NEW YORK — A New York City judge on Thursday granted Jay-Z’s request to file a motion for dismissal of a lawsuit that accuses the rap titan of raping a 13-year-old with Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000.

Jay-Z and R. Kelly worked together on two albums and a tour. Jay-Z compared them to major historical figures to emphasize the ...

Since the launch of The Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced The Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee ...

Coby White set a career-high with nine 3-pointers and Zach LaVine had 33 points, as the Chicago Bulls rallied to defeat the New York Knicks 139-126 on a memorable Saturday night. The win capped ...

By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas CreditLuis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times. From the Surf to the Sermon: The Christian Surfers of Costa Rica A group of missionaries who surf have ...