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At the New Jersey State Police, Only 6% of Officers Are Women

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating claims of gender and racial discrimination at the New Jersey State Police.

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California Reading Program Sees Positive Results, Study Finds

A new study found that California schools got positive results from a targeted investment in the science of reading — even with the challenges of pandemic recovery.

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What to Know About Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial

Last week, bankers from Deutsche Bank testified on behalf of the former president, lending support to a central plank of his defense, while a gag order was reinstated against him.

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As Winter Approaches, Fears Grow for Homeless Migrants

Migrants slept on New York City sidewalks last week. Some advocates worry about what will happen when families need to reapply for shelter after Christmas.

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Volcanic Eruption Kills at Least 11 Hikers in Indonesia

Dozens of climbers were on Mount Marapi in Sumatra when it began spewing ash, the authorities said. Twelve were still missing.

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Kiwi Eggs Hatch in the Wild Near New Zealand’s Capital

The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort.

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The Wild Card in Taiwan’s Election: Frustrated Young Voters

An important bloc for the governing party, the island’s youth are focusing on bread-and-butter issues and have helped propel the rise of an insurgent party.

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It Could Be a Vast Source of Clean Energy, Buried Deep Underground

In eastern France, and in other places around the world, deposits of natural hydrogen promise bountiful power. But questions remain.

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Details of Sexual Assault Allegation Against Florida G.O.P. Chair Add to Party Turmoil

The details of the allegation against the state party chairman, Christian Ziegler, emerged in an affidavit. He has denied any wrongdoing.

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China Evergrande Gets Reprieve in Talks With Foreign Investors

A Hong Kong judge postponed deciding whether to force a liquidation of the property developer, which defaulted in 2021 on hundreds of billions of dollars in debt.

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Israel Orders Southern Gaza Residents to Evacuate

As its ground forces prepared to move in the south of Gaza, residents there were told to leave their homes, spreading fear and confusion.

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U.S. Navy Destroyer Is Attacked in the Red Sea, Pentagon Says

A Pentagon official said the U.S.S. Carney shot down the drones as several commercial ships nearby came under fire on Sunday, in attacks that U.S. Central Command said came from Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis.

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Alaska Airlines Plans to Buy Hawaiian Airlines

The deal, valued at $1.9 billion, is likely to face close scrutiny by federal antitrust regulators.

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DeSantis Says He Would Pass a Bill to ‘Supersede’ Obamacare

The comments from Florida’s governor on Sunday followed a similar statement by former President Donald J. Trump; Democrats have denounced their stances.

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U.S. Is Pressing Israel and Hamas to Resume Negotiations, Kirby Says

John Kirby said that Hamas was to blame for the breakdown in the negotiations, and that Israel was heeding U.S. advice on limiting civilian casualties.

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This Chicken Should Be in Every Pot

Warm spices, sweet root vegetables, savory chicken — a perfect dinner.

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Queens Stabbing: 5 Dead, Including Suspect, and 2 Officers Wounded

The attack occurred early Sunday morning at a house in Far Rockaway, where the suspect also started a fire, the police said.

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The Climate Summit Embraces A.I., With Reservations

The idea of using artificial intelligence to fight emissions has made a splash at COP28, but there’s a catch: The energy it requires could make matters worse.

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With Big State Victories, Modi Expands His Dominance in India

Results of voting for the governments of four Indian states showed gains for Mr. Modi’s ruling party, putting him in a strong position ahead of general elections in the spring.

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The Books That Explain 2023

Most of them didn’t appear this year.

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Estate of T. Rex Skeleton Landowner Is at the Center of Court Fight

The skeleton, which was found on a ranch in South Dakota in 1990 and later sold for more than $8 million, has been the subject of numerous legal challenges.

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The Insurrection Act Has to Go

The Insurrection Act is deeply flawed, and the possibility of a second Trump presidency makes its defects terrifyingly clear.

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I Clerked for Justice O’Connor. She Was My Hero, but I Worry About Her Legacy.

She stands as a shining example of how women — everyone, really — can approach life and work.

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The Year’s Best Movies

See what our critics picked.

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The Who’s Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement

Before chatbots exploded in popularity, a group of researchers, tech executives and venture capitalists had worked for more than a decade to fuel A.I.

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The Who’s Who Behind the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement

Before chatbots exploded in popularity, a group of researchers, tech executives and venture capitalists had worked for more than a decade to fuel A.I.

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Dallas Mavericks Sale Reflects Growing Links Between Pro Sports and Gambling

The proposed purchase of the N.B.A.’s Dallas Mavericks by a casino operator is the latest sign of how fully leagues have embraced the gaming world.

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Maduro’s Vote to Annex Territory From Guyana Is Seen as a Diversion

The Venezuelan president is holding a referendum to claim sovereignty over Essequibo, a large oil-rich swath of neighboring Guyana.

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Israeli Mothers Knew Their Sons Would Serve. But They Didn’t Expect War.

Many mothers are grappling with anxiety as their sons head off to fight in Gaza. “It felt like my children were being taken away, one by one, until no one was left,” one said.

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Why Anonymous Sperm Donation Is Over, and Why That Matters

Activists are trying to end secrecy for sperm and egg donors — a campaign that troubles some L.G.B.T.Q. families.

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