Today's Headlines: Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge, but Brexit Plan Is Still in Peril

Tabloid Publisher’s Deal in Hush-Money Inquiry Adds to Trump’s Danger View in [Browser]( | Add nytdirect@nytimes.com to your address book. [The New York Times]( [Most Popular]( | [Video]( | Subscribe: [Digital /]( [Home Delivery]( [My Account]( [The New York Times]( Thursday, December 13, 2018 IN THIS EMAIL: [Top News](#0) | [Editors' Picks](#2) | [Today’s Videos](#4) | [World](#5) | [U.S.](#6) | [Politics](#7) | [Business](#8) | [Technology](#9) | [Sports](#10) | [Arts](#11) | [New York](#12) | [Fashion & Style](#13) | [Obituaries](#14) | [Editorial](#15) | [Op-Ed](#16) | [CUSTOMIZE »]( [] Top News [Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge, but Brexit Plan Is Still in Peril]( [Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge, but Brexit Plan Is Still in Peril]( By STEPHEN CASTLE A party vote left her in power, but her government’s plans on how to leave the European Union were left in disarray. [Tabloid Publisher’s Deal in Hush-Money Inquiry Adds to Trump’s Danger]( [Tabloid Publisher’s Deal in Hush-Money Inquiry Adds to Trump’s Danger]( By MIKE McINTIRE, CHARLIE SAVAGE and JIM RUTENBERG Prosecutors took a major step forward in their case that payouts to two women before the 2016 election violated campaign finance laws. [Pelosi and Dissident Democrats Reach Deal to Limit Her Speakership to 4 Years]( [Pelosi and Dissident Democrats Reach Deal to Limit Her Speakership to 4 Years]( By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS The agreement, which if adopted by House Democrats would also bind the party’s other two top leaders, almost certainly clears the way for Nancy Pelosi to be elected speaker next month. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day in New York, including news, weather, free events and a look at the lighter side of life. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [While Working for Trump, Giuliani Courts Business Abroad]( U.S. [While Working for Trump, Giuliani Courts Business Abroad]( By KENNETH P. VOGEL Ethics experts say Rudolph W. Giuliani risks blurring lines by seeking contracts with foreign governments even as he remains President Trump’s personal lawyer. [Would Indicting Trump Be Constitutional?]( Opinion [Would Indicting Trump Be Constitutional?]( By MARTY LEDERMAN Yes, it would be. But that question is a distraction from the principal objective of the Russia investigation. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "I’m old fashioned, but anytime somebody may have broken the law, it’s appropriate for the state to look into it." [CARTER WRENN]( a prominent Republican strategist in North Carolina, on whether state officials should examine a primary race for signs of election fraud given that the winner’s showing in the general election has been called into question. [] Today’s Videos [Theresa May Wins Crucial Vote]( [[Video]Video: Theresa May Wins Crucial Vote]( By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain survived a vote of no confidence brought by Conservative lawmakers. The vote was called because of anger within her party over her handling of the Brexit negotiations. [‘Amazon Has Got to Go,’ Protesters Tell Executives]( [[Video]Video: ‘Amazon Has Got to Go,’ Protesters Tell Executives]( By MARITZA SILVAFARRELL VIA STORYFUL and ALIGNNY VIA STORYFUL Amazon executives faced protesters during several hours of heated testimony before the New York City Council over a deal the company received to put an office in Queens. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [A Weakened China Tries a Different Approach With the U.S.: Treading Lightly]( [A Weakened China Tries a Different Approach With the U.S.: Treading Lightly]( By KEITH BRADSHER, ALAN RAPPEPORT and GLENN THRUSH Hobbled by a slowing economy, the Chinese government has opted for a measured response to the arrest of a Huawei executive. [France Declares Strasbourg Shooting an Act of Terrorism]( [France Declares Strasbourg Shooting an Act of Terrorism]( By ELIAN PELTIER and AURELIEN BREEDEN The primary suspect in the attack had been flagged by intelligence services for possible religious radicalization, and had served time in prison. [A Tense Victory for Theresa May, With a Humbling Concession]( [A Tense Victory for Theresa May, With a Humbling Concession]( By ELLEN BARRY Mrs. May had offered herself as a pair of “safe hands” in negotiating Brexit. But she survived a confidence vote only after promising to eventually step down. