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Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis From Prosecuting Georgia Trump Case

The panel overruled the trial judge, who had allowed Fani T. Willis to keep the case despite revelations of a romantic relationship that defendants said created a conflict of interest.

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F.A.A. Bans Drone Flights Near ‘Critical Infrastructure’ in New Jersey

The ban runs through Jan. 17 and precludes most drone flights in airspace near 22 communities, including the cities of Camden, Elizabeth and Jersey City.

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Could Dean Withers Be One of the Democrats’ TikTok Bro Whisperers?

Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.

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Scenes of a Cyclone’s Destruction in Mayotte, France

A visit to the Indian Ocean islands of Mayotte, which were struck by Cyclone Chido last weekend, reveals the devastating toll of the storm on an impoverished territory that belongs to France.

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Amazon Drivers at Seven Distribution Centers Walk Out

The retail giant said it expected its operations to be largely unaffected by the strike of some Teamsters union members.

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Popular Arthritis Drug For Dogs May Have Severe Side Effects, F.D.A. Says

The agency recommended that the maker of Librela update its label to reflect the possibility of more serious adverse reactions.

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Washington and the Markets are Feeling the President-elect Effect

The President-elect takes office in a month, but his influence on policy is already being felt by investors and across Washington.

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Publishers Battle for the C-Suite

Numerous media outlets, looking for new lucrative lines of business, are pursuing newsletters and events aimed specifically at top executives.

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Who Are the 51 Men Convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial?

Most of the accused received sentences of eight to 10 years, less than the 10- to 18-year terms that the public prosecutor had recommended.

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Putin Tries to Put Positive Spin on Russian Setback in Syria

The Russian president said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to.

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What to Know About the France Rape Trial of 51 Men

Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years for raping his wife, after admitting he drugged her and invited other men to join him in violating her. Most of the other men were also convicted of raping her.

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Electoral Wishcasting

We cover a lesson from the Democrats’ 2024 defeat.

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51 Men Found Guilty in France Rape Trial, and a U.S. Shutdown Looms

Plus, man vs. hornet.

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Trump Pans Spending Deal With Government Shutdown Looming

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s denunciation of a bipartisan spending bill all but buried that deal while leaving unclear what form a new agreement could take.

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How to Make the Drone Panic So Very Much Worse

Incidents like these require quick, clear communication from the government. That’s not what people are getting.

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Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?

America’s economy is far outstripping its peers, but there are serious risks, including from the president-elect.

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Luigi Mangione, CEO Killing Suspect, Faces Hearing Over Extradition to New York

Luigi Mangione, who is currently jailed in Pennsylvania, was charged in New York this week with first-degree murder in what prosecutors said was part of an “act of terrorism.”

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Traveling for Christmas? Here’s Where Weather May Snarl Your Plans.

Here’s a day-by-day look at the snow, cold and rain that may make driving or flying home for the holidays more difficult.

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In Homs, Smiles and Tears Amid a Ravaged Landscape After al-Assad’s Fall

The ancient city, an early stronghold of opposition to Bashar al-Assad’s oppressive regime, was ravaged by a government crackdown. Residents are reacting to his fall with smiles and tears.

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10 Life Lessons for Grown-ups From Children’s Classics

Even in a world populated by devious wolves, beauty shines through occasionally.

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4 Reasons China Meddles in Local U.S. Politics

American intelligence agencies have warned of influence operations targeting city halls and statehouses. But what’s in it for Beijing?

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Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Others Helped Country Break Through in 2024

Our critic hit the road to talk with Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and other artists to understand why country music was inescapable in 2024.

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Viral News of 2024: ‘Brat,’ Demure, Moo Deng, Pookie and Jett and More

Blink and you might have missed these viral but fleeting moments.

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Best TV Episodes of 2024

Examples from “The Bear,” “Blue Lights,” “Chimp Crazy” and others topped our three TV critics’ list of standout episodes this year.

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‘Pandas Are the Bait’: How China Seeks Influence in U.S. Cities

Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.

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Weight Loss Drugs Changed Their Lives. Then They Lost Coverage.

In Michigan, the state’s largest insurer has tightened restrictions around medications like Wegovy. Patients are panicking.

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Biden, Headed to the Exit, Sets an Aggressive Climate Goal for the U.S.

The promise of deeper emissions cuts will very likely be ignored by the Trump administration, but officials hoped it would send a signal to the world.

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Maxed Out on L.A., He Chased His Hollywood Dream to Albuquerque

Would life in the Southwest be easier for someone doing gig work in the television and film industry?

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Gisèle Pelicot: What Courage Looks Like

The French rape trial is over. The verdicts have been levied. And Gisèle Pelicot’s image has become a symbol of female strength around the world.

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Late Night Continues to Drone On About Sightings in the Sky

“‘Nothing nefarious, apparently’ doesn’t exactly inspire confidence,” Stephen Colbert said of President Biden’s comments about mysterious drones seen over New Jersey.

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