Today's Headlines: Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as attorney general.

With Use of New Missile, Russia Sends a Threatening Message to the West

View in browser November 22, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration for Attorney General Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate. With Use of New Missile, Russia Sends a Threatening Message to the West The intermediate-range missile did not carry nuclear weapons, but it is part of a strategic arsenal that is capable of delivering them. International Criminal Court Seeks Netanyahu's Arrest Over Gaza War The court accused Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister of having "intentionally and knowingly deprived" Gaza's population of food, water, fuel and medicine. Editors' Picks Opinion | 'We Tire Very Quickly of Being Told That Everything Is on Fire' Why invoking a public health crisis too often can lead society astray. The Priest, the Power Broker and the Pop Star Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello is in hot water with his diocese. Prosecutors are looking into his dealings with the New York City mayor's top adviser. It all started with Sabrina Carpenter. World Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup Former President Jair Bolsonaro could face criminal charges over accusations that he was involved in plans to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections. To Quit Their Jobs, Sugar Workers Risk Kidnapping, Assault and Murder Why would anyone stay in a job where abuse is rampant and women are coerced into hysterectomies? Because the cost of escaping India's cane fields is often even higher. Israel Indicts Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked Document on Hamas One of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisers is accused of leaking a top-secret document to a German tabloid in an attempt to influence public sentiment on hostage negotiations. See more world news U.S. Canada Fears Trump's Mass Deportations Will Push Migrants North The Canadian authorities are preparing for a possible spike in undocumented migrants, just as Trump appointees complain about too many people arriving from Canada. White Supremacist Incidents Are Rising Across the U.S. Flash demonstrations intended to spread fear and anxiety are happening almost weekly, say experts who track the incidents. Seattle Power Outages Could Linger as Strong Storms Pelt the West Coast A series of atmospheric rivers is flooding the Pacific Northwest and parts of California, with more wind and rain forecast as utilities try to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Picks Pam Bondi, Florida's Former Top Prosecutor, for Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him. David McCormick Defeats Senator Bob Casey in Pennsylvania Mr. McCormick, a Republican former hedge-fund executive, toppled Mr. Casey, a three-term Democrat, in one of the nation's top Senate races and biggest 2024 upsets. Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, 'We Cannot Be Mesmerized' The transportation secretary, one of several ambitious Democrats jockeying for prominence, gave advice in a speech but was coy about his own plans: "I know that I will make myself useful again later." See more political news Business How High School Graduates Can Improve Their Earnings Potential New research shows that 73 "launchpad jobs" can help those without a four-year college degree advance and achieve higher pay. Automakers to Trump: Please Require Us to Sell Electric Vehicles Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them. Three Short Posts Show a New Power Dynamic Between Musk and Bezos The world's two richest men are longtime business rivals, but now one of them has the ear of the next president of the United States. See more business news Arts Jussie Smollett's Conviction for False Hate Crime Claim Is Overturned The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that he should not have been prosecuted a second time after the charges against him had been dismissed with a negotiated agreement. A Code Maker Cracks the Code of the Art World Ouattara Watts stayed under the radar for the last few decades. He's back with a show at Karma Gallery and the Currier Museum of Art in New Hampshire. Morgan Wallen Wins CMA's Entertainer of the Year Award The singer, who is among the most popular artists in music, won country's top prize in absentia, three years after being rebuked by the genre's gatekeepers. See more arts news Movies 'Wicked' Review: We're Off to See the Witches Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie, which is the first installment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway show. 'Gladiator II' Review: Thumb's Up! Denzel Washington's performance shows skill, intensity and absolute confidence in Ridley Scott's pleasurably immersive epic about ancient Roman fighters. 