Eley Williams’s first novel follows characters living in London more than a century apart who toil to compile the same ill-fated dictionary. Continue reading In ‘The Liar’s Dictionary,’ People Work on the Definition of Love and Many Other Words

Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading Evening Briefing Special Edition: A Pro-Trump Mob Storms the Capitol

Critics and even some allies of companies like Twitter and Facebook say they have failed to prevent the misinformation that led to chaos on Wednesday. Continue reading Violence on Capitol Hill Is a Day of Reckoning for Social Media

Victories by Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock, which were overshadowed by violence from Trump supporters in Washington, will reshape the balance of power in Congress. Continue reading Democrats Win Both Georgia Races to Gain Control of Senate

Just half of the 22 available tracts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge got bids, and big oil companies stayed away. Continue reading Sale of Drilling Leases in Arctic Refuge Fails to Yield a Windfall

Payments must be sent by the government by Jan. 15, the I.R.S. said. If yours isn’t sent by then, you’ll have to claim it as a rebate on your 2020 taxes. Continue reading Stimulus Payment Delayed? You May Need to Claim It on Your Tax Return

State restrictions, and a surge in enforcement, have pushed some bars underground. Many have been hit with violations and face a challenging winter. Continue reading Lap Dances, Karaoke, Late Hours: The Speakeasies of the Covid Era

The public health threat of the new coronavirus variant has stilled the British prime minister’s critics and offered a chance to redeem past failures. Continue reading As Britain Enters a Crisis Period, a Reprieve of Sorts for Johnson

David Dahlen escaped from the Portland Police Bureau’s Central Precinct on Saturday after a cleaning crew left the door to his holding cell unlocked, officials said. Continue reading Suspect in Attempted Murder of Police Officer Escapes From Holding Cell

A reader reacts: “The horrifying events in our nation’s capital on Wednesday are the direct result of the actions of the Republicans in Congress. All of them.” Continue reading The Insurrection at the Capitol