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How Sofía Vergara Created Her Tony Soprano Role in Netflix’s ‘Griselda’

This star of “Modern Family” said that nuance was crucial to her portrayal of the Miami drug lord Griselda Blanco in the new Netflix miniseries “Griselda.”

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The Best Bowl of Beans I’ve Ever Had

A pantry staple can be exciting, even thrilling, with a little time, care and cleverness.

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The Laid-Back Appeal of Colorado’s Wolf Creek Ski Resort

The family-owned mountain is a throwback to an earlier era of skiing, with no on-mountain lodging, few crowds and modest amenities.

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Houthis’ Propaganda Is Going Global

As the war in Gaza gives the Houthi militia an international audience, the group has seized the opportunity to take its message far beyond Yemen’s borders.

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Barnard College’s Restrictions on Political Speech Prompt Outcry

Professors and free speech advocates are protesting a decision by the college to monitor and remove pro-Palestinian statements and other speech the college deems too political.

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How the Houthi Militia in Yemen Became a Nimble U.S. Foe

The Iran-backed Houthis perfected the tactics of irregular warfare during years of conflict against a Saudi-led coalition, military officials say.

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Man Arrested on 76 Counts of Murder in Johannesburg Building Fire

The police said the 29-year-old confessed to starting the fire last August, which tore through a derelict, overcrowded building occupied by poor people.

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Nikki Haley Was an Illusion. It Just Shattered.

We were desperate to believe that someone could stop Donald Trump.

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Netflix is Said to License ‘Sex and the City’ From HBO

Media companies that had been reluctant to are increasingly offering shows to Netflix, which is pulling further ahead in the streaming wars.

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New Hampshire Primary: Takeaways From Trump’s Victory Over Haley

Donald Trump made history with a second straight victory, as Nikki Haley and her supporters look increasingly adrift in his Republican Party.

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Trump’s Win Adds to Air of Inevitability as Haley Sharpens Edge

The former president’s victories in Iowa last week and in New Hampshire on Tuesday leave his main Republican rival, Nikki Haley, with an uphill battle.

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U.S. Strikes 2 More Houthi Targets in Yemen

The attacks — the ninth in two weeks — hit anti-ship missiles that the Iran-backed militia could use against merchant and Navy ships in the region.

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German Rail Workers Strike Over Pay and Hours

The walkout, one of the most significant to hit the country’s train service in years, is expected to affect long-distance and commuter travel nationwide.

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Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Lost Nose Wheel Before Takeoff, F.A.A. Says

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the latest troubling event involving a Boeing aircraft.

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Yale, Duke and Columbia Among Elite Schools to Settle in Price-Fixing Case

Five universities have agreed to pay $104.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of violating an agreement to be “need-blind” when awarding financial aid.

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Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?

The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size.

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San Diego Residents Describe Escape from Flood

The San Diego region was overwhelmed by a surprisingly intense storm that flooded homes and turned roadways into rivers. Some residents wondered why they did not receive more warning.

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Israeli Soldiers Clearing Buffer Zone in Gaza Die in Blast

On the deadliest day for Israelis since the ground invasion against Hamas began, about 20 soldiers were killed as they prepared to level buildings near the border.

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For ‘Barbie’ Fans Online, a Bitterly Ironic Oscar Snub

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie missed Academy Award nominations for director and actress, respectively — a fact that was a little too on the nose for some.

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Fire Destroys Thousands of Paintings in Abkhazia

This Georgian region lost a collection that is considered a national treasure, but only Russia and a few allies recognize it as a nation at all.

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For People Fleeing War, U.S. Immigration Fight Has Real-Life Consequences

The Biden administration has allowed more than a million people into the United States temporarily under a program that Republicans in Congress want to limit.

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The Meaning of Gaza’s Tunnels

Hamas could have devoted its money and time to building a future for its people, not a fortress for itself.

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Why Greta Gerwig Was Snubbed for a Best Director Nomination

“Barbie” scored a best-picture nomination and scooped up eight nods overall. Several factors could have led to Gerwig’s omission.

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U.S. Strikes 3 Sites in Iraq Linked to Militias Blamed for Base Attack

The strikes were “in direct response” to a series of attacks by Iranian-sponsored militias against U.S. and coalition personnel in Iraq and Syria, the defense secretary said.

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Mayor Adams’s Feud With City Council Takes Petty Turn Over Chairs

The mayor’s aides tried to remove chairs from a City Hall news conference that was critical of him, and lights were kept off, plunging the proceedings into partial darkness.

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Biden Aide Is Taking Reins of His 2024 Re-election Campaign

The aide, Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, who was the campaign manager for President Biden’s 2020 bid, will move from the White House to his re-election headquarters in Wilmington, Del.

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The Needle Returns for New Hampshire. Here’s How It Works.

The Needle can offer a much clearer picture of the outcome of an election than the early returns, which are often biased toward a particular candidate.

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Nikki Haley Battles Long Odds in New Hampshire

Also, Turkey backed Sweden’s NATO bid. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Gary Graham, ‘Alien Nation’ and ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ Actor, Dies at 73

In a 50-year acting career, Mr. Graham appeared in several shows, including “Starsky and Hutch” and “The Incredible Hulk.” But it was in science fiction where he made his biggest mark.

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Train Robbery for Amazon Packages? More Common Than You Think.

The explosion of the e-commerce economy has created an opportunity for thieves — and a conundrum for the railways.

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