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‘Welcome to Hell’: U.N. Panel Says Russian War Crimes Are Widespread

In a report headed to the Human Rights Council in Geneva next week, an investigative commission outlines the ongoing torture and starvation of Ukrainian prisoners.

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Supreme Court Sets Rules for Blocking Citizens From Officials’ Accounts

In two unanimous rulings, the justices tried to distinguish between private conduct, which is not subject to the First Amendment, and state action, which is.

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Nvidia Stock Market Value Would Be Bigger Than the World Economy

A.I. fervor has rocketed the chip company’s share price upward. Our columnist asked A.I. chatbots how big Nvidia would become if it kept growing as fast as it had over the past year.

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Frightening Confrontation Led to Brooklyn Subway Shooting, Videos Show

Two men who the police say did not know each other were engaged in a violent argument before one of them was shot. A woman also appeared to stab one of the men in the back, a video shows.

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Down the Rabbit Hole in Search of a Few Frames of Irish American History

The silent film “The Callahans and the Murphys” was pulled after an uproar over stereotyping. What happened next tantalized one fan of old movies.

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Aspen’s Slopes Draw Skiers and Influencers to the Colorado Town

This Colorado enclave draws both die-hard snow lovers and those who don’t even dream of skiing, be they museum-goers, gourmands or influencers.

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Where’s the Next Generation of Great Coaches?

A trip back to 2004 suggests even sure things can sometimes be a gamble.

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16 Killed in Russian Missile Strike on Odesa, Ukraine Says

Two missiles hit the same spot, Ukrainian authorities said, killing some rescuers who had responded to the first attack.

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Highlights of the Judge’s Ruling on Fani Willis in the Georgia Trump Case

The district attorney, Fani T. Willis, was given two choices: have her ex-boyfriend withdraw from the prosecution team or step aside herself.

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This Treasure Hunter’s Latest Find? A 1,000-Year-Old Viking Sword.

Trevor Penny was magnet fishing in an English waterway near Oxford when he pulled out a rusty sword. Experts say it’s a Viking sword that is probably more than 1,000 years old.

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Macron and Scholz Meet, Looking to Patch Up Differences on Ukraine

The leaders of France and Germany will try to heal an increasingly public rift over their approach to the war, and hold talks alongside Poland’s prime minister on support for Kyiv.

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Montez Press Radio Is Reviving the D.I.Y. Spirit of a Bygone New York City

In an era of podcasts and influencers, Montez Press Radio is reviving the D.I.Y. spirit of a bygone downtown New York City.

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A Secret War, Strange New Wounds and Silence From the Pentagon

Many U.S. troops who fired vast numbers of artillery rounds against the Islamic State developed mysterious, life-shattering mental and physical problems. But the military struggled to understand what was wrong.

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Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits

The National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million in damages and will amend several rules that housing experts say will drive down housing costs.

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4 Ways a Settlement Could Change the Housing Industry

The influential National Association of Realtors agreed to make several changes to its policies to settle class-action lawsuits brought by home sellers who say they were forced to pay inflated commissions to real estate agents.

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Schumer’s Critique Reveals Widening U.S.-Israel Divisions, Analysts Say

Many Israelis support the Senate majority leader’s call for early elections, but even Netanyahu’s rivals were reluctant to seize on the criticism while the country is focused on the war in Gaza.

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What We Know About the Relationship Between Fani Willis and Nathan Wade

Defense lawyers accused Fani Willis of “self-dealing” by hiring Nathan Wade to manage the Trump prosecution, then going on vacations with him that he paid for, at least in part.

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What China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington

A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.

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Data Dump Exposes Links Between Money and Politics in India

Lists of donors and beneficiaries cast government contracts and police investigations in an unflattering new light.

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Closing Costs for Buying a Home Have Risen Along With Rates

These mortgage fees increased 22 percent from 2021 to 2022. One likely factor is the greater use of discount points to nudge interest rates down.

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Ruling Expected on Disqualifying Fani Willis From Trump Case in Georgia

The judge overseeing the case said on March 1 that he would rule on the disqualification question within two weeks.

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The Big Dilemma Facing ByteDance’s US Investors

Potential bidders are circling TikTok as many in Congress demand its split from its Chinese parent. But obstacles remain, starting with Beijing.

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Tornadoes and Injuries Reported as Severe Weather Tears Through Midwest

A storm ripped through a mobile home community in eastern Indiana. Tornadoes were also reported in Ohio and Kentucky.

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What Groups Need Affirmative Action?

The demise of the old version of affirmative action is likely to affect some of its previous beneficiaries much more than others.

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Threat of Unrest Looms Over Al Aqsa on First Friday of Ramadan

A heavy Israeli police contingent checked worshipers outside the holy site, after Hamas called for an “escalation” from Palestinians in response to the war in Gaza.

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Bernie Sanders Proposes Reducing Americans’ Workweek to 32 Hours

His proposal would pare down the workweek over a four-year period. The 40-hour workweek has stood as the standard in the U.S. since it became enshrined in federal law in 1940.

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Trump’s Court Delays Pile Up, and Schumer Says Netanyahu ‘Lost His Way’

Plus, the chaos in college financial aid.

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A Journey Through Putin’s Russia

Our Moscow-based reporter traveled around the country to gauge the mood before a presidential vote.

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As Putin Pitches His Vision, Voters Avert Their Gaze From the War

Vladimir V. Putin, casting himself as the only leader able to end the war in Ukraine, is all but assured another term in a rubber-stamp election this weekend.

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Russia’s Persecution of L.G.B.T.Q. Ukrainians Should Be a Crime Against Humanity

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, justified with homophobia, has seen horrifying persecution of L.G.B.T.Q. people. The world should recognize it as a crime against humanity.

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