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TV on the Radio, Brooklyn Rock Veterans, Return to the Stage

The acclaimed band, which emerged during the 2000s indie boom, is performing a series of live shows commemorating the 20th anniversary of its debut album.

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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?

Here’s how to extend the life of your Thanksgiving leftovers — without getting sick.

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Footprints Suggest Different Human Relatives Lived Alongside One Another

A discovery in northern Kenya hints that two extinct species that were our ancient relatives shared the same habitat and possibly interacted.

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Romania Court Orders a Recount After Surprise Election Result

A top court issued the ruling just days after an ultranationalist outsider unexpectedly won the most votes in the first round of presidential elections held Sunday.

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Daniel Khalife, UK Prison Escapee, Is Convicted of Spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife also pleaded guilty to an escape from a London jail, strapped underneath a truck with a sling made of trousers, that embarrassed the British authorities.

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Bangladesh Ties with India Plunge Further After Arrest of Hindu Leader

India and Bangladesh have traded angry accusations about Bangladesh’s Hindu minority.

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What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War

Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.

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How a Women’s College Volleyball Team Became the Center of the Transgender Athlete Debate

Not since the swimmer Lia Thomas has a college athlete or team put the fiercely contested issue of transgender rights in sports under such a bright spotlight.

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Watch Ariana Grande Perform ‘Popular’ in ‘Wicked’

The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.”

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For Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Millions Line Sidewalks and Tune In

There will be some differences this year because, after three decades, a new company has taken over production of the annual event.

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Linda McMahon Was Questioned About WWE in Previous Connecticut Education Role

Linda McMahon, whose résumé mainly rests on running World Wrestling Entertainment, has faced questions for years over whether she is suitable for important education posts.

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San Jose State’s Opponent Boycotts Game Over Transgender Player. Again.

The women’s volleyball team at the center of a national debate over gender and sports advanced to the conference championship after Boise State refused to play.

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What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.

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Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.

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A Holiday Tradition

We’re covering Thanksgiving arguments past.

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Ukraine Reports Major Russian Attack on Its Energy Sector

President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia has been selecting targets for missile strikes in Kyiv and that they might include “decision-making centers.”

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Israeli Military Tells Lebanese Not to Return to Some Southern Areas

The military said it had fired on people arriving in parts of southern Lebanon because they were violating Israel’s cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah, which appeared to be holding.

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Ina Garten Shares Thanksgiving Tips and Recipes on ‘The Daily’

The Barefoot Contessa shared simple tips on the art of hosting for this special episode of “The Daily.”

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Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads

An online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women’s criticisms when writing new standards.

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Give Barbara Taylor Bradford, the Queen of Romance Novels, Her Due

Barbara Taylor Bradford was a profound part of her readers’ lives.

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With Trump Returning and Hezbollah Weakened, Iran Strikes a Conciliatory Tone

As Iran faces domestic and foreign challenges, its bellicose rhetoric on the United States and Israel has given way to signs that it wants less confrontation.

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Psychedelic Traces Found on Mug From Ancient Egypt

Egyptians may have used hallucinogenic substances as part of a fertility rite, researchers said.

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After Five Generations, a Family Gave Back the Treasures in its Closet

The descendants of a 19th-century federal official decided to return a prized collection of heirlooms to a descendant of a Lakota leader, Chief Spotted Tail.

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For a Food Writer, Thanksgiving Is a Spot in the Super Bowl Every Year

Some professionals in the food writing business are spent before Turkey Day arrives. Others feel they can finally cook for themselves.

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President João Lourenco of Angola Discusses Biden’s Upcoming Visit

President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s partnership with the United States and says the recent election won’t derail that.

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My Brother Is Doing the Trump Dance

Kevin sighs happily and sleeps easily while I’m holding my breath.

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Donald Trump Jr. Emerges as a Loyal Enforcer

His siblings have long retreated from the inner circle, but the president-elect’s eldest son has made a name for himself as the person who can best assess loyalty to the Trump political brand.

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Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal

The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.

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Grandma Foods

The comforts of eating like an old person.

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Republicans Built an Ecosystem of Influencers. Some Democrats Want One, Too.

Democrats were badly outflanked online in the election, and progressive influencers are now trying to create networks to be a left-wing answer to Turning Point USA.

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