President Viktor F. Yanukovych was not so much overthrown as cast adrift by his own allies, and Western officials were just as surprised by the meltdown as anyone else.

Ukraine Leader Was Defeated Even Before He Was Ousted

Asian-American officers have recently been in the middle of a series of wrenching incidents involving the New York Police Department, testifying to a surge in their ranks.

In New York City, a Toll Is Newly Felt as Asians Rise in the Police Ranks

The Panthers, who entered with a losing record, held the Cardinals to 78 total yards, a postseason record, in a sloppy victory at home.

For Panthers, Only Record That Matters Now Is 1-0 

Baltimore registered five sacks on Ben Roethlisberger in its first postseason win over Pittsburgh.

Ravens Top Steelers in Rough Rivalry Game That Upends Playoff Field

The snub by many uniformed officers watching the funeral of Officer Wenjian Liu in Brooklyn showed a willingness by the rank and file to disregard their leadership.

Another Silent Protest of Mayor de Blasio as Officer Liu Is Laid to Rest

The debate over an Olympic stadium to be built for the 2020 Summer Games illustrates how the structures have become potent symbols of architectural prowess and economic pride.

National Pride at a Steep Price 

Two men are trying to scale more than half a mile of El Capitan without ropes except to catch their falls, which many would consider the hardest climb in the world.

‘Battling’ Up a Sheer Yosemite Face, Seizing a Dream, Not a Rope

Household devices that link together through the Internet are likely to energize this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

At the International CES, the Internet of Things Hits Home

Andrew Luck threw for one touchdown and 376 yards as the Colts defeated the Bengals. Indianapolis will next face the Broncos in Denver.

As Maestro Directs, the Colts Advance 

There are elements of the absurd about the plight of Kamel Daoud, whose debut novel reaped glowing reviews, literary honors and then, suddenly, demands for his execution.

An Algerian Author Fights Back Against a Fatwa

“The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins is a tight, suspenseful chiller with a dubious narrator, who tries to solve the mystery of a woman’s disappearance.

Another Girl Gone in a Tale of Betrayal

The tendency to listen to the holy music of the self is reflected not only in the selfie stick, but also in apps like Snapchat and Instagram, which pose a profound challenge for media companies.

Selfies on a Stick, and the Social-Content Challenge for the Media

President Xi Jinping’s traditional leanings, along with Communist Party decrees that have declared open season on dissenters, have emboldened Maoist ideologues.

Maoists in China, Given New Life, Attack Dissent

Some 40 exhibitions of the artist’s work — much of it previously unseen by the public — will be flooding university art museums and institutions this year.

For Warhol, ’15 Brings More Fame

As streaming grows in popularity, competing album sales metrics that yielded two different No. 1 albums illustrate the music industry at a crossroads.

How ‘1989’ Edged Out ‘Frozen’ as the No. 1 Album of 2014, and Vice Versa

Marrone, who opted out of his contract as coach of the Buffalo Bills, is a former Jets assistant who is thought to be a strong contender to replace Rex Ryan.

Doug Marrone Is Said to Interview With Jets

On Monday, automakers reported strong December and annual sales, and on Friday, the Labor Department will report on job creation and unemployment.

December Auto Sales, and Job Data for U.S. and Europe

The Peter Bernstein Quartet, who came together on the mid-1990s album “Signs of Life,” played Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola over the weekend.

Still Studying, Inventing and Respecting After All These Years

“Music for a Prince: The Esterhazy Orchestra,” a concert by the ensemble Artek, focused on pieces that Haydn composed for an aristocratic family.

Virtuosity Isolated, but Running Free 

The following tax-exempt fixed-income issues are scheduled for pricing this week.

Treasury Auctions for the Week of Jan. 5

Corrections appearing in print on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Corrections: January 4, 2015

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (Warner Bros.) continued to lead the North American box office, taking in an estimated $21.9 million, for a three-week total of $220.8 million.

‘The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies’ Reigns at the Box Office

The movie by Jean-Luc Godard edged out Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” by just one vote for best picture.

National Society of Film Critics Chooses ‘Goodbye to Language’ as Best Film

Madonna defended images posted on her Instagram account depicting Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. and other luminaries with their faces altered to resemble the cover of her upcoming album, “Rebel Heart.”

Madonna Causes a Commotion (Again) With #RebelHeart

The Broadway production of Ayad Akhtar’s play will close on March 1, producers announced on Sunday.

‘Disgraced’ Sets Broadway Closing Date

Giuseppe "Pino" Daniele was an Italian singer-songwriter and musician. His influences covered a wide number of genres, including pop, blues, jazz, and Italian and Middle Eastern music.

January 4, 2015

Headlines from January 4, 2015

Ukraine Leader Was Defeated Even Before He Was Ousted

In New York City, a Toll Is Newly Felt as Asians Rise in the Police Ranks

For Panthers, Only Record That Matters Now Is 1-0

Ravens Top Steelers in Rough Rivalry Game That Upends Playoff Field

Another Silent Protest of Mayor de Blasio as Officer Liu Is Laid to Rest

Billboard 200

1989

The Pinkprint

That's Christmas To Me

2014 Forest Hills Drive

Black Messiah

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for January 4, 2015