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In Legal Peril at Home, Trump Turns to a U.K. Court for Vindication

On a day when he lashed out at a federal judge in Washington, the former president asked a judge in London to let his lawsuit over the notorious Steele dossier go forward.

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Two Killed in Brussels Shooting Described as Act of Terrorism

The suspect was at large on Monday evening as the threat level was raised. Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said the victims were Swedes.

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Biden Weighs Visiting Israel

Also, we preview Teju Cole’s new book. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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F.D.A. Plans to Ban Hair Straighteners With Formaldehyde

The products, often marketed to Black women, have been linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer.

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How Jim Jordan, a Fighter Aligned With Trump, Fought His Way to Power

The Ohio Republican defines himself by his penchant for punching back, whether against allegations that he was derelict in a sex abuse scandal or attempts to prosecute the former president.

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Jordan Inches Closer to Speakership, but Republican Holdouts Remain

The Ohio Republican won over several mainstream members of his party who had initially withheld their support, but was still short of the votes needed to win the gavel.

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Poland Begins to Look Beyond the Vote, to Unwinding an ‘Illiberal Democracy’

If the ballot counts hold out, the country is on the cusp of a significant change, but there will be much to do and undo.

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Sunken Freighter Is Found in Lake Superior

Finding a sunken ship in the vast Lake Superior, 800 feet down, is not easy. Identifying it can be even harder.

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More Than 400,000 Student Loan Borrowers Have Wrong Monthly Payments

The Education Department said miscalculations had caused many borrowers to see higher monthly payments than they actually owed.

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Biden Weighs the Risks of a Wartime Visit to Israel

A presidential trip to Israel at such a critical moment would pose enormous challenges for the White House, in terms of both politics and security.

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At Egypt-Gaza Border, Confusion and Frustration Reign

Told they could escape Gaza, scores of people with foreign passports gathered at the only border crossing into Egypt, only to find it still closed, as diplomatic efforts floundered.

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Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

The Treasury secretary reassured allies that the Biden administration was not backing away from Ukraine despite opposition in Congress.

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Top FTX Executive Says Sam Bankman-Fried Used Customer Money for ‘Excess’ Spending

Nishad Singh, testifying at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial, said FTX customer deposits were used to buy luxury real estate and to pay athletes like Tom Brady and Steph Curry for endorsement deals.

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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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Menendez Held a Tropical Fund-Raiser. Donors Were Scarce. So Was He.

An event in Puerto Rico to benefit Senator Robert Menendez’s political action committee suffered numerous cancellations after the senator’s indictment.

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Suzanne Somers, Original Influencer?

Long before influencers took over, the actress went from sitcom fame to cheerleader for supplements, exercise fads and sexual wellness, with great success.

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Why a Gaza Invasion and ‘Once and for All’ Thinking Are Wrong for Israel

The Netanyahu government and President Biden have smarter options.

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Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

The Treasury secretary reassured allies that the Biden administration was not backing away from Ukraine despite opposition in Congress.

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The Salmon on Your Plate Has a Troubling Cost. These Farms Offer Hope.

Land-based aquaculture is still coming into its own, but it stands to upend an industry plagued by environmental concerns.

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Migrant Families Separated at U.S. Border by Trump Reach Settlement

Thousands of migrants subjected to the policy will be allowed to live and work in the U.S., at least temporarily. If they win asylum, they could become citizens.

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Circa Central Park Is Notorious for Bird Collisions. Residents Want Change.

A shiny glass condo property in the city has become notorious for deadly crashes, so some residents are pushing for change.

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Harvard Cozies Up to #MentalHealth TikTok

As young Americans turn to TikTok for information on mental health, the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard is building its own team of influencers.

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Funeral Planned for Illinois Boy Killed in Suspected Anti-Muslim Hate Crime

The family of Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, was set to mourn him at a funeral in suburban Chicago. The man accused in the boy’s death was scheduled to appear in court.

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Scientists Offer a New Explanation for Long Covid

In some patients, remnants of the coronavirus in the gut may stifle production of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter, researchers suggest.

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As the Strike Wears On, Actors Return to Restaurants

The Hollywood cliché of performers working as servers in restaurants is back.

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China Bet It All on Real Estate. Now Its Economy Is Paying the Price.

After relying on a borrow-to-build model for decades, Beijing must make difficult choices about the country’s housing market and economic future.

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Here’s the latest on the hearing.

Defense lawyers and prosecutors will square off over whether the former president should be restricted in what he can say about the proceedings after a string of threatening statements.

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Families of Hamas Hostages Share Their Anguish

Relatives of those captured or missing express despair at the lack of information, and they are terrified of what an expected Israeli invasion of Gaza may mean for their loved ones.

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4 Ukrainian Children Return From Russia After Intervention by Qatar

Kyiv has said that thousands of children have been separated from their families and taken to Russia, in one of the most painful issues for Ukraine since the start of the war.

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Fight Over Covid Lab Leak Stalls Virology Research

Scientists doing “gain-of-function” research said that heightened fears of lab leaks are stalling studies that could thwart the next pandemic virus.

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