Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member

A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.

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Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.

As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement.

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Bodycam footage shows moment of Woods arrest

Bodycam footage from the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows the moment Tiger Woods is arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash in Florida.

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Trump Has No Idea How to Clean Up His Own Mess

His speech told us very little, at least explicitly, but revealed quite a lot.

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Apple’s Fitness Chief, Who Was Accused of Harassment, Is Retiring

The high-profile executive was a key figure in the company’s expansion into fitness technology and services.

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit

The settlement comes after a lawsuit accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation

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Check Your Target-Date Fund, Especially if You Plan to Retire Soon

Their simplicity makes the funds appealing, but they could leave many workers near retirement, particularly baby boomers, short on savings.

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Australian Sky Turns an Apocalyptic Blood Red

Winds from Tropical Cyclone Narelle stirred up rust-colored dust from iron-rich soil, tinging the sky over Western Australia with a reddish Mars-like hue.

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F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker

The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

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10 Million Grill Brushes Recalled After Some People Ingested Loose Bristles

In at least five cases, customers sought medical attention to remove bristles “from their digestive tract or throat,” a federal agency said.

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Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

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Noelia Castillo Ramos Dies in Spain After Winning Right to End Her Life

Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, who was in chronic physical and psychological pain, had sought an assisted death since 2024, but her father sued to prevent it.

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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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When a Narcissist Goes to War

Trump cannot see that his opposition is real. He cannot see that it can act of its own accord.

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Kate Marvel, Prominent Climate Scientist, Resigns From NASA

Kate Marvel, a well-known author, joins an estimated 95,000 people who have left federal science agencies since President Trump returned to the White House.

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Explosion at Texas oil refinery creates huge smoke plume

There were no injuries reported, the refinery operator Valero told the BBC's US news partner CBS.

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Italy’s Meloni Seemed Unbeatable. A Referendum Defeat Has Dented Her Aura.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had led one of Italy’s most stable postwar governments. Now she’s under pressure after failing to convince Italians to back a judicial overhaul.

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What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

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Bill Cosby Loses Sex Assault Lawsuit and Faces a $19 Million Judgment

A California jury found that Mr. Cosby had abused Donna Motsinger in 1972 after inviting her to attend one of his comedy shows.

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Meteorite Crashes Through Roof of House Near Houston

No one was injured, but a woman was startled on Saturday when a meteorite pierced the roof of her home, ricocheted off the floor and struck a bedroom ceiling.

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Israel Thought It Could Spur Rebellion Inside Iran. That Hasn’t Happened.

President Trump’s hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran’s theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed.

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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released

The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.

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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

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Record-breaking heatwave hits the US West

According to the US National Weather Service, the heatwave will continue in the West and expand eastward in the coming days.

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Pop Mart and Sony Announce Labubu Movie Directed by Paul King

Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said.

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California leaders react to Cesar Chavez abuse allegations

The US civil rights leader has been accused of sexual abuse prompting Los Angeles and other communities to consider renaming places, schools, and streets named after Chavez.

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Mullin Signals He Would End Noem Policy That Slowed Disaster Aid

The president’s nominee, Markwayne Mullin, said he would avoid “micromanaging” FEMA.

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US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers oil shock

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

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A.I. Is Coming for Politics

How ready are we?

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Powerful Winter Storm Disrupts Travel and Knocks Out Power in the Upper Midwest

Officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin warned drivers to stay off the roads as more blowing and drifting snow was expected on Sunday.

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Israel Says Michigan Synagogue Attacker’s Brother Was a Hezbollah Commander

The Israeli military said it killed the brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali in an airstrike in Lebanon a week before the attack on the synagogue.

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Synagogue Attack Tests Bonds of Michigan Community

For more than a century, Jewish, Arab and Muslim people have lived in and around Detroit, coexisting mostly peacefully.

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In Arizona, an Electric Utility Holds an Election, Open Only to Property Owners

Turning Point is involved, as is the Sierra Club. But voting rules that seem to echo feudalism exclude renters, favor large landowners and limit who can influence a Phoenix utility board.

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To Secure BTS Concert Tickets, K-Pop Fans Crowd Internet Cafes in South Korea

The K-pop supergroup’s upcoming reunion concert prompted a rush for the cafes, which offer solid connections and a sense of community.

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With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment

The inauguration of Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, is the latest milestone in a broader shift toward conservatism and pro-Trump alignment in the region.

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Minecraft’s Uncensored Library Adds a United States Wing

The Uncensored Library, a digital project that chronicles attacks on journalistic liberty, is adding a U.S. wing alongside those dedicated to Russia, Saudi Arabia and others.

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Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran

The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.

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Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.

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Trump’s Smash-and-Grab Presidency Reaches New Heights

When disruption becomes destruction.

