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Sunday, December 31, 2023

Cale Yarborough, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Dies at 84

He won the Daytona 500 four times, but his fistfight with Bobby Allison at a televised race “put NASCAR on the nationwide map.”

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With Tom Wilkinson, Would You Get a Time Bomb or a Warm Hug?

In his performances in “Michael Clayton” and other films, he brought an element of danger and uncertainty that kept us on edge.

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down

Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate her throne in January. Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will succeed her.

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Can Stony Brook University Balance Equity and Ambition?

Stony Brook University, one of two state schools designated as flagships, has aggressively fund-raised and recruited students.

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A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York

The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to fete their evening-wear collaboration.

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Biden’s Christian ‘Persecution’? We Assess Trump’s Recent Claims.

Former President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly accused the Biden administration of criminalizing Christians, and Catholics in particular, for their faith. Here are the facts.

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Covid Variant JN.1 Now Accounts for Nearly Half of U.S. Cases

Here’s what to know about the coronavirus variant, which was first detected in the United States in September.

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

East Palestine Residents Still Waiting for Biden Visit

The White House has said that Mr. Biden still plans to visit the site of a toxic derailment in February. But his absence feels like disrespect to many people in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Chess Federation Fines Player Over Her ‘Sports Shoes’

The Dutch chess player, who received an official warning, said she did not intend to violate the dress code when she wore her canvas Burberry sneakers at a chess championship in Uzbekistan.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Police identify man found shot in Arizona desert in 1976

The decades-old case resurfaced on Tuesday after police identified the body as that of an El Salvador man.

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Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

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National Association of Realtors Loses Its Grip on Real Estate Industry

The National Association of Realtors is facing antitrust lawsuits and sexual harassment allegations, and real estate agents are now looking for alternatives.

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Antony Blinken leads officials to Mexico as US seeks to stem migration

The top US diplomat meets with Mexico's president amid a surge in migration across the shared border.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Amp Fiddler, Versatile Keyboardist, Singer and Mentor, Dies at 65

A mainstay of Detroit’s soul, funk and electronic music scenes, he also offered guidance to young hip-hop and electronic music aspirants, notably J Dilla.

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Laphonza Butler Just Got to the Senate, but She’s Not Planning to Stay Long

In an interview with The Times, the junior senator from California, appointed after the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein to serve out her term, discussed adapting to the slow pace of the Senate.

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Public Letter Defends Depardieu After Assault Allegations

In a public letter, dozens of actors, directors and other celebrities said he was the victim of a “lynching,” as he faces allegations of sex crimes.

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Mongolians Are Circus Stars All Over the World, Except at Home

Contortionists and acrobats with celestial skills train in squalid conditions as the promise of a former sumo wrestler to restore the national circus to its past glory has gone mostly unfulfilled.

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Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests

The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.

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Sunday, December 24, 2023

In Campus Protests Over Gaza, Echoes of Outcry Over Vietnam

The war in Vietnam ignited a protest movement that helped define a generation. Is the war between Israel and Hamas doing the same thing?

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Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls, a Gift to Whoever’s in Charge of Breakfast

“Stop what you are doing and MAKE THIS.”

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Claudine Gay Turmoil Forces Harvard’s Secretive ‘Corporation’ Into Spotlight

Harvard’s powerful board has backed its president and said little else, yet a member privately said “generational change” may be needed.

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‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

The director’s portrait of the Italian racecar impresario roars to life on the road, but home is a torment. Adam Driver stars with Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley.

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Saturday, December 23, 2023

Sofia Boutella Talks ‘Rebel Moon’ and Madonna

Often playing a baddie in action films, she wasn’t sure she was ready to star. As a veteran dancer, she rather liked being an apprentice.

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Pad Thai Diplomacy at MoMA PS1

The artist’s midcareer survey at MoMA PS1 demonstrates the impotence of contemporary art to heal social ills.

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home -police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Americans Are Signing Up for Obamacare in Record Numbers

On December 15 alone, nearly 750,000 people signed up for a plan on HealthCare.gov, the largest single-day total recorded so far.

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A Timeline of Claudine Gay as Harvard’s President

On the job for less than six months, Dr. Gay has come under criticism over the Middle East war and her academic record.

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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

The filing comes days after the longtime Trump associate was ordered to pay the sum in a defamation case.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

What’s New at Texas Hill Country Hotels

Yes, megaresorts dominate the area’s lodging market. But in recent years, boutique hotels and glamping options have opened to provide visitors a different kind of Hill Country visit. Kundalini yoga, anyone?

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Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro

Alex Saab, accused of laundering money for the Maduro government, is freed in a prisoner swap.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Google to pay $700m to settle antitrust lawsuit

The tech giant will pay $700m and allow app makers to collect payments directly from customers

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Tenement Museum to Feature a Black Family’s Apartment for the First Time

The museum has shared the stories of immigrants and migrants who lived in New York City in the 19th and 20th centuries for nearly four decades. For the first time, a Black family’s apartment will be included.

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Cord Jefferson on ‘American Fiction’

The Emmy-winning writer and former journalist drew on personal experience for his feature debut, a layered sendup of race and hypocrisy in the book and film worlds.

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Jeff Koons Killed Her Review

The decision by an arts journal to allow the famous artist to veto a historian’s essay about his work created “a chilling effect on the critical culture,” a journalism expert said.

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In Puerto Rico, Finding a Way Back to ‘Perfect Beach’

On the spectacular northern coast of Puerto Rico, a writer’s favorite stretch of golden sand beckoned, but getting there legally would take some creativity.

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Vatican Sentences Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu to Over 5 Years for Fraud

The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power.

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A Shock for Many Retirees: Social Security Benefits Can Be Taxed

When older Americans earn above a certain income level, they are often taken aback to find they owe federal income taxes on their benefits.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

‘Financial Ruin Is Baked Into the System’: Readers Debate Long-Term Care Costs

Thousands of people shared their experiences and related to the financial drain on families portrayed in the Dying Broke series.

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Baby found alive in tree after Tennessee tornado

Mother had been “pretty sure“ four-month-old was killed when his bassinet was sucked up into storm.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Street Style at Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week

Welcome to Miami, where sidewalks seem like catwalks when the art world arrives for annual fairs in December.

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Evan Gershkovich: Russia and US in dialogue over jailed reporter, says Putin

The Russian president says a "difficult dialogue" over the jailed US reporter is ongoing.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Rock Gods Call Andrew Watt When They Need a New Thunderbolt

After producing hits for Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, Andrew Watt has become a go-to for new music by rock legends: Ozzy. Elton. Mick and Keith. Even Paul.

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Bridget Ziegler: Florida school board pushes member to resign amid sexual assault scandal

A school board tried to oust Bridget Ziegler, whose husband is accused of raping a woman they dated.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

To Testify or Not to Testify in Congress? Your Job Could Hang in the Balance.

Columbia University’s president declined a congressional call to testify about her handling of antisemitism on campus — and dodged a firestorm that cost one of her colleagues her job.

