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The Russians saved Bashar al-Assad’s government. A trove of Russian Air Force recordings obtained by The Times shows how bombing Syrian hospitals helped them do it.

As Turkish forces cross into Kurdish areas of northern Syria, the orders from Washington to U.S. troops are simple: Stand back. Let the Kurds fight for themselves.

The attacks caused about 700 Islamic State families to escape a Kurdish-run camp. The American defense secretary also said the U.S. would pull about 1,000 troops from the area.

He plans to resign from the BHR board of directors on or by Oct. 31, his lawyer said in a statement.

No, President Trump, they are not “natural enemies.” What they need is American leadership to help them make peace.

Body camera footage shows the officer peering into a window and shouting, “Put your hands up! Show me your hands!” Then he fired his weapon.

Golds in the balance beam and floor exercise Sunday gave Biles 25 career world championship medals, the most among men and women.

You could call his epic sub-two-hour race a branding stunt. But it was also a run for the ages.

The cold open was a highlight of this week's episode, which got some help from several A-list stars.

Here’s what we know about the super typhoon that struck Japan, causing levees to break and cities to flood.

The changing racial attitudes of white liberals are changing how 2020 candidates try to win votes.

Movies made by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are an important part of a film and TV ecosystem in northern Utah. And there’s not an R-rating in sight.

A special episode of “The Weekly” shows how Rudy Giuliani’s wild, decades-long career brought him to this moment.

Here’s what you need to know about the week’s top stories.

A jury found Sigfredo Garcia guilty of first-degree murder in the 2014 killing of Dan Markel.

Morgan Harper is challenging Representative Joyce Beatty in a solid blue Ohio district, the latest front in the Democratic clash between left and far left.

Ronan Farrow’s “Catch and Kill,” the Nobel Prize for Literature and more.

In four years since coming to power, the Law and Justice party has tried to reshape the country in ways that critics say undermine democracy and the rule of law.

Gleyber Torres drove in five runs to lead the Yankees to an easy win over the Astros, while Masahiro Tanaka continued his pitching brilliance in the postseason.

Republicans mounted an aggressive campaign to unseat Gov. John Bel Edwards, one of the few Democratic governors in the South. He was forced into a runoff scheduled for next month.

Once upon a time, we spread ideals of democracy and rule of law. Now? We send Rudy.

Powerful tropical storms occur all around the world, but what they’re called depends on where they form.

Parents need to understand how white supremacists prey on teen boys, so they can intervene.

A river system that feeds millions of people is in danger of being starved of the nutrients needed to sustain its life.

As impeachment commands the spotlight, the Trump administration continues to gut the rule book to hurt millions.

In this next debate, they should take the gloves off.

As the N.B.A. defers to Beijing, a little more Western paranoia might be advantageous.

She may not run the church. But she can still rule the kingdom.

And they’ll still be loaded.

There might be fewer arguments about bathrooms, for starters.

Mr. Gates has minimized his ties to Mr. Epstein. But a Times investigation reveals they had a closer relationship than previously known.

President Trump and his defenders have inaccurately attacked the impeachment inquiry for what they say are procedural and constitutional violations, a faulty premise and a lack of support.

Prosecutors are investigating whether the president’s lawyer broke laws meant to prevent covert foreign influence on the government.

The former F.B.I. director wants an end to the Trump presidency. And yes, he knows you might think he caused it.

Renters affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas are criticizing the recovery effort, saying that state and federal officials cut them out of $5 billion in aid and focused instead on homeowners.

Polystyrene, a common ocean pollutant, decomposes in sunlight much faster than thought, a new study finds.

A detailed auto emissions map. Reviews of the new MoMA and Ronan Farrow’s book. Will Smith and Ang Lee. The headless horseman industrial complex. And more.

Hearty and so satisfying, Alexa Weibel’s creamy chickpea pasta with spinach and rosemary is the perfect cool-weather pasta.

The conventional wisdom is that economic growth leads to gender equality. But what if it’s the other way around?

How the Chicago Marathon became known as one of the fastest marathons in the world.

Faced with new competition like Disney Plus, the streaming service has quietly prepared a barrage of shows and movies for children and families.

Alexander Najman’s family is Jewish. Jennifer Hindieh has Syrian roots. Despite family backgrounds, the two soon found they were of like minds.

She’s run a gallery, made documentary films and operates a nonprofit. Now add urban gardener to the list.

Michele Buck started her career selling Funyuns, Munchos and Cheetos. Then she invented a new holiday for Cool Whip. Today, she runs one of the world’s biggest candy companies.

And should Democrats pack the Supreme Court?

The Modern Love podcast revisits an essay that inspired an episode in the upcoming Modern Love TV series.

Go with “Glow” for the all the feels and “Prime Suspect” for your British crime fix.

A Philadelphia jury found that a subsidiary downplayed the risks that the anti-psychotic drug could lead to breast growth in boys.

Some of these suggestions are more aggressive, and make using the web less convenient, but they’ll definitely protect your privacy.

New guidelines for therapies for children and adolescents can reduce or eliminate attacks of migraine and greatly shorten their duration.