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Colorado Republican Party Says It Asked Supreme Court to Keep Trump on Ballot

The party’s petition urged the justices to review a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court, which said the former president had engaged in insurrection and is ineligible to hold office.

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In Bid to Slow Migrant Surge, Mayor Adams Restricts Bus Arrivals Into New York

In an executive order, Mayor Eric Adams required bus companies to provide advance notice of trips or face criminal charges.

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Surging Mexico Border Crossings Push U.S. Resources to Brink

Officials are struggling to contend with the chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border as thousands of migrants arrive every day, trekking from the farthest reaches of the globe.

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Shakira Honored With a Statue in Her Hometown in Colombia

A (tall) statue of the Colombian singer was unveiled this week along the waterfront in Barranquilla, the city where she grew up.

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What Happens to Literature When Writers Embrace A.I. As Their Muse?

What happens to literature when writers embrace A.I. as their muse?

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Jiang Ping, the ‘Conscience of China’s Legal World,’ Dies at 92

Mr. Jiang was removed from his university presidency after supporting pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square. He remained a relentless advocate for rule of law.

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Michigan Court Decides Trump Can Stay on the Ballot

Plus, what a crab museum has to teach us.

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Trump Assails Debbie Dingell in His Latest Escalation on Social Media

The former president, who has stepped up his incendiary language on Truth Social, attacked Representative Debbie Dingell, the widow of John D. Dingell Jr.

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House Republicans Target Biden by Focusing on His Son’s News Conference

Two leaders of the impeachment inquiry into President Biden say they are investigating whether he was involved in Hunter Biden’s decision to defy a congressional subpoena.

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True-Crime Podcasts About Trump Are Everywhere

MSNBC, NPR, Vox Media and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are all aiming to capitalize on interest in the criminal cases against President Donald J. Trump with the shows.

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Block Traffic at New York and L.A. Airports

Dozens of demonstrators were arrested after blocking roadways outside Kennedy and Los Angeles International Airports on a busy holiday travel day.

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Gaston Glock, Inventor of the Gun That Bears His Name, Dies at 94

A reclusive Austrian billionaire, he created the handgun worn by two-thirds of America’s police officers and the security forces of at least 48 countries.

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Covid Variant JN.1 Now Accounts for Nearly Half of U.S. Cases

Here’s what to know about the coronavirus variant, which was first detected in the United States in September.

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Tim Alberta on Why Evangelical Politics Was Ready for Trump

What primed some evangelical Christians to think in apocalyptic terms about America? Jane Coaston interviews Tim Alberta about Donald Trump, Covid and Christianity.

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Man Accused in Grand Central Stabbing Had Repeated Run-Ins With Police

Steven Hutcherson’s ex-girlfriend said he had repeatedly banged on her door, and she had reported his mental condition to the authorities.

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Matt Damon, Fran Drescher and an Indian Soybean Farmer on 2024

I asked an array of people what they’re wishing for in the new year.

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The Top Trends From Openings, Galas and Parties in 2023

Eye-popping looks from 12 months of openings, galas and parties.

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Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Plagiarism Allegations Against Claudine Gay

Readers discuss an investigation into Harvard’s president. Also: The Bronx Defenders; undoing Roe v. Wade; buying cashmere.

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National Association of Realtors Loses Its Grip on Real Estate Industry

The National Association of Realtors is facing antitrust lawsuits and sexual harassment allegations, and real estate agents are now looking for alternatives.

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Tom Smothers, Comic Half of the Smothers Brothers, Dies at 86

Though he played a naïve buffoon onstage, he was the driving force behind the folk-singing duo’s groundbreaking TV show.

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Wolfgang Schäuble, German Politician Who Helped Forge European Unity, Dies at 81

A key figure in the reunification of East and West Germany, he was a strict fiscal hawk as finance minister and was once seen as a likely chancellor.

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Michigan Supreme Court Decides Trump Can Stay on Ballot

After Colorado’s top court ruled that the former president was disqualified for engaging in insurrection, justices in Michigan considered a similar challenge.

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The Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over A.I.’s Use of Copyrighted Work

Millions of articles from The New York Times were used to train chatbots that now compete with it, the lawsuit said.

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Innovative Storytelling From 2023

We highlight some standout journalism from this year.

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Indian Envoy Hails Ties With Russia, Despite Western Pressure

India’s foreign minister is on a 5-day diplomatic trip to Moscow to reinforce economic and defense ties. But some signs of strain are showing.

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Inside Russia’s Crackdown on Dissent: An Update

How a social media post landed a 19-year-old student on the Kremlin’s official terrorist list.

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Ukraine Doesn’t Need All Its Territory to Defeat Putin

Putin is not trustworthy, but if he turns out to be serious, Ukraine should not pass up an opportunity to end the bloodshed.

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Skepticism Grows Over Israel’s Ability to Dismantle Hamas

Israel has vowed time and again to eliminate the group responsible for the brutal Oct. 7 attack, but critics increasingly see that goal as unrealistic or even impossible.

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Nikki Haley’s Bold Strategy to Beat Trump: Play It Safe

Ms. Haley still trails far behind the former president in polls. Yet she is not deviating from the cautious approach that has led her this far.

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