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Sports Illustrated boss Ross Levinsohn fired weeks after AI scandal

The head of the magazine was fired not long after Sports Illustrated reportedly published AI-written articles.

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Revisits His ‘Illusion of Suffering’ on Broadway

The “Appropriate” playwright has teamed up with the actors Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll and the director Lila Neugebauer for the play’s Broadway debut. “Everybody onstage is a political statement,” he says.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

US top court declines challenge to conversion therapy ban

In declining the case, the Supreme Court allows a state law banning conversion therapy to stand.

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Rishi Sunak Faces One of His Toughest Weeks as U.K. Prime Minister

The prime minister testified at an official inquiry into the Covid pandemic on Monday while also defending a flagship immigration policy from rebels in his own party.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Chicken on Bread in Sauce in a Skillet

Elemental comfort cooking.

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Pennsylvania Governor and Senator Denounce Antisemitism at Rally

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senator Bob Casey joined a rally in a show of solidarity with Jews after the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania’s president.

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In Los Angeles, the ‘Coroner to the Stars’ Has the Last Word

There is no medical examiner’s office in the world like the one in Los Angeles County, where investigations of sudden celebrity deaths come with the territory.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Migrant Children Are a Crisis for the U.S. Coast Guard

When detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at sea, even children fleeing violence have no right to asylum — and often face an uncertain fate.

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Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars

Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

One After Another, Russia Blocks Candidates to Host Next Climate Summit

Because the United Nations requires hosts to be chosen by consensus, next year’s climate summit is mired in wartime political tensions.

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Senate Introduces Long-Awaited Bill Promising Changes for Ticket Buying

The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.

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Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized’ Shoplifting

The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry’s $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized theft. It was likely closer to 5 percent.

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Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024 Is Peach Fuzz

Will it catch fire the way millennial pink did?

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Particle Physicists Offer a Road Map For the Next Decade

A “muon shot” aims to study the basic forces of the cosmos. But meager federal budgets could limit its ambitions.

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Jamaal Bowman: House censures Democrat lawmaker for falsely pulling fire alarm

Jamal Bowman pulled the fire alarm during a crucial vote in a congressional building.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

U.S. Supports ‘Largely’ Phasing Out Fossil Fuels, John Kerry Says at Climate Summit

There is growing pressure at COP28 to proclaim an end to coal, oil and gas. It’s the most contentious issue at the global climate talks.

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Sean Combs Accused of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in 2003 in Lawsuit

In the complaint, an unnamed woman says she was flown from the Detroit area to New York on a private plane and gang-raped in a recording studio. Mr. Combs denied the allegations.

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Woman who assaulted Chipotle worker sentenced to fast food job for two months

A viral video captured the woman screaming at a Chipotle worker before throwing her food in her face.

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Video shows dramatic water rescues from US floods

The US Coast Guard rescued five people on Tuesday as storms brought heavy rain to Washington state.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Platform Sells Artists’ Pieces You Won’t Find at Art Basel

Jewelry, puzzles and hoodies are just some items that have been sold on Platform since the online retailer of artworks and prints started offering artist-designed products.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Jonathan Majors Assault Trial Begins With Opening Statements

Prosecutors said a March altercation culminated years of bad behavior by the actor. His lawyer said he had been bloodied by the woman he is accused of assaulting.

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Canada police catch runaway kangaroo by the tail

The animal was on its way to a Quebec zoo when it jumped over its handlers and escaped on Thursday.

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Why Doctors and Pharmacists Are in Revolt

Once accustomed to a status outside the usual management-labor hierarchy, many health professionals now feel as put upon as any clock-punching worker.

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10 Performances That Pushed Emotional Limits

For our critic-at-large, the year was marked by the Black excellence of “Purlie Victorious,” the brutality of “Bottoms” and rage of “Beef.”

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The Critics’ Picks: A Year in Reading

The Book Review’s daily critics — Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai — reflect on the books that stuck with them in 2023.

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The Longer This Cake Soaks, the Better It Is

The faint bitterness of Thai tea gets absorbed into tres leches, checking the sweetness, so it’s just enough.

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Is Sean Combs’s Empire at Risk After Sexual Assault Suits?

The music mogul has been celebrated as a transformative force in hip-hop, but fallout from new accusations of abuse has impacted some business relationships and his legacy.

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The 10 Best Books of 2023

The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s standout fiction and nonfiction.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

The Real Story Behind Shane MacGowan’s ‘Boys of the N.Y.P.D. Choir’

The police musicians famously recognized in the Pogues song “Fairytale of New York” never sought the limelight, and for good reason.

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Top Florida Republican official faces sexual assault investigation

Florida Gov Ron De Santis says party chairman Christian Ziegler should resign, after being accused of rape.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

A New ‘NCIS’ Is More of the Same, By Design

The long-running crime franchises “NCIS” and “Law & Order” continue to endure — and even expand — after decades on the air.

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Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Vermont shooting: ‘It was every mother's nightmare come true'

After attack on three students of Palestinian descent, mums of two victims speak out about their sons.

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Cardinal Raymond Burke: Pope Francis to evict US critic from Vatican

He also plans to revoke the salary of Cardinal Raymond Burke who opposes him on contraception and homosexuality.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Chicago Architecture Biennial Review: Floating Museum Aims High

The directors, who are part of an art collective, wind up stretching architecture’s net in so many directions that it begins to fray.

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Hunter Biden dares Republicans to hold public hearing

Hunter Biden is asking to testify publicly. Republicans say he is "trying to play by his own rules".

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When sea levels rise, so does your rent

Residents of an area of high ground in Miami say developers are pricing them out of their homes.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship

Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere.

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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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Two Men Are Exonerated in Decades-Old Manhattan Murders

Jabar Walker and Wayne Gardine were convicted in an era of crime and corruption that has created a wave of exonerations years later.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Would You Pay $175,000 for a Luxury Bunker at the U.S. Open?

A new poll sent to previous luxury suite attendees tests the appetite for even more luxury options at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

It’s OK to Never ‘Get Over’ Your Grief

Traditional mourning practices preserve a place for the dead among the living.

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The Stabbing of Derek Chauvin: What We Know

The attack in an Arizona prison was the latest violent episode involving a high-profile inmate at a federal correctional facility.

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Mike Johnson's Rise to Speaker Cements Far-Right Takeover of GOP

After their party was decimated in the 2008 elections, mainstream Republican leaders believed they could harness rising far-right populist forces. Instead, they were overrun by them.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Adult Survivors Act deadline prompts flurry of sexual assault lawsuits

A number of celebrities have been accused of sexual assault in recent weeks, in part due to a legal deadline.

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Sean Combs Accused of Sexual Assault by a Second Woman

The rap mogul denied a rape accusation made in a new lawsuit that was filed days after Mr. Combs settled another suit in which the R&B artist Cassie had accused him of abuse.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

How an L.A. Rams Training Complex Could Help Transform Urban Sprawl

The football team’s proposal for a San Fernando Valley neighborhood includes plans to create a walkable community with stores, offices and apartments.

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Mexico crime: Alleged security chief for El Chapo's sons detained

Police say Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas provided protection for the leaders of a Sinaloa cartel faction.

