‘Zero Leads’: Dragnet Continues for Man Sought in Fatal Shooting of 5 in Texas

More than 200 law enforcement officers were searching for Francisco Oropesa on Sunday. “We do not have any tips right now as to where he may be,” an F.B.I. agent said.

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Gas Shortages Force Cuba to Cancel May Day Parade

Severe fuel shortages have forced Cuban authorities to cancel the International Workers’ Day parade set for Monday in the capital.

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On Inflation, Wages and Tough-Guy Economics

“Realism” can be an intellectual and political trap.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Win First N.H.L. Playoff Series in 19 Years

A city starved for a winning N.H.L. team celebrates early success like a champion, as the Leafs prepare to meet Boston or Florida in the second round.

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Biden Pokes Fun at Fox, CNN, and Himself at Correspondents’ Dinner

At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Biden also skewered CNN and made light of his age.

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Francisco Oropeza: FBI hunt 'armed and dangerous' Texas shooting suspect

Francisco Oropeza is accused of killing five of his neighbours in Texas, including an eight-year-old.

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Who Won, and Who Lost, in the 2023 N.F.L. Draft

Philadelphia, Detroit and Green Bay all had their reasons for making the picks they did. Here’s what we learned in the draft aftermath.

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Quaoar Had One ‘Impossible’ Ring, Then Astronomers Found Two

Astronomers had already detected one unlikely ring around Quaoar, a small object far beyond Neptune’s orbit. Now they have found a second ring.

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A Sinister New Page in the Republican Playbook

Recent tactics constitute an attack on the idea of representation itself.

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South Carolina Democrats Elect First Black Woman to Run State Party

Christale Spain won with the support of the party establishment, including Representative James E. Clyburn.

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He Lost His Legs in the War in Ukraine, but Not His Will to Run

Artem Moroz survived an attack on his unit, but he was not sure he would stand again. Then a movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing inspired a new goal.

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What I’m Reading: Wives and Muses Edition

A look at women who inspired great art and literature and what might have been.

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Researchers Identify Possible New Risk for Breast Cancer

Women’s breasts become less dense with age. Cancer may be more likely in breast tissue that is persistently denser over time, a new study suggests.

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We Will Never Be Rid of Tucker Carlson

The cable host has left Fox News. But his dark and outsize influence on the conservative movement — and on American politics — is hardly over.

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Seventh-grader steers school bus to safety after driver passes out

When Michigan police called the 13-year-old's father he first asked "what the heck did he do?"

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Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next

The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.

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Private Equity Is Gutting America — and Getting Away With It

Private equity firms make loads of money when their schemes succeed and lose very little when they fail.

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Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension.

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Saskatchewan mass stabbings: Police release timeline of attacks

Two brothers spent days drinking and stealing cars before one of them went on a killing spree.

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Tucker Carlson Was Both More and Less Important Than You Think

The former anchor’s influence went beyond substance and style. He gave a platform to many of the right’s most fringe voices.

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The Pillow Guy and the R.N.C. Chair

Conversations with Mike Lindell and Ronna McDaniel reveal the complexities of the divisions at the heart of the G.O.P.

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F.B.I. Searches Home of Top FTX Executive

Ryan Salame, a former top FTX executive and a prolific Republican donor, faces mounting legal pressure for his role in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire.

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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92

He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.

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The donkey island in the middle of a Georgia river

In addition to being a fun tourist attraction, these donkeys are helping preserve artefacts.

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Yosemite National Park to close as melting snow poses flood risk

The record amount of winter snow in the Yosemite Valley is forecast to melt and flood the local river.

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Danny Masterson’s Rape Retrial: What’s Different This Time

A retrial is underway on charges that the actor from “That ’70s Show” raped three women in the early 2000s. The first trial ended in a hung jury in November.

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Donald Trump rape accuser E Jean Carroll takes the stand

In emotional testimony, she says she is trying to "get her life back" after the alleged 1996 rape.

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What We Know About the DeSantis-Disney Dispute

The fight between the Florida governor and the company, now headed to court, began over an education law and grew into a feud about oversight of land that includes the amusement park.

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Montana House Votes to Discipline Transgender Lawmaker

Legislators voted to bar Representative Zooey Zephyr, the state’s only transgender legislator, from the House chamber for the remainder of the legislative session.

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Where Were the Gatekeepers?

Finding lessons in the firing of Tucker Carlson.

