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Biden’s State of the Union Tonight: What to Watch for and When

What campaign themes will he lay out? How directly will he attack Donald Trump? Will he say the word abortion?

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What the ‘Rust’ Jury Heard About How Live Rounds Got on a Film Set

The prosecution pointed to a photo of the film’s armorer, arguing she had brought the live rounds. Her lawyers tried to focus attention on the movie’s primary ammunition supplier.

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Three Reasons Biden Must Rethink His 2024 Strategy

It will take more than Jan. 6 to convince those voters who are still skeptical.

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Civil Discourse on Campus Is Put to the Test

A panel has a lively good-faith discussion, with all sides, on diversity hiring statements.

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Oscars 2024 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

“Oppenheimer” is the best picture favorite, but the best actress race is full of suspense. Our expert predicts which films and artists will get trophies on Sunday.

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The Biden-Trump Rematch, Part 1: The Run-Up

According to the Democratic National Committee and Biden’s inner circle, he is the best option in a battle with Trump, no matter what voters might be worried about.

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In State of the Union, Biden Will Cheer the Economy and Draw a Contrast With Trump

Allies are pushing the president to do more to sell skeptical voters on his economic record and to attack his likely Republican rival on tax policy.

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James Crumbley, Following His Wife and Son, Stands Trial for Michigan Shooting

His teenage son pleaded guilty to murder. His wife was convicted of manslaughter. Now the man who bought the gun that his son used to kill four high school students will face a jury.

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Buddy Duress, Who Came Off the Streets to Find Stardom, Dies at 38

He was a homeless heroin dealer when the Safdie brothers put him in their movies, and the critics raved. But the recklessness that gave his acting authenticity thwarted his career.

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Awards Show Glamour From Emma Stone, Charles Melton, Greta Lee, Cillian Murphy and More

In advance of the Oscars, here are seven stars (in some of their best looks) who’ve made the case for glamour this awards season.

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Connecticut Shelters Keeping People Out of Shelters

Some homeless shelters now offer resources so that people can squeeze in with family members. It’s an acknowledgment that entering the shelter system can lead to a downward spiral.

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Orphaned Manatees Return to the Wild After 3 Years of Rehab

Three orphaned calves were rescued in Florida. They had no idea what was in store.

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The Black Crowes Are Back, and Bygones Are Bygones

After ego clashes and substance abuse drove Chris and Rich Robinson apart, they’ve reunited for their first album of raw rock ’n’ roll together in 15 years.

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The Disappearance of Mayor Adams

Unlike most of his predecessors, he has had few accomplishments while leading New York City. But there’s still time to change that.

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A Popular Israeli Minister’s Meeting in London Sends a Message to Netanyahu

A meeting between the British foreign secretary, David Cameron, and an Israeli minister, Benny Gantz, carried more weight than usual, analysts said, and stressed the frustration of Israel’s allies.

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Big American Tech Profits From Chinese Ad Spending Spree

Temu, Shein, and streaming and gaming apps looking to break into the U.S. market are spending huge sums to get their wares in front of American consumers.

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How China Came to Dominate the World in Solar Energy

Beijing is set to further increase its manufacturing and installation of solar panels as it seeks to master global markets and wean itself from imports.

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Home Care Aides Fight to End 24-Hour Shifts in NYC City Council

Home health care, among the fastest growing industries in New York and nationwide, is also one of the lowest paying, with often grueling hours.

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Dark Brandon in the House

What President Biden needs to accomplish at Thursday’s State of the Union address.

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Ukrainians Scale Up Crowdfunding to Help the War Effort

Fund-raisers are borrowing heavily from business techniques to keep donations flowing to the military. The latest trend? Broad approaches that rely on networks of friends and acquaintances.

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Profound Damage Found in Maine Gunman’s Brain, Possibly From Blasts

A laboratory found a pattern of cell damage that has been seen in veterans exposed to weapons blasts, and said it probably played a role in symptoms the gunman displayed before the shooting.

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Alabama Passes Law to Protect I.V.F. Treatments

Some doctors said the law would allow them to resume treatments quickly, though legal experts cautioned that state constitutional challenges may still arise.

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Winter Heat Waves and Hottest Ocean Ever

Recent heat waves in cities worldwide have the hallmarks of global warming, researchers said. And last month was the hottest February on record.

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Southern Baptists Say Justice Dept. Has Closed Abuse Inquiry Into Leadership Body

A Southern Baptist Convention leader said federal investigators had informed the executive committee that there would be no charges against it.

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Are You Starting Ozempic or Another GLP-1? We Want to Hear From You.

The New York Times is looking to speak with people who are about to start GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and are open to allowing us to chronicle their experiences.

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Chinese National Accused of Stealing AI Secrets From Google

Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in California and accused of uploading hundreds of files to the cloud.

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Katie Porter, a Rising Political Star, Falls Short in California Senate Race

The California representative harnessed social media and her committee perch to build a following. But it wasn’t enough to survive a brutal Senate contest, and she has nowhere to go this election season.

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Fact-Checking Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday Speech

After racking up a series of wins that cleared the field, former President Donald J. Trump moved to a general election message. Here’s a fact check.

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How Bad Is Crime in the New York City Subways?

Officials have spent millions to make New Yorkers transit riders feel safe. The investment is motivated more by passengers’ perception than by crime rates.

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Eight Teens Are Shot at Philadelphia Bus Stop, Police Say

The injured high school students, one of whom was in critical condition, range in age from 15 to 17, the police said. It was the latest in a series of shootings on or near public buses in the city.

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