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Rainbow Bridge car explosion: US-Canada bridge still shut after deadly car blast

A vehicle that exploded on the Rainbow Bridge was incinerated, killing a couple who have not been named.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Wrangell, Alaska, Landslide Kills Three, With at Least Three Missing

Authorities said at least three others were believed missing after the slide smashed into three single-family homes in southeast Alaska.

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Melissa Barrera: Actress fired from Scream 7 over Israel-Gaza posts

Melissa Barrera is sacked from the film sequel for posts the production company say were antisemitic.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

US court rolls back key voting rights protection

Only the US attorney general, not individuals, can appeal racist voting practices, a federal court finds.

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Thanksgiving travel: Record crowds expected to flood US roads and skies

An historic 30 million people are traveling by air, all with the hope the weather will cooperate

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Navy plane misses runway and lands in Hawaii water

All nine passengers aboard the P-8A Poseidon are uninjured, military officials say.

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Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

Wildlife officials in Colorado say the animal likely entered the vehicle searching for food.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

A New Group Linked to DeSantis Allies Pops Up in Iowa

The group, Fight Right, was registered in recent days as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to boost his momentum heading into the Iowa caucuses.

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The Formidable Rosalynn Carter

Senior staff in the Carter White House often wished the stubborn president would listen even more to his impressive wife, especially on politics.

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Trump seeks to halt gag order in election meddling case

Mr Trump's gag order in DC 'sets a terrible precedent' for restricting speech, his attorney argues.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

In Hitler’s Birthplace, Soul-Searching Over a Poisonous Past

The Austrian government is turning the house where Hitler was born into a police station. But many think it should be used instead to teach essential lessons about history.

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Downtowns Are Full of Empty Buildings. Universities Are Moving In.

The stylish new Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center took over a former museum in Washington. It’s got potential to become a community hub.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Robert Moses Put Monkeys in a Park in Harlem. They’re Finally Gone.

The iron monkeys with shackled wrists were mentioned in “The Power Broker,” which was published nearly 50 years ago, but had remained mounted in a Riverside Park playground until recently.

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Colombia to Sterilize Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’

The drug kingpin brought four hippos to his estate in the 1980s. Officials estimate that about 170 now roam Colombia, and say the population must be controlled to protect the country’s ecosystem.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

A Really Great Polenta Finishes Off Strong

Infused oil gives a final kick to this dish with roasted-until-golden mushrooms and charred tomatoes.

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Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

Charissa Thompson faced criticism after saying she made up sideline reports early in her career.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Panda Diplomacy Might Not Be Dead Just Yet

President Xi Jinping of China said his country may keep sending giant pandas to the United States, even though the National Zoo in Washington sent three of them back to China last week.

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Hunter College Pulls Screening of Film Critical of Israel

The cancellation of a showing this week of the documentary “Israelism” caused a backlash from the college’s Senate, which called it a violation of academic freedom.

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Draymond Green banned for five games for headlock

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is suspended without pay for putting Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert in a headlock.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Emma Hayes: Why Chelsea boss is perfect fit for the US national women's team

Managing the United States national team is widely regarded as the biggest job in women's football - so is Emma Hayes ready for the challenge ahead?

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

We Waited 200 Years for This Supreme Court Ethics Code?

The Supreme Court’s new ethics code lacks any teeth and is full of language too fuzzy to hold justices accountable. And its tone is resentful.

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A Parkland Father Stages the Unthinkable: Losing a Son in a School Shooting

Manuel Oliver has a one-man show about the life and death of his son, Joaquin, who was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

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Matthew Perry: Friends actor Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to co-star

Friends actor Matt LeBlanc says his heart is "heavy" in his first post about Matthew Perry's death.

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Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Robert Hadden’s Abuse Victims Are Offered $100 Million by Columbia

Columbia University and its medical institution “failed these survivors, and for that we are deeply sorry,” university leaders said on Monday.

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Fake Reviews Are Rampant Online. Can a Crackdown End Them?

A wave of regulation and industry action have placed the flourishing fake review business on notice. But experts say the problem may be insurmountable.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Hundreds of Thousands Protest Spanish Prime Minister’s Deal With Separatists

The deal, which grants amnesty to secessionists, is meant to give Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez enough support to form a coalition to stay in power.

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Marvel Flounders at the Box Office With ‘The Marvels’

“The Marvels” cost about $300 million to make and market and arrived to $47 million in domestic sales.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Violence by West Bank Settlers Cannot Be Ignored

The Palestinians there whom I spoke to by telephone said people were aware of how terrible the consequences of an uprising would be.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Israel Is Considering a Deal for Hamas to Release All Civilian Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say



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Jared Leto climbs Empire State Building

The actor becomes the first person to legally scale the New York City landmark.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Claressa Shields: The 'loudmouth American' with a story worth saying

Claressa Shields grew up without support, protection or a bed to call her own. She has since scaled the heights to bring joy to Flint, a city that has become a byword for a broken American dream.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Pandas depart US National Zoo for China

The three giant pandas were on loan from China, as part of diplomatic relations between both countries.

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‘Modern Love Podcast’: Did I Fail as a Parent?

Rick Reiss couldn’t control his troubled teenage son, so he had him taken away. Years later, he and his son re-examine that decision.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

'I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won't work again'

Former senior staffer Arturo Béjar claims Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Imprisoned Nobel Winner and Iranian Rights Activist Begins a Hunger Strike

Narges Mohammadi is protesting the prison’s denial of hospital treatment for her heart condition, her family said.

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Robert Crimo Jr: Father of alleged Highland Park killer pleads guilty of helping son get gun

Robert Crimo Jr sponsored a gun owner ID card for his son, the alleged Highland Park killer.

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Biden losing Arab-American voters in swing state

His response to the Israel-Hamas war has sparked anger in a state that helped deliver him victory in 2020.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

2023 New York City Marathon: Best Fashion Looks

“Joy and performance are not mutually exclusive,” said Alexi Pappas. She was one of many runners standing out at the starting line of the New York City Marathon.

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Walter Davis, Basketball Star With a Velvet Touch, Dies at 69

“Walter is a good shooter until the fourth period,” one coach said of Davis, a standout in both college and the N.B.A. “Then he becomes a great shooter.”

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Even in a City Used to Voting Scandals, This One Is a Doozy

In Bridgeport, Conn., a judge found evidence of mishandled ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor and ordered a revote. But first, the city will hold a general election. After that? Stay tuned.

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The Run-Up: Clallam County Has Voted for Every Presidential Winner Since 1980

Voters in one part of Washington State have picked the winner in every presidential election from Reagan to Biden. What do they think now?

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Ban on Bump Stocks

After debate in the wake of a 2017 mass shooting, the Justice Department changed its position, deciding it had the authority to regulate the devices.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

An-My Le Turns Her Lens on Vietnam

At MoMA, her images of Vietnam, the American South and the California desert show the vanishing line between boot camp and theater, fiction and truth. They are tour-de-force beautiful.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

‘Modern Love Podcast’: My Sweaty Revenge

As Christi Clancy was about to teach a spin class, her best friend’s ex-husband walked in. She decided to let him have it.

