A Trump victory probably would lead to an immediate market sell-off, the direction in the days and weeks that follow is not clear.

What Happens to the Markets if Donald Trump Wins?

Prosecutors in the George Washington Bridge case have repeatedly brought up Gov. Chris Christie’s name even though his two former aides, and not he, are on trial.

Bridge Case Verdict May Hinge on Officials Who Weren’t Tried

Thanks to a maneuver later outlawed by Congress, Mr. Trump potentially escaped paying tens of millions of dollars in federal personal income taxes.

Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes

Some women are choosing to defy medical advice and social convention after mastectomies, saying they would rather live without breasts than undergo more surgery.

‘Going Flat’ After Breast Cancer

Though Mr. Comey acted publicly, while J. Edgar Hoover maneuvered in secret, Hoover was the last F.B.I. director to be accused of trying to influence a presidential election.

James Comey Role Recalls Hoover’s F.B.I., Fairly or Not

Mrs. Clinton’s campaign was optimistic that she would weather the F.B.I.’s review of a top aide’s emails, but acknowledged that optimism of gaining ground in places like Ohio and Iowa was fading.

Confidence Even as Hillary Clinton’s Momentum Slows

The decline in the pound since Britain’s vote to leave the European Union has had a big effect on sales.

Watches See a ‘Brexit’ Boom

Adrenaclick, a cheaper alternative, has benefited from furor over EpiPen pricing. But its maker is struggling to meet demand, and a generic EpiPen is near.

Why the Lone EpiPen Competitor Hasn’t Taken Off

Over 703 miles, a hardy band of pain enthusiasts tested the limits of both mind and body at the Quintuple Anvil Triathlon — five Ironman-length races in five days.

‘How Much Suffering Can You Take?’

It wasn’t so long ago that “high-end Brooklyn” meant neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope and Williamsburg. Oh, how things have changed.

Adventures in Upscale Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a bona fide cultural capital — but you don’t have to spend a lot to appreciate it.

Want the ‘Real’ Brooklyn? Go Cheap

Investor expectations will now present tough questions for the former Tribune Publishing, owner of The Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

Gannett Abandons Effort to Buy the Newspaper Publisher Tronc

People are turning their backs on what used to be a pillar of the country’s economy and society: real estate.

In Greece, Property Is Debt

As many markets become more concentrated, America’s competition policy can no longer be understood in the narrow terms of protecting consumers from higher prices.

How Waning Competition Deepens Labor’s Plight

Meeting reporters, Mr. Assad radiated confidence that he was firmly in control of his country, declaring that he planned to remain president until his term ends in 2021.

Assad in Person: Confident, Friendly, No Regrets

A two-part “Nature” program traces the migration of cats from Asia and into your home, a journey full of adaptation.

Review: In ‘The Story of Cats’ on PBS, a Look at Evolutionary Masters

The chef, who has famously relied only on friends and family, has turned to venture capital for his delivery-only project, Ando.

David Chang Bets Big, Using Silicon Valley Money

A small farmer’s experiment pressing green peanut oil has inspired big-name chefs.

Hatched From Peanuts, the South’s Hot New Oil

The performance artist, who had a popular 2010 retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, implicitly bids readers to warm their hands on the blaze of her greatness.

Review: Marina Abramovic’s ‘Walk Through Walls,’ a Memoir of Masochism and Pretension

Kemang Wa Lehulere’s work can seem very abstract, but a closer look reveals allusive, layered references to his own personal history and that of his country.

South Africa’s Rising Art Star Builds His New Stage in Chicago

Turner Classic Movies and the Criterion Collection hope FilmStruck appeals to viewers who want to supplement other streaming services or cable.

FilmStruck Streaming Service Places a Big Bet on Cinephiles

From Vogue Arabia to New York Fashion Week, Muslim consumers and designers are demanding global recognition and respect of their cultural and commercial clout.

Asserting a Muslim Fashion Identity

When Mr. Trump wants his buildings to seem bigger than they actually are, he enlarges them the same way he has thwarted long odds and defied reality throughout the election season: with sheer bluster.

Donald Trump’s Math Takes His Towers to Greater Heights

China sought to make an example of GlaxoSmithKline in a case that involved bribery of doctors and investigators and ended with guilty pleas and record penalties.

Drug Giant Faced a Reckoning as China Took Aim at Bribery

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What Happens to the Markets if Donald Trump Wins?

Bridge Case Verdict May Hinge on Officials Who Weren’t Tried

Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes

‘Going Flat’ After Breast Cancer

James Comey Role Recalls Hoover’s F.B.I., Fairly or Not

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