State of Terror
Escaped ISIS Captives Detail a Vast System of Sex Slavery
Claiming the Quran’s support, the Islamic State codifies sex slavery in conquered regions of Iraq and Syria and uses the practice as a recruiting tool.
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El Niño May Bring Record Heat, and Rain for California
This year’s Pacific weather pattern could be the most powerful on record and could bring enormous amounts of rain to drought-stricken California.
News Analysis
China’s Devaluation May Be New Phase in Currency War
Some analysts say the currency tensions could worsen some of the entrenched problems in the global economy. China’s move also poses a dilemma for the Fed as it considers raising interest rates.
Bid to Redefine Japan Has Echoes of Abe’s Family History
Shinzo Abe, who wants the military to take on limited combat roles, sees himself in the mold of his grandfather, Nobusuke Kishi, a premier who helped redefine cooperation with America after the war.
Racing a Clock While Scoffing at Time
At the World Masters Athletics Championships, competitors in their 60s, 70s and 80s gave new meaning to peak performance.
Your Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Love for Carter in Plains, Ga., Where He Stands Tall
Jimmy Carter, who is ailing, is their “Mr. Jimmy,” who teaches Sunday school regularly and is well known at a local diner.
Kentucky Office Defies Order to Issue Marriage Licenses
A county clerk has said her faith bars her from authorizing same-sex marriages and has refused to issue any licenses.
Are You Smarter Than Other New York Times Readers?
Try to outfox other Times readers in an interactive version of a classic puzzle.
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From the Magazine: Personal (Search) History
Making art from the trail of digital information we leave behind online.
For Evolving Brains, a ‘Paleo’ Diet Full of Carbs
A report suggests that our ancestors fueled the evolution of our brains by incorporating cooked starches into their diet.
Tyra Banks Isn’t Running a Democracy Here
The television personality on hosting “America’s Next Top Model” for more than 10 years.
Op-Ed Contributor
The High Price of Rejecting the Iran Deal
Critics of the nuclear agreement think we can revert to sanctions. But doing so would be an economic disaster.
Why You Can’t Get There From La Guardia
Allowing longer-range flights at the airport would benefit travelers and enhance competition.
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House Hunting in ... Denmark
Copenhagen is benefiting from the global trend of people moving from rural to urban areas, and in some neighborhoods prices have risen more than 20 percent in the last year.
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New Dorp, Staten Island: Still Recovering From Sandy
New Dorp, a middle-class area on Staten Island’s eastern shore, exudes a spirit that seems to have more to do with the past than anything contemporary or trendy.