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Families in Lewiston work to return to 'normal' in the wake of mass shooting

A week after the mass shooting, locals embrace Halloween celebrations to restore a sense of normalcy.

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Orsted, Offshore Wind Firm, Cancels N.J. Projects

Denmark’s Orsted said it would be forced to write off as much as $5.6 billion as wind developers in the U.S. faced wrenching financing costs.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

This Town of Spiritualists Believes Death Does Not Exist



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Prosecutors End Flint Water Crisis Case Against Ex-Governor

Michigan prosecutors had charged former Gov. Rick Snyder with neglect of duty, but said appellate court rulings left them unable to pursue the case against him and 8 others.

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TGL: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's golf venture and what you need to know

An indoor "high-tech golf league" - launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and backed by Stephen Curry and the Williams sisters - starts on 9 January.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Tracing Treasures of Ancient Rome to a Village That Looted Its Own Heritage

Investigators say they have figured out how bronze statues from a shrine built 2,000 years ago in Asia Minor to venerate the emperors of Rome ended up in museums around the world.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Surprise Box Office Hit

“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for something other than a sequel.

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Matthew Perry death: Stars remember 'brilliant' actor

The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, has been described as a "true gift to us all".

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford

Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, and the United Automobile Workers union said they had reached a deal on a new contract similar to the one that the union reached with Ford.

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Mike Pence Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

He increasingly attacked Donald Trump over Jan. 6, but gained little traction and struggled to raise money.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Trump Family Members Set to Testify at Civil Fraud Trial Next Week

Donald J. Trump’s two adult sons and daughter Ivanka are expected to take the witness stand starting on Wednesday. The former president is set to testify on Nov. 6.

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The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried

The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.

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Maine shooting manhunt: River trawled in search for suspect

Investigators have reportedly found a suicide note from the suspect addressed to his son.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Chimpanzees Go Through Menopause, Too

A new study challenges a prominent evolutionary theory about why women live long after their childbearing years.

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Bob Violette: Grandpa who loved bowling was killed in Maine shooting, family says

The family of Bob Violette, 76, say he died trying to protect a group of kids at the bowling alley.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Mike Johnson: Republicans got a Speaker elected. Now begins the hard part

Despite the applause as Mike Johnson won the gavel, the party must show it can stop infighting and govern.

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Justice Thomas’s R.V. Loan Was Forgiven, Senate Inquiry Finds

The justice failed to repay much, perhaps all, of the $267,230 loan. His benefactor wiped the slate clean, with ethical and potential tax consequences.

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Do Roosters Recognize Themselves in a Mirror? Yes, They Cock-a-Doodle-Doo.

A modified version of the classic mirror test suggested that roosters recognize their reflections.

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California Slams San Francisco for ‘Egregious’ Barriers to Housing Construction

The city adopted a state-approved plan in January to build 82,000 new housing units in eight years. It’s already failing.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

In Texas, Local Laws to Prevent Travel for Abortions Gain Momentum

Lubbock County, home to more than 300,000 near the New Mexico border, has become the fourth and largest Texas county to bar travel assistance for abortions.

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Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown

Joseph Emerson tried to shut off fuel to the jet's engine after suffering a breakdown, court documents say.

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This Is What Keeps My Eco-Anxiety in Check

The simple act of picking up trash, I’ve found, has an outsize effect on my worrying over climate change and ecological catastrophe.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week

It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week.

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Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans

Jim Jordan’s bid showed the power of the ultraconservative faction in Congress.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Many Gazans in the North Say They Can’t Afford a Ride South

Israel continues to ramp up its calls for Gazans to evacuate, but the trip can cost hundreds of dollars, up from $3 a person before the war.

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Nashville Chief’s Son Is Sought in Shooting of Two Officers

Chief John Drake of the Metropolitan Nashville Police confirmed that his estranged son, John C. Drake Jr., was the suspect in the shooting of two police officers in La Vergne, Tenn., on Saturday.

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Peering Into A.I.’s Black Box, Who’s the Real Techno-Optimist? and Reading Ancient Scrolls With A.I.

New ways we’re understanding A.I. models, the musings of a billionaire venture capitalist, and the first word from an ancient scroll.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Actors and Hollywood Studios to Restart Negotiations

Talks aimed at ending the strike by the actors’ union broke up less than two weeks ago, with the two sides saying they remained far apart.

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U.S. Southern Border Crossings Are Higher Than Ever

It is the third record-setting year in a row, during a time when migration around the world is at historic highs.

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How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?

After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

How and When to Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Peak

The latest potential supply of fireballs in the night sky comes from the trail left by Halley’s comet.

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The Multimillion-Dollar Machines at the Center of the U.S.-China Rivalry

The United States is taking unusual action to clamp down on sales of chip-making machinery to China, even as Chinese firms are racing to stockpile the equipment.

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California gives green light to cruise again in lowriders

The practice was once associated with crime and gangs, so it was made illegal in the 80s.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Amazon launches humanoid robots to 'free up' staff

The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations.

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In New Book, Romney Unloads on Fellow Republicans

The senator from Utah and 2012 presidential nominee is openly critical of the direction of his party. Here are some of his views on his colleagues and peers, past and present.

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Who is temporary House Speaker Patrick McHenry?

The fight over the next leader of the House has cast the spotlight on a long-time Republican member.

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Top crypto firms named in $1bn fraud lawsuit

New York's top lawyer called it "another example of bad actors" in the crypto industry.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Ann Philbin, Who Remade L.A.’s Hammer Museum, to Step Down

In nearly 25 years at the helm, Philbin helped transform the museum and elevate its reputation, and left a mark on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles.

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Microsoft's new AI assistant can go to meetings for you

The ChatGPT-style tech can write emails, create Powerpoints, and take care of other "drudgery".

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Endangered Species Act to Lose 21 Species, but Not the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

Officials held off on making a decision about the elusive bird, saying they still need to examine the evidence, including grainy video.

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Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake

The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Yellowstone Border Purchase Stops Gold Mine From Infringing on Bear Habitat

A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Buttery Roti, Velvety Avocado Pasta and Chewy Chow Fun

Carbs of all kinds for sandwiching, swiping and swirling.

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‘Big Jim’ and Babydog Go to Washington?

The debt-ridden, party-flipping governor of struggling West Virginia is running for the Senate. Is D.C. ready for Jim Justice (and his beloved bulldog)?

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes

Seemingly unending earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed nearly 1,300 people and amplified already troubling times since the Taliban seized power.

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Can This Man Make Soccer Smarter?

Ian Graham helped transform Liverpool from a faded giant into soccer’s most cutting-edge club. Now he wants to do the same for everyone else.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

A New Law Unites Northern Ireland — in Outrage

Catholics and Protestants alike say a commission created by the British Parliament to handle hundreds of sectarian crimes will do little to heal old wounds.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Menendez charged with acting as agent of Egypt

The new charges accuse Democrat Robert Menendez of providing "sensitive" information to help Egypt.

