In a Hospital Ward, the Wounds of a Failed Democracy Don't Heal
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 | |
| By Catie Edmondson On the first day of the new Congress, Representative Kevin McCarthy fell short repeatedly in his bid to become speaker as a right-wing rebellion prompted a historic floor fight. | | | By Vivian Yee Tunisia's road to democracy began with a self-immolation, and such cases have filled hospital burn wards ever since, as elected leaders failed to deliver on a promise of prosperity. | | | By Claire Cain Miller, Adam Playford, Larry Buchanan and Aaron Krolik Don't be surprised if you can't always tell. Neither could two teachers, a professor, nor even the renowned children's author Judy Blume. | | |
| Sports | Sports of The Times By Kurt Streeter The appetite for football has never been higher, even as viewers look past the toll the sport takes on players' lives. Damar Hamlin's collapse during a prime-time game should force a reconsideration. | | | Opinion | Guest Essay By Maia Szalavitz American medicine and law enforcement continue to fight the last opioid war. | | |
| By Reuters The coffin of the late football star was driven through the streets of Santos, Brazil, before he was laid to rest. | | | By The Associated Press Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, agreed to be extradited from Pennsylvania to Idaho to face murder charges. | | | Best of Late Night By Trish Bendix "But remember, there's more important things in life than winning or losing — there's making fun of Kevin McCarthy for losing," Colbert said. | | |
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