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Beyoncé Fan’s Radio Request Reignites Country Music Debate

A fan asked his Oklahoma radio station to play a new Beyoncé song. The request was rejected, spurring hundreds of calls and emails about the exclusion of Black musicians from the genre.

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Biden Shields Palestinians in the U.S. From Deportation

The president, who is facing mounting criticism over U.S. support for Israel, used an authority that exempts people from deportation if their homeland is in crisis.

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How Can I Update My Millennial Style?

Our fashion critic encourages a reader to invest in timeless pieces instead of getting caught up in generational stereotypes.

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The Key to a Happy, Stable Marriage

Couples shouldn’t be cocooned but anchored in a circle of friends.

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The Detention of Rocío San Miguel Raises Human Rights Concerns

The detention of Rocío San Miguel, and her disappearance for many days, has Venezuelan human right activists concerned that they have entered a new era of repression.

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House Republican Majority Shrinks Again as Congress Faces Critical Issues

The victory of Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, in a special election in New York chipped away at the already thin Republican hold over the House.

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Mysterious Pattern in a Cave Is Oldest Rock Art Found in Patagonia

About 8,200 years ago, in one of the last places settled by humans, prehistoric peoples began painting comblike designs as the climate shifted.

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Review of Sensitive Issues Slows Potential Release of Biden Transcript

A lengthy interview with a special counsel who questioned the president’s memory included discussion of classified material, security arrangements and topics potentially subject to executive privilege.

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Angela Chao, C.E.O. of Foremost Group, Dies in a Car Crash

Ms. Chao, whose sister Elaine Chao was President Trump’s secretary of transportation, led Foremost Group, operator of a global fleet of carrier ships. She died in a car crash.

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William Post, Who Helped Create Pop-Tarts, Dies at 96

Mr. Post, a bakery manager in Michigan, worked with Kellogg’s to create the snack in 1964. It became a timeless American classic.

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How Senate Democrats Flipped the Border Issue on Republicans

Senator Chuck Schumer was wary of tying immigration policy to emergency aid for Ukraine, but he saw an opening to address border turmoil that was becoming a political liability — and to call Republicans’ bluff.

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I.R.S. Commissioner Aims to Show Progress Amid Threats of Budget Cuts

Daniel Werfel will try to persuade skeptical Republicans on Thursday that funding the tax agency is a good investment.

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Three Climate Takeaways From Indonesia’s Presidential Election and the Vote for Subianto

The presumed winner supports policies that have led to a boom in coal-burning, but also to the creation of a nascent electric-battery industry.

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This Easy Cauliflower Salad Recipe Will Brighten Even the Bleakest Days

Spiced and roasted florets join briny capers and sweet-sour pickled onions in a punchy dish made for February.

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Austin, Speaking by Video, Reiterates U.S. Support for Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke on Wednesday to a U.S.-led group that marshals military aid to Ukraine.

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History, by and of Women

Dabbling in the Anne de Courcy extended universe.

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Tom Suozzi Makes the Democrats Look Good for a New York Minute

A win for normalcy.

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A Collapse of the Amazon Could Be Coming ‘Faster Than We Thought’

A new study weighed a range of threats and variables in an effort to map out where the rain forest is most vulnerable.

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When Ash Wednesday Falls on Valentine’s Day, Love and Death Compete

What to do when Ash Wednesday, a solemn reminder of human mortality, falls on the same day we gorge on chocolate and romance? Pass out candy hearts that say “Dust 2 Dust.”

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Britain Confronts Fears of a (Gasp!) Tea Shortage

Shipping issues in the Red Sea have led to delays in tea deliveries, but British retailers assured consumers that any shortages would be a “blip.”

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What Tom Suozzi’s Victory Shows Biden and Democrats About 2024

Running up the middle, as Suozzi did, may still help Biden in several key states.

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The World Feels the Trump Touch

Even out of power, the former president’s deepening isolationism is having a profound effect on America’s foreign policy.

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Mayor Adams Is Sued Over Failure to Comply With New Housing Laws

The City Council is expected to join the Legal Aid Society in their lawsuit to force Mr. Adams to implement laws aimed at reducing homelessness.

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Three Lessons From a Surprisingly Resilient Job Market

The recovery from the pandemic lockdowns has prompted economists to consider whether their playbook is outdated or just missing a page.

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International Print Fair Returns to the Park Avenue Armory

The Print Fair returns to Park Avenue, with a critic’s advice on connoisseurship, and where the buys are.

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Hundreds Flee Nasser Hospital in Gaza After Israel Orders Evacuation

The Israeli military threatened to take action to stop what it called Hamas activity at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.

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Ukraine, Struggling on Land, Claims to Deal Blow to Russia at Sea

The Ukrainian military says it has sunk a large Russian landing ship off the coast of Crimea, although Ukrainian troops inland find themselves in a precarious position.

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A Plush Dog, Samurai Sword and 42,439 Guns: Inside an N.Y.P.D. Basement

In the office of the Manhattan Property Clerk, evidence and lost items arrive by the tens of thousands. A small band of officers and civilians has to manage never-ending pressure.

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Why Marwan Barghouti Is So Popular

His name may not be familiar to many Americans, but people in the Middle East know it well.

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Terrorists Are Paying for Check Marks on X, Report Says

The report shows that X has accepted payments for subscriptions from entities barred from doing business in the United States, a potential violation of sanctions.

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