Church Service Inspired by Beyoncé, No Halo RequiredThe Beyoncé Mass explores how issues of race and gender impact the lives, voices and bodies of black women. (It’s not, however, about worshiping Beyoncé.)Music
Matthew Wong Estate and Karma, New YorkMatthew Wong, Artist on Cusp of Fame, Dies at 35The self-taught painter’s vibrant landscapes, forest scenes and still lifes were just beginning to command critical acclaim.Obituaries
‘The Doors Remained Open as a Man’s Voice Came Over the Speaker’Confusion over the next F train stop, going to the game and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.New York37 comments
