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U.S.
Forceful Chief of Staff Grates on Trump, and the Feeling Is Mutual
John Kelly is fully aware of the president’s resentment about being managed, and his appeal has gradually dimmed. But Mr. Trump needs Mr. Kelly more than Mr. Kelly needs him.
U.S.
Mueller Has Early Draft of Trump Letter Giving Reasons for Firing Comey
The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has a copy of a letter President Trump wanted to send to James B. Comey explaining the rationale for firing him. The White House counsel blocked the president from sending it.
U.S.
Utah Nurse Handcuffed After Refusing to Draw Patient’s Blood
A video of the episode showed an extended confrontation between the nurse and a police officer during which she screamed, “Somebody help me!”
Well
Looking Into the Future for a Child With Autism
As my son’s limitations became clearer, I found it harder every year to write a vision statement for his I.E.P. Then he showed us how.
Opinion
Waiting for a Perfect Protest?
Well-intended moderates have used unrealistic standards to judge anti-racism activism. But this is nothing new — just ask Martin Luther King Jr.
Obituaries
Louise Hay, Widely Read Self-Help Author, Dies at 90
From a 1984 best seller, Ms. Hay built a publishing empire emphasizing the power of positive thoughts.
U.S.
Town After Town Under Water in the 100 Miles From Houston to Beaumont
Hurricane Harvey left residents of many small towns stranded.
U.S.
Where There’s Smoke, There’s a Conspiracy Theory at a Russian Consulate
Just what the Russians had set afire at their consulate in San Francisco, a day after the State Department ordered it shuttered, remains a burning question.
U.S.
Trump Returns to Texas, With Words of Encouragement and Triumph
“There’s a lot of love,” the president said on his second trip to the region this week. “As tough as it’s been, it’s been a wonderful thing to watch.”
U.S.
Russian Election Hacking Efforts, Wider Than Previously Known, Draw Little Scrutiny
A Times investigation has found that infiltration efforts were broader than previously disclosed and that state and federal agencies have conducted few forensic inquiries.
Style
Want to Have a Good Day? Try Making the Bed First
In a time of chaos, tucking your sheets in tightly each morning can give you a sense of control. Here are some best practices for making the bed.
World
Stranded ISIS Convoy Symbolizes Militants’ Stalled Campaign
The Islamic State’s convoy, chased around Syria for five days with nowhere to go, has become emblematic of the militants’ declining fortunes.
U.S.
Long List of Top Democrats Have 2020, and Money, on Their Minds
Well before most of them will announce they are running, prospective Democratic candidates for president are taking steps to lay the financial foundation for a campaign.
Technology
Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Raising Ethics Issues
As teachers launch personal brands and cast themselves as influencers, start-ups and tech giants alike are racing to cultivate them to spread their wares.
The Upshot
Fentanyl Overtakes Heroin as Leading Cause of U.S. Drug Deaths
The first governmental account of nationwide drug deaths in 2016 shows overdose deaths growing even faster than previously thought.
Sports
Football Favoritism at F.S.U.: The Price One Teacher Paid
As its team marched toward a national title, Florida State investigated charges of academic favoritism for top players. The teacher who reported the favoritism lost her job.
U.S.
Human Toll of Harvey Comes Into View as Waters Recede
Among the dead were volunteers, people who ventured out to check on relatives, and “loner-type folks” who died in their homes.
Science
Jim Bridenstine to Be Nominated by Trump to Lead NASA
The former Navy pilot is in his third term in Congress and would be the first elected official to serve as NASA administrator if confirmed by the Senate.
Sports
Serena Williams Gives Birth to a Baby Girl
The tennis star has not played a match since winning her 23rd Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open on Jan. 28.
U.S.
For One Family in Houston, an Overwhelming Start to Recovery
With no preparation and few road maps to guide them, hurricane survivors like the Amofas are stumbling through their first bewildering days after Harvey.
