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Cucumbers Are Recalled After Salmonella Sickens People in 19 States

At least 68 people have fallen ill in the outbreak believed to be linked to cucumbers sold in the United States and Canada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

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A. Cornelius Baker, Champion of H.I.V. Testing, Dies at 63

Working inside the government and out, he lobbied to improve the lives of people with H.I.V. and AIDS, particularly those who belonged to minority groups.

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Great Lakes Storm Dumps 2 Feet of Snow on Northeast and Midwest, With More to Come

The lake-effect storm disrupted holiday plans and travel across the region. National Guard troops were dispatched in New York and Pennsylvania.

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Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty

Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.

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Russia Captures More Villages in Eastern Ukraine

Russian forces are closing in on two strongholds. The fall of the cities could pave the way for a takeover of the southern part of the Donetsk region, analysts said.

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Note to Democrats: It’s Time to Take Up Your Hammers

There is a straight line from homeless schoolchildren to Donald Trump’s election victory.

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Why I’m Not Giving up on American Democracy

The free and decent country that saved my family from Soviet Hungary is now under threat.

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New Orleans’ Striking Advantage in the Age of Climate Change

Unlike the other major cities that appear on lists of unsafe places, New Orleans has a striking competitive advantage.

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Our Messed-Up Dating Culture Gave Us Donald Trump. Let Me Explain.

A generation of resentful young men has arisen from the cultural norm dictating that men must be the breadwinners.

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Israeli Strike in North Gaza Kills Dozens, Rescue Group Says

Israel was pressing forward with an operation in Gaza to combat what it described as a Hamas resurgence. In Lebanon, an uneasy cease-fire appeared to be largely holding.

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Giving Love

The act of giving a gift is a vehicle for showing people how you feel. Here are tips to find the perfect present.

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Rebels Control Most of Syria’s Largest City, War Monitor Says

The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise rebel offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in a civil war that was mostly dormant.

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Auli’i Cravalho on ‘Moana 2’ and Making Her Broadway Debut

“Moana” made her a breakout star. Now Cravalho, at 24, is back in the sequel, while also making her Broadway debut and embracing edgier parts.

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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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Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Rests on a Wobbly Linchpin: Lebanon’s Army

The Lebanese Army is tasked with ensuring that Hezbollah abides by the cease-fire. It has failed at that task before.

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Democrats Weigh Dumping Jerrold Nadler for Jamie Raskin in House Judiciary Committee

Some House Democrats want to oust aging committee leaders like Representative Jerrold Nadler in favor of younger lawmakers who they see as better suited to take on the president.

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After Democratic Losses, a Little-Known Lawmaker Wants to Lead the Party

State Senator James Skoufis of New York is mounting a long-shot bid for D.N.C. chair, hoping his record of success in Trump country proves persuasive to party insiders.

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For Rising Democrats, the Quiet Race to Lead the Party Began Months Ago

As Kamala Harris dominated attention on the 2024 trail, ambitious Democrats were also blanketing the country, building relationships that could pay dividends in the fight for the party’s future.

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Silicon Valley’s Richest Woman Hosts a Day of Innovation. Just Don’t Say Trump.

As the country’s liberal bubbles mourn the election’s outcome, Laurene Powell Jobs highlighted entrepreneurs’ good work with one rule: “Cheer loudly!”

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As Cash Fades, Small Retailers Embrace Efforts to Rein In Swipe Fees

Business owners say card transaction fees are a growing monthly expense, one often passed to consumers. They’re cheering efforts to lower them.

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A Hole in Apollo Bagels’ Business Model? It’s Too Popular.

Apollo Bagels in the West Village is drawing lines out the door — and most of the way down the block. Now it’s in a legal fight to stave off eviction.

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Taiwan’s President Visits Pacific Islands to Counter China’s Influence

Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

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Pete Hegseth’s Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years

Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in an email to her son in 2018, amid his contentious divorce. She said on Friday that she regretted the email and had apologized to him.

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Trudeau in Mar-a-Lago to See Trump Amid Tariff Concerns

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under pressure to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to back down from a threat to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Canada.

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With Discounts on Offer, Shoppers Seem to Bite

Early data on online spending this week shows consumers are being drawn to discounts. A clearer picture of Black Friday sales, including in-store spending, will emerge in the days ahead.

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The Evening: Holiday Shopping Got Off to a Cautious Start

Plus, a look inside a revived Notre Dame.

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Earl Holliman, Rugged Screen Presence, Dies at 96

While never a star, the Golden Globe-winning actor was a familiar face, with roles in “Giant,” “Forbidden Planet” and the 1970s series “Police Woman.”

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Lake-Effect Storm to Bring Several Feet of Snow to Great Lakes

Forecasters said driving would be extremely dangerous or impossible in parts of the region as the snow forced the closure of the Erie, Pa., airport on Friday.

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Major Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI In New Copyright Case

A coalition of some of Canada’s biggest media companies is seeking billions of dollars in compensation for what they say is copyright infringement on their work through ChatGPT.

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Vito Is First Pug to Win National Dog Show

The pup became a sensation when he won best in show at the competition, which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. One judge said the 2-year-old is “everything a pug should be.”

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