Officials in South Africa Knew About Problems at a 'Bad Building,' but Did Nothing
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | |
| By Neal E. Boudette With their contract expiring Sept. 14, the United Auto Workers and the companies are far apart in talks. A walkout could take a big economic toll. | | | By John Eligon, Lynsey Chutel and Jeffrey Gettleman An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg were warned repeatedly about the dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week. | | | By Bill Friskics-Warren With songs like "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise," he became a folk hero to fans known as Parrot Heads. He also became a millionaire hundreds of times over. | | |
| World By Natalie Kitroeff and Ronen Bergman The Mexican police, military officers and others secretly colluded with a cartel that kidnapped 43 students, a case unsolved after nearly a decade. Wiretaps show just how much the authorities helped the cartel behind the mass abduction, and what led to it. | | | Opinion | PHOTO Essay By Preston Gannaway The St. Pierre family has taught me everything I know about storytelling and intimacy. | | |
| By The New York Times President Biden said he was not disappointed that Gov. Ron DeSantis did not meet with him while he toured an area in Florida hit by Hurricane Idalia. | | | By Reuters Parts of the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas were inundated by thunderstorms as floodwaters filled the streets and flowed through a storm drain. | | |
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