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An Amish Avatar and an A.I. Monk Are Pitching Supplements on Social Media

Influencers have long hawked supplements on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Increasingly, the influencers are fake.

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Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department

The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

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Have a Montana License Plate in California? Officials Have an Eye on You.

Since 2018, Californians have bought luxury vehicles worth over $20 million in sales-tax-free Montana, exploiting a loophole that avoided millions of dollars in levies, an investigation revealed.

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Thousands Waiting in Security Lines at Airports in New Orleans and Houston

Screening delays created lines that stretched around William P. Hobby and Louis Armstrong airports, causing many to miss flights at the start of spring break season.

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Two Toronto-Area Synagogues Are Struck by Gunfire

The episodes, which happened late Friday and early Saturday, came after a third synagogue was damaged by gunfire on Monday, officials said.

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Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action

The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.

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After Tornadoes Ravage Michigan and Oklahoma, Residents Survey Damage

At least six people were dead and well over a dozen injured between the two states after a series of tornadoes on Friday.

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Robotaxis Put on Hold as Hochul Seeks Support for Car Insurance Reforms

How two seemingly unrelated policies, one to reduce car insurance costs, the other to allow driverless taxis, became tangled up in Albany politics.

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Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia

The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.

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As Iran Widens Retaliatory Strikes, Europe Accelerates Response for Gulf Allies

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said that Italy would provide “air defense systems, anti-drone and antimissile systems” as Iran widened its retaliatory strikes.

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Rhode Island Priests Sexually Abused Hundreds of Children, Report Finds

The report from the state’s attorney general, covering 75 years, faulted the Diocese of Providence for not removing accused priests and not contacting the police enough.

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TerraPower Nuclear Reactor in Wyoming Gets Federal Permit

TerraPower’s project in Wyoming, which uses novel technology, is the first new commercial reactor to receive federal approval in nearly a decade.

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Judge Vacates Punishments of Columbia Students Who Occupied a Building

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall in 2024 faced expulsions, suspensions and the revocation of their degrees.

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Half of Colorectal Cancer Cases Now Occur in Those Under 65, Study Shows

It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.

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Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors

The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.

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Epstein’s New Mexico Ranch Gets Scrutiny at Last. It May Be Too Late.

Heinous allegations have prompted state officials to restart an inquiry, which went cold in 2019, into the convicted sex offender’s lesser-known property.

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How Talks Between Anthropic and the Defense Dept. Fell Apart

The Pentagon and Anthropic were close to agreeing on the use of artificial intelligence. But strong personalities, mutual dislike and a rival company unraveled a deal.

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With Iran, Trump and Netanyahu are Doing the Free World a Favor

American hearts should be moved by moments like this, when free nations band together to administer justice and supply hope.

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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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Demond Wilson, Long-Suffering Son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79

As Lamont, he was a young man in constant battle with his father and business partner, played by Redd Foxx, on the popular 1970s series.

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Danes Who Fought Alongside US Troops March Against Trump’s Comments

In the latest anti-American gathering in Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside U.S. troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.

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Born of a Factory Mistake, This Sad Toy Horse Captures China’s Mood

A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue.

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Republicans and Democrats reach funding package deal, US president says

Funding for DHS will continue at its current amount for two weeks while both sides work out a new deal to fund the agency, according to US media reports.

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Genes May Control Your Longevity, However Healthily You Live

A new study suggests that those with long-lived families probably have the best prospects of making it to a very old age.

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Costco Is Sued Over Preservatives in Its $5 Rotisserie Chickens

A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Costco was misleading customers and engaging in false advertising when it described the chicken as having no preservatives.

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Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives

The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.

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Silver Prices Are Surging Even Faster Than Gold

Silver has risen roughly 60 percent this month alone. What is going on?

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Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200,000

Other costs would also be waived for students whose families earn less than $100,000. Yale joins other elite schools offering more generous financial aid, including Penn, Harvard and M.I.T.

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Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior in Full-Page Wall Street Journal Ad

The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler.

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What to Know About the NYC Nurses’ Strike and How It Affects Hospital Patients

The two sides in the labor dispute returned to the bargaining table last week, but a hospital chief executive said they “remain far apart on a deal.”

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US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm

The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.

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Another East Coast Storm? Don’t Buy the Hype Just Yet.

After a computer model began hinting that another storm could be on the way, meteorologists sought to tamp down speculation.

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The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.

The Trump administration is once again engaged in a perversion of justice.

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Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence

Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.

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What Happened At the Funeral For Fashion Designer Valentino

The designer Valentino Garavani, who died on Monday at 93, was celebrated in Rome, a city that he “embodied,” according to its mayor.

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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.

