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Listen to ‘This American Life’: Audience of One

We bring the movies to you.

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Fighting in Israel and Gaza, in Photos

A multipronged surprise attack by Palestinian militants put Israel and Gaza on a war footing. Here are images from the assault and its aftermath.

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Violence between Palestinians and Israelis has been seething for months.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/07/world/israel-gaza-attack/palestinians-israelis-recent-violence

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Violence between Palestinians and Israelis has been seething for months.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/07/world/israel-gaza-attack/violence-between-palestinians-and-israelis-has-been-seething-for-months

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The New York Liberty Are About To Make New York the Best Again

With nearly every other local sports team stumbling, the Liberty are at long last on the rise.

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The Pope Francis Era Has Made the Extraordinary Feel Normal in the Catholic Church

The battles in the Francis era are remarkable but repetitive.

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The Cost of Inaction on Immigration

If Congress would stir itself out of dysfunction to enact sensible changes on immigration, the nation could reap the benefits.

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Travis, Don’t Fumble Taylor!

Joe D. couldn’t handle Marilyn’s fame. Can Travis handle Taylor’s?

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Meet the Plant People

For some, tending to our humble home gardens, dreaming of lush green splendor, is a pastime. For others, it’s a calling.

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Russia Hits Ukraine’s Ports for Second Day in a Row, Ukrainian Officials Say

The ports have been regularly struck with missiles and drones by Russian forces, in an attempt to squeeze the country’s trade with the outside world.

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On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the Saber

While Russian hard-liners voice provocative proposals about using nuclear weapons, Mr. Putin presents himself as a moderating force — while never really taking the threat off the table.

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Two Families Got Fed Up With Their States’ Politics. So They Moved Out.

The Nobles of Iowa moved to blue Minnesota. The Huckinses of Oregon moved to red Missouri. Their separate journeys, five weeks apart, illustrate the fracturing of America.

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After McCarthy Ouster as House Speaker, Will the Motion to Vacate Change?

Some Republicans are calling for the weapon that dethroned Kevin McCarthy to be weakened. But it is not that easy.

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Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

If you’re not one for big hullabaloos, you might have missed this week’s toughest word.

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Feeling Terrible After Your Covid Shot? Then It’s Probably Working.

Fever, chills and fatigue may all be signs of vigorous antibody production, a new study finds.

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California Could Install Speed Cameras as Pedestrian Deaths Spike

A bill to install cameras has landed on the governor’s desk at a moment when pedestrian deaths are spiking nationwide.

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Once a Labor Leader, Butler Angered Unions by Consulting for Uber

The new California senator was part of the gig company’s push to avoid having to classify its drivers as employees.

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Migrants Chased and Snared in Razor Wire: A Rare Look at Texas’ Border Tactics

Videos reveal increasing militarization as Gov. Greg Abbott orders more troops and concertina wire to try to stop illegal border crossings.

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Interested in an Electric Vehicle? Consider Buying Used.

The prices of used battery-powered models have fallen sharply, as the supply of cars and trucks has improved.

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Australia Sees ‘Trump Style’ Misinformation in ‘Voice’ Campaign

The reverberations from election conspiracy theories, until recently the domain of political fringes, could be acute, as witnessed by the United States and Brazil.

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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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UK Armed Police Put Down Their Guns in Protest of Murder Charge

In Britain, where guns are rare, armed police officers have set off a debate about the extraordinary power they hold, and the extraordinary risks they face.

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Belgian Preserve Melds Farming and Conservation, and Fights Extreme Weather

Can Europe fight the effects of extreme weather while producing enough affordable food? A model combining conservation with agriculture may offer a solution.

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Why Cashing Savings Bonds Has Become So Hard

Citing potential fraud, banks are making it increasingly difficult to pay out savings bonds. An unlikely beneficiary is the federal government.

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In Gaza, some cheer returning fighters as others brace for Israel’s response.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/07/world/israel-gaza-attack/in-gaza-some-cheer-returning-fighters-as-others-brace-for-israels-response

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Migrant Crisis Tests New Yorkers Who Thought They Supported Immigration

As the city’s resources strain under the influx of thousands of migrants, New Yorkers are still resolutely in favor of welcoming newcomers. But for how long?

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How S. Epatha Merkerson of ‘Chicago Med’ Spends Her Sundays

Known for “Law & Order” and now starring in “Chicago Med,” the actor can be found most Sundays at home in her favorite place: a bedroom she converted into a quilting studio.

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Here is what to know about the surprise attack on Israel.

Sirens sounded across southern and central Israel early Saturday as salvos of rockets hit Israeli cities and gunmen crossed the border from Gaza.

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Gaza Militants Fire Barrages of Rockets Into Israel in Surprise Attack

Sirens sounded across southern and central Israel early Saturday as salvos of rockets hit Israeli cities and gunmen crossed the border from Gaza.

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From the Fringe to the Center of the G.O.P., Jordan Remains a Hard-Liner

Once a tormentor of the Republican Party’s speakers, the Ohio congressman and unapologetic right-wing pugilist has become a potential speaker himself.

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