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Slow Police Response and Chaos Contributed to Parkland Massacre, Report Finds]( [Slow Police Response and Chaos Contributed to Parkland Massacre, Report Finds]( By PATRICIA MAZZEI A state commission investigating the massacre at Stoneman Douglas High found that several sheriff’s deputies who raced to the school and heard gunshots stayed outside the building. [SpaceX May Be New Barrier for Trump’s Border Wall]( [SpaceX May Be New Barrier for Trump’s Border Wall]( By RON NIXON and MITCHELL FERMAN A planned stretch of wall in Texas may be the first to be built under President Trump. It’s likely to be opposed by landowners, including a wildlife refuge — and possibly SpaceX. [North Carolina Fraud Scandal Casts Shadow Over the Primary, Too]( [North Carolina Fraud Scandal Casts Shadow Over the Primary, Too]( By ALAN BLINDER and RICHARD FAUSSET As state officials look into suspicious voting in a general election House race, they are also examining this year’s Republican primary for signs of fraud. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Michael Cohen Sentenced to 3 Years After Implicating Trump in Hush-Money Scandal]( [Michael Cohen Sentenced to 3 Years After Implicating Trump in Hush-Money Scandal]( By BENJAMIN WEISER and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM The sentencing in Manhattan capped a startling fall for Mr. Cohen, who is a central figure in the payments to a adult-film star and a former Playboy model. [Troubled by Lapses, Government’s Voice to the World Braces for New Trump Management]( [Troubled by Lapses, Government’s Voice to the World Braces for New Trump Management]( By ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON The agency that oversees Voice of America and other government broadcasting has endured a series of recent scandals. Soon, a Trump appointee will take over. [Playing by His Own Rules, Trump Flips the Shutdown Script]( On Washington [Playing by His Own Rules, Trump Flips the Shutdown Script]( By CARL HULSE The two parties typically try to avoid getting blamed for a government shutdown. President Trump says he’s happy to own one over a border wall. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Tariff Man]( [Tariff Man]( For President Trump, the focus on tariffs has been decades in the making, transforming him from a businessman into ... [When the Makers of Marlboro and Corona Get Into Marijuana]( [When the Makers of Marlboro and Corona Get Into Marijuana]( By DAVID GELLES With marijuana becoming legal in more markets, big corporations are swooping in with multibillion-dollar deals. [How Professionals of Color Say They Counter Bias at Work]( [How Professionals of Color Say They Counter Bias at Work]( By CHRISTINE HAUSER Doctors, lawyers and others described the steps that people of color must take to avoid unwarranted suspicion and bolster their credibility. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Is Tech Too Easy to Use?]( The Shift [Is Tech Too Easy to Use?]( By KEVIN ROOSE The tech industry’s obsession with “frictionless” design has been the source of innumerable problems. [Yes, You Can Be an Ethical Tech Consumer. Here’s How.]( Tech Fix [Yes, You Can Be an Ethical Tech Consumer. Here’s How.]( By BRIAN X. CHEN Products that we enjoy continue to create privacy, misinformation and workplace issues. We can do better at getting the industry to do better. [High-Tech Degrees and the Price of an Avocado: The Data New York Gave to Amazon]( [High-Tech Degrees and the Price of an Avocado: The Data New York Gave to Amazon]( By KAREN WEISE The city and state sent loads of data to Amazon during its search for a new headquarters, offering a peek into the valuable information the company collected during the process. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Why N.B.A. Stars Are Trading In Their Nikes]( [Why N.B.A. Stars Are Trading In Their Nikes]( By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH and KEVIN DRAPER An insurgency against the traditional basketball shoe powers is underfoot as companies like Puma, New Balance and Under Armour compete for a share of N.B.A. culture. [In the N.L. East, Slow Rebuilds Are Not in Vogue]( On Baseball [In the N.L. East, Slow Rebuilds Are Not in Vogue]( By TYLER KEPNER Of the five teams in the division, only Miami is taking a pass on 2019, and beyond. Everyone else is trying to win now and it’s refreshing to see. [Soccer Match Set for Saudi Arabia Puts Its Organizers on the Defensive]( [Soccer Match Set for Saudi Arabia Puts Its Organizers on the Defensive]( By TARIQ PANJA Saudi Arabia’s role in the killing of a journalist is creating uncomfortable dynamics for sports officials eager to feed the kingdom’s growing appetite for sports events. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Who’s Better Suited for Award Season Than Richard E. Grant?]( The Carpetbagger [Who’s Better Suited for Award Season Than Richard E. Grant?]( By KYLE BUCHANAN The actor is earning — and savoring — Oscar buzz for the first time in his career, for his work in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” [Grammy Nominee Brandi Carlile Has ‘Never Won Anything, Not Even a Karaoke Contest’]( [Grammy Nominee Brandi Carlile Has ‘Never Won Anything, Not Even a Karaoke Contest’]( By JOE COSCARELLI The 37-year-old singer and songwriter woke up to news that she’d earned six nods for the 2019 awards, making her the most-nominated female artist. [On ‘Counterpart’ and ‘Berlin Station,’ Spies to Keep You Company in the Cold]( Critic’s Notebook [On ‘Counterpart’ and ‘Berlin Station,’ Spies to Keep You Company in the Cold]( By MIKE HALE Two entertaining espionage thrillers, on Starz and Epix, both take place in Berlin, where secret agents are part of the atmosphere. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Days Later, Mayor Apologizes to Woman Whose Child Was Torn From Her Arms]( [Days Later, Mayor Apologizes to Woman Whose Child Was Torn From Her Arms]( By WILLIAM NEUMAN and JEFFERY C. MAYS Mayor de Blasio apologized to Jazmine Headley, who was arrested on Friday at a Brooklyn social services center for refusing to get up from the floor. [When Days Aren’t So Sunny: Sesame Street Takes on Homelessness]( [When Days Aren’t So Sunny: Sesame Street Takes on Homelessness]( By NIKITA STEWART Lily, a character introduced seven years ago to address child hunger, returns. This time her family does not have a place to live. [Amazon Went to City Hall. Things Got Loud, Quickly.]( [Amazon Went to City Hall. Things Got Loud, Quickly.]( By J. DAVID GOODMAN Two Amazon executives faced jeers and pointed questions during three hours of testimony at a hearing about the plan to build a new outpost in Queens. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Fashion & Style [The Wine Thief]( [The Wine Thief]( By JACOB BERNSTEIN Nicolas DeMeyer was a scammer. Or a hero for the age of inequality. Or a young man haunted by the death of a dear friend. Or all of these things. [Waco, Reborn]( [Waco, Reborn]( By PAIGE SKINNER A home-makeover show based in this central Texas town has created a tourism boom. [The Far Out Freestyle Fashion of Byron Bay, Australia]( [The Far Out Freestyle Fashion of Byron Bay, Australia]( By NATALIE GRONO and ELIZABETH BRISTOW Playful looks abound in this beach community where the waves become a runway — hiding out as far east as you can go in Australia. For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies]( [Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies]( By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely. [Monique Pillard, a Power in the Modeling World, Is Dead at 81]( [Monique Pillard, a Power in the Modeling World, Is Dead at 81]( By RACHEL FELDER Working at two of the industry’s pre-eminent agencies, Ms. Pillard helped guide the careers of Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and other supermodels. [Lothar Baumgarten Dies at 74; Artist Explored Collision of Cultures]( [Lothar Baumgarten Dies at 74; Artist Explored Collision of Cultures]( By NEIL GENZLINGER Many of his conceptual pieces drew on the months he spent living with a tribe in the Amazon. [Peter Boizot, Founder of the PizzaExpress Chain, Dies at 89]( [Peter Boizot, Founder of the PizzaExpress Chain, Dies at 89]( By AMIE TSANG He grew up on a limited diet, but in Italy he discovered pizza and took that love home to England, where an international success was born. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [‘His Dirty Deeds’]( [‘His Dirty Deeds’]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Michael Cohen said President Trump led him into darkness. The courts brought him into the light. [The G.O.P. Is a Boys’ Club. This Woman Is Trying to Change That.]( [The G.O.P. Is a Boys’ Club. This Woman Is Trying to Change That.]( By MICHELLE COTTLE One of the few Republican women in Congress fights the male status quo. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Theresa May and the Conservative Will to Power]( [Theresa May and the Conservative Will to Power]( By TIM BALE The divisions are deep, but Britain’s ruling party knows how to stand together when the time comes. [Congress May Have Fallen for Facebook’s Trap, but You Don’t Have To]( [Congress May Have Fallen for Facebook’s Trap, but You Don’t Have To]( By MICHAL KOSINSKI It always has, and it probably always will. [Don’t Discount Older Voters. They Could Decide the White House. ]( [Don’t Discount Older Voters. They Could Decide the White House.]( By FREDERICK R. LYNCH Senior power is the sleeping giant of American politics. [Why Christmas Is About Food]( [Why Christmas Is About Food]( By JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN In a season full of bittersweet memories, cooking and eating can remind us of what is joyful. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. Please do not reply directly to this email from NYTimes.com. You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Today's Headlines newsletter. 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