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Christmas Market Attack in Germany Stirs Political Sniping

After an assailant driving an S.U.V. killed five people, calls for solidarity have quickly given way to criticism by rival lawmakers, ahead of snap elections set for February.

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Alfa Anderson, Singer With Chic, Dies at 78

She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic,” on one of disco’s biggest hits and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent artists.

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Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to N.Y. Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

The Manhattan district attorney’s office has charged Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, with first-degree murder, a terrorism-related offense.

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Truly, the Best Mashed Potatoes I’ve Ever Had

Potatoes and olive oil come together in this simple yet extraordinary dish.

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How Hallucinatory A.I. Helps Science Dream Up Big Breakthroughs

Hallucinations, a bane of popular A.I. programs, turn out to be a boon for venturesome scientists eager to push back the frontiers of human knowledge.

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The Rise of Sapphic Stars in 2024: Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish and More

Across music, movies, social media and podcasts, a celebration of lesbianism and Sapphic queerness has been flourishing.

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A Canceled Vote in Romania Hands Russia a Propaganda Coup

Many in the West have applauded the annulling of the first round of the presidential election, won by a Moscow-friendly candidate, but even his critics say it raises troubling questions about Romanian democracy.

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The Son Who Couldn’t Leave

Paul Barreto’s father, Mickey, lived at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan for five years, paying only $200.57. Paul was desperate to escape.

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The Best Times Graphics of 2024

Our visual journalists are always on the prowl for innovative ways to tell big news stories.

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Top Arab Diplomats Visit Syria to Build Ties With New Leadership

Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime two weeks ago.

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Could One Phone Call Lead to the 28th Amendment?

How President Biden could transform women’s rights and rescue his legacy with just a ring.

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Under Pressure, Telegram Turns a Profit for the First Time

Even as Telegram faces legal scrutiny and grapples with billions in debt, it is set to be profitable for the first time as it tries cryptocurrencies, subscriptions and ads.

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House Ethics Committee Is Expected to Release Report on Matt Gaetz’s Conduct

Former Representative Matt Gaetz has been under investigation since 2021 over allegations that include sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

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What Would the Founders Have Thought About TikTok and Online Porn?

The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month in First Amendment challenges to laws banning the app and shielding minors from sexual materials on the internet.

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Why Are North Korean Troops in Ukraine Taking Heavy Casualties?

The North Korean army is one of the world’s largest.​ As it joins Russia’s war against Ukraine, its soldiers are paying a price for Kim Jong-un’s geopolitical maneuvers.

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Haitians in Ohio Face Another Fear: Trump’s Vow on Deportations

Many Haitian immigrants work at an Amazon warehouse near Springfield, packaging thousands of holiday gifts. But after Donald Trump won the election, some worry about their future.

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How Babies Teach Us to Be Human

They make us love them. No matter how closed our hearts, no matter how battered and crusted over with scars.

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What It Means to Have That West Coast Swing

A wave of viral videos highlight a style that participants call addictive and innovative. Descended from the Lindy Hop, it has few traditional markers of swing.

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As ‘Squid Game’ Returns for Season 2, Netflix Hopes to Recapture the Magic

The success of the show’s first season surprised Netflix executives, reaffirming the company’s global strategy.

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‘Democrats Have Gone Beyond Soul Searching to Soul Spelunking’: 4 Writers Read the Party’s Fortune

Assessing newer voices, and future strategies.

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Sending Troops to Help Russia Was North Korea’s Idea, U.S. Officials Say

North Korean troops have now entered Russia’s war with Ukraine in a major way, and some have been killed, Western officials say.

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Mpox Is Spreading in Congo’s Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the Virus

In crowded Kinshasa, two strains of mpox are sweeping through a community that relies on selling sex. Hundreds of thousands of vaccines sent to the country have not been used.

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The Full List of Biden’s Death Row Commutations

Here is a full list of those granted commutations, as well as the three men remaining on death row.

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Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences Ahead of Trump’s Plan to Resume Federal Executions

Those affected by the president’s action on Monday are still subject to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Three men will remain on federal death row.

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U.S. Takes Aim at China’s Production of Essential Chips

The older-style chips are crucial for a wide array of appliances and other machinery, including weaponry.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV. It Wouldn’t Be Easy.

Attempts to restrict pharmaceutical advertisements have failed many times over the years, often on First Amendment grounds.

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As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.

We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.

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Honda and Nissan Unveil Merger Talks as Global Competition Bears Down

Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

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8 Months Inside New York’s Migrant Shelters: Fear, Joy and Hope

A reporter and photographer documented life in New York City’s shelter system for migrants, through the eyes of those living there.

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New York City’s Secret Weapon in the War on Rats: Katie the Dog

She roams Brooklyn’s parks and streets in search of prey. It’s not hard to find.

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