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• An Obama-era treaty that commits the U.S. and Russia to keeping their long-range nuclear arsenals at the lowest levels since early in the Cold War goes into full effect today.• An Obama-era treaty that commits the U.S. and Russia to keeping their long-range nuclear arsenals at the lowest levels since early in the Cold War goes into full effect today.
But a nuclear policy issued by the Trump administration last week aims to counter a rush by Russia to modernize its forces while staying within the treaty limits.But a nuclear policy issued by the Trump administration last week aims to counter a rush by Russia to modernize its forces while staying within the treaty limits.
• The Pentagon envisions nuclear weapons coming back in a big way. Its strategy is based less on the number of weapons and more on novel tactics and technologies meant to outwit and outmaneuver.• The Pentagon envisions nuclear weapons coming back in a big way. Its strategy is based less on the number of weapons and more on novel tactics and technologies meant to outwit and outmaneuver.
• A vote is expected today on whether to make public a Democratic rebuttal to a contentious memo Republicans released on Friday. That first memo, President Trump said, “totally vindicates” him in the Russia investigation.• A vote is expected today on whether to make public a Democratic rebuttal to a contentious memo Republicans released on Friday. That first memo, President Trump said, “totally vindicates” him in the Russia investigation.
Democrats say their document corrects mischaracterizations by the Republicans and adds crucial context. Republicans had initially voted against releasing the second document, but some now favor it.Democrats say their document corrects mischaracterizations by the Republicans and adds crucial context. Republicans had initially voted against releasing the second document, but some now favor it.
• As Mr. Trump has hammered at the Justice Department’s credibility, one voice has been notably absent in the department’s defense: that of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.• As Mr. Trump has hammered at the Justice Department’s credibility, one voice has been notably absent in the department’s defense: that of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
• Once an anonymous Twitter troll, Elliott Kline, a.k.a. Eli Mosley, has become a spokesman for the so-called alt-right.• Once an anonymous Twitter troll, Elliott Kline, a.k.a. Eli Mosley, has become a spokesman for the so-called alt-right.
But our video investigation found that his personal narrative — like much of the alt-right’s messaging — was built on deception. (The video includes racial slurs and other offensive language.)But our video investigation found that his personal narrative — like much of the alt-right’s messaging — was built on deception. (The video includes racial slurs and other offensive language.)
• In covering white supremacists, The Times has been accused of simply providing them a platform. We believe that reporting on racism, anti-Semitism and those who espouse such views is a crucial responsibility of journalists today. In a column, our reporter explains the months she spent working on this story.• In covering white supremacists, The Times has been accused of simply providing them a platform. We believe that reporting on racism, anti-Semitism and those who espouse such views is a crucial responsibility of journalists today. In a column, our reporter explains the months she spent working on this story.
• Nick Foles threw three touchdown passes and caught another to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl title on Sunday, beating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, 41-33. Here’s how they did it.• Nick Foles threw three touchdown passes and caught another to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl title on Sunday, beating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, 41-33. Here’s how they did it.
The New York Giants weren’t on the field, but they were one of the night’s (advertising) stars. We reviewed the commercials (and Justin Timberlake’s halftime show).The New York Giants weren’t on the field, but they were one of the night’s (advertising) stars. We reviewed the commercials (and Justin Timberlake’s halftime show).
• Philadelphia’s pro sports teams have mostly been just good enough to break the city’s heart. Will the Eagles’ victory change fans’ outlook? “This is Philadelphia,” one police officer said. “The curse is never really over.”• Philadelphia’s pro sports teams have mostly been just good enough to break the city’s heart. Will the Eagles’ victory change fans’ outlook? “This is Philadelphia,” one police officer said. “The curse is never really over.”
• How much is the country booming, and how much credit does President Trump deserve?
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• A landmark settlement involving Wells Fargo shows a new regulatory emphasis on holding board members accountable.• A landmark settlement involving Wells Fargo shows a new regulatory emphasis on holding board members accountable.
• Jerome Powell will be sworn in today as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve. We look at some of the challenges he faces.• Jerome Powell will be sworn in today as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve. We look at some of the challenges he faces.
• Payday lenders have gone from villains to victors in the past year, as intense lobbying has led to looser regulations.• Payday lenders have gone from villains to victors in the past year, as intense lobbying has led to looser regulations.
• The heir to the Samsung corporate empire, Lee Jae-yong, is set to be freed from prison after an appeals court reduced his sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other charges.• The heir to the Samsung corporate empire, Lee Jae-yong, is set to be freed from prison after an appeals court reduced his sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other charges.
• The U.S. is expected to report one of its highest trade deficits in years, one of the headlines to watch this week.• The U.S. is expected to report one of its highest trade deficits in years, one of the headlines to watch this week.
• U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday, ending their worst week in two years. Here’s a snapshot of global markets today.• U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday, ending their worst week in two years. Here’s a snapshot of global markets today.
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Need a financial tuneup? Here’s a seven-day plan.• Need a financial tuneup? Here’s a seven-day plan.
