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With Minerals Deal, Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine

The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.

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An Economic Warning, and a Deal With Ukraine

Plus, a wiener dog’s 529 days in the wild.

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The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal: What We Know

The announcement that the deal had been signed came after months of fraught negotiations.

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Religion in Schools

A Supreme Court reporter and an education reporter explain faith’s new role in schools.

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Fight Like Our Democracy Depends on It

The patriotic response to today’s threat to American democracy is to oppose Trump soberly and strategically.

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Apple Would Be Worth Half as Much If It Stopped Manufacturing in China

The world’s most valuable company has become so reliant on Chinese suppliers and sales that it would be worth half as much or less without them.

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Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Bhutanese Deportees Go Missing

Fear and confusion grip a community of Asian refugees as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration. Since the missing men are stateless, it’s not clear where they’ll end up.

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100 Days of Solitude: Trump and the Retreat of America

President Trump’s approach to foreign policy in his second term has been transactional, unpredictable and exploitative. Allies and enemies alike are beginning to adapt.

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100 Days of Solitude: Trump and the Retreat of America

President Trump’s approach to foreign policy in his second term has been transactional, unpredictable and exploitative. Allies and enemies alike are beginning to adapt.

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‘Donald Trump Will Not Be President Four Years Hence’

At least one Opinion columnist is confident about that.

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Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons

President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of men disappearing into prisons is all too familiar.

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Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons

President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of men disappearing into prisons is all too familiar.

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How Nearly a Century of Happiness Research Led to One Big Finding

Decades of wellness studies have identified a formula for happiness, but you won’t figure it out alone.

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As a Tariff Loophole Closes, Sellers Who Import From China Brace for Chaos

Independent vendors who sell on sites like Etsy and eBay are trying to blunt the pain from tariffs on low-cost Chinese-made goods.

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Metformin and Anti-Aging: What to Know

The research on metformin and human longevity is scant, but that hasn’t stopped some people from experimenting with it.

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How One Texas County Has Profited Off of Migrant Deportations

Kinney County, along Texas’ border with Mexico, collected some $1.7 million in bail from migrants who were deported before they could make their court appearances. The money was never returned.

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For Just One Day, a Mother and Child Reunite in Prison

In “Weekend Visits,” an incarcerated woman spends a day with her child at an extended visitation house in Virginia.

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Kashmir Is a Wonderland. An Attack Shows It Is Also a Cradle of Despair.

The terrorist massacre of 26 innocent people has magnified the alienation long felt in a region that lives under tight watch and has limited democratic rights.

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Seth Meyers Recaps Trump’s Latest Revisionist History

Meyers said the president’s ABC News interview “changed his mind” about Trump’s first 100 days in office.

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Harris Returns to Political Life, Warning of a Constitutional Crisis

Kamala Harris has rarely spoken out after leaving Washington in January. In her first major address since then, she acknowledged Democratic fears and praised leaders who were speaking out.

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The U.S. Needs More Guns and Soldiers, Now. It Can’t Handle a War.

Armed with powerful, sophisticated weaponry, the U.S. falls far short of the arms and personnel needed to fight long, grinding wars.

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Tourist’s Zip Line Video Captures Kashmir Terror Attack

A tourist enjoying a zip line ride in a picturesque valley inadvertently captured chaos in the background as militants opened fire below him.

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50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia

Even among former enemies, the new American withdrawal from aid and democratic ideals is stirring deep feelings and confusion.

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What to Know About the First U.K. Local Elections Under Keir Starmer

The votes in some parts of England are a test of a changed political climate, in which both main parties look weakened.

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2025 Tony Nominations Announcement: What to Know and How to Watch

Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce will announce which performers and which productions from a crowded 2024-25 Broadway season will vie for awards.

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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast

The Bank of Japan lowered its growth forecast by more than half and paused its efforts to raise interest rates.

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Judge Rebukes Apple and Orders It to Loosen Grip on App Store

The ruling was a stinging defeat for Apple in a long-running antitrust case brought by Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, on behalf of app developers.

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A Flashing Economic Warning and a Sharp Political Jolt

The report that the economy contracted in the first quarter underscored how much President Trump has at risk as he pursues an aggressive trade war.

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Senate Rejects Bipartisan Measure to Undo Trump’s Tariffs

Only three Republicans joined Democrats in voting to end the national emergency President Trump declared to impose tariffs on most U.S. trading partners, leaving the measure short of the support needed to pass.

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Truck Overturns, and Millions of Dimes Spill Onto Texas Highway

Road lanes were closed for about 14 hours while crews used vacuums, shovels and their hands to scoop up freshly minted loose coins.

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