No Clear Endgame in the Conflict Between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan showed its overwhelming superiority in conventional warfare, but the Taliban have refined a lethal repertoire of guerrilla tactics.

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Could the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Affect the Midterms?

The court is set to decide a major case that could scramble the country’s congressional maps. One crucial factor for this year’s elections is when the ruling lands.

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NASA Aims for 2 Moon Landings in 2028 With New Artemis Schedule

Jared Isaacman, the agency’s administrator, said the Artemis III mission would move to 2027 and would no longer attempt a lunar landing.

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Serial Stowaway Is Said to Be Arrested After Sneaking Onto a Plane Again

Svetlana Dali was detained in Milan after she boarded a United flight without a ticket at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to two people familiar with incident. She was convicted last year of doing the same thing.

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Mamdani and Trump Are Set to Meet in Washington

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s trip to the White House on Thursday was unannounced. The topics he planned to discuss with President Trump were not immediately clear.

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Trump joke 'overshadows' US women's Olympic success

A "distasteful joke" by US President Donald Trump overshadows the achievement of female athletes at the Winter Olympics, says USA ice hockey gold medallist Hilary Knight.

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Data Shows Shift to Buyer’s Market

After years of bidding wars, there are now more sellers than buyers, forcing price cuts — even as high rates continue to narrow the entryway.

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The Rise and Fall of a Notorious Florida Nudist Colony

The owners have put a 67-year-old nudist colony on the market, hoping a new steward can help it shed its troubled past.

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America Has an Edge Over China. Why Won’t We Use It?

American manufacturing prowess won’t be restored without bringing new technologies to the factory floor.

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Is US crime at a historic low?

BBC Verify assesses claims by the Trump administration that crime and murder in the US are at their lowest levels for 125 years.

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The Kremlin Banned These Books. You Can Find Them in a New York Library.

A professor at Hunter College has built one of the largest special collections of contraband Russian literature in the world.

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Hunter College to Review Professor’s ‘Abhorrent’ Remarks at Meeting

A student objected to the potential closure of her New York City middle school. The professor, speaking on a hot mic, said, “They’re too dumb to know they’re in a bad school.” The comment was assailed as racist.

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12 Unforgettable Looks at the BAFTAs: Kate Middleton, Prince William and More

Swishy suits, mermaid skirts, skunk feet and more.

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Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest

Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler attacks in the Israeli-occupied territory.

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Watch: What the tariffs ruling means for Trump's agenda

With a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court rules US President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs via a law reserved for national emergencies

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Ohio’s Covid Czar Hopes to Be the State’s Democratic Governor

Amy Acton’s service to retiring Gov. Mike DeWine gives her bipartisan credibility in a Republican state, but that service, leading Ohio’s pandemic response, also stirs charged emotions.

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How Microbes Got Their Crawl

In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

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How We Resist ICE: Car Pools

In Minneapolis, people ignore the cold to defend their neighbors from ICE.

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'A sad day' - curling cheating row at Winter Games unsettles Canadians

Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Question of True Remorse When A.I. Helps Write Your Court Apology

The use of artificial intelligence gave a New Zealand judge pause about the genuineness of the remorse expressed in the apology. It reflects a wider discussion about using A.I. for personal communication.

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With Niche Tech World References, Vibe Hopes Its Billboards Reach Start-Up Insiders

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

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Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures

A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.

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Bondi criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

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No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.

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‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales

Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.

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California Billionaires Maneuver Now in Case Wealth Tax Passes

California’s wealthiest residents are maneuvering to reduce their net worth in case a billionaire tax becomes law. Some may even try to drop below $1 billion on paper.

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How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify Protesters

The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.

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Au Pair Juliana Peres Magalhães Sentenced to 10 Years in Banfield Double Murder Case

Juliana Peres Magalhães, 25, had cooperated with prosecutors, who sought a lenient sentence. But the judge said the woman, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, merited the state maximum.

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One Last Chat With David Brooks

Before leaving The Times after 22 years, David Brooks responds to readers’ questions.

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Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe

The family of the late Dawson's Creek star have thanked contributors to the $2m collection pot.

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Brooklyn Diocese Agrees to Mediation to Settle Over 1,000 Abuse Claims

The diocese, which also includes Queens, also said it would set aside hundreds of millions of dollars to settle accusations of child sexual abuse.

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US House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada

Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.

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BBC behind-the-scenes as Oscar nominees lunch together

The BBC's Regan Morris details what the celebrity gathering was like ahead of the awards ceremony next month.

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New Kraft Heinz CEO Says Food Company Won’t Split, for Now

The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.

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As a fellow Puerto Rican, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was personal

While the performance carried a message of unity for Latinos in general, the artist sang for the island we are both from, writes BBC Mundo's Ronald Ávila.

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2025 Tax Returns: Here’s What to Know About Filing This Year

Many Americans will see bigger refunds and new deductions, while others may be revisiting the dreaded alternative minimum tax. Don’t panic just yet.

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US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend.

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4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California

State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.

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Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party

It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.

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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

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New York Grants Pregnant Workers Paid Leave. How Many Know That?

The state is the first in the United States to require paid leave for prenatal care. While some women are using the time off for medical appointments, others don’t know that it’s available.

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California Sues a Children’s Hospital to Maintain Transgender Health Care

As the Trump administration pushes to end such care, this is the first time a state has sued a hospital to preserve it, legal experts say.

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Noam Chomsky advised Epstein about 'horrible' media coverage, files show

The exchange was among the latest release of files from the US government's investigation into Epstein.

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Melinda French Gates Addresses New References to Bill Gates in Epstein Files

Messages in the latest Epstein files suggesting that Bill Gates had engaged in extramarital sex brought up “painful” memories, his former wife said in an interview. Mr. Gates has denied the claims.

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'Canada must preserve its independence', former PM says at portrait unveiling

Stephen Harper unveiled his official portrait on the 20th anniversary of when he first became prime minister.

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Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'

The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

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Much of Silicon Valley Remains Mum About Minneapolis. Here’s Why.

In a shaky job market, Silicon Valley workers feel they lack the leverage needed to make their political views known.

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Takeaways From the First Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial

Jurors in the sex trafficking case heard from the first witnesses and saw graphic evidence of the crimes the brothers are accused of.

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Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

An election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.

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Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels

Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.

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