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Israeli Strike in Syria Kills Iranian Officials and U.S. Troops Injured in Iraq

A senior Iranian intelligence official was killed in an Israeli strike in Damascus as U.S. troops came under attack in Iraq.

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Runner in Iconic Boston Marathon Bombing Photo Dies at 89

Mr. Iffrig had run in more than 50 marathons but gained national attention in 2013 for being photographed after the blast knocked him to the ground.

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Nikki Haley’s Books: What to Know

Her writings provide insights into her upbringing and identity, often glossed over on the stump, as well as her politics and ties with Donald Trump.

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Extreme Cold in the South Puts Millions Under Icy, Freezing Conditions

The extreme cold has been particularly rough for regions not used to prolonged periods of ice and wind chills, including Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas.

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‘How I Met Your Mother’ Star Josh Radnor Gets Married in a Winter Storm

Josh Radnor, the star of “How I Met Your Mother,” and Jordana Jacobs, a psychologist in Brooklyn, met while exploring the far reaches of consciousness and later said “I do” in a winter storm.

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Mocking Haley, Trump Adds to His Long History of Racist Attacks

The former president is again focusing on race and background as he campaigns against Nikki Haley in New Hampshire.

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The United States destroyed a Houthi missile in the military’s latest airstrike.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/20/world/israel-hamas-news/the-united-states-destroyed-a-houthi-missile-in-the-militarys-latest-airstrike

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Want to Help the Buffalo Bills Reach the Super Bowl? Grab a Shovel.

Buffalo’s stadium was full of snow, with a playoff game against Kansas City looming. Hundreds of fans stepped in to help.

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Bill Beard Was a Good Man. Then He Committed a Terrible Crime.

When we let so many Americans fall behind, they not only suffer greatly but also inflict great suffering on others.

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Donald Trump Is the Heir Apparent to George Wallace

Trump may be from Queens, but he has deep roots in Southern populism.

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How Allegations Against Nathan Wade and Fani Willis Complicated Trump Georgia Case

The claims involving Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired to manage the sprawling case in Georgia, have led to new questions about Mr. Wade’s qualifications.

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Haley’s Policy Pitch Recalls a Bygone Era Before Trump’s Rise

Nikki Haley’s calls for muscular international engagement and cuts to future Social Security benefits have elicited withering attacks from Donald J. Trump. They used to be Republican orthodoxy.

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Biden Campaign Sharpens Its Post-Roe Message: Abortion Is About Freedom

In events next week, the president and vice president will argue that abortion access is crucial to personal freedoms, and warn of what is at stake if Donald J. Trump is re-elected.

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The Heart Surgery That Isn’t as Safe for Older Women

Coronary artery bypass grafting, the most common cardiac procedure in the United States, was studied mostly in men. Women are paying the price.

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The Baltimore Sun’s New Owner Has the Newsroom on Edge

The news that David D. Smith, the executive chairman of the conservative Sinclair Broadcast Group, had bought The Sun has generated alarm inside and outside the newsroom.

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The Top Takeaways From Davos

Artificial intelligence was the unofficial theme at the annual gathering of world leaders.

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Can Backcountry Skiing Survive in the Northeast?

Even as more people take up alpine touring on New England’s trails, winters are getting shorter, ‘weather whiplash’ events are eroding the snowpack and natural snow is becoming less reliable.

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Embrace the Suck

People find themselves in situations worse than they thought, and decide to lean in.

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New Haley Ad to Play Up Her Foreign Policy Expertise, and Subtly Hit Trump

A 3-minute commercial set to run on Monday features a mother whose son died just after his release from North Korea. It may remind voters of Donald Trump’s friendliness toward the country’s dictator.

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When States Try to Take Away Americans’ Freedom of Thought

Government moves to limit what people can say are an escalation after years of policing speech in other ways

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Can the MAGA Shrew Be Tamed?

Flipping back and forth between wins and losses in Hollywood and Iowa, I couldn’t help thinking that Trump was at the wrong celebration.

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Why Nikki Haley Could Be the Most Dangerous President

Her hawkish foreign policy vision won’t rescue America.

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Donald Trump Isn’t Funny Anymore

It’s easy to make fun of him. It’s also dangerous and it needs to stop.

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People Have a Right to Climate Data

Information about climate risks is becoming increasingly valuable to companies that want to sell it.

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The Debate Over January

The seemingly trivial debate over the merits of winter offers an outlet for seasonal frustration.

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Radio Station Captures Fears of Ukrainian City Under Siege

Kharkiv, in northern Ukraine, is under almost daily bombardment. Radio Boiling Over serves as a megaphone for residents’ fears and frustrations.

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In Strategic Bind, Israel Weighs Freeing Hostages Against Destroying Hamas

Some Israeli commanders said the government’s two main goals were mutually incompatible. To eradicate Hamas, the military would have to engage in a lengthy war that would most likely cost the hostages’ lives.

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TikTok’s Class of Palm Beach Showcases Style of the Ultrarich

The Class of Palm Beach social media accounts showcase designer-label-laden outfits spotted around that wealthy town.

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For Long-Term Stock Investors, This Market Peak Won’t Matter

Compound returns that grow as stocks rise over the decades are far more important than the latest high, our columnist says.

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Rare Earth Metals May Be Lurking in Your Junk Drawer

And that’s a good thing. They’re critical for renewable energy, and a new study says recovering them from old cellphones and other waste could help meet the demand.

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