• If your New Year’s resolution has fallen by the wayside, email our Smarter Living editor (subject line “2018 resolutions”) with your name, your goal and why you chose it. Please include two specific secondary goals.• If your New Year’s resolution has fallen by the wayside, email our Smarter Living editor (subject line “2018 resolutions”) with your name, your goal and why you chose it. Please include two specific secondary goals.
• Work on your pizza skills with a pie topped with sweet and hot peppers.• Work on your pizza skills with a pie topped with sweet and hot peppers.
• Amtrak suffered its third high-profile crash in less than seven weeks when a passenger train traveling on the wrong track slammed into a freight train in South Carolina, killing two people.• Amtrak suffered its third high-profile crash in less than seven weeks when a passenger train traveling on the wrong track slammed into a freight train in South Carolina, killing two people.
• Speaker Paul Ryan faced a backlash after pointing to a secretary’s pay increase of $1.50 a week as a sign of the Republican tax plan’s success.• Speaker Paul Ryan faced a backlash after pointing to a secretary’s pay increase of $1.50 a week as a sign of the Republican tax plan’s success.
• Nearly half of Iranians want an end to the requirement that women cover their heads in public, according to a three-year-old report just released by the government.• Nearly half of Iranians want an end to the requirement that women cover their heads in public, according to a three-year-old report just released by the government.
• Ecuadoreans voted to restore presidential term limits, dealing a blow to former President Rafael Correa’s hopes for a fourth term.• Ecuadoreans voted to restore presidential term limits, dealing a blow to former President Rafael Correa’s hopes for a fourth term.
• Hollywood avoided competing with the Super Bowl, as only one new film (“Winchester”) arrived in wide release. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office.• Hollywood avoided competing with the Super Bowl, as only one new film (“Winchester”) arrived in wide release. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office.
• Rogues, despots and a P.R. firm’s collapse• Rogues, despots and a P.R. firm’s collapse
For 30 years, the British company Bell Pottinger sought to polish the image of dictators, repressive regimes and celebrities accused of crimes.For 30 years, the British company Bell Pottinger sought to polish the image of dictators, repressive regimes and celebrities accused of crimes.
Our correspondent in London tells the story of how it went bankrupt, a tale of corporate skulduggery that could have been lifted from “House of Cards.”Our correspondent in London tells the story of how it went bankrupt, a tale of corporate skulduggery that could have been lifted from “House of Cards.”
• This is why Uma Thurman is angry• This is why Uma Thurman is angry
The actress said in October that she was waiting to feel “less angry” before talking about her encounters with Harvey Weinstein.The actress said in October that she was waiting to feel “less angry” before talking about her encounters with Harvey Weinstein.
Now she has, in an interview with our Opinion columnist Maureen Dowd.Now she has, in an interview with our Opinion columnist Maureen Dowd.
• Quotation of the day• Quotation of the day
“Morality is a job for priests, not P.R. men.”“Morality is a job for priests, not P.R. men.”
— Tim Bell, co-founder of the public relations firm Bell Pottinger, which was brought down by a campaign that inflamed racial tensions in South Africa.— Tim Bell, co-founder of the public relations firm Bell Pottinger, which was brought down by a campaign that inflamed racial tensions in South Africa.
• The Times, in other words• The Times, in other words
Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles.Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles.
A century ago on Tuesday, the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt died in Vienna.A century ago on Tuesday, the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt died in Vienna.
Klimt is famous for his heavily ornamented portraits, one of which was confiscated by the Nazis during World War II but later recovered. It sold for $135 million in 2006, and the recovery effort inspired “The Woman in Gold,” a 2015 film starring Helen Mirren.Klimt is famous for his heavily ornamented portraits, one of which was confiscated by the Nazis during World War II but later recovered. It sold for $135 million in 2006, and the recovery effort inspired “The Woman in Gold,” a 2015 film starring Helen Mirren.
Among the artist’s quirks — and a source of irritation for his wealthy patrons — was that he often refused to declare his works complete.Among the artist’s quirks — and a source of irritation for his wealthy patrons — was that he often refused to declare his works complete.
One Belgian family stopped paying Klimt for a frieze it had commissioned for a palace in Brussels, hoping to motivate him to finish. He eventually did.One Belgian family stopped paying Klimt for a frieze it had commissioned for a palace in Brussels, hoping to motivate him to finish. He eventually did.
But patrons who tried to collect his artwork were sometimes offered a refund instead of a painting.But patrons who tried to collect his artwork were sometimes offered a refund instead of a painting.
Klimt would even tweak pieces after they had won critical acclaim.Klimt would even tweak pieces after they had won critical acclaim.
His painting “Death and Life,” for example, won first prize at the International Art Exhibition in Rome in 1911. But Klimt later changed the background from gold to gray, according to the Leopold Museum in Vienna, and gave his representations of death and life “further ornaments.”His painting “Death and Life,” for example, won first prize at the International Art Exhibition in Rome in 1911. But Klimt later changed the background from gold to gray, according to the Leopold Museum in Vienna, and gave his representations of death and life “further ornaments.”
Mike Ives contributed reporting.Mike Ives contributed reporting.
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