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Two Ohio Nursing Programs Show What Could Happen as US Limits Student Borrowing

Two different nursing school programs in Ohio offer a glimpse into what may happen when federal student borrowing has limits.

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Massive winter storm expected to bury much of US in snow and ice

Officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travellers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather.

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Hollywood’s Woke Era Is Over. Now It’s Turning the Culture War Into Camp.

The industry seemed penned in by our political debates — until it started channeling them into wild caricatures and frothy drama.

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Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages

Newly unsealed court documents show Lively criticising the It Ends With Us director.

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Forecasters Warn of a Major Storm Brewing for the South

One meteorologist warns that “the main ingredients” are fitting into place for a disruptive winter storm later this week.

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Fluoridation Is Not Tied to Birth Weight, New Study Shows

Researchers looked at birth weight, an important predictor of long-term health, in 11 million babies born in the United States.

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The Popularity of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Masks a Darker Trend of Anti-Gay Bias

We seem to be in a new era of anti-gay prejudice.

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The Message in Renee Good’s Last Words

The ICE agent who shot Renee Good did not seem to hear what she was really saying.

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Top Editor at Axel Springer Is Ousted After Workplace Investigation

Jan Philipp Burgard was one of Axel Springer’s most prominent editors, overseeing its influential German broadsheet Welt.

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3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People

Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.

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A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans

The New York City comptroller, Mark Levine, said that poor budgeting practices by the previous mayor, Eric Adams, had left the city with looming deficits.

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Why Is It So Hard to Set a 9/11 Trial Date? Here’s What to Know.

Prosecutors want jury selection to start in January 2027. That would be a quarter century after the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.

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What is the Insurrection Act?

Trump has threatened to invoke the law, which would allow him to use the military for law enforcement, to stop demonstrations in Minneapolis?

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Inside an ICE Confrontation in Minneapolis

Our visual journalists David Guttenfelder and Todd Heisler describe a dramatic incident in which federal agents dragged a woman out of her car in Minneapolis near where Renee Nicole Good had been killed days before.

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2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O.

If SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they will unleash gushers of cash for Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

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It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery

The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".

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Camping on a Glacier? Watch Your Step

Experienced Antarctica guides tell Raymond Zhong, our climate reporter, how they set up camp on the Thwaites Glacier so scientists can measure how fast it’s melting. The biggest safety concern? Crevasses.

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University of Michigan Picks Kent D. Syverud, Syracuse Leader, as Its Next President

Kent D. Syverud will become the fifth person to run Michigan since the start of 2022, inheriting a school that also has debated diversity.

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Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

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Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90

His 1968 book, “Chariots of the Gods,” sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but one critic called it a “warped parody of reasoning.”

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Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire

A suspect was in custody and charged with arson for setting the Saturday morning fire. It’s not the first time the Beth Israel house of worship has been attacked.

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FBI’s Inquiry Into Minneapolis ICE Shooting Faces Doubts After White House’s Remarks

Ex-law enforcement officials said the administration’s declarations that the killing was justified elicited questions about the F.B.I.’s willingness to scrutinize the agent who fatally shot an unarmed activist.

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Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

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The Sins of the Moderates

How are we classical liberals of left, right and center supposed to behave in this new world?

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Judge Sets Date for Harvey Weinstein’s Third Trial for Same Rape Charge

Harvey Weinstein said he felt like he was on a “a slow march to my death” as prosecutors continued to pursue the case after an aspiring actress accused him of raping her in 2013.

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The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing?

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Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation

Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

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Caltech, a Science Powerhouse, Hires Ray Jayawardhana as Its New President

Ray Jayawardhana, the incoming president, is an astrophysicist, but leaders at the California Institute of Technology also praised his credentials as a communicator at a time when science is under attack.

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Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests

Rights groups accuse security forces of killing protesters and storming a hospital in the province of Ilam. State media claimed that some protesters were armed.

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Watch: Moment more than 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink

A total of 81,796 stuffed toys hit the ice rink in a moment of "sweet, cuddly mayhem" at an American Hockey League game.

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The Venezuela I Know

Many are celebrating the ouster of a brutal dictator, but the Maduro regime may survive the loss of Maduro.

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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On a Brooklyn Boulevard, Mamdani Revives a Project Hampered by Scandal

The bike-lane project, a source of corruption charges during the Adams administration, will be finished as planned in Greenpoint, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.

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Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'

The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.

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Richard Pollak, 91, Dies; Edited Magazine That Criticized the Media

He was a founder of More, which skewered the foibles of the press in the 1970s, and later wrote a critical biography of the psychoanalyst Bruno Bettelheim.

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On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart

After years of playing smarmy characters, the actor is stepping up as the lead in a comedy about a grumpy but charming doctor.

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How Japanese Scallops Became a Pawn in Diplomatic Tensions With China

Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan.

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