For You: The Abortion I Didn’t Have

Plus, Bob Dole, Old Soldier and Stalwart of the Senate, Dies at 98

December 6, 2021 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll love. Let us know what you're interested in to improve your recommendations. Choose your interests WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Bob Dole, Old Soldier and Stalwart of the Senate, Dies at 98 Before Even Receiving a Name, Omicron Could Have Spread in New York and the Country He Never Touched the Murder Weapon. Alabama Sentenced Him to Die. On Syria's Ruins, a Drug Empire Flourishes Dramatic Day Reveals Details About the Parents of a School Shooting Suspect Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Merritt Tierce The Abortion I Didn't Have I never thought about ending my pregnancy. Instead, at 19, I erased the future I had imagined for myself. Lizzie Presser How 'Shadow' Foster Care Is Tearing Families Apart Across the country, an unregulated system is severing parents from children, who often end up abandoned by the agencies that are supposed to protect them. David Marchese Matthew McConaughey Is Not Afraid to Go Down the Rabbit Hole "Am I dipping into the spiritual realm and the infinite game of life? Damn right I am." BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Emma Goldberg Public Displays of Resignation: Saying 'I Quit' Loud and Proud People aren't just leaving their jobs. They are broadcasting it. Talya Minsberg Leading the Pack in Her First Marathon Annie Frisbie's time in the New York City Marathon was the fourth-fastest marathon debut for an American woman. Ephrat Livni Welcome to 'Web3.' What's That? Crypto enthusiasts see a future where the internet runs on blockchain-based tokens. In some spaces, these experiments are already well underway. Randy Kennedy Lawrence Weiner, Artist Whose Medium Was Language, Dies at 79 A pioneer of the Conceptual art movement, he used words as his métier more than any other artist of his generation. Emily Cochrane How Stephanie Murphy, a Holdout on Biden's Agenda, Helped Salvage It The centrist Democrat from Florida put the brakes on President Biden's social safety net legislation because of concerns about cost. Then she brokered a deal to steer it through the House. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT 'On My First Friday Night, It Was Freezing Out and I Had Nothing to Do' Witnessing a ritual, a glimpse inside a well-stocked purse and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Alan Blinder Alabama, Michigan, Georgia and Cincinnati Make College Football Playoff The semifinal games are scheduled for New Year's Eve, with the national championship planned for Jan. 10 in Indianapolis. Alanis Thames Michigan Rolls to a Playoff Spot With Big Ten Title The Wolverines followed up a season-defining win over Ohio State with an easy victory over Iowa to win the conference championship. Alan Blinder Alabama Picks Apart Georgia, Setting Course for Another Playoff No. 3 Alabama, the reigning national champion, fell behind early. Then it pounded the country's best defense to run away with the Southeastern Conference championship. Corey Kilgannon A Bitcoin Boom Fueled by Cheap Power, Empty Plants and Few Rules Cryptocurrency miners are flocking to New York's faded industrial towns, prompting concern over the environmental impact of huge computer farms. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you. Choose your interests To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times|Get the NYT app Change Your Email|Privacy Policy|Contact|Advertise|California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018