Culture

First Draft: Giuliani: Obama Had a White Mother, So I’m Not a Racist

Rudolph W. Giuliani defended his remarks accusing President Obama of not loving his country. ...read more

World Briefing: Venezuela: Caracas Mayor Is Detained

The mayor of Caracas, Antonio Ledezma, was detained by federal officials on Thursday, opposition leaders said. ...read more

World Briefing: Turkey: Deal Set to Aid Syrian Rebels

Turkey and the United States signed an agreement to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels to fight militants from the Islamic State, Foreign Minister...

World Briefing: Russia: Putin Critic Detained for 15 Days

Russia's leading opposition figure, Aleksei A. Navalny, was sentenced on Thursday to 15 days in custody for handing out leaflets in the subway.

Shock and Satisfaction at Trade Deadline as Heat Acquire Goran Dragic

The Heat signaled their intentions by acquiring Dragic, the player widely considered the top prize, while Kevin Garnett, above, heads back to the Timberwolves....

Marcus Mariota Goes Under Microscope at N.F.L. Combine

Mariota, the Oregon quarterback who is a top prospect in the draft, enters the combine this weekend with an opportunity to impress suitors.

India Deploys Expert Teams to Study Rise in Flu Cases

Officials are trying to determine the extent of illness, which has caused 700 deaths since the beginning of the year. ...

India Deploys Expert Teams to Study Rise in Flu Cases

Officials are trying to determine the extent of illness, which has caused 700 deaths since the beginning of the year. ...

Review: ‘Kung Fu Elliot’ Documentary Follows a Martial Arts Enthusiast

The film, directed by Matthew Bauckman and Jaret Belliveau, tracks Elliot Scott as he seeks to become an action hero. ...

Knicks’ and Nets’ Moves Don’t Get Them Very Far

The Knicks and the Nets appeared to improve their overall states by Thursday's trade deadline but to fall short of their primary objectives.