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Nikki Haley Is Chasing Independents. They Have a Mind of Their Own.

Her chance to beat Donald J. Trump in New Hampshire depends on her ability to win over its famously freethinking voters. Her challenge is that they come in all stripes.

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Sex Educator Emily Nagoski’s New Book ‘Come Together’ Is a Product of Experience

The sex educator Emily Nagoski’s new book on maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships began at home.

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Ruth Wilson on the True Horrors of ‘The Woman in the Wall’

Her fictional character lives in an unstable reality and may have killed someone. But the history of Ireland’s notorious “Magdalene laundries” is all too real.

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Uvalde School Shooting Response Was a ‘Significant Failure,’ DOJ Report Says

In a report, the department blames “cascading failures of leadership, decision-making, tactics, policy and training” in the Texas school shooting that left 21 people dead.

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Missouri Voters Could Be Asked to Legalize Abortion

Advocates present a united front after disagreements over how far they could go in asking voters to legalize abortion in the state.

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California Farms Dried Up a River for Months. Nobody Stopped Them.

Water officials didn’t find out the Merced had gone dry until after the fact, raising questions about the state’s ability to manage supplies during droughts.

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Senate to Pass Stopgap Spending Bill as Congress Moves to Avert Shutdown

The House will need to follow suit by Friday, or a handful of government agencies will run out of money by Saturday.

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Bans Haven’t Lowered the National Abortion Rate. Pro-Lifers Must Find Another Way.

The pro-life movement once championed a safety net for pregnant women. It should return to that idea.

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Scott Stringer Explores Run Against Eric Adams for N.Y.C. Mayor

Mr. Stringer, whose 2021 mayoralty bid was derailed by a sexual misconduct allegation, is gearing up to try again to beat Eric Adams.

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Iran’s Missile Capability Is Forcing the West to Weigh a Response

Last year, the world discovered that Iran’s drones were becoming world-class threats and a favorite of the Russians. Now, its revived missile fleet is drawing attention, too.

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How Much Power Should Government Experts Have?

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday on one of the biggest cases of the current term.

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Fighting Near Gaza Hospital, and Trump Sharpens Attacks on Haley

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What the Houthis Really Want

The Iran-backed militia has been targeting ships in the Red Sea and launching attacks against Western military forces.

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In a Rare Move, Singapore Charges Official With Corruption

Accused of accepting tickets to “Hamilton,” air travel and soccer games in Britain, the transport official resigned before he pleaded not guilty in court.

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Eyeing Super Tuesday, Trump Is Eager to Dispatch Rivals Sooner Than Later

The former president is looking to lock up the nomination by Super Tuesday on March 5, but Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis insist they plan to compete deep into March.

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John Fetterman Endorses Andy Kim in High-Stakes New Jersey Senate Primary

The Pennsylvania senator, the first among his colleagues to weigh in on the primary battle to oust the indicted Senator Robert Menendez, said he had concerns about Tammy Murphy’s G.O.P. history.

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Iowa Caucus Recap: Trump’s Win, the Weather, and a Look Toward New Hampshire

Trump was as dominant in Iowa as the polls said he would be, and even fans of his rivals may be coming around.

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What Is the Basel III Endgame, and Why Are Banks So Upset About It?

Federal regulators want to raise capital requirements for big banks. Their plan is drawing criticism from groups that aren’t normally aligned with the industry.

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When Public Health Loses the Public

What role may public health officials have played in fostering public distrust of them?

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Black and Jewish Activists Have Allied for Decades. What Now?

The Palestinian cause has revived a partnership forged in the civil rights era — and also created new tensions.

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The Snickers Bar Is the Economic Indicator We Need

A Snickers bar illustrates how humans don’t think about inflation rationally.

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Kona Coffee Lawsuit: How Science Helped Farmers Look for Counterfeit Beans

A testing method borrowed from geology helped farmers sue a slew of stores selling supposed “Kona” coffee.

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Ann Arbor School Board OK’s a Resolution Supporting a Cease-Fire in Gaza

In a raucous meeting, the board became one of the first in the country to vote for a statement supporting an end to hostilities in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Pakistan Retaliates With Strikes Inside Iran as Tensions Spill Over

The exchange of attacks came as the upheaval sweeping the Middle East threatened to expand.

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In Guatemala, New Utopian Neighborhood? Or a Testament to Inequality?

The development of Cayalá is utopian, serene and prizewinning. As an elite stronghold in one of Latin America’s most unequal nations, it is also divisive.

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In Guatemala, New Utopian Neighborhood? Or a Testament to Inequality?

The development of Cayalá is utopian, serene and prizewinning. As an elite stronghold in one of Latin America’s most unequal nations, it is also divisive.

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Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering

The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.

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When There’s Pasta in the Soup, Everybody’s Happy

This light winter minestrone is the perfect antidote to the excess of the holidays.

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Nikki Haley Ramps Up Her Case Against Trump in New Hampshire

The former South Carolina governor has been careful about how and when she criticizes the former president. New Hampshire will test her approach.

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At Art Fraud Trial, Sotheby’s Is Pressed on Role in Sales to Russian Oligarch

The auction house is accused of helping an art dealer who the oligarch says defrauded him in several sales. A Sotheby’s specialist involved in some of the transactions defended his conduct.

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