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Many Patients Don’t Survive End-Stage Poverty

If health care is interpreted in the truest sense of caring for people’s health, it must extend well beyond the boundaries of hospitals and clinics.

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Tracing Charleston’s History of Slavery, From a Burial Ground to a DNA Swab

A quest to find living descendants of 36 enslaved people has transformed into a project that gives Black residents new clues to their ancestry, wherever it may lead.

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Tracing Charleston’s History of Slavery, From a Burial Ground to a DNA Swab

A quest to find living descendants of 36 enslaved people has transformed into a project that gives Black residents new clues to their ancestry, wherever it may lead.

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There’s a Bright Spot in New York Theater. It’s Not Where You Think.

Commercial Off Broadway, a long-dormant sector of the city’s theater economy, is having a banner season. But can it last?

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Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk

Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers.

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A Hiker Was Lost in the Woods. Snow Was Falling. Time Was Running Out.

A backcountry search in the Adirondacks is a reminder that even experienced hikers should prepare for the worst.

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Israel’s Security Depends on Rafah

The potential gains in future security for Israelis and in regional peace make the risk of attacking the city worth it.

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Trina Robbins, Creator and Historian of Comic Books, Dies at 84

Obsessed with comics from a young age, she was a pioneer in a male-dominated field and later documented the contributions of other women.

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Akebono, Foreign-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54

Born Chad George Ha’aheo Rowan in Hawaii, he won 11 grand championships and paved the way for other foreign wrestlers in the sport.

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Ukraine’s New Draft Unsettles the Young

Reporters from The New York Times spoke to men who could be affected by the change.

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At the Japan State Dinner, Jill Biden Turns to Oscar de la Renta

The first lady was glittering in crystals — four days after Melania Trump stepped out in pink at a Palm Beach fund-raiser. Together, the pictures offer a harbinger of what is to come.

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Before Teacher Was Shot, Assistant Principal Was Warned First Grader Had a Gun

A Virginia grand jury found that the administrator had not acted on reports from staff members that the 6-year-old had brought a firearm to Richneck Elementary.

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Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Defiant After Israeli Strike Kills 3 of His Sons

Israel confirmed the killing of the sons of the Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, and said all three were Hamas military operatives.

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Biden’s State Dinner for Japan Was Heavy on Symbolism (and Yes, Cherry Blossoms)

The event’s musical guest, Paul Simon, even learned a little Japanese for the occasion.

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Mister Cee, Pioneering Brooklyn D.J., Dies at 57

Born Calvin Lebrun, Mister Cee was a pioneer in New York City’s hip-hop scene and helped boost the career of the Notorious B.I.G.

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How the G.O.P. Molded the Arizona Court That Upheld the Abortion Ban

Arizona’s former governor, Doug Ducey, expanded the court to seven justices. All solid conservatives, they upheld a 160-year-old abortion ban that presents a political risk to Republicans.

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Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Is Said to Be Negotiating a Guilty Plea

Ippei Mizuhara stands accused of covering his gambling debts by stealing millions of dollars from Shohei Ohtani’s bank account.

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WWII Rosie the Riveters Are Honored in Washington

Rosie the Riveters, American women who filled a crucial labor shortage during World War II and reshaped the work force, were honored at the Capitol.

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The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Japan

The Bidens invited more than 200 guests, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Robert De Niro, Jeff Bezos, Masayoshi Son, Tim Cook and Kristi Yamaguchi.

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Trudeau to Testify in Foreign Election Interference Inquiry

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified that past elections had been “free and fair,” but intelligence reports said meddling by China was “sophisticated” and “pervasive.”

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What Biden and Kishida Agreed To in Their Effort to Bolster Ties

As they look to contain an increasingly aggressive China, the United States and Japan announced dozens of new agreements, including on military, economic, climate and space matters.

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Two Imperfect Messengers Take On Abortion

Neither side of the abortion divide would probably design the exact candidate they have in 2024.

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Hamas Does Not Have 40 Hostages Who Meet Terms of Potential Swap With Israel, Officials Said

The claim raised fears that more hostages may be dead than previously believed.

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13 Young Men Charged in Brooklyn Synagogue ‘Tunnel’ Melee

Some of the defendants are accused of breaking through a wall between an excavated space and the sanctuary, part of the headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

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Celebrating Eid in NYC: Looks from Hasan Minhaj, Ramy Youssef and More

Hasan Minhaj and Ramy Youssef joined hundreds of Muslims dressed to the nines at a morning prayer gathering for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

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Biden Pulls Closer to Japan to Counter China

Also, inflation remained higher than expected. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Cornel West Picks a Black Lives Matter Activist, Melina Abdullah, as His Running Mate

Melina Abdullah, a racial justice activist in Los Angeles and professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University, joins the independent presidential ticket.

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Biden Says Israel Has Improved Aid Flow to Gaza but Must Do More

Mr. Biden said he was “blunt and straightforward” with Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, but declined to say explicitly whether he would condition future U.S. arms shipments on the response.

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Thomas Gumbleton, Progressive Voice as a Catholic Bishop, Dies at 94

He was arrested protesting war and clashed with fellow bishops in supporting gay marriage and the ordination of women and championing victims of sex abuse by priests.

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At Least 3 Injured in Shooting at Philadelphia Eid Celebration

The shooting took place on Wednesday afternoon in West Philadelphia, where 1,000 people were gathered to mark the end of Ramadan.

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