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New Mosasaur Found in North Dakota: Jormungandr Walhallaensis

Researchers said they had discovered a new line of mosasaur, a giant sea-dwelling creature that lived alongside the dinosaurs. Its name, Jormungandr walhallaensis, draws on Norse mythology.

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Six Members of My Family Are Hostages in Gaza. Does Anyone Care?

It seems the left has a hard time holding space for both Jewish and Palestinian civilians.

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‘MAGA Mike Johnson’ and Our Broken Christian Politics

The speaker needs to consult his Bible more carefully.

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An Attempt to End the Winning Streak for Abortion Rights

Tuesday’s election on an abortion-related ballot initiative could have consequences beyond the state.

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Israel Quietly Pushed for Egypt to Admit Large Numbers of Gazans

The Israeli government has not publicly called for large numbers of Gazans to move to Egypt. But in private, diplomats say, it has pushed for just that — augmenting Palestinian fears of a permanent expulsion.

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Trump Now Leads Biden

An analysis of a new set of New York Times / Siena College polls.

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A Glimpse Inside Israel’s Invasion of Gaza

The Israeli military brought a small group of international journalists into northern Gaza on Saturday to witness the extent of its advance.

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Living in a NYC Neighborhood That Floods, Rain or Shine

As high tide floods increase in some areas of New York City, its residents are asking themselves: When does a place become unlivable?

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Thais Pray for Loved Ones Caught in Hamas Attacks

Dozens of migrant farm workers were seized or killed in the Oct. 7 raids on Israel and relatives plead for answers: “We have nothing to do with their war.”

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Trump Leads Biden in Nearly Every Battleground State, New Poll Finds

Voters in battleground states said they trusted Donald J. Trump over President Biden on the economy, foreign policy and immigration, as Mr. Biden’s multiracial base shows signs of fraying.

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Why Biden Is Behind, and How He Could Come Back

A polling deficit against Trump across six key states is mainly about younger, nonwhite and less engaged voters. Kamala Harris performs slightly better.

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Another Google Antitrust Battle Reaches Court in Epic Games Case

The Fortnite creator accuses Google of stifling app competition, a challenge on top of a federal suit claiming the tech giant abuses its search dominance.

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Nicolas Cage on ‘Dream Scenario’ and Fame

In his new dark comedy, the star plays a man who begins popping up in people’s dreams. It’s a metaphor for viral fame that he found cathartic.

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Why Conservative Christians Are So Excited About New House Speaker Mike Johnson

The new speaker of the House is a Southern Baptist who embodies evangelical beliefs and priorities, with a long history of work against abortion and gay rights.

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Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Down Customer Accounts

Surprised individuals and small-business owners can’t pay rent or make payroll, and no one ever explains what they did wrong.

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Five Takeaways From a Times Investigation of Artillery Blast Exposure

The relentless U.S. artillery bombardment that broke the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq also took a shattering toll on the troops who fired the cannons. Here is what to know.

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‘I’m Not Superwoman’: Philadelphia’s Likely Mayor Urges Teamwork

Cherelle Parker, a former City Council member, is poised to become the first woman to lead of America’s sixth-biggest city. Her to-do list is daunting.

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A Secret War, Strange New Wounds and Silence From the Pentagon

Many U.S. troops who fired vast numbers of artillery rounds against the Islamic State developed mysterious, life-shattering mental and physical problems. But the military struggled to understand what was wrong.

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Across the Echo Chamber, a Quiet Conversation About War and Race

When two acquaintances in Atlanta sat down to find common ground on the Israel-Hamas war, they found themselves in a painful conversation about race, power and whose suffering is recognized.

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French Nuns and Climate Activists Square Off Over Plans for a Megachurch

A yearslong standoff over an enormous church complex in a natural park recently broke out in clashes, when the nuns gave chase.

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‘I Am Dreaming It Will Stop’: A Deadlocked War Tests Ukrainian Morale

Pessimism over prospects for a quick victory is increasing, and the spirit that infused the first days of the conflict is starting to fade, polls find.

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Will Lewis Named C.E.O. of the Washington Post

The former Dow Jones executive most recently co-founded The News Movement, a start-up aimed at young audiences.

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Actors’ Union Says It Receives ‘Last, Best and Final’ Offer From Studios

SAG-AFTRA, which has been on strike for 114 days, did not give a timeline for when it would respond.

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Robbin Bain, Pageant Winner and ‘Today Girl,’ Is Dead at 87

After winning the annual Miss Rheingold beauty contest, in which millions voted, she covered fashion and beauty for the popular morning show.

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U.S. Outlines Steps to Israel to Reduce Civilian Deaths

The measures include using smaller bombs against Hamas, U.S. officials said.

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DeSantis and Trump Bring Their Campaign Battle Home to Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis made only veiled criticisms of former President Donald J. Trump onstage at a state party summit in Florida, where the two candidates were both scheduled to appear.

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Electric Planes, Once a Fantasy, Start to Take to the Skies

How a small plane’s 16-day trip from Vermont to Florida might foreshadow a new era of battery-powered air travel long considered implausible.

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Thousands Across U.S. Protest Israel’s Retaliation in Gaza

Marches in Washington, New York, Las Vegas and other cities are extending a stretch of loud calls for a cease-fire and lifting of the siege.

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Even in a City Used to Voting Scandals, This One Is a Doozy

In Bridgeport, Conn., a judge found evidence of mishandled ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor and ordered a revote. But first, the city will hold a general election. After that? Stay tuned.

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Thousands Across U.S. Protest Israel’s Retaliation in Gaza

Marches in Washington, New York, Seattle and other cities are extending a stretch of loud calls for a cease-fire and lifting of the siege.

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