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February 14, 2022 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 Inside McConnell's Campaign to Take Back the Senate and Thwart Trump Inside the Bitcoin Laundering Case That Confounded the Internet Giuliani in Talks to Testify to House Jan. 6 Panel Divorcing Couples Fight Over the Kids, the House and Now the Crypto The Quiet Flight of Muslims From France Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Jonah Weiner Bob Odenkirk's Long Road to Serious Success He was a comedian's comedian — until "Better Call Saul" revealed him as a peerless portrayer of broken souls. What will he turn himself into next? Eric Kim This Pan Sauce Set My Cooking Free A tangy mix of lime juice, maple syrup and Dijon works well with just about anything. Kwame Anthony Appiah My Housecleaner Is Sick a Lot. Do I Have to Stick With Her? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on what people owe long-term domestic workers. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Jonathan Abrams The Jarring Run of the World's Most Decorated Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries won two Olympic golds for Canada, but after accusing her coach of abuse, she sought a fresh start. It has come with the United States. Katie Thomas Some U.S. governors defend their mask policy changes to 'get back to normal.' The move by several states to lift restrictions comes as a new CBS poll found that a majority of Americans still support mask mandates, including in schools. Edward Wong and Damien Cave Blinken Says U.S. Has a 'Long-Term Future' in the Pacific Islands The secretary of state promised a new embassy in the Solomon Islands and help on issues like climate change, as Washington vies with Beijing for influence in the region. Alanis Thames Cincinnati's defense has settled down after halftime in recent games. Bill Pennington He Loves Snowboarding. He Also Wants to Change It. Chris Corning is hoping to land on the podium next week after narrowly missing an Olympic medal four years ago. His long-term ambitions for his sport may be just as difficult to achieve. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world International News from around the world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Jessica Bennett What Happens When a Striving Ingénue Gets Mixed Up With an Older Man? Imogen Crimp's debut novel, "A Very Nice Girl," is a reminder of the dangers of caring too much about what other people think. 'We Retreated to a Nearby Shop to Discuss Our Options Over Coffee' Overheard at a SoHo deli, a surprising encounter at Bloomingdale's and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Vimal Patel 'Alt-Right Armory' Podcaster Faces Charges of Possessing Machine Guns The podcaster, Joseph Paul Berger, and his father, Joseph Raymond Berger, had 13 fully automatic machine guns and 12 gun silencers that were illegally imported into the United States, officials said. Ellen Barry An 8-Year-Old Street Child Is Killed, and a World Opens Up In "Walking the Bowl," Chris Lockhart and Daniel Mulilo Chama stumble upon a real-life murder mystery in a dump in Zambia. Alyssa Lukpat 50 Years Later, Some Question Value of U.S.-China 'Panda Diplomacy' In 1972, China sent two pandas to the United States as a gesture of good will. In recent years, experts say the animals have taken on a new role: softening China's authoritarian image. 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