The head of the OPEC oil cartel, alarmed that nations gathered at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai are considering an agreement to phase out fossil fuels, has directed the group’s…
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Ryan O’Neal, Who Became a Star With ‘Love Story,’ Dies at 82
Ryan O’Neal, who became an instant movie star in the hit film “Love Story,” the highest-grossing movie of 1970, but who was later known as much for his personal life and health…
Republican Presidential Debate: Live Updates, Analysis and Fact-Check
As the fierce competitors traded blows, the bar patrons watched with rapt attention. When their favorite combatant came through in a big moment, they cheered. “Got it!” Lyle Fini exclaimed, raising his…
Biden Calls on Congress to Approve Aid to Ukraine: ‘This Cannot Wait’
President Biden called on congressional Republicans on Wednesday to put aside “petty, partisan, angry politics” and pass a multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, warning that failure to do so could enable President…
Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101
But Mr. Lear also had his share of flops. In 1975, his “Hot L Baltimore,” a sitcom set in a run-down hotel and based on a play by Lanford Wilson, lasted 13…
Opinion | How Germany Became Mean
A worthy undertaking, to be sure. But the government’s habit of conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism has had some disturbing effects. Most notably, it has created an atmosphere where advocacy for…
Biden’s Strategy Faces a Test as Israel Pushes Into Southern Gaza
For two months, President Biden has strongly backed Israel’s right to defend itself after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, in effect banking credibility with Jerusalem to be spent on moderating…
The Wild Card in Taiwan’s Election: Frustrated Young Voters
In the months leading up to a pivotal presidential election for Taiwan, candidates have focused on who can best handle the island democracy’s volatile relationship with China, with its worries about the…