From Paul McCartney to Billie Eilish and Joan As Police Woman The best songs of 2020
In a year of living anxiously, music has been a balm and a boost. Here are 20 songs to give you a lift while you wait for normality to return. Read more...
The Contradiction That Doomed Americas Mission in Afghanistan
How a series of fateful choices and lofty ambitions put Taliban defeat at odds with American victory. Read more...
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'Being a mum has made me a better person' Alesha Dixon says motherhood changed her for the better
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 42, said giving birth to her two childrenmade her tame her behaviour and become more 'sensible'. Read more...
Frank Jacobs, Mad Magazine Writer With a Lyrical Touch, Dies at 91
He deftly mocked pop culture, politics and more for 57 years. He also wrote new lyrics for familiar songs, which led to a lawsuit from Irving Berlin and others. Read more...
David Moyes insists there's 'no frustration' after West Ham concede three in defeat by Newcastle
Hammers boss Moyes refused to panic with his side still fourth in the table following their defeat at Newcastle, when they conceded three preventable goals to make it 10 in four matches. Read more...
Category Close-Up Citizenfour Leads the Race for Best Documentary
Why the film about Edward Snowden will probably win. Read more...
5 W.N.B.A. Draft Hopefuls to Watch
A deep run in the N.C.A.A. tournament isnt required for a basketball player to become a star or make it to the pros. These five women aim to prove it. Read more...
Love Island's Gabby Allen flaunts her toned body in cow print BOOTS at the beach in the Maldives
The Love Island star, 28, sizzled in gold sequinned bikini bottoms which she paired with an unlikely beach shoe - a pair of sensational cow print boots. Read more...
A Band With Built-In Hate review Reanimates the nasty thrill of The Who's beginnings
In a recent interview, Pete Townshend said he sometimes feels like he ended up in the wrong band. Read more...
'Hamlet' in the skies? The story behind Taiwan's newest airline
Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island's duopoly aviation market. Read more...
Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Shared His Father With a Nation
Walter Gretzky coached a young Wayne, who ended up setting N.H.L. scoring records that will never be matched, and became a role model for hockey parents. Read more...
Test Flight for Sunlight-Blocking Research Is Canceled
The Swedish Space Corporation said it had canceled the flight part of research to better understand the controversial idea of blocking the sun to fight climate change after an outcry from environmentalists and others. Read more...
Bolu Babalolas Stories Reset the Idea of Who Sees and Who Is Seen
In Babalolas debut collection, Love in Color, the knight in shining armor doesnt necessarily wield a blade, but instead, the ability to see. Read more...
Iran Vows to Increase Uranium Enrichment After Attack on Nuclear Site
Iran also attacked an Israeli cargo ship at sea, raising tensions but causing little or no damage. Read more...