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Takeaways From the Texas Primary: Ken Paxton Ousts Some of His Enemies

The Republican attorney general succeeded in defeating some politicians and judges who opposed him. But Democrats showed they also know how to punish incumbents.

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The School Issues We’re Battling Over Aren’t the Ones That Matter

What’s worse than censoring a book? Kids not being able to read it anyway.

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‘Rust’ Armorer Convicted of Manslaughter in Alec Baldwin Shooting

The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, had placed a live round in a gun the actor was rehearsing with when it fired, killing the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.

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Was Trump’s Nomination Always Inevitable?

As recently as a year ago, less than half of Republican voters named Trump as their preferred candidate.

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Gray Whale, Long Absent From the Atlantic, Is Spotted Off Massachusetts

Gray whales are regularly found in the North Pacific, but sightings in the Atlantic, from which they had vanished by the 18th century, are extremely rare.

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The National Guard Might Help Subway Riders Feel Safer

But Governor Hochul needs to ensure that the state’s role is to deter crime, not harass riders.

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The Grotesque Rise of Mark Robinson

Trump’s pick for North Carolina governor is, like Trump himself, all about ire.

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Haley Dropped Out, Making Way for a Biden-Trump Rematch

Also, National Guard troops will patrol New York’s subway. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Nearly Half the States Sue E.P.A. Over New Limits on Deadly Pollution

Republican attorneys general from 24 states said the crackdown on fine industrial particles would raise costs. The E.P.A. said it would save lives.

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‘Uncommitted’ Effort to Protest Biden Will Shift Its Focus to Washington State

The campaign is urging Democrats to register their discontent with President Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza by voting “uncommitted.” Washington’s primary is on Tuesday.

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One Twin Was Hurt, the Other Was Not. Their Adult Mental Health Diverged.

A large study of “discordant twins,” in which only one suffered abuse or neglect, adds to evidence linking childhood trauma to adult illness.

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Expecting Protests at the Oscars, Police Plan to Beef Up Security

The Los Angeles police said it would increase its presence at the Academy Awards, given the potential for protests related to the Israel-Hamas war.

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Josette Molland, Who Told of Life in Nazi Camps Through Art, Dies at 100

She endured horrors as a captured member of the French Resistance and — to ensure that her story, too, would survive — depicted them years later in a series of stark paintings.

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Trump’s Crushing Primary Triumph Masked Quiet Weaknesses

Even though he easily defeated Nikki Haley, the primary results suggested that he still has long-term problems with suburban voters, moderates and independents.

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The Trump-Biden Rematch Is Here. Americans Are Processing.

They’ve worked through denial, bargaining and grief over the 2024 matchup. Are discontented voters inching toward acceptance?

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Josette Molland’s Testimony: Scenes of Life in Nazi Camps

In her 80s, she created a series of paintings depicting the horrors she endured in forced-labor camps during World War II.

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Republicans’ Dilemma on Mayorkas Impeachment: When to Take the Loss

House Republicans rushed to impeach the homeland security secretary but are taking their time delivering the charges to the Senate, where a trial is likely to be over before it begins — or yield a quick acquittal.

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New York Community Bank Raises $1 Billion in Emergency Cash

Investors include Steven Mnuchin, who joined the board of the struggling midsize lender.

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House Passes Bipartisan $460 Billion Spending Bill to Avert a Partial Shutdown

Staring down yet another spending deadline, Speaker Mike Johnson again relied on Democratic votes to push through a six-bill package to fund about half the government through the fall.

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Israel-Hamas Talks Over Hostage Releases and a Cease-Fire Stall

Officials say Hamas has continued to press Israel for a commitment to a permanent cease-fire after a multistage release of all hostages, but Israel has refused.

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Biden Promised Calm After Trump Chaos, but the World Has Not Cooperated

Inflation, an explosion of migration at the border and wars in Europe and the Middle East have created a sense of instability that polls show have eroded his support.

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He Had 217 Covid Shots Without Side Effects, Study Finds

Media accounts of a German man’s extreme vaccination history spurred researchers to analyze his immune responses.

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Mitch McConnell Endorses Trump, Whom He Once Denounced

The Kentucky Republican, who plans to step down as Senate minority leader at the end of the year, had blamed the former president’s lies about the 2020 election for the Jan. 6 riot.

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Despite the Doubters, Haley’s Real Goal Was to Be a Choice

People kept asking what she really wanted, but ultimately the party didn’t accept her answer.

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Alabama IVF Protection Bill Will Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights

Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday.

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Federal Judge Rules Minority Business Agency Must Serve White People as Well

The ruling by a judge in Texas was the latest in a string of court decisions that have eroded or struck down federal affirmative-action mandates in a variety of arenas.

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Haiti Gangs Press Prime Minister to Step Down

The power struggle in Haiti is raising pressure on the United States to ease tensions while casting doubt on plans for a Kenyan-led security mission.

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The Oscars Carpet Color Goes Back to Red

Following the surprise of last year’s champagne-hued rug, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled a bright red one on Wednesday at the Dolby Theater.

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Bracing for a Trump Rematch, Biden Confronts Four Thorny Challenges

Before his State of the Union address, the president faces several political problems that are largely out of his control and present dangers to his re-election bid.

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Haley’s Dropping Out Highlights GOP’s Rifts and Trump’s Dominance

Falling well short in a spirited campaign to dethrone Mr. Trump, Ms. Haley brought to a close the latest struggle over the soul and direction of the Republican Party.

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