President-elect Donald J. Trump turned to a firebrand loyalist to become director of the bureau, which he sees as part of a ‘deep state’ conspiracy against him.

Trump Says He Will Nominate Kash Patel to Run F.B.I.

Criminals turn college campuses into recruitment hubs, recruiting chemistry students in Mexico with big paydays.

Mexican Cartels Lure Chemistry Students to Make Fentanyl

Mr. Musk’s rockets and presence have helped shape, and reshape, the culture and politics of Cameron County in South Texas.

How the Border County Where Elon Musk Is a Local Flipped for Trump

A new opera by Mikael Karlsson and Royce Vavrek, directed by Ivo van Hove, aims to capture the lavishness of Ingmar Bergman’s film, in half the time.

Bringing the Magic of ‘Fanny and Alexander’ to the Opera Stage

When President Biden visits the country this week, he is expected to highlight a largely overlooked bond between Angola and the United States that was born out of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Why Black Americans Searching for Their Roots Should Look to Angola

President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic role, and the Constitution, with his prospective nominees and threats to push the boundaries of executive authority.

A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence

Why are so many people snapping photos and taking videos at the movies? Will this trend ever go away?

The ‘Wicked’ Practice of Taking Pictures of the Movie Screen

Forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad have captured the Aleppo airport and are attacking the western city of Hama, according to local officials and a Britain-based war monitor.

Fighting Rages in Syria as Rebels Advance

Several lawmakers expressed support on Sunday for the president-elect’s plan to install a loyalist who has vowed to use the position to exact revenge on adversaries.

Republicans Stand Behind Trump’s Choice of Kash Patel to Lead F.B.I.

The company, facing slumping sales, announced that Carlos Tavares would step down immediately and that a search for a new chief was underway.

C.E.O. of Stellantis, Which Owns Chrysler and Jeep, Resigns

A slang term for supposed mental damage done by overconsumption of trivial online content triumphed over a shortlist that also included “lore,” “demure” and “slop.”

Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year Is…

Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.

Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Quote of the Day: Bittersweet Homecoming for Displaced Lebanese

A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.

Love Paris? Now You Can Wear It.

The arthropods can tailor their toxins depending on whether they are hunting prey or defending themselves from predators, according to a new study.

Giant Redheaded Centipedes Are Venom Mixologists

Sarah Maslin Nir has covered the annual event in New York City through freezing temperatures, gusting winds and always crowded sidewalks.

Behind the Scenes With Our Thanksgiving Day Parade Reporter

The centerpiece of the annual Puzzle Mania print section requires a big helping of teamwork, with a side order of patience.

How the New York Times Makes the Super Mega Crossword

An article budget from Nov. 22, 1963, shows the scramble to explain President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

More Than a Dozen Drafts From Dallas on One November Day

The mass slaying of West African soldiers by colonial forces at the end of World War II in Senegal remains shrouded in secrecy. But Senegal’s new government won’t abide the mystery.

80 Years After Killings, Senegal Wants the Facts From France

A little-known squad of New York’s medical examiner’s office uses dogs, DNA and any other available clue to identify bodies.

The Nameless Dead and the Cold Case Unit That Tries to Identify Them

The duo won an Oscar for “Annie Hall.” Mr. Brickman went on to write Broadway shows, including “Jersey Boys,” and make movies of his own.

Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen’s Co-Writer on Hit Films, Dies at 85

The San Jose State women’s team, which has a transgender player, lost to the tournament favorite Colorado State, concluding a season that transcended sports.

A College Volleyball Team’s Season in the Spotlight Comes to an End

Known for his quick wit and garish sweaters, he took the New York City university to national basketball prominence over 24 seasons.

Lou Carnesecca, St. John’s Basketball Coach With 526 Wins, Is Dead at 99

The mayor and labor unions say the $1.3 billion basketball arena would be an economic boost. But the city acknowledges that Chinatown could be at risk.

Game Time in Philadelphia: Vote Looms for New 76ers Arena Near Chinatown

Hamas’s weakened position could leave the territory without any governing institutions.

December 1, 2024

Headlines from December 1, 2024

Trump Says He Will Nominate Kash Patel to Run F.B.I.

Mexican Cartels Lure Chemistry Students to Make Fentanyl

How the Border County Where Elon Musk Is a Local Flipped for Trump

Bringing the Magic of ‘Fanny and Alexander’ to the Opera Stage

Why Black Americans Searching for Their Roots Should Look to Angola

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Golden Hour : Part.2 (EP)

From Zero

CHROMAKOPIA

Happy (EP)

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Historical Context for December 1, 2024