This novel by Hakan Gunday is a vivid tour of the nightmares endured by refugees headed to Europe, told by a young smuggler who learns to exploit them.

With his two new albums, “The Declaration of Musical Independence” and “Proximity,” this jazz drummer displays his insight and ingenuity.

Mohamedou Ould Slahi, whose memoir detailing abuse at the prison was a best seller, denied any involvement with terrorism and was never charged.

Protests, civil war and economic problems are undermining a recent belief that the African continent was in a period of strong economic growth.

The league says it has not changed its rules on celebrations; it has only asked officials to pay more attention to enforcing the existing rules.

Hurricanes like Matthew have laid bare the dirty secret of the National Weather Service: its technologies and methods are woefully behind the times.

Kershaw delivered his best postseason start, guiding the Dodgers to a 1-0 win that evened the best-of-seven series at a game apiece.

Baez, who stole home in Chicago’s N.L.C.S. Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, has emerged as a star in his first full season.

A joyful ceremony, parents of the freed Chibok schoolgirls heard them describe their two years of captivity.