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What it would mean to treat Hamas like ISIS

The rules of war are quite explicit about what has to happen.

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Solar Eclipse 2023: When, Where and How to Watch

The so-called “ring of fire” will grace the skies of the Western Hemisphere on Saturday.

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New York's iconic subway voice on coming out trans

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith separated in 2016

Jada Pinkett Smith revealed in a new interview that the pair has been living completely separate lives since 2016.

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Santos Faces New Expulsion Push by Onetime Allies: N.Y. Republicans

Six G.O.P. freshmen from New York said they would move to oust Representative George Santos amid new charges. But any vote faces a daunting threshold.

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Federal Reserve Officials Were Cautious in September

Minutes from their last meeting showed that Fed officials saw risks of doing too much — or too little — to tame inflation.

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How the Left Is Reacting to the Hamas Atrocities

Readers respond to columns by Bret Stephens and Thomas L. Friedman. Also: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy; gender inequality; Donald Trump’s harangues.

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Tim Ballard: US child-trafficking opponent who inspired Sound of Freedom accused of assault

Five women say they were coerced by the campaigner who inspired the hit movie Sound of Freedom.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Republicans Search for Unity on Speaker Candidate Ahead of Vote

A majority of G.O.P. lawmakers had yet to declare a preference between the two announced candidates, and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was leaving the door open to a return to the post.

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Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party Leader, Vows to Rebuild Britain Amid Protest

Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. opposition, brushed off an unexpected onstage protest to make a pitch that his party could rebuild the country after 13 years of Conservative rule.

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Nearly 1,000 birds die after striking Chicago building

Hundreds of millions of birds die in building collisions across the United States each year.

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Chicago mother and daughter still missing after Israel attacks

Judith and Natalie Raanan were visiting family members in the south of the country, near Gaza.

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Pumpkin weighing 2,749lb squashes world record

After watering his gourd 12 times a day since April, a teacher wins the world championships in California.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

California requires companies to report carbon emissions

Big companies like Apple will have to state how much climate-warming carbon they put in the air.

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Ozempic Can’t Fix What Our Culture Has Broken

When women say that it is better to be sick and thin than healthy and fat, they are perfectly rational.

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A clash at the border between Israel and Lebanon adds to fears of a multi-front battle.



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Skeletons of 1918 Flu Victims Reveal Clues About Who Was Likely to Die

While a narrative emerged that the pandemic indiscriminately struck the young and healthy, new evidence suggests that frail young adults were most vulnerable.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

The New Plant Keepers

A cadre of creative types now cares for the hundreds of thousands of corporate plants in New York City, one leaf at a time.

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Sunday Calls for Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

With some lighter fare for the week: Priya Krishna’s new coconut saag, a French-y sous-chef salad and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

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‘There Were Terrorists Inside’: How Hamas’s Attack on Israel Unfolded

Palestinian militants from Gaza raided Israel on Saturday, killing and abducting hundreds. Survivors have begun to recount the most complex attack on their territory in half a century.

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Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building

At least 961 birds died in one night in Chicago after crashing into the windows of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center during the height of the fall migration.

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Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms

Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on Oct. 15, a tactic driven by the country’s de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Newsom Vetoes Bill Banning Caste Discrimination

The bill had driven intense debate within the growing South Asian community in California.

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A Grown-Up Slumber Party at an English Country Hotel

To mark the opening of her latest hospitality project, Estelle Manor, Eiesha Bharti Pasricha hosted a celebration of female friendship and ingenuity.

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Lewis the Ghoul is Taking Over Halloween Décor

The towering decoration from Target, which has become a must-have among Halloween fans, will sass you.

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Afghanistan Earthquakes Kill Nearly 200, Officials Say

Two 6.3-magnitude quakes were followed by several large aftershocks, devastating entire villages in the western part of the country.

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Teen Charged With Murder in Stabbing of 13-Year-Old on Staten Island Bus

The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, was in custody after the killing, which occurred during an argument that the police said might have been gang-related.

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Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins

As Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israelis huddled in shelters and Gazans flocked to supermarkets, fearing the Israeli military response.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

U.A.W., Citing Progress in Talks, Holds Off Expanding Strikes

The United Automobile Workers said on Friday it had secured an important concession from General Motors regarding the contracts of workers at battery factories.

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The M.T.A. Is No Longer Broke. Now It Must Make Riders Happy.

For as long as many New Yorkers can remember, the M.T.A. has needed more money. Now its budget is finally whole, and the pressure for good service is on.

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Rapper Drake taking break from music to focus on health

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Jon Fosse Receives Nobel Prize in Literature

Long a favorite to receive the award, Fosse has found acclaim for work that explores mortality and religion, and radiates serenity.

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Pope Francis Warns on Climate Change

Naming and shaming the countries and industries he sees as bad actors.

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Trump Seeks Dismissal of Federal Election Case, Claiming Immunity

Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a judge to throw out charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that a president could not be criminally prosecuted for official acts.

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New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison

Smoke bombs were set off in a crowded carriage before 10 people were shot in the 2022 attack.

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New York City rat takes road trip to wedding

A Brooklyn resident accidentally took a special plus one to a wedding venue three hours away.

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Protests to Egypt’s Presidential Elections Grow as Sisi Announces Campaign

Voters will chose a leader in December. It will likely be President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, though with the economy in dire straits, protests are gaining momentum.

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Police rescue man handcuffed by fake officer

The man claiming to be a Homeland Security officer had a handgun, badge and car with blue lights.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Kaiser Permanente: Over 75,000 US healthcare workers go on strike

About 40% of Kaiser Permanente's workers walked off their jobs to call for higher wages and more staff.

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Antarctica Sea Ice Hits Annual Peak, a Record Low

Earlier this year it was clear Antarctic sea ice levels were low. Now, as the continent enters spring, it’s obvious that “it’s a really exceptional year.”

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Couple killed by bear in Canada 'loved the outdoors'

A family member said Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse, both 62, were experienced backcountry hikers.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Donald Trump: Judge issues gag order on former president in NY fraud case

The ex-president attacked the judge's clerk in a social media post which was removed after the order.

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Greenland Indigenous Women Demand Compensation for Involuntary IUDs

A group of Indigenous women in Greenland say Danish doctors inserted intrauterine devices without their consent. They are now seeking damages from the Danish government.

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‘Elemental’ Morphs From Flop to Hit, Raising Questions Along the Way

The Pixar film struggled at the box office initially. It has now made $500 million, but not before prompting the studio to re-examine its release strategy.

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Canada MPs elect first black House of Commons Speaker

Greg Fergus takes over the role after the previous Speaker resigned amid a Nazi in parliament row.

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Senate Delegation to Travel to China During Congressional Recess

The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington, as the Biden administration restricts investments in key Chinese sectors while trying to improve relations.

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Trump tells BBC he will testify at appropriate time

The former US president is being tried in a civil fraud case that threatens his vast business empire.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Echo Brown, Young Adult Author and Performer, Dies at 39

A one-woman show that used her date with a white hipster to talk about life, race, love and sex, led an editor to sign her to write two novels.

