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Northern Israel Somber as a Few Soldiers and Residents Trickle Through

While there were limited signs of life in the area, most residents were hesitant to head back without greater certainty that the cease-fire with Hezbollah would hold.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ and the End of an Era of Reality Television

What once was an exhilarating show stuffed with vicariously appealing misbehavior became a dreary weeknight watch.

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What Is Black Friday?

Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online.

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Helen Gallagher, Winner of Two Tonys and Three Emmys, Dies at 98

She was honored on Broadway for roles in “Pal Joey” and “No, No, Nanette” and then turned to TV, where she won three Daytime Emmys for her work on “Ryan’s Hope.”

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Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches Is Making a Statement on Her Own

The singer and songwriter has fronted the Glaswegian band for 13 years. Next month, she’s going solo on “Vicious Creature,” an ambitious and emotional pop odyssey.

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France Suggests It Would Not Immediately Arrest Netanyahu Despite I.C.C. Warrant

The Foreign Ministry did not say outright that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel would be free to travel to France, but it argued that an I.C.C. rule on immunity may apply to him.

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Kennedy, Bhattacharya and Trump’s Covid Contrarian Cabinet

Nobody got Covid totally right. But the contrarians got it mostly wrong.

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Musk’s Slashing of the Federal Budget Faces Big Hurdles

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency, with Elon Musk as co-leader, has advantages that past budget-cutters did not, but laws and court challenges can still make change slow and difficult.

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Pakistan’s Capital Is Turned Upside Down by Unending Protests

Residents of Islamabad are tiring of regular demonstrations demanding the release of the former prime minister Imran Khan, with the marches leading to clashes with security forces.

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Moscow Expels 2 German Journalists Over Allegations of Closing Russian TV Bureau

The German government denied it had taken action against Russia’s Channel One office in Berlin.

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Danielle Deadwyler Goes Deep in “The Piano Lesson”

After breaking through with “Till,” the actress delivers another formidable performance. Still, when it comes to Hollywood, she’d rather keep some distance.

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Several Trump Administration Picks Face Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’

A Trump transition team spokeswoman said law enforcement officials “acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted.”

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With Joy and Tears, Lebanese Return Home: ‘Look at All the Destruction’

A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah allowed those displaced by the war to return to their homes. Many found buildings cleaved in half, crushed cars and ruined towns.

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Several Trump administration picks face bomb threats and ‘swatting.’

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Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Play on Thanksgiving Every Year?

The short answer: tradition.

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Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73

Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.

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Israeli Forces Keep Striking in Gaza Alongside Cease-Fire in Lebanon

While Israel and Hezbollah were finalizing a cease-fire to halt the fighting in Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed 33 people in Gaza, according to local health authorities.

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Trump’s Pick to Lead the N.I.H. Gets Some Things Right

The course of Bhattacharya’s tenure will depend on whether he can listen to his critics.

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Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.

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China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: ‘Supply Chain Warfare’

A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact pain.

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‘Serial’ Wants to Hear Your Stories of Keiko, the Whale From ‘Free Willy’

We want to hear your stories of the beloved celebrity orca, whose real-life return to the ocean is explored in our new podcast.

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Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

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A Battered and Diminished Hezbollah Accepts a Cease-fire

Thirteen months of war left Hezbollah weakened, isolated and desperate for a way to stop the fighting.

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Congress Is Poised to Delay Again on Farm Bill, Leaving Families in Limbo

The agriculture and nutrition measure was last updated in 2018 and originally expired two years ago. Farmers fear the Trump administration’s priorities will eclipse theirs next year.

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PCE, a Key Inflation Measure, Sped Up in October

Inflation has been stubborn in recent months. Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s tariffs loom as a potential risk.

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What’s a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?

The party’s donor class is still wrestling with Donald Trump’s victory, worried about retribution and sluggish liberal energy. Some rich Democrats are even pondering leaving the country.

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3 Americans Are Said to Be Freed From China in Prisoner Swap

The three men, John Leung, Kai Li and Mark Swidan, are on planes heading to the United States, officials said.

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The Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire: What to Know

Under the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw its forces from Lebanon over the next 60 days, and Hezbollah will not entrench itself near the Israeli border.

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Inflation Concerns Loom as Trumponomics Revs Up

Investors are bracing for the latest data as the president-elect’s economic agenda of cutting immigration and taxes, while raising tariffs takes shape.

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Donald Trump’s Immigration Plans

We explore Trump’s mass deportation goals.

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