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Dawn Davis Resigns as Bon Appétit Editor to Rejoin Simon & Schuster

Ms. Davis, who took charge of the food magazine at a time of turmoil, will head the publishing imprint she founded.

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Japanese Moon Landing Is Uncertain After Losing Signal Spacecraft

The Japanese company aimed to be the first to change the paradigm for transporting things to the moon, but that will have to wait for a future mission.

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In Israel, a Memorial Day Marked by Political Divisions

While some politicians did not speak as planned at cemeteries, an appearance by the ultranationalist minister Itamar Ben-Gvir resulted in loud shouting matches between his supporters and opponents.

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First Republic Bank Enters New Free Fall as Concerns Mount

The bank’s shares fell by about 50 percent on Tuesday, a day after it said customers had pulled $100 billion in deposits in the first quarter.

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Murdoch’s News Group Paid Settlement to Prince William, Court Filing Shows

A legal filing by Prince Harry in his own case against News Group claims his brother received “a huge sum of money’’ to settle phone-hacking allegations.

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British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017.

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Jets Trade for Aaron Rodgers After Delay

Rodgers, a four-time league M.V.P. with the Green Bay Packers, will look to turn the Jets into a Super Bowl contender.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 24, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Comedian Richard Lewis says he has Parkinson's Disease

He said he is done with stand-up comedy, but that he is under a doctor's care and "everything is cool".

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What’s Going on With Covid Right Now?

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are lower than they’ve been in years. We asked experts how to think about personal risk — and what the future likely holds.

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CNN anchor Don Lemon furious after getting fired

"I am stunned," Don Lemon writes as he leaves the US cable news network after 17 years.

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Julie Chavez Rodriguez: Five facts about Biden's 2024 campaign manager

Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a long-time activist and the granddaughter of a famed labour leader.

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An Outsider Takes on Ireland, From Inside a Plastic Bag

The podcaster behind the popular “Blindboy Podcast,” who earlier gained fame as part of the Rubberbandits hip-hop duo, says that covering his face lets him say things he couldn’t otherwise.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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How Do You Create a Container Garden? Start Here.

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you.

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David Grann on the Wreck of the H.M.S. Wager

The New Yorker staff writer discusses his new book, “The Wager,” about the harrowing circumstances and conflicting stories surrounding a 1741 shipwreck.

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Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry

Comcast, the company’s owner, said he was leaving after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with an employee.

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Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration

Congress has yet to pass an immigration overhaul, but President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S.

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Coach Has a New Sustainable Fashion Brand. Will Shoppers Go For It?

Coachtopia, a new sub-brand from the American fashion house, uses waste or recycled materials to make new products. Will it catch on?

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Are Text Messages the New Social Media? One Start-Up Thinks So.

Community, which was first marketed as a way for celebrities to text their fans, now has big brands on board.

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Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak During a New Moon

The first major springtime meteor shower will become most active right after a new moon.

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Why Those Super Low College Admissions Rates Can Be Misleading

Some of it amounts to marketing.

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The Champions League Ventures Down Memory Lane

Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.

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N.F.L. Suspends Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders Players for Gambling

Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore of the Detroit Lions and Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders were suspended indefinitely for betting on N.F.L. games, and two other Lions players will sit out six games for gambling violations.

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U.S. to Fund Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jails and Prisons

The Biden administration is asking states to use Medicaid funds to cover opioid addiction treatment in correctional facilities, where many people suffer intense cravings and withdrawal.

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Video shows fuel tanker explosion on US bridge

One person was killed in the crash which shut down a major motorway.

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NYPD Shoots Man in Mental Distress After Responding to 911 Call

The man, who the police said was holding scissors and a kitchen knife when an officer shot him in the Bronx, was in critical condition.

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A Tough Question for Chris Christie: Would Hillary Clinton Have Been Better Than Trump?

The former governor of New Jersey — who ran against Donald Trump in 2016 and is exploring a presidential campaign in 2024 — tried to thread the needle with his answer at a New Hampshire town hall.

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Elite Law Schools Boycotted the U.S. News Rankings. Now, They May Be Paying a Price.

After a preview of the new rankings system, Yale and other universities raised a storm of objections. The formal list is now indefinitely delayed.

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Richard Riordan, Mayor of an Uneasy Los Angeles, Dies at 92

He was a successful businessman before taking office in 1993 amid civil unrest after the police beating of Rodney King. He became known for impolitic wisecracking.

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Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 20, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Maine energy: Much delayed US-Canada hydro project gets go-ahead

A Maine referendum had dealt a blow in 2021 to the $1bn New England Energy Connect project.