'The Piano Lesson' Review: Ghosts in the Instrument This film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play falters in some specifics, but is still vital viewing. See more movies news New York An Immigrant Family's Dreams, Shattered by a Random Stabbing Spree On Sunday, Angel Lata Landi, a construction worker, called his mother in Ecuador, whom he helped support. The next day, he was one of three people stabbed to death on the street in Manhattan. N.Y.C. Housing Plan Moves Forward With an Unexpected $5 Billion Boost A City Council committee passed a major proposal that would ease restrictions on housing growth in New York. The full Council is likely to approve it next month. Anthony Weiner's Latest Redemption Tour Starts With a Haircut The disgraced New York politician is considering a run for City Council. But even in an era of political comebacks, this might be pushing it. See more New York news Media & Advertising Dr. Oz, Fox Hosts and a Star of 'The Real World' Join Trump's Season 2 Cast The president-elect is rounding out his second administration with television stars. Comcast to Spin Off Cable Networks, Including MSNBC and CNBC The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy. So You're Thinking of Leaving X for Bluesky. How Does It Work? The apps look and feel similar. Here is how to use Bluesky and what you might miss from X. See more media & advertising news Food This Thanksgiving Appetizer Gives You Dinner and a Show Bhel puri is more than just a popular Indian puffed-rice snack. Assembled in a bowl as guests watch, it makes for a captivating performance. A Very Veggie Thanksgiving Gorgeous mains, vibrant sides and — most important — stuffing. New Thanksgiving Recipes That Earned Raves From Our Testers Including a caramelized onion tahchin that's "wonderfully comforting and absolutely crucial." See more food news Science From Chimpan-A to Chimpanzee, These Apes May Have Humanlike Culture Researchers describe a link between genetic relatedness and sophisticated tool use in primates in East and Central Africa, suggesting their culture is cumulative. First Close-Up of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow Astronomers zoomed in on a stellar behemoth in the Larger Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits about 160,000 light-years from the Milky Way. She Went for a Walk on the Beach and Found a Rare 'Doomsday Fish' In Japanese mythology, the deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is a harbinger of impending disaster. For scientists in California, where three oarfish have washed up in recent months, it's an exciting find. See more science news Well What's Behind the Remarkable Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths Experts are puzzling over which interventions are saving lives. The evolving illicit supply itself may hold important clues. The Mobility Workout Six exercises to keep you moving well as you age. Does Your Teen Recognize A.I.? Do You? These five family conversation starters can get the discussion flowing about video content that kids encounter online. See more on Well Travel Help! I Was Denied Boarding While Pregnant. The policy of La Compagnie, which was not posted online, required a doctor's note for anyone more than 28 weeks pregnant. A last-minute midwife's letter would not do. 36 Hours in Tucson, Ariz. Stargaze from desert observatories, try traditional Sonoran spirits and hit the local trails in Arizona's mountain-ringed second city. See more travel news Real Estate Brooklyn Needs Housing. She Has a Vacant Lot. Why Can't She Build? A property owner's effort to develop an apartment building in a popular neighborhood has been stymied for years. She may just give up. Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York This week's properties are a three-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Irvington, N.Y. She Took Her $300,000 Budget to the Washington, D.C., Area. Could She Afford Something in the City? Excited to start a new government job, a young first-time buyer considered starter apartments inside and outside the Beltway. Here's what she found. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Is She Playing Games, or Simply Excelling in a Male Field? In a series of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos purporting to highlight #WomenInMaleFields, female users are sharing stories of negative experiences dating men. Maira Kalman Does Have Regrets, Actually In a collection of mini essays, poems and painted vignettes, the artist and writer reckons with remorse and joy. Want to Get Married in Central Park? This Planner Can Help. Claire Ady started her business helping international couples navigate the process of getting married in the iconic park after planning her own wedding there. See more fashion news Obituaries Spencer Lawton Jr., D.A. in 'Midnight in the Garden' Case, Dies at 81 He devoted much of his 28 years in office in Savannah to victims' rights, but he was best known for his role in a 1981 murder at the center of a best seller and its movie version. Steven J. Rosen, Fiercely Influential Advocate for Israel, Dies at 82 He was a prominent behind-the-scenes figure in Washington whose career was derailed when he was charged with leaking government secrets. The case was later dropped. John Prescott, Ex-Deputy Prime Minister of Britain, Dies at 86 He was a cruise ship waiter before rising in the trade union movement and becoming one of the country's best-known Labour politicians under Tony Blair. Dallas Long, Record-Setting Shot-Putter, Is Dead at 84 In an era when America dominated the event, he was one of the best. He retired after winning gold at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics and became a doctor. See more Obituaries Opinion Michelle Cottle Gaetz's Withdrawal Means the Senate Passed Its First Test Trump failed to push Republicans past their red line. Paul Krugman How Hostility to Immigrants Will Hurt America's Tech Sector Don't assume that highly educated foreigners will be spared by the new administration. Tressie McMillan Cottom How an Empty Internet Gave Us Tradwives and Trump Trump excelled at tapping into the information ecosystems where minority and young voters express their identity. Guest Essay What 'Mass Deportation' Actually Means How big will the Trump administration go, and how quickly? Guest Essay Democrats, It's Time to Say Goodbye to Our Neoliberal Era The Democratic Party can seize defeat to establish a new order, but the era of tinkering around the edges is over. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018