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Stateless People in Australia Freed From Detention, but Still Unfree

An Australian high court allowed the release of dozens of detained people who are now subject to curfews and monitored by the government with ankle bracelets.

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Trump Asks Appeals Court to Toss Election Case on Immunity Grounds

The court filing was the latest development in a battle between Mr. Trump and the special counsel, Jack Smith, over whether the former president can be prosecuted for his actions while in office.

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Former Dixie Chicks Member Laura Lynch Dies

Lynch, who was dismissed from the band in 1995, died in a car crash in Texas on Friday, the authorities said.

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How Cecilia Blomdahl in Svalbard Embraces Dark Days in the Arctic

Svalbard, an island in the Arctic, has about one of everything, including a social media influencer with millions of followers.

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Without a Truce, U.N. Resolution May Do Little for Gaza, Aid Groups Say

The Security Council resolution, watered down to avoid a U.S. veto, directs urgent action to increase aid, but does not call for a cease-fire that would make it safe to distribute the aid.

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The Emotional Gamble of a Hand-Knitted Gift

Knitting scarves, sweaters and other presents can take a lot of time, money and energy. But there can also be a deeper cost: hurt feelings.

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Carlos Lyra, Composer Who Brought Finesse to Bossa Nova, Dies at 90

When Brazilian musicians fused samba with jazz and classical influences in the 1950s and ’60s, he was among the first, and the best.

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Airstrike in Gaza Kills U.N. Worker and More Than 76 of His Relatives

Issam Al Mughrabi had worked at the U.N. Development Program for 30 years. Officials said he died along with his wife, five children and more than 70 other relatives.

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Under Argentina’s New President, Fuel Is Up 60%, and Diaper Prices Have Doubled

Javier Milei warned that things would get worse before they got better. Now Argentines are living it.

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Man With Developmental Disabilities Settles Wrongful Conviction Suit for $11.7 Million

Andrew Royer involuntarily confessed to a murder in Indiana, judges ruled. Despite holes in the case, he served more than 16 years in prison.

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Rikers Detainees Were Kept Locked in Cells After Fire Broke Out

A report by the Board of Correction found that eight people remained in their cells for a half-hour while smoke spread through a housing unit.

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Here Are 9 Picture Books Being Challenged in America

These children’s picture books have been banned. To some, the topics — racism, sexuality, transgender identity and gay relationships — are not appropriate for very young readers.

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‘God Is Under the Rubble in Gaza’: Bethlehem’s Subdued Christmas

The war in Gaza has prompted the city, traditionally seen as the birthplace of Jesus, to tone down its Christmas celebrations.

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Ukraine Accuses Senior Defense Official of Embezzling $40 Million

The Ukrainian authorities said they had uncovered a scheme for the purchase of artillery shells at inflated prices, amid a wider effort to tackle wartime corruption.

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The Anti-Democratic Quest to Save Democracy from Trump

Jan. 6 was not the same kind of event as the Confederacy’s succession.

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The Supreme Court’s Big Trump Test Is Here

The Court must embrace the art of judicial statecraft.

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The Church, Living in Christmas Past

Pope Francis may seem more open, but the church door is still closed.

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How Two Election Workers Bankrupted Rudy Giuliani

His brazen thumbing of his nose at the jury and the legal system laid bare some unsettling truths.

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The Morning Readers’ Favorite Things of 2023

Your very specific, highly idiosyncratic best-ofs of the year.

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It Wouldn’t Be Make-Believe if You’d Believe in Me

A major political party in a major swing state bets on a new leader: a total political outsider. How does that work out?

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Trump Pushes Forward in 2024 Run Amid Indictments and Colorado Ruling

This week’s debate over his very eligibility for office served as a stark reminder that anyone else facing such a wide array of legal problems would have left the political stage long ago.

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Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.

In the past month alone, the Iranian-backed group has launched more than 100 attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

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When Will Trump Stand Trial? Supreme Court Order May Help Him Delay.

The former president’s claim that he is immune from prosecution will now be taken up by a federal appeals court — and could end up back in front of the justices within weeks.

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Putin Quietly Signals He Is Open to a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Despite its bravado in public, the Kremlin has indicated its interest in striking a deal to halt the war — so long as it could still declare victory.

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At What Point Should College Athletes Be Considered Employees?

Testimony in a National Labor Relations Board hearing is challenging the amateurism model that has remained a bedrock of college athletics as it has evolved into a billion-dollar business.

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Democrats in Key States Worry Biden Could Be a Drag on Their Races

Candidates for the Senate and House have expressed concern that the president has not done enough to build an operation or excite voters.

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Wall Street Forecasts Won’t Tell You Where the Stock Market Is Heading in 2024

So-called stock forecasts don’t deserve the name, our columnist says. Wall Street’s track record is horrendous.

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The 42 Photos That Defined the Styles Desk in 2023

Our favorite images from the year.

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At Canada’s Northern College, Most of the Students are From India

The country’s public colleges and universities increasingly rely on international students, especially from India, even as tensions between the two nations have flared.

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In 2024, More Old 401(k) Accounts Could Be Forced Into Rollovers

In 2024, more low-balance, forgotten 401(k)s and similar retirement plans could be forced into rollover accounts, which don’t benefit their owners. Here’s what to know.

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