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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

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Florida apologises for sending pre-dawn emergency alert test

Officials apologise after issuing a noisy state-wide alert at 04:45 local time on Thursday.

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Biden Summons Big Donors to Washington as 2024 Campaign Nears

The gathering is the latest in an intensifying series of planning moves ahead of Mr. Biden’s expected announcement of a re-election bid.

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DeSantis Appointees Seek to ‘Void’ Disney World Agreement

A board overseeing the resort wants lawyers to prepare a resolution to stop Disney from maintaining vast control over the complex for decades to come.

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How one Canadian woman got rid of 133,000 chocolate bars

A manufacturing error led to a surplus of candy - and a surprisingly challenging giveaway effort.

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House G.O.P. Unveils Debt Limit Bill Lifting Borrowing Cap for One Year

The proposal would impose work requirements on food stamp and Medicaid recipients and repeal funding to beef up tax enforcement.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official

Announcing his long-shot bid to challenge President Biden, he spoke to a crowd of people who voiced their shared skepticism about vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Robo dog deployed in New York parking garage collapse

As the four-storey building continued to collapse, the city's fire department sent in robotic help.

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The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives

Sheila Liming examines the structural underpinnings of America’s loneliness crisis — and the art of hanging out.

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Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.

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Fact check: Trump falsely claims Putin didn't boast of Russia's nuclear might during the Trump presidency

Former President Donald Trump has tried to mount an argument that he was a formidable deterrent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the foreign leader Trump has for years been criticized for praising and defending. But Trump has been making a demonstrably false claim to support his case.

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FDA Authorizes Another Covid Booster Shot for People Over 65

Seniors and people with compromised immune systems may get a second bivalent booster if at least four months have passed since their last one.

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Biden Administration Will Fund Program to Keep Covid Vaccines Free for the Uninsured

The program, which will include a partnership with pharmacy chains, will cover the administrative costs of giving doses to patients when the shots move to the commercial market later this year.

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The oil and gas industry is emitting way more of this potent, planet-warming gas than the EPA has estimated, study shows

Planet-warming methane pollution from the US oil and gas industry was 70% higher than the Environmental Protection Agency's own estimates between 2010 and 2019, scientists reported Monday.

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Chinese Worker in Pakistan Is Arrested on Blasphemy Charges

The arrest of a foreigner under the country’s harsh blasphemy laws, which can lead to the death penalty, is rare and could strain an otherwise warming relationship between China and Pakistan.

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Alabama shooting: 3 teenagers and a 23-year-old among victims

A rising athlete, an aspiring musician, a school sports manager are among those killed in the shooting.

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Ukraine war: As the dust settles, did the US leaks reveal anything important?

After weeks of scrutiny, did the US leaks really give us an insight how the war in Ukraine is progressing?

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Jalen Hurts: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback agrees record deal - report

Quarterback Jalen Hurts agrees a new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

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Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say

New data from a trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine shows that it reduced the risk of recurrence of the serious skin cancer melanoma when combined with immunotherapy, according to drugmakers Moderna and Merck.

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Ralph Yarl Case: Family Calls for Charges in Shooting of Black Teenager in Kansas City

Lawyers for the family of Ralph Yarl, 16, said he was in critical condition after being shot twice by a “white male assailant” in Kansas City, Mo. The gunman has not been charged.

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Poland and Hungary ban Ukrainian grain amid glut from neighbor

Poland and Hungary have banned imports of grain and other food products from Ukraine following a surge in cheap goods.

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Pharaonic Funkatizing at the Met Roof Garden

Lauren Halsey built a personal monument drawing on sources from ancient Egypt to George Clinton to threatened neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says GOP can't be 'distracted' by Trump investigations if it wants to win in 2024

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has a message for his fellow Republicans looking to win back the White House: "We cannot get distracted."

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Hear why retired general thinks Ukraine could regain territory from Russia

Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling predicts there will be no war win by Ukraine in 2023, but believes they can regain some of the territory they have lost to Russia.

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A Century-Old Mystery Surfaces From Lake Superior

A lumber fleet left the docks of Baraga, Mich., in 1914, and was never seen again. A team of shipwreck hunters found two of its vessels more than 100 years later.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp urges Republicans to move on from election fraud claims: '2020 is ancient history'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday urged his fellow Republicans to move on from the 2020 presidential election, offering a thinly veiled dig at former President Donald Trump and his continued election grievances.

