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If These Walls Could Talk: A War Correspondent Revisits a Hotel of Ghosts
The Liwan — where journalists such as Anthony Shadid often stayed — once hummed with Syria’s hopes and fears.

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The Liwan — where journalists such as Anthony Shadid often stayed — once hummed with Syria’s hopes and fears.
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We want to hear how parents and young players perceive the video game’s positive and negative impacts.
By AIDAN GARDINER
On the eve of another round of presidential debates, it’s not just the candidates and the incumbent that The Times is scrutinizing.
By RICHARD W. STEVENSON
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By Jack Nicas
An interactive list from the Styles desk tests a new feature and aims to distill our seasonal outrage.
By Jake Lucas
A reporter for The Times attended a century-old Italian religious celebration and ended up participating in the festivities.
By Derek M. Norman
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By Emily Palmer
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By Amy Virshup
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By Lara Takenaga
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By Lara Takenaga
Our international editor introduces Promises Made, a new series that investigates whether those in power did what they said they would.
By Michael Slackman
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By Katie Van Syckle
The New York Times crossword editors reveal their process for evaluating and editing a puzzle submission.
By Will Shortz and Joel Fagliano
The Times’s fashion director and chief fashion critic reflects on what makes haute couture relevant.
By Vanessa Friedman
How we call the hits — and limit our misses — on the culture beat.
By A.O. Scott
In Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court ruled that public officials had to show not just that a story was inaccurate and hurt their reputation, but also that the publisher acted with “actual malice” — with reckless disregard for the truth.
By David McCraw
As thousands protested in the streets, calling for the resignation of Gov. Ricardo A. Rosselló, Puerto Rican readers told us about the economic conditions fueling their anger at his leadership.
By Aidan Gardiner
After President Trump attacked four congresswomen of color on Twitter, suggesting they "go back" to the places they came from, readers shared experiences of being told the same thing.
By Lara Takenaga and Aidan Gardiner
Young moviegoers weigh in on the much-anticipated Pixar sequel.
By Lara Takenaga
Readers describe the advantages and drawbacks of compressing their chests.
By Lara Takenaga
Members of the class of 2019 share the inspiration behind their decorated mortarboards.
By Lela Moore