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Michelle Obama and Tracee Ellis Ross on the Power of Women’s Stories The former first lady and a star of ABC’s “black-ish” talk about Mrs. Obama’s memoir, feeling “good enough” and what it really means to “go high.” Read More…

City’s Watchdog Claims Intimidation. Mayor’s Response: ‘Delusions of Grandeur.’ In a letter, Mark Peters, who was fired on Friday, cited “a late-night screaming call” in which Mayor Bill de Blasio pressured him not to issue a report. Read More…

You Don’t Have to Be a Journalist to Want to Keep Chats Private It’s easy to leave behind digital evidence when talking to sources — or to friends. Here’s how Kate Conger, a tech reporter, reduces that exposure. Read More…

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Ivanka Trump Used Personal Email Account for Government Business, Review Finds Ms. Trump’s use of personal email has been expected to be among the topics Democrats will address when they take control of the House next year. Read More…

The Case for Greatness in Classical Music Our chief critic looks back at some childhood loves to talk about why we shouldn’t be ashamed of looking for, and listening to, the great composers. Read More…