Wes Craven, a Master of Slasher Horror Films, Dies at 76

Wes Craven, a Master of Slasher Horror Films, Dies at 76
Challenged on Left and Right, the Fed Faces a Decision on Rates
An Appraisal: Oliver Sacks, Casting Light on the Interconnectedness of Life
V.M.A.s 2015: On the Red Carpet
Mount McKinley Will Again Be Called Denali
Wall St. Policy Poses a Challenge for Presidential Candidates
Caste Quotas in India Come Under Attack
Banking Ties Could Hurt Joe Biden in Race With Populist Overtone
Growing Migrant Crisis Prompts Call for Urgent Meeting of E.U. Officials
ISIS Damages Temple of Baal in Palmyra
Oliver Sacks, Neurologist Who Wrote About the Brain’s Quirks, Dies at 82
Maria Sharapova Withdraws From the U.S. Open
Obama’s Alaska Visit Puts Climate, Not Energy, in Forefront
VMAs 2015: Moments to Watch
As Police Investigate Deaths in Truck, Migrants and Smugglers Appear to Shift Tactics
Susan Rice, Obama’s Security Adviser, Urges Pakistan to Do More Against Militants
Critic’s Notebook: In Lorde’s Wake, a Groundswell of Female Rebels in Pop
ISIS Damages Ancient Temple in Palmyra, Activists Say
Egypt Defends Ruling Against Two Journalists
Soul-Searching in TV Land Over the Challenges of a New Golden Age

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 09:37 PM PDT

Mr. Craven was a proponent of the slasher genre best known for creating the Freddy Krueger and "Scream" franchises.

Challenged on Left and Right, the Fed Faces a Decision on Rates

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 08:27 PM PDT

An approaching action on interest rates is being closely watched as a broader debate divides liberals and conservatives over the management of the American economy.

An Appraisal: Oliver Sacks, Casting Light on the Interconnectedness of Life

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 07:17 PM PDT

Whether writing about his patients, his love of chemistry or the power of music, Dr. Sacks leapfrogged among disciplines, shedding light on the connections between science and art.

V.M.A.s 2015: On the Red Carpet

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 06:42 PM PDT

What Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and others wore to the MTV Video Music Awards.

Mount McKinley Will Again Be Called Denali

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 06:03 PM PDT

On the eve of his visit to Alaska, President Obama announced the restoration of the Alaska Native name for the tallest peak in North America.

Wall St. Policy Poses a Challenge for Presidential Candidates

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 06:02 PM PDT

The opinions about Wall Street that are emerging from the presidential candidates suggest that the financial industry could face very different futures depending on which party wins the White House.

Caste Quotas in India Come Under Attack

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 05:50 PM PDT

Resentment has gelled into opposition to India's version of affirmative action, a system of strict quotas that reserves nearly half of jobs for those from disadvantaged castes or tribes.

Banking Ties Could Hurt Joe Biden in Race With Populist Overtone

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 05:44 PM PDT

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., who is considering a run for the presidency, may have to persuade voters that his approach to consumer issues has evolved since he was a senator from Delaware, where many financial services companies are based.

Growing Migrant Crisis Prompts Call for Urgent Meeting of E.U. Officials

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 05:40 PM PDT

Germany, France and Britain appealed for the nations to establish specific measures for helping people who flee to the continent, and the European Union's leadership set a meeting for Sept. 14.

ISIS Damages Temple of Baal in Palmyra

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 05:30 PM PDT

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that fighters had destroyed part of the nearly 2,000-year-old temple.

Oliver Sacks, Neurologist Who Wrote About the Brain’s Quirks, Dies at 82

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 05:17 PM PDT

Dr. Sacks explored some of the brain's strangest pathways in best-selling case histories like "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat," achieving a level of renown rare among scientists.

Maria Sharapova Withdraws From the U.S. Open

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 05:12 PM PDT

The 2006 Open champion has not played a match since her semifinal loss at Wimbledon in July because of a leg injury.

Obama’s Alaska Visit Puts Climate, Not Energy, in Forefront

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 04:46 PM PDT

The president will issue his call to action in Alaska just weeks after he allowed offshore oil and gas drilling to go forward in the Arctic Ocean.

VMAs 2015: Moments to Watch

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 04:34 PM PDT

Miley Cyrus hosts this year's show, which includes appearances by Nicki Minaj, Pharrell WIlliams, Taylor Swift and more.

As Police Investigate Deaths in Truck, Migrants and Smugglers Appear to Shift Tactics

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 04:12 PM PDT

While investigators in Austria continued inspecting the truck in which 71 migrants died last week, officials grappled with how to address the flow of migrants.

Susan Rice, Obama’s Security Adviser, Urges Pakistan to Do More Against Militants

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 03:10 PM PDT

In a daylong visit to Pakistan, the national security adviser urged leaders to stop militants from using Pakistani territory to stage attacks in Afghanistan.

Critic’s Notebook: In Lorde’s Wake, a Groundswell of Female Rebels in Pop

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 02:49 PM PDT

Industry attempts to construct another Taylor Swift generally fizzled, but that's no obstacle to attempts to build another Lorde.

ISIS Damages Ancient Temple in Palmyra, Activists Say

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 01:51 PM PDT

Islamic State militants in Syria severely damaged the Bel Temple, considered one of the greatest sites of the ancient world, in a massive explosion Sunday, activists said.

Egypt Defends Ruling Against Two Journalists

Posted: 30 Aug 2015 01:51 PM PDT

John Casson, who was in the courtroom when two journalists were sentenced to prison, said the move would damage confidence in the rule of law in Egypt.