A viral rap anthem has people singing his name, but the 20-year-old rookie center for the Orlando Magic is focused on building a legacy that lives beyond any trend.

Harlem Made Mo Bamba, but He Will Take It From Here 

As American and Indonesian investigators puzzle through clues of troubles that befell Flight 610, they are finding not a single lapse but a cascade of issues.

At Doomed Flight’s Helm, Pilots May Have Been Overwhelmed in Seconds

Officials were still counting absentee, provisional and overseas ballots, and the partisan camps were disputing how to go about it.

Well After Election Day, Florida and Georgia Voters Still Wonder Who Won

The one-ton, 20-foot marionette is impressive, but the $35 million musical he stars in doesn’t even succeed as camp.

Review: ‘King Kong’ Is the Mess That Roared

Freddie Mercury’s set in July 1985 is often called one of the greatest live performances of all time. What made those 21 minutes so memorable? 

When Queen Took ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Live Aid

Once again, the Country Music Association Awards will follow a mass shooting of its fans, but talk about guns is unlikely to come up during the show.

Country Music Will Talk About the Hurt, but Not the Politics

Reforms are in doubt. Consolidation is threatening jobs. And Netflix is changing the very definition of film.

A Year After #MeToo, Hollywood’s Got a Malaise Money Can’t Cure

For 41 years, Dom Salvador has been playing jazz standards at the River Café under the Brooklyn Bridge. He’s ready for the spotlight again.

The Lounge Pianist Who Invented Samba Funk

Brand-new condos tend to have sky-high prices, but with a little sleuthing, you can find something for closer to Manhattan’s median apartment price.

Something New, for $1 Million

Thousands of people have fled and hundreds of buildings have burned as wildfires raged across the state. At least nine people have been killed.

‘The Whole World Was on Fire’: Infernos Choke California, Piling On the Grief

All four quarterbacks selected in the first 10 picks of this year’s N.F.L. draft — Mayfield, Darnold, Allen and Rosen — have struggled greatly. Do any of them have what it takes to become a star?

The Rough Road of the Rookie Quarterback (And It’s Only Week 10)

From credit reports to family leave, there are a few areas in which Democrats and Republicans share common ground. And bipartisan cooperation could be good for your wallet.

Washington Gridlock? Maybe Not on These Personal Finance Issues

Uncertainty reigned in Florida as three key races neared possible recounts amid continuing questions over ballot counting.

It’s Déjà Vu in Florida, Land of Recounts and Contested Elections

Neither strong growth nor a $1.5 trillion tax cut helped President Trump’s party in the midterm elections — by any number of measures. 

The Economy Didn’t Save Republicans After All

O’Ree, 83, the league’s first black player, is being honored not just for the historical significance of his career, but also for his decades of working with young players all over North America.

60 Years After Integrating the N.H.L., Willie O’Ree Heads to the Hall of Fame

New York’s Democratic wave toppled charter school supporters on Tuesday, in an ominous sign for education reform in blue states under President Trump.

With Democratic Wins, Charter Schools Face a Backlash in N.Y. and Other States

But the relaxation of the embargo presents risks for the leaders of both Israel and Hamas, and it has been denounced by the Palestinian Authority.

Tensions Ease in Gaza, Allowing Money and Fuel to Roll In

The former first lady’s memoir is mostly about her childhood in Chicago, her marriage and her time in the White House, but she leaves room for some unequivocal criticism of President Trump.

In ‘Becoming,’ Michelle Obama Mostly Opts for Empowerment Over Politics

It took more than money to turn Manchester City into a Premier League champion. But as leaked documents pull back the veil on the club’s business, they also reveal an uglier truth.

At Manchester City, Uncommon Greatness. But at What Cost?

A Prada suit “that doesn’t wrinkle,” doubled-sided tape and surgical masks to (temporarily) shroud his identity are among the things that the Emmy-winning “Drag Race” star takes with him on every trip.

What RuPaul Can’t Travel Without

Ms. Spannan escapes with her daughters to their house upstate, where she likes to drink tea by their wood-burning stove and ride her motorcycle.

How Sandra Spannan, Decorative Painter, Spends Her Sundays

Fashion — and even Congress — may be changing, but the lingerie brand of Angels clings to its push-up bras and wings.

Victoria’s Secret Is Trying to Change With the Times. Or Is It?

An eminent composer and force in contemporary music talks about reaching a life and career milestone.

At 80, Joan Tower Says Great Music Comes ‘in the Risks’

Robert Carsen’s louche, lively staging, which is being revived for the first time in almost 20 years, stars the bass-baritone Christian Van Horn.

Review: ‘Mefistofele’ at the Met Opera Is a Devil That Dances

Her news site, Rappler, called the charges “intimidation and harassment” and accused President Rodrigo Duterte’s government of trying to silence critical coverage.

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Headlines from November 9, 2018

Harlem Made Mo Bamba, but He Will Take It From Here

At Doomed Flight’s Helm, Pilots May Have Been Overwhelmed in Seconds

Well After Election Day, Florida and Georgia Voters Still Wonder Who Won

Review: ‘King Kong’ Is the Mess That Roared

When Queen Took ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Live Aid

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