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The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia Continue reading the main story Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index English Español 中文 Log In Log In Today’s Paper World U.S. Politics N.Y. Business Opinion Tech Science Health Sports Arts Books Style Food Travel Magazine T Magazine Real Estate Video World U.S. Politics N.Y. Business Opinion Tech Science Health Sports Arts Books Style Food Travel Magazine T Magazine Real Estate Video Listen to ‘The Daily’ A small town’s fight over America’s biggest sport. In the ‘On Politics’ Newsletter The Iowa countdown, our Bolton scoop, a big endorsement and more. Listen: ‘Modern Love’ Podcast Jessalyn Gilsig reads an essay about a mother’s invasion of privacy. Pressure Rises for Bolton to Testify as Senate Trial Resumes Republicans Grapple With Leak as Calls for Witnesses Intensify John Bolton, the ex-national security adviser, said President Trump told him he froze Ukraine aid over his demands for inquiries into Democrats. Hours into the defense’s second day of arguments, the president’s lawyers had not directly addressed Mr. Bolton’s claims. Follow here for updates. live Live Follow Our Live Coverage 51m ago Rudy Giuliani is a ‘colorful distraction,’ lawyer argues. 56m ago Senators yawn and take notes as the defense team talks. 1h ago Trump’s lawyers say Ukraine’s leader got the meeting he wanted, even though he said he did not. Analysis: Bolton’s Words Upend Trump’s Denials, but Will They Upend Trump? President Trump, who has survived one revelation after another the last three years, now faces perhaps the most serious disclosure of his political career. 691 comments Mr. Trump denied telling Mr. Bolton that the aid depended on investigations into the Bidens. Helicopter With Kobe Bryant Got Special Approval to Fly The foggy morning made conditions for flying worse than usual. Bryant, 41, was traveling with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others. Everyone died. developing transcript Back bars 0:00 / 1:53 - 1:53 transcript Fans and Friends Mourn Kobe Bryant After Helicopter Crash The retired N.B.A. star, 41, was among the passengers in a helicopter that went down in Calabasas, Calif. “We’re all feeling crazy sadness right now because earlier today Los Angeles, America and the whole wide world lost a hero, and we’re literally standing here heartbroken in the house that Kobe Bryant built.” “Tonight is for Kobe —” [singing] “Kobe, my thoughts are with you. Absolutely rest in peace, young man — this loss is, it’s just hard to comprehend.” “He was just such a wonderful kid. But more than that, has turned into a wonderful adult man.” “Everything I do, I do it for him, obviously — really close friend, and this season’s for him.” Crowd: “Kobe, Kobe, Kobe, Kobe, Kobe, Kobe.” Announcer: “The N.B.A and the game of basketball will mourn this loss together. Please join us in a moment of silence for Kobe Bryant. Rest in peace, Mamba.” The retired N.B.A. star, 41, was among the passengers in a helicopter that went down in Calabasas, Calif. Hannah Yoon for The New York Times For an Online Generation, Bryant’s Death Is a Shared Experience Older Americans remember where they were when they learned about J.F.K.’s death. Now, basketball fans have their own terrible moment. A baseball coach. Teenage girls and their parents. Here is what we know about the other victims of the crash. Markets Tumble as Death Toll From Coronavirus Rises China extended the Lunar New Year holiday to help contain the outbreak, and the mayor of Wuhan took responsibility for the crisis. Here’s the latest. live 195 comments ‘What if We All Get Sick?’: Coronavirus Strains China’s Health System To fight the expanding epidemic, the country is relying on a medical system that is overburdened even in normal times. Stocks Fall Worldwide as Virus Spreads Fears over the virus pushed U.S. markets to their worst day in months. Stocks tied to China and the travel industry were hardest hit. 43 comments Prince Andrew Offers ‘Zero Cooperation’ in Epstein Case, Prosecutor Says Prosecutors in Manhattan want to talk to the British prince as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex-trafficking network. 76 comments Bernie Sanders and His Internet Army The zeal of the Vermont senator’s online supporters is unmatched by any of his 2020 rivals. It’s also alarming to those familiar with its underside. 650 comments Through the end of 2019, Mr. Sanders had raised nearly $100 million from over five million individual donations, without ever holding traditional fund-raisers, far outpacing the 2020 field. Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times Democrats fear that a pledge to ban fracking could jeopardize their chances in a crucial swing state. 101 comments Bloomberg Is Taunting Trump, and Trump Is Taking the Bait Acquaintances as members of the wealthy Manhattan elite, Michael Bloomberg and President Trump have become bitter opponents in the campaign. 74 comments Through the end of 2019, Mr. Sanders had raised nearly $100 million from over five million individual donations, without ever holding traditional fund-raisers, far outpacing the 2020 field. Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times The Great Read The Benin Bronzes Were Looted. Will They Ever Return to Africa? In 1897, British troops seized hundreds of pieces of artwork from a palace. Now two men are making it their mission to have museums return some of Africa’s greatest treasures. 32 comments A series of brass plaques are the most famous of the items known as the Benin Bronzes, but the looted hoard also includes items made from wood and ivory. Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times Opinion The Editorial Board Mr. Bolton’s Thunderbolt Republican senators know President Trump tried to cut a corrupt deal with the president of Ukraine. They just don’t want to hear it said out loud. Neal K. Katyal, Joshua A. Geltzer and Mickey Edwards John Roberts Can Call Witnesses to Trump’s Trial. Will He? Democratic House managers should ask the chief justice to issue subpoenas for John Bolton and others. 1792 comments David Bowles ‘American Dirt’ Is Proof the Publishing Industry Is Broken Claire Finkelstein This Question Is More Important Than Removing Trump William B. Taylor Yes, Secretary Pompeo, Americans Should Care About Ukraine Remembering Kobe Bryant: ‘Today, We All Cry’ Nikolas Bowie Don’t Be Confused by Trump’s Defense. What He Is Accused of Are Crimes. Howard Markel Will the Largest Quarantine in History Just Make Things Worse? Charles M. Blow America, the Idea, Is Lost David Leonhardt Iowa Should Never Go First Again Josephine Wolff The Shaky Future of .org Domains Editors’ Picks The Best and Worst of the Grammys Billie Eilish won big, Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. made a glorious mess, and the show faced the challenge of having to respond quickly to Kobe Bryant’s death. Music 60 comments How Under Armour Lost Its Edge Once heralded as the next Nike, the sportswear giant has been hurt by slumping sales and unflattering revelations about its corporate culture. Business 48 comments Book Review: Did the Civil Rights Movement Go Wrong? In “The Age of Entitlement,” Christopher Caldwell argues that the source of today’s political divisions can be found in the reforms of the 1960s. Book Review 68 comments Advertisement Continue reading the main story We’d like your thoughts on the New York Times home page experience. Let us know what you think Site Index news home page world U.S. politics Election 2020 New York business tech science climate sports obituaries the upshot Español 中文网 today's paper corrections opinion today's opinion op-ed columnists editorials op-ed Contributors letters sunday review video: opinion arts today's arts art & design books dance movies music Pop Culture television theater watching video: arts living automobiles Cooking crossword education food health jobs magazine parenting real estate style t magazine travel love listings & more Reader Center Wirecutter Live Eve...