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Hegseth’s Drinking, Once ‘Self-Medication,’ Could Prompt Questions at His Hearing

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary has spoken candidly about his alcohol use in interviews over the past few years.

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Race for Texas House Speaker Is a Test of Hard Right’s Power

The leadership fight in Austin follows months of all-out political warfare between Republican factions and could further empower the state’s most strident conservatives.

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Staying Up Late at the 24-Hour Diner

New York may be losing its identity as the city that doesn’t sleep, but the motley guests at Kellogg’s Diner show the spirit is still wide awake.

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Alexandre Kantorow Rises, With Piano