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With Chris Christie Out, Nikki Haley Is Poised to Benefit in New Hampshire

Ms. Haley has cut into former President Donald J. Trump’s lead in the state where Mr. Christie had spent significant time wooing voters opposed to Mr. Trump.

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Christie’s Exit Should Give Haley a Chance in New Hampshire. Will It Be Enough?

A group of moderate voters is now available, but it may not put her over the top against Trump.

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The Case for Donald Trump By Someone Who Wants Him to Lose

You can’t defeat an opponent if you refuse to understand what makes him formidable.

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Researchers Scramble to Keep Dog Aging Project Alive

The National Institute on Aging may let funding lapse for a yearslong study of nearly 50,000 pet dogs, which could also offer insight into human health.

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Will You Vote for Trump Again?

It’s the question weighing on Republicans across the country. But Iowans get to decide first. We listened as they grappled with their choices.

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Andy Reid, Coach of Kansas City Chiefs, Makes Football Fun

Andy Reid’s diligence and sense of mischief have made him one of the game’s best-ever coaches. Can he get his struggling Chiefs back to the Super Bowl?

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Inflation Is Moderating, but Pressure Remains on Biden

Voters have taken a downbeat view of the economy because costs have remained stubbornly high.

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When You Return Those Pants, the Planet Pays the Price

The next stop for online purchases that are sent back may be the dump.

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State Legislators Tighten A.I. Rules to Combat Deceptive Election Ads

Sophisticated political deepfakes have warped elections overseas. Can U.S. legislators act fast enough to make A.I. campaign ads more transparent?

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AI and Education: Will Chatbots Soon Tutor Your Children?

New A.I. tools could enable a Silicon Valley dream: bots that customize learning for pupils. Prior attempts have not lived up to the hype.

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Did Haley and DeSantis Ever Stand a Chance Against Trump in the Republican Primary?

A look at Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley’s quest to catch the former president — and finish ahead in their race for second place.

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Clown Cardio Doesn’t Take Exercise Too Seriously

Fitness and improv unite to form one wacky workout in — where else? — Los Angeles.

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Standoff at Presidential Palace Shows Poland’s Right Won’t Go Quietly

The incident escalated a campaign by the ousted Law and Justice party to resist the transfer of power after it lost its parliamentary majority in October.

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Trump’s Fraud Trial Draws to an End With Closing Arguments

The former president is expected to attend, but his plan to deliver the final words of his own defense fell apart.

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Emergency Brake Vandalism Led to NYC Subway Derailment That Injured Dozens

Each year, hundreds of subway riders pull the emergency brake for no good reason. Last week, that kind of vandalism led to a derailment that injured dozens.

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How a TV Show Forced Britain’s Devastating Post Office Scandal Into the Light

After years of delays, victims of one of the U.K.’s worst miscarriages of justice are finally being exonerated — thanks to a TV drama.

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Haley and DeSantis Summon the Right Fury for the Wrong Target

With the clock winding down, two candidates chasing Trump waste their time.

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5 Takeaways From the Haley-DeSantis Debate and Trump’s Town Hall

Trading attacks at a rapid clip, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis largely ignored the existence of the Republican front-runner, who basked in his solo event before a friendly crowd.

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Google Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Engineering and Other Divisions

The company, which has been working to trim expenses, laid off employees who worked on core engineering, the Google Assistant product and hardware such as the Pixel phone.

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Tunnel Under Brooklyn Synagogue Left 2 Buildings Unstable, Officials Say

The tunnel, beneath the headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitcher movement in Brooklyn, prompted a confrontation that led to several arrests this week.

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Cockpit Recording’s Erasure Hampers Boeing 737 Max 9 Investigation

Cockpit voice recorders in the U.S. start rerecording every two hours, a limit that the National Transportation Safety Board says should be extended to 25 hours.

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Alaska Airlines Faces Continued Disruption After Door Plug Blowout

The airline has grounded 20 percent of its fleet and canceled hundreds of flights until the 737 Max 9 can undergo safety inspections.

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At Trial, Sotheby’s Says Russian Oligarch Was Sloppy in Buying Art

Dmitry Rybolovlev accused the auction house of aiding a dealer who he says defrauded him in art sales. Sotheby’s says the oligarch spent billions without proper due diligence.

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Sex Abuse Case Ends Against Former Cardinal

Theodore McCarrick was the highest-ranking cleric in the nation to face criminal charges in the Catholic church’s sprawling abuse scandal.

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Chris Christie Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

As he bowed out of the presidential race, Mr. Christie was heard mocking Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. His departure leaves the field without its most vocal Trump critic.

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Nathan Wade, Lawyer Tapped to Prosecute Trump in Georgia, Under Scrutiny

Nathan Wade has stayed silent since a legal filing said he was chosen for the job because he was romantically involved with the Fulton County district attorney.

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Lloyd Austin’s Hidden Diagnosis: Why Some People Keep Serious Illnesses Private

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is under scrutiny for concealing his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. But experts say it can be a common coping mechanism.

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Biden’s Appeal to Black Voters Needs an Overhaul

The president’s speech at Mother Emanuel was a missed opportunity.

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In Taiwan’s Elections, China Seems to Want a Vote

In its coming elections, Taiwan is voting in China’s shadow.

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Women With Depression During or After Pregnancy Face Greater Suicide Risk, Even Years Later

Two studies concluded that depression that began in pregnancy or soon after could have troubling implications for as long as 18 years.

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