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Opinion: How the battle for Bakhmut exposed Russia's 'meat-grinder'

When the war in Ukraine finally comes to an end, the besieged city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine will go down as one of the most recognizable symbols of the conflict.

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Introducing Spelling Bee Buddy: Your Personalized Daily Bee Helper

It will offer customized hints, but only if you want them.

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Man Who Once Modeled for Romance Novels Gets Prison in Jan. 6 Attack

Logan James Barnhart, who graced the covers of romance books like “Stepbrother UnSEALed: A Bad Boy Military Romance,” was sentenced to three years, prosecutors said.

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An Oregon man 'gifted' money to strangers by dropping $200,000 in cash out his car window

An Oregon man was stopped by police Tuesday after he tried to "gift" strangers money by tossing hundred dollar bills on a busy highway from his car window.

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How Janelle Jones’s Story About Black Women and the Economy Caught On

The first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department advanced the idea that lifting up people on the margins helps everyone else, too.

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Opinion: Sen. Dianne Feinstein's dilemma is a reminder of this universal question

This week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee while she recovers from a case of shingles, acknowledging that her extended absence—since at least early March—is delaying the work of the committee, which includes confirming Democratic judicial nominees. She has missed 58 Senate votes since she was diagnosed in February.

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Reader Mailbag: Presidential Announcements, That Fox Call and What’s Woke

A look at Tim Scott and whether he has an angle to build a base of support.

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How did leak suspect access top secret Pentagon documents?

Increased intelligence sharing after the 9/11 attacks may have made leaks more likely.

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DeSantis, on cusp of presidential campaign, defies national abortion sentiments with signing of six-week ban

Floridians woke up Friday morning to discover Gov. Ron DeSantis had signed into law a six-week abortion ban overnight, meeting behind closed doors with a select group of invited guests to give final approval to a bill that had just passed the state legislature earlier in the day.

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Pressure Mounts on China to Offer Debt Relief to Poor Countries Facing Default

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.

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'Top secret' access, leak searches and the Espionage Act - Jack Teixeira's charges in full

Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira faces up to 15 years' imprisonment for the leak US documents.

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Introducing Spelling Bee Buddy: Your Personalized Daily Bee Helper

It will offer customized hints, but only if you want them.

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Watch the arrest of the suspected document leaker

National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested by FBI agents in Massachusetts.

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Images appear to show Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian soldiers

Two videos have emerged on pro-Russian social media in the past week that appear to show Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed those involved would be held accountable. CNN senior international correspondent Ben Wedeman reports from Ukraine.

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18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory.

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Police arrest suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's death

Bob Lee's death after a stabbing in downtown San Francisco ignited criticism of policing in the city.

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Americans kidnapped by Mexican cartel reveal horrifying details

LaTavia Washington McGee and Eric Williams join CNN's Anderson Cooper to share the harrowing details of their kidnapping by a Mexican cartel.

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What if A.I. Sentience Is a Question of Degree?

A conversation with Nick Bostrom, a philosopher at Oxford, who has spent decades preparing for the day artificial intelligence is capable of anything the human brain can do.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger terminates neighbourhood pothole

The actor and former California governor fixed the road himself after his complaints went unanswered.

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Trade and carbon credits, not Ukraine, lead the agenda at Lula - Xi talks

As Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives in China today, his visit marks Brazil's return to the diplomatic stage among the Global South -- but also reveals a growing distance from geopolitical questions preoccupying the West.

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Justin Pearson Is Sent Back to Tennessee House After Expulsion

County officials voted Wednesday to return Justin J. Pearson to the state legislature, less than a week after he and a colleague were expelled.

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Auctioneer Admits to Helping Create Fake Basquiat Paintings Shown in Orlando

The man has agreed to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents who say he helped to create the works displayed and later seized at the Orlando Museum of Art.

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Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $2.2m

The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auctions.

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Jennifer Lopez is a 'Mother' on a mission in new trailer for her Netflix thriller

Jennifer Lopez is showing her fierceness in the trailer for her new Netflix action movie "The Mother."

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 11, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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Military exercises suggest China is getting 'ready to launch a war against Taiwan,' Taiwanese foreign minister tells CNN

One day after China simulated "joint precision strikes" on Taiwan during military exercises around the island, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu condemned Beijing's actions in an exclusive interview with CNN and warned that "they seem to be trying to get ready to launch a war against Taiwan."

