TV ad links gay Democratic Rep David Cicilline to a child molester, murderer and predator
The ad refers to the freshman's time as a lawyer two decades ago when he defended hardened criminals and is designed to boost GOP hopeful Brendan Doherty. Formerly the head of the state police, Doherty is making his first run for office. Read more...
Pope Francis Meets Iraqs Top Ayatollah as Both Urge Peace
The meeting with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani came as Francis sought to protect his persecuted flock in Iraq by forging closer bonds between the Roman Catholic Church and the Muslim world. Read more...
Budget 2021 We give you the odds on Rishi's juggling act
Rishi Sunak faces a balancing act with his second budget. He risks a backlash if he hikes taxes too quickly, but is under pressure to indicate how he plans to plug the vast hole in Britain's finances. Read more...
WhatsApp finally launches voice and video calls for desktop
WhatsApp has finally launched voice and video calls for desktop. Today's rollout is just for one-to-one calls - but WhatsApp will bring group voice and videochats at some point in the future. Read more...
First Black woman to lead WTO says she will prioritize fair trade, access to Covid-19 vaccines
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was confirmed as director-general of the World Trade Organization on Monday, becoming the first woman and the first African to lead the global trade body. Read more...
Brain surgeon and (yay!) my new fianc... Sound too good to be true? That's because it's a scam
CLAUDIA CONNELL With romance scams booming in lockdown, I play along when I'm targeted to see how these con artists operate and why so many women fall for their lies. Read more...
The N.H.L. Schedule Is Shaky, but McDavid and Draisaitl Are Steady
The leagues stars got off to strong starts in January, but the coronavirus has caused postponements throughout the season, sidelining four teams this week. Read more...
Illuminated UV paintings on women's backs celebrate beauty
John Poppleton, from California, creates mindblowing works of art painted directly onto human skin using fluorescent shades. Read more...
Alabama Coach Nick Saban Proves to Be Bear Bryants Equal
Nick Saban was skeptical he wanted to be a coach. Under contract at Alabama through 2025, he might already be the greatest one in college football history. Read more...
The Magic Of Mantovani review Joseph Calleja's golden voice sounds glorious throughout
For me, this is the best crossover album in years. Read more...
Baylor Doesnt Let Kansas Get in the Way of Its Big 12 Title Quest
The Bears, who have never won a Big 12 mens basketball title, largely because of Kansas success, took another step toward doing just that. Read more...
Hurricane Sandy Storm WAS more powerful than Hurricane Katrina
Researchers have found that Sandy's Integrated Kinetic Energy index, or IKE, which quantifies the power of a hurricane based on how far out tropical-storm force winds extend from the center, ranked second only to Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Read more...
Can Biden Keep Coal Country From Becoming a Ghost Town?
For nearly 60 years, presidents have promised to lift up Appalachia, but many communities remain on the brink. Read more...
Lawrence Otis Graham, 59, Dies; Explored Race and Class in Black America
An Ivy League-trained lawyer, he rose to prominence in the 1990s by examining the tensions that surround Black achievement and wealth. Read more...
From Jane Smiley to Lisa Harding, Michael Farris Smith and Walter Mosley This week's best fiction
Bear with me when I say that Paras, the heroine of Pulitzer-winner Smiley's latest novel, is a horse - a talking horse - because this fanciful fable is as delightful as it is surprising. Read more...
'Raya and the Last Dragon' mixes a serious message with its animated action
The latest Disney animated adventure can be seen two ways "Raya and the Last Dragon" offers another bold female lead from an underrepresented group and cute (in one case magical) sidekicks, embarking on a stirring quest. The deeper message, however, involves the toll that division and distrust inflicts on a mythical kingdom, which gives the otherwise pretty-good movie a rather timely hook. Read more...
Inside Majara Iran's cartoon village overlooking the Persian Gulf from the island of Hormuz
There are around 200 of them, and they form a zany retreat on the Iranian island of Hormuz, with multi-coloured exteriors and interiors. Read more...
Stop and Make This Rice Pudding
Warm and smoky with spices, this take, from Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria, is worth making and soon. Read more...