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Columbia University Senate Is Said to Be Redrafting Resolution Admonishing Its President

Worried that a censure vote could result in President Nemat Shafik’s removal at a time of crisis, the official university body plans to vote on a watered-down proposal, some members said.

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One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu

There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.

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In Hush Money Trial, Pecker Says Trump Thanked Him for Burying Stories

David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J. Trump thanked him for burying stories.

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5 Takeaways from David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday.

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America Is Writing Checks That Mere Optimism Won’t Cover

Don’t bet the house on a rosy future.

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Can Biden Revive the Fortunes of American Workers?

He’s the most pro-labor president since Harry Truman. Is that enough?

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University of Southern California Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Protest

The 144-year-old Los Angeles institution has not had a reputation for campus activism, but it now finds itself embroiled in controversies over the war in Gaza.

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How Pastor Chad Nedohin Helped Turn Trump Media Into a Meme Stock

Chad Nedohin, a part-time pastor, is among the fans of Donald J. Trump who helped turn Trump Media into a meme stock with volatile prices.

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Israel’s Claim of Killing ‘Half’ of Hezbollah Commanders in Lebanon Draws Skepticism

The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group.

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Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Overturned by NY Appeals Court: Key Takeaways

The Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on sex crimes charges in New York, but he is not a free man. Here’s what to know.

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U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza, Pentagon Says

The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.

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Justices Seemed Ready to Limit Election Case Against Trump

Also, Harvey Weinstein’s New York conviction was overturned.

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Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85

As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.

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David Pecker, Trump’s Trash Collector, Got Cold Feet

He grew wary of his role suppressing bad stories about Trump.

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Takeaways from Supreme Court Arguments on Trump’s Immunity Claim

Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case.

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Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave

An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.

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José Andrés Eulogizes 7 World Central Kitchen Workers Killed in Gaza

The chef voiced “regret, sorrow and anger” at a Washington memorial for the workers slain while delivering food for his World Central Kitchen.

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The National Enquirer’s Parent Company Struggles To Find A Buyer

The parent company of The Enquirer, the tabloid now famous for its ties to former President Donald J. Trump, has tried repeatedly to sell the publication. It hasn’t been easy.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Considers Resignation Amid Wife’s Investigation

Despite insisting that allegations of influence peddling against his wife are false, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is considering stepping down, bewildering Spain.

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The fight over the future of plastics

As countries negotiate a landmark agreement to reduce plastic pollution, the industry is fighting a battle over regulations and over its image.

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David Pecker Says He and Others Around Trump Feared His Anger

They called Donald J. Trump “the boss.” The desire to avoid his fury drove many decisions made by those around him.

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For Justice Alito, Presidents Stand Above the Law

He appears willing to allow Trump and future presidents to escape criminal prosecution for their acts.

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To the Sound of Gunshots, Haiti Installs a New Ruling Council

With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.

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For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By

At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”

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‘Challengers’ Review: Game, Set, Love Matches

Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist play friends, lovers and foes on and off the tennis court in Luca Guadagnino’s latest.

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The History Behind Queso Fundido

Queso fundido is a gooey thrill, with a back story rooted in the Mexican Revolution.

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Key Solar Panel Ingredient Is Made in the U.S.A. Again

REC Silicon says it will soon start shipping polysilicon, which has come mostly from China, reviving a Washington State factory that shut down in 2019.

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U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown

Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year.

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Ukraine Could Use New Weapons to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, Pentagon Says

The goal for a recent delivery of the coveted long-range missile system is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.

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Emory in Atlanta Is Latest University to Crack Down on Protests

More than 400 demonstrators across the country have been taken into police custody since arrests at Columbia University in New York set off a wave of student activism nationwide.

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