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White House Proposes Evenly Cutting Water Allotments from Colorado River

As the river shrinks, the Biden administration is getting ready to impose, for the first time, reductions in water supplies to states.

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R.I.P. W.F.H.? Not So Fast.

Working from home isn’t as common as at the pandemic’s start, but experts agree it’s here to stay.

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Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit.

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Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts join 'American Horror Story' Season 12

Kim Kardashian has long been known to "slay," and now, she may be taking that to the next level.

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How Does The New York Times Make a Game?

A new offering is being beta tested, and a small team of passionate puzzle makers at The Times talk about how an idea becomes a game.

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President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet.

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Will North Carolina Be the ‘Beginning of the End’ of the Medicaid Expansion Fight?

Intense patient advocacy, shifting politics, a determined Democratic governor and a handful of maverick Republicans led the state to join 39 others that have expanded Medicaid.

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Zelensky slams Russia over holiday attack that left father and daughter dead

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End of the Gas-Engine Camaro Opens a New Door for Muscle Cars

G.M. is ending production of the classic American sports car, but executives say an electric version is likely. Corvette is already planning one.

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Major League Soccer investigating alleged racial slur during match

Major League Soccer says it's investigating allegations a player made a racist remark during Saturday's New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes match.

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What to Cook This Week

Steam your deviled eggs, chop up your pesto and stir-fry your noodles in a Dutch oven.

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Canadian Police Technique Under Fire for Breeding False Confessions

A con game that undercover police use to obtain confessions in Canada secures convictions, but opponents say it’s a breeding ground for false confessions.

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What to Do With Your Tax Refund, According to Experts

The average refund is down from last year, but still almost $3,000. One option experts recommend is stashing part of it for unexpected expenses.

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Meet the judge who ruled medication abortion must remain available in some states

What initially looked like an outright victory for anti-abortion activists Friday evening soon became more complicated.

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Husband suspected his wife was poisoning his drink. See what he did next

A California dermatologist was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. CNN affiliate KCAL reports.

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What We’re Reading

Plus: Recommendations from the Book Review poetry editor Greg Cowles

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Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter decades after a dog found her newborn's body in Maine gravel pit

A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to manslaughter in the death of her newborn, whose body was discovered by a dog in a gravel pit nearly 40 years ago in Maine, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General.

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In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline

Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair.

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See violent clashes between French protesters and police

Dramatic pictures out of deeply divided France, as clashes between police and protestors turn increasingly violent amid protests on pension reform. CNN's Melissa Bell has more.

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This type of exercise might be better for your brain than biking or jogging

Evidence has shown that this fun physical activity helps to prevent cognitive decline. The best part is we've been doing it for centuries.

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Can Climate Change Make for Good TV?

‘Extrapolations’ on Apple TV+ is one of a few ambitious shows about climate change. We asked the Times’s chief TV critic what works and what doesn’t when dramatizing global warming.

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Twitter Takes Aim at Posts That Link to Its Rival Substack

Elon Musk’s company made the norm-shattering move two days after the publishing start-up Substack unveiled a Twitter-like service.

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Opinion: Idaho's new abortion law is first to challenge the right to travel

This week, Idaho passed the first law restricting travel for abortion. Framed as an "abortion trafficking" bill, it criminalizes anyone who helps a minor get an abortion or abortion pills without parental consent. Violators will face felony charges and up to five years in prison.

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The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature

Understanding the often-overlooked links between math and literature can enhance your appreciation of both.

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Xi and Macron Call for Ukraine Peace Talks, but the Path Is Murky

It is not clear that the Chinese and French leaders — much less Russia and Ukraine — have compatible terms for talks or peace, and Mr. Xi has not publicly agreed to pressure Moscow to negotiate.

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US presidential election 2024: Democrats who might run if Joe Biden does not

An aging president with poor approval is delaying his re-election campaign - will he decide not to?

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'Most intense battles' occurring in 3 cities in eastern Ukraine, according to Ukraine military

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After Clarence Thomas Revelations, Lawmakers Call for Tighter Ethics Rules

An investigation by ProPublica revealed that Clarence Thomas accompanied Harlan Crow, a conservative donor and real estate billionaire, on a series of luxury vacations almost every year without disclosing them.

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IRS: Average taxpayers 'should not be worried' about audits as agency grows

The Internal Revenue Service's new commissioner, Danny Werfel, released on Thursday the agency's highly anticipated plan for spending $80 billion in funding over the next decade -- and attempted to reassure average taxpayers they don't need to worry about an increase in audits.

