Trump Belittles Muslim Family of Slain Soldier, Drawing Ire
- Donald J. Trump said Ghazala Khan may not have been “allowed” to speak at the Democratic convention, implying that she was subservient because of her Muslim faith.
- The negative remarks by the Republican presidential nominee about the mother of a dead soldier drew quick and widespread condemnation.
On an Ominous Map for Trump, These 3 States Are Must-Win
Mr. Trump intends to focus on the three biggest swing states: Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Without sweeping them, he has no path to victory, his campaign believes.
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If Russia Hacked D.N.C., How Should Obama Retaliate?
The hacking at the Democratic National Committee and other campaign computer systems is forcing the White House to face a new question: how and whether to fight back.
As Zika Infections Soar in Puerto Rico, Response Falters
Thousands of islanders — and up to 50 pregnant women — are getting infected every day, but the fight against the mosquito-borne virus is in chaos.
Malaysia’s Leader, Dogged by Scandal, Proves Untouchable
Over Najib Razak’s 40 years in public office, and through accusations of kickbacks, ties to a murder and more, he has been easy to underestimate.
At the Front in a Scarred Falluja
Bryan Denton, a photographer who works for The New York Times and is based in Lebanon, gives his account of covering Iraqi forces’ recapture of Falluja from the Islamic State.
Your Weekend Briefing
Here’s what you need to know about the week’s top stories.
Smarter Living: Tips for Daily Life
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Can I Change the Amount of Sleep I Need?
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SPECIAL REPORT
Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer
New drugs and methods of altering a patient’s own immune cells are helping some cancer patients — but not all — even when standard treatments fail.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
The Rio Olympics
The peerless swimmer Katie Ledecky; a photo essay of Olympians and their heroes; the sprinter Justin Gatlin’s comeback; how Boston’s citizens fought to reject their city’s bid; and 10 writers on their memories of Games past.
Delayed Medal Acknowledges Secret War in Laos
Sgt. Gary Rose, a medic with an elite group of commandos in 1970, is to receive the first Medal of Honor acknowledging the heroics of a soldier on the ground in the Secret War in Laos.
BOOK REVIEW
Summer Thrills
Looking for an escape? Our all-thrillers issue of the Book Review offers plenty of high jinks and intrigue for the beach.
Diversifying New York’s Cultural Boards
The glass ceilings at elite cultural organizations are starting to crack after some pressure from the city.
After an Accident, Finding Love with a Marine
In this week’s Vows column, a Naval Academy graduate finds that obstacles are for conquering.
Surviving a Jump From 25,000 Feet, No Parachute
Luke Aikins, a veteran skydiver, dropped into a net less than half the size of a football field in the California desert