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Courtroom tensions simmer as Trump trial kicks off

Despite Mr Trump's inflammatory comments, few tensions emerged as sentencing kicked off in New York.

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Ethnic Serbs in Northern Kosovo Feel ‘Trapped’ by Politics

A deadly gunfight in a Kosovar village raised worries that the troubled Balkan region would be plunged into another conflict, with confusion and fear running high among residents. “I’d like to know who runs this place,” a mechanic said.

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Horace Ové, Pioneering Black Filmmaker in Britain, Dies at 86

His feature-length film, “Pressure,” mapped the struggles of Black Britons in an era of unyielding racism. He was knighted in 2022.

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128-year-old mummy gets a funeral

Fondly called 'Stoneman Willie,' the mummy is an icon in the history of Reading, Pennsylvania.

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Book Review: ‘How to Say Babylon,’ by Safiya Sinclair

In “How to Say Babylon,” Safiya Sinclair recalls her ascetic Jamaican upbringing and the literature that opened up her world.

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How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Travel in the Age of Climate Change

Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing.

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Against the Wall, McCarthy Does the Right Thing

At the last possible moment, Kevin McCarthy earned some credit for keeping the government open. But not a lot of credit.

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In Poland, Supporters of Opposition March in Warsaw Ahead of Key Election

The fate of democracy and aid for Ukraine undergird the October vote, which will decide whether the governing Law and Justice party secures an unprecedented third term in a row.

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A Pretty Perfect Pollo Asado

Marinated all afternoon, placed on the grill an hour before sunset and served with warm tortillas, rice and beans, hot sauce and lime wedges.

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Modi’s Hindu Nationalism Stokes Tension in Indian Diaspora

The killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, carried out by what Canada described as Indian government agents, occurred amid widening divisions in the diaspora.

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What I’m Reading: Apples, Private Actors and Marina Abramovic

A retrospective of the performance artist’s work at the Royal Academy of Arts in London captures boundaries being violently tested and redrawn.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.

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Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Crash in Illinois Leaves 5 Dead

A tanker carrying the toxic gas crashed and ruptured on Friday night, leading to an evacuation of residents within a one-mile radius of Teutopolis, Ill., officials said.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

FDA Wants to Oversee Lab Tests It Says Put Patients ‘At Risk’

Genetic testing that reveals potential cancer risks or other maladies with no regulatory oversight is among the targets of the agency’s proposed review.

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Obituary: Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career.

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A Founder of the Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Is Arrested

Su Zhu, a founder of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that collapsed last year, was arrested in Singapore.

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Videos show New York inundated by flooding

Torrential rain has brought New York City to a near-standstill, with large areas hit by flash floods.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Grilling the world’s biggest meat producer

Brazil’s JBS produces 32 billion pounds of animal products a year.

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Impeachment hearing: Republicans promise revealing evidence

GOP-called witnesses tell committee there is not enough evidence yet for impeachment

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Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

Lengthy and expanding walkouts by the United Automobile Workers union against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could strain a fragile supply chain.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history.

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Cassidy Hutchinson: Five things we learned from latest Trump aide book

Cassidy Hutchinson book alleges sexual assault at a rally and burning of documents in the White House.

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Rankin County Sheriff Lied to Spy on His Girlfriend

Powerful figures in Mississippi, including the attorney general, two judges and a future congressman, learned how a sheriff lied to spy on his girlfriend. They all kept his secret.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Tickets to Theater on the Night Lincoln Was Shot Sell for $262,500.

Two bits of green paper for admission to Ford’s Theater on the night of Lincoln’s assassination were sold for $262,500.

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Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

A Mystery Species Was Discovered in Trafficked Pangolin Scales

Researchers believed there were eight species of the strange mammals. But a ninth was identified genetically, although no one knew it was a separate species in the wild.

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Usher to perform 2024 Super Bowl half-time show

The star, whose hits include Yeah! and Confessions, follows Rihanna in taking the coveted slot.

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Do Voters Actually Care That Tim Scott Isn’t Married?

A spouse brings advantages to the campaign trail, as a built-in surrogate and cheerleader. But interviews with voters show they have bigger concerns than a candidate’s love life.

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Polls Show Low Approval Ratings for Biden, and Trump Coasting in Primary

Surveys from NBC News and The Washington Post/ABC News pointed to a general election between two unpopular candidates.

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San Francisco Residents Tired of City’s Negative Reputation

San Francisco’s national reputation has plunged since the pandemic began, and many residents say they are frustrated by how their beloved city is being viewed.

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Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses

As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

How TikTok Fueled the Tinned Fish Trend

As more grazers turn snacks into meals, canned seafood is gaining a foothold on those charcuterie boards, thanks in part to TikTok.

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AfD Candidate Loses Race for Mayor in Nordhausen, Germany

Voters on Sunday rejected the candidate for the hard-line Alternative for Germany Party, which is rattling German national politics, in the race for mayor in the city of Nordhausen.

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India’s ‘Lake Man’ Relies on Ancient Methods to Ease a Water Crisis

Anand Malligavad turned to centuries-old knowledge to reclaim dozens of lakes in the high-tech capital of Bengaluru. Now, he is in demand across India, one of the world’s most water-stressed nations.

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A Dirty Deal With Putin Could Be a Power Shift for the World

Tom Friedman on what could be a real endgame to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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A Happy Himalayan Kingdom Is Driving Its New York City Neighbors Nuts

An extraordinarily loud air-conditioner atop the Kingdom of Bhutan’s permanent mission to the United Nations has plagued a 43rd Street apartment building for years.

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Newsom Vetoes Bill on Parental Support of Child’s Gender Identity in Custody Cases

The bill would have instructed judges in custody battles to weigh a parent’s support for a child’s gender identity. The governor’s veto breaks from his usual stance on transgender rights.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering.

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Are Fossil Fuels the Next Cigarettes?

California’s lawsuit against oil giants mirrors a legal strategy used in the 1990s against the tobacco industry.

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For Migrants in New York Shelters, 60-Day Limit Creates More Confusion

The city began notifying adult migrants in July that they would soon have to reapply in order to stay in shelters. For some who have reached the deadline, the future remains uncertain.

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The Joy of Reading on Trains

A rail journey is the perfect time to tackle your TBR

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Post-Communist Pillar, Dies at 98

He served for 38 years in Parliament and, after being elected president at a critical moment in Italy’s fortunes, helped stabilize the country.

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Influx of Migrants Exposes Democrats’ Division on Immigration

Democratic voters far from the border say they want leaders to do more to address the growing number of migrants in their cities, but they don’t agree on what.

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New Covid Vaccines Hit Insurance Snags: What to Do if Yours Gets Denied

The updated shot is here. But pharmacies are rescheduling appointments, and some people are being told their insurance will not cover it.

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

G.O.P. Candidates Focus on China to Demonstrate Foreign Policy Credentials

The 2024 hopefuls are rolling out plans to counter Beijing, criticizing President Biden while largely sidestepping topics more divisive among Republican voters.

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Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children's return to England

The British actress says her former partner is refusing to send their two daughters back to the UK.

