The biblical term for seeking to feel or connect with another is “compassion.” The original (Greek) word means “to suffer with.” Better said, when someone suffers, we enter into their sufferings to ...

"It’s an honor and privilege for me to wear Alexa’s shoes," says Painter. Alexa Wood, 13, was diagnosed with leukemia hours ...

But for one prize, the honor of judging goes to the public: Until January 29, a selection of 25 images are being put to a vote for the People’s Choice award. Opening up the judging is a way of ...

Moscow has dismissed proposals linked to incoming President Donald Trump to end the war it started in Ukraine. The comments by Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, mark the ...

Longtime readers of the New York Times know that opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof can be prone to outlandish claims. Years ago he promoted the amusing idea that the biblical Jesus favored big ...