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Supreme Court Rules for Transgender Girl in School Sports Dispute

The justices issued a temporary order allowing the girl to compete on the girls’ track team at a West Virginia middle school.

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French Business Titans Top Forbes’s Richest List

Two French business titans, Bernard Arnault of the LVMH empire and Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers of L’Oréal, are named the world’s wealthiest man and woman.

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The Trump Indictment Is a Disaster

Why it was a setback for the rule of law and established a dangerous precedent for prosecutors.

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Video captures tornado ripping through Iowa corn field

Several US states have been devastated by severe weather and tornadoes with more to come.

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Former Aide to Maryland Ex-Governor Dies After Shooting Involving F.B.I.

Roy McGrath, who was chief of staff to former Gov. Larry Hogan, was wanted by the F.B.I. for three weeks after he did not appear for a federal fraud trial in March.

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Tennessee Democrats face expulsion after calls for gun control

The Tennessee lawmakers had joined the protests in the wake of the deadly Nashville school shooting.

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'Barbie' trailer brings fun, fun, fun

So many Barbies, such little time.

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How the V.P.’s Zambia Trip Could Affect Your E.V. Tax Break

Kamala Harris is the latest U.S. official to visit to Zambia. Why? Batteries. And China.

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Who is Juan Merchan, the 'no-nonsense' judge overseeing Trump's case?

The New York judge is no stranger to the drama the former US president brings to the courtroom.

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Trench Collapse at J.F.K. Airport Kills 2 Construction Workers

The workers died after being buried in rubble in a trench at the airport, officials said. An investigation was underway.

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Donald Trump arrives in New York ahead of arraignment

The former US president is being accompanied every step of the way by a large Secret Service detail.

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Spy balloon sent data to China in real time - report

The craft gathered intelligence from military bases for days before it was shot down, US media reports.

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McDonald's closes US offices ahead of corporate job cuts

The fast food chain is understood to be about to announce layoffs as part of a company restructuring.

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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' shoes may break auction records

The basketball great wore the Air Jordan XIIIs in his last championship run with the Chicago Bulls.

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Opinion: While school shootings spread fear, there is some comforting data

I often ask my students if they think school violence has been increasing, decreasing or staying stable over the past two decades. Inevitably one or more students say something like: "Of course it's gone up!" By show of hands, most students agree.

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Ahead of Trump’s Arrival in NYC, Adams Warns Protesters to Behave

The mayor told protesters that the city “is always ready” ahead of the arrival on Monday of Donald J. Trump, the first ex-president to be indicted.

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US tornadoes: Biden releases federal funds to Arkansas

The US state is one of several ravaged by tornadoes, which have killed at least 29 people.

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Bruce Springsteen Show Shines Before an Anxious Week in New York

There’s tension in the city as New Yorkers wait for Donald J. Trump to appear, but in the meantime, Bruce kept playing at The Garden.

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Israel Moves Forward With Far-Right Plan for National Guard

Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the most extreme voices in the Israeli government, had long sought to create a national guard. Ministers agreed on Sunday to set up a committee to discuss next steps.

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How severe weather is decimating America's small towns

CNN chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown speaks to Kentucky residents who are still reeling after a devastating tornado and a once-in-a-lifetime flood devastated portions of the state.

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Severe Storms Expected Tuesday From Texas to Illinois

After a storm system tore through parts of at least seven states on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said tornadoes, hail and strong winds were possible on Tuesday in the South and Midwest.

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Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified.

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Fentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction

Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins further south.

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Ukrainian kickboxing champion dies from wounds sustained on the battlefield, mayor says

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Trump and Fox News, Twin Titans of Politics, Hit With Back-to-Back Rebukes

Donald Trump’s criminal indictment and Fox News’s civil trial have nothing in common, but, combined, they delivered a rare reckoning for two forces that have transformed politics.

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This Is What It Sounds Like When Plants Cry

Scientists recorded the popping noises that plants make in response to stresses like dehydration or a cut.

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How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season

South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.

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Russia runs the UN Security Council this month. Ukraine says it's the worst April Fools' joke

A country led by an accused war criminal is now in charge of the United Nations Security Council. Hard as it is to believe, it's Russia's turn to assume presidency of the powerful body -- which is charged with maintaining global peace and security.

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As the Final Four Finishes, a Parallel Transfer Season Plays Out, Too

Call it the consolation bracket, as teams jockey for position for next season.

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