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Lina Lutfiawati Sentenced to 2 Years After Eating Pork on Camera

Lina Lutfiawati, an influencer from Indonesia, received a two-year sentence after a video of her eating pork rinds angered the nation’s ​​top Muslim clerics.

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Rupert Murdoch's media empire through the years

He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

U.A.W. Strikes at GM, Ford and Stellantis. Here’s What to Know.

The strike began on Sept. 15 at three plants, but could expand if contract talks remain bogged down.

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The Reach of Wildfire Smoke Is Going Global and Undoing Progress on Clean Air

In the United States, smoke from wildfires is undoing progress from the Clean Air Act. In poorer countries, the situation is even worse.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.

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Disney Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises

Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.

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Gary Woodland: Former US Open champion has surgery to remove brain tumour

Gary Woodland, the 2019 US Open winner, is recovering after surgery to remove a brain tumour.

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Burberry Street Fashion Week Ad Sows Confusion in London

Tourists and Londoners alike were perplexed when the Bond Street tube station was temporarily renamed “Burberry Street” as part of a sponsorship deal with Transport for London.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Jennifer Wexton: Virginia Democrat diagnosed with rare neurological illness

Democrat Jennifer Wexton, 55, said she will not seek re-election in 2024 due to her diagnosis.

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First Trial in the Death of Elijah McClain Expected to Begin: What to Know

The 23-year-old died days after an encounter with the police and paramedics in 2019, which prompted investigations and demand for change within the Aurora, Colo., police force.

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Vivek Ramaswamy: Six things the Republican presidential candidate believes

The Republican presidential candidate has been criticised for his plans to remove a visa programme.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Trump Says He Hopes Meadows Will Remain ‘Loyal’ to Him in Election Case

The former president, who has been warned against saying anything that could influence witnesses in his election interference case, made the statements during an interview on “Meet the Press.”

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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How a Lawsuit in N.J. Could Bring Aid in Dying to Millions

The plaintiffs want the state to drop its residency requirement. Oregon and Vermont have already done so.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Until 3183 A.D., The ‘Time Pyramid’ Is a Work in Progress

The “Time Pyramid” is being assembled slowly by the residents of a German town, who can scarcely imagine the world in which the artwork will be completed.

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Ken Paxton: Texas Attorney General acquitted of corruption charges

Ken Paxton has always denied wrongdoing and called the impeachment a 'politically motivated sham'.

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Dr. Brian Monahan, the Capitol Physician, Gets Pulled Into Politics

Dr. Brian P. Monahan has been thrust into the center of a political controversy as Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, seeks to dismiss concerns about his age and health.

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UAW Union and Ford, General Motors and Stellantis Resume Talks

The United Auto Workers said it had “reasonably productive conversations with Ford” but did not mention G.M. or Stellantis.

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What I’m Reading: Eclectic Edition

The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2016 Brussels Bombings

Three men, including one who is presumed dead, were sentenced to life in prison. The sentences arrived seven years after the deadliest terrorist assault in Belgium’s history.

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Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Robert Olson fell from grace

High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying.

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As Junta Tightens Grip, Niger Is Being Strangled by Sanctions

Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do.

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Witness Testimony Casts Doubt on Some Biden Impeachment Allegations

As Republicans announced they were moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, fresh evidence emerged this week casting doubt on some of the key claims.

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Texas Senators Begin to Deliberate Ken Paxton Impeachment

The Republican-controlled Senate is weighing whether to remove the attorney general, Ken Paxton, based on evidence of bribery and abuse of office.

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China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue

General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.

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Democrats Visited the Roosevelt Hotel Sheltering Migrants. It Got Ugly.

After New York City’s mayor begged for help from the federal government, Congressional Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, came to visit the city’s main migrant shelter.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Stars auction dog walks and dinner to help crews on SAG-AFTRA strike

Would you rather have Adam Scott walk your dog, or Lena Dunham paint a mural in your house?

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I.R.S. Freezes Pandemic-Era Tax Credit Amid Fraud Fears

The tax agency is ramping up audits and criminal investigations into unscrupulous promoters of the Employee Retention Credit.

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To Understand Clean Energy Challenges, We Went to Uzbekistan

It’s facing many of the issues that will be on display at upcoming climate summits.

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Million-dollar sweater: Bids pour in for Diana's sheep jumper

The jumper caused a stir - and speculation about the black sheep's symbolism - before her 1981 wedding.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

E-Bike Trade-In Program Would Aim to Prevent Fires in NYC

The City Council is expected to approve a multi-million-dollar city program to try to get unsafe e-bikes and batteries off the streets.

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Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.

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Judge Sets Rule for Trump on Secret Evidence in Documents Case

Judge Aileen Cannon’s order did not specify where the former president could discuss the classified material or directly address his request that it be at Mar-a-Lago.

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Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping Guzmán run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape.

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Spelling Bee Tips and Tricks

Two Games editors take you through the best ways to move up the ranks.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Double rainbow shining over New York City on 9/11

New Yorkers were delighted to witness a double rainbow above New York City on the anniversary.

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U.S. Already Has 23 Billion Dollar Disasters in 2023

A record number of large-scale disasters have hit the United States since January, and hurricane season is far from over.

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Decongestant in Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work, Panel Says

The agency now must decide whether products containing the ingredient, like some Sudafed and NyQuil products, should no longer be sold.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

The 50th Anniversary of the Chile Coup in Photos

Gen. Augusto Pinochet led the violent overthrow of the socialist government of Salvador Allende, seizing power for nearly 17 years. Here is a selection of photographs from the coup and its aftermath.

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Canada Truck attack: Trial begins for man accused of killing Muslim family

Four members of the Afzaal family died when they were run over with a truck in London, Ontario.

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Rubiales Quits, but Women’s Soccer in Spain Is Still Troubled

After the resignation of the country’s soccer chief, recriminations, accusations and an inquiry remain.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

I Watched a Democracy Die. I Don’t Want to Do It Again.

How Chileans remember the trauma of our past could not be more important than now, when the temptation of authoritarian rule is again on the rise.

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Culling, Curfews and Caps: Australia ‘Declares War’ on Its Cat Problem

Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.

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Daniel Zhang Steps Down From Alibaba

Daniel Zhang, who had been expected to give up his chief executive and chairman roles this month, is also leaving as head of the company’s cloud division.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

He Wanted His Texas Home to Resemble a ‘Groovy’ Opium Den

His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’”

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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A Long Walk on Prince Edward Island

On Prince Edward Island, in eastern Canada, a writer finds her rhythm, along with equal parts solitude and camaraderie, as she treks from inn to inn on part of a new 435-mile trail.

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Richard Davis, Gifted Bassist Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 93

He was best known for his jazz work. But he was also heard on Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and with orchestras conducted by Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein.

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Watching ‘Barbie’ and Thinking About Death

A summer blockbuster left a Times columnist uncomfortable. A new play about art under totalitarianism helped her understand why.

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The U.S. Open Men’s Singles We Only Half Expected: Djokovic vs. Medvedev

Novak Djokovic will be playing for his 24th Grand Slam title. Daniil Medvedev will be conjuring his 2021 Open outcome.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Automakers and U.A.W. Remain Far Apart as Contract Deadline Nears

The United Auto Workers has said it is prepared to strike at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis if a deal is not reached before current contracts end on Thursday.

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Rescuers Blast Open Passages to Extract Sick American From Cave in Turkey

Mark Dickey, an American, became ill 3,400 feet underground in a cave in Turkey. International crews have gathered to help, but it will take time to carry him out.

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Nancy Pelosi: Democrat and ex-Speaker, 83, to seek re-election

The first female House Speaker will seek a 19th term, reigniting debate about the age of US leaders.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Biden Cracks Down on Drilling and Mining

In the months since President Biden approved the Willow drilling project, his administration has curtailed fossil fuel activities on millions of acres of public land and in federal waters.

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Pelosi Suggests Sexism Is Behind Calls for Feinstein to Step Aside

The longtime Democratic leader, who has served in the House for close to four decades, also left the door open to running again.

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Neglect in New Jersey Nursing Homes Violated Veterans’ Rights, U.S. Says

A Justice Department report detailed mismanagement in the state facilities that led to continuing failures in basic care and a rash of deaths during the Covid pandemic.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The rare moment an okapi calf takes his first steps

The male okapi calf was born to first-time parents Ludimi and Epulu, after a 14-month gestation.

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Prosecutors Begin Case Against Peter Navarro in Contempt Trial

The Justice Department kicked off arguments against Mr. Navarro on Wednesday, telling a jury he had willfully ignored lawmakers investigating Jan. 6.

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In Mexico, Drug Trade Flourished With the Help of the State

An article sheds light on a notorious cold case.

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Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Dozens face racketeering charges for protests

Atlanta officials claim that "anarchists" conspired to illegally occupy a planned police training site.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Woody Allen Draws Protests and Praise at the Venice Film Festival

The director premiered his 50th film, “Coup de Chance.” It won over critics but not protesters, who asked organizers to “turn the spotlight off of rapists.”

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George Santos and Prosecutors Discuss ‘Paths Forward’ as New Evidence Looms

Representative George Santos and federal prosecutors asked to postpone a status conference to continue discussions on “possible paths forward” in his fraud case.

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Video shows police officer escape from raging fire

Brittan Morgan was helping to evacuate an area when both sides of the road were engulfed in flames.

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Burning Man Aftermath: Local Sheriff Says Festival’s ‘Principles’ Were Ignored

In the aftermath, a local sheriff complained that festivalgoers were not living up to their core principles of community, responsibility and “leaving no trace.” Now comes the cleanup.

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United Airlines briefly grounds all US flights after glitch

The airline said a "systemwide technology issue" was to blame for the brief disruption.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Naomi Klein, Naomi Wolf and the Political Upside Down

“Doppelganger” is a brilliant examination of a berserk political moment.

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Julio Urias, L.A. Dodgers Pitcher, Is Charged With Domestic Violence

The star pitcher was charged after a physical altercation on Sunday evening at a soccer stadium in South Los Angeles and later freed on $50,000 bail, the authorities said.

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A Painting Looted at Least Once, From Hitler, Is on the Block

Some experts believe this 17th-century work now up for sale was originally stolen by the Nazis, but no clues to its prewar owner have turned up in years of searching.

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He’s Wanted in a 1970 Bombing. The F.B.I. Aged His Photo to Seek Tips.

The suspect, Leo F. Burt, has evaded capture since the anti-Vietnam War bombing at the University of Wisconsin, which was considered the largest act of domestic terrorism at the time.

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Telluride Film Festival Goes On, Despite Anxiety Over Strikes

The festival opened this weekend with fewer stars, who were wary of breaking union rules about promoting films while two strikes have shut down much of Hollywood.

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

A Crackdown on Free Speech in Jordan

A satirical Arabic website, much like The Onion, poked fun at a royal wedding in Jordan in June. Not long after, it was blocked. “We’re totally backsliding,” said one cartoonist in the kingdom.

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South African Inquiry Rebuts U.S. Charge on Russian Arms

A government investigation about a Russian ship contradicts U.S. accusations that South Africa provided arms to fight Ukraine, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But a government report won’t be released, he added.

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In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts

A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and the amplifying role of social media.

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

On Fire Island, a Home for Art — and the Artists Who Make It

How a New York homeowner and a pair of gay architects turned a midcentury Sears catalog kit house in the Pines into a contemporary refuge that looks nothing like its neighbors.

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How Some Iranian Americans View Education and Financial Success

Many Iranian Americans say their families place a high premium on education — sometimes at the expense of early financial independence — potentially complicating their financial futures.

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‘Jamaica Mistaica’: Jimmy Buffett Song Inspired After Plane Sprayed by Gunfire

In 1996, the police in Jamaica mistook Buffett for a drug smuggler after he landed his seaplane with the singer Bono and others on board and opened fire on it.

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A Ship That Sank in 1881 Is Found Nearly Intact in Lake Michigan

Trinidad, built in 1867, was part of the lucrative grain trade on the Great Lakes. Its remarkably intact wreckage, which included stacks of dishes, was just discovered.

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Why Are So Many Players Getting Sick at the U.S. Open?

Ons Jabeur has won two rounds despite having flu symptoms, but Dominic Thiem was forced to retire from his second-round match with an illness.

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Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante Still at Large Outside Philadelphia

Hundreds of law officers were searching for a Brazilian national who escaped from prison two weeks after being convicted of first-degree murder.

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Mitch McConnell: From polio victim to political titan

The Kentucky senator has been behind many of his party's most consequential moments in Washington.

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Pope’s Remarks on ‘Reactionary’ U.S. Catholics Rankle, and Resonate

Where Francis sees rigid ideology replacing faith in the conservative American Catholic hierarchy, his critics see a struggle to preserve traditions and teachings they saw as settled.

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Tennessee woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis, who sports a mullet that is 5ft 8in, says her hair was inspired by a 1980s music video.

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

On Abortion, Trump Says He Has Advice for Republicans

The former president suggested that Republicans needed to talk about exceptions to abortion bans but was otherwise vague about how his party should discuss the issue.

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Car flips and more: four moments from Hurricane Idalia

Storm surges and wind speeds caused wide-spread damage across multiple US states.

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McConnell’s Potential Successors in the Senate Include ‘Three Johns’

The men are considered the leading candidates to replace the top Senate Republican, should he be forced to step aside for health reasons.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Fight to Control Big Gay Ice Cream in New York City

A company that rode to success with an inclusive message has shrunk to a single store, as a founder sues a partner he accuses of mismanagement and fraud.

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Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next.

More than 100 million birds breed in the region, and many are likely to be vulnerable to the virus, scientists warned.

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Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida

The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.

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Mitch McConnell freezes again at press event

This time the Senate Republican leader paused for more than 30 seconds when asked a question.

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A Shocking Soccer Kiss Demonstrates the Power of Scandal

By generating public outrage, scandals make inaction costly: suddenly, doing nothing carries greater risks.

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Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.

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