Historical Certainty Proves Elusive at Jerusalem’s Holiest Place

Historical Certainty Proves Elusive at Jerusalem’s Holiest Place
Wary of Escalation in Syria, U.S. Is Waiting Out Putin’s Moves
News Analysis: An Opportune Moment for Russia’s Foray Into Syria
Svetlana Alexievich, Belarussian Voice of Survivors, Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Netanyahu Bars Politicians From Holy Site in Jerusalem
News Analysis: House, and a Republican Party, Divided Against Itself
McCarthy Withdraws From Speaker’s Race, Putting House in Chaos
Paul Prudhomme, Chef Who Put Cajun Cooking on National Stage, Dies at 75
Regulators Investigating 2nd VW Computer Program on Emissions
Books of The Times: Review: Elvis Costello’s ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink,’ a Memoir
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Other Top Officials Barred
Four Syria-Bound Russian Missiles Crashed in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The FIFA Scandal: Questions and Answers
Bill de Blasio to Travel to Israel Next Week, a Tradition for New York Mayors
Sports of The Times: Ways Forward for FIFA: A Frank Accounting, and a Fresh Start
Rampage Killings Get Attention, but Gun Violence Is Constant
‘Cars 3’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ Swap Release Dates as Disney Changes Film Schedule
Messi Ordered to Stand Trial in Tax Case
Scientists Sequence First Ancient Human Genome From Africa
Pakistani Singer’s Concerts in India Are Canceled After Shiv Sena Protests

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 06:28 PM PDT

Many scholars have never definitively determined the precise site of two ancient Jewish temples at the Jerusalem site known as the Temple Mount to Jews and the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims.

Wary of Escalation in Syria, U.S. Is Waiting Out Putin’s Moves

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 06:15 PM PDT

President Obama is unwilling to risk escalating the conflict and does not have a new strategy to resolve it or defeat the Islamic State.

News Analysis: An Opportune Moment for Russia’s Foray Into Syria

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 06:08 PM PDT

Analysts and Western officials say there are several reasons for President Vladimir V. Putin to move into Syria now, including the Damascus regime's dwindling power and blocking Western intervention spurred by the refugee crisis.

Svetlana Alexievich, Belarussian Voice of Survivors, Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 06:02 PM PDT

The journalist and prose writer is best known for works about female Russian soldiers in World War II and the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Netanyahu Bars Politicians From Holy Site in Jerusalem

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 06:02 PM PDT

The measure was apparently taken in an effort to curb unrest after a week of violence, with three new stabbing attacks on Thursday.

News Analysis: House, and a Republican Party, Divided Against Itself

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 05:56 PM PDT

Kevin McCarthy's decision to drop out of the race for speaker echoed chaos in the House 17 years ago, but some Republicans worry that this time may be worse.

McCarthy Withdraws From Speaker’s Race, Putting House in Chaos

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 05:01 PM PDT

In a stunning retreat, Representative Kevin McCarthy of California took himself out of the race to succeed John A. Boehner.

Paul Prudhomme, Chef Who Put Cajun Cooking on National Stage, Dies at 75

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 04:38 PM PDT

Mr. Prudhomme combined Deep South tradition with fresh, local ingredients, opening restaurants, marketing spice mixes and hosting popular TV shows.

Regulators Investigating 2nd VW Computer Program on Emissions

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 04:31 PM PDT

Volkswagen and regulators declined to say whether the software in diesel cars, newly disclosed during congressional testimony, was intended to defeat emissions control tests.

Books of The Times: Review: Elvis Costello’s ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink,’ a Memoir

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 03:26 PM PDT

This autobiography, streaked with funny, strange, spiteful and anguished writing, comes from a musician who has been cagey and word-drunk from the start.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Other Top Officials Barred

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 02:35 PM PDT

FIFA's vice president, Michel Platini, and its secretary general, Jérôme Valcke, who was already on leave, were also "provisionally banned."

Four Syria-Bound Russian Missiles Crashed in Iran, U.S. Officials Say

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 02:34 PM PDT

American officials said that of the 26-missile volley, four fell in a rural area of northern Iran. Russia and Iran denied the report.

The FIFA Scandal: Questions and Answers

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 02:06 PM PDT

FIFA was plunged into chaos on Thursday with the suspensions of top, powerful leaders. Here's what you need to know about where the case stands.

Bill de Blasio to Travel to Israel Next Week, a Tradition for New York Mayors

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 01:54 PM PDT

Mr. de Blasio is expected to speak in Jerusalem to a gathering of mayors about combating anti-Semitism.

Sports of The Times: Ways Forward for FIFA: A Frank Accounting, and a Fresh Start

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 12:51 PM PDT

When suspended leaders are the best world soccer has got, maybe world soccer should just start over.

Rampage Killings Get Attention, but Gun Violence Is Constant

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 12:37 PM PDT

Mass shootings are not the typical face of gun violence — some 90 people a day are lost to guns — but there is little consensus on addressing the bigger picture.

‘Cars 3’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ Swap Release Dates as Disney Changes Film Schedule

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 12:18 PM PDT

Disney set or shifted release dates for 19 big-budget movies — many still untitled – planned through 2020.

Messi Ordered to Stand Trial in Tax Case

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 11:00 AM PDT

Lionel Messi, the star of F.C. Barcelona, is set to appear in court alongside his father to face tax fraud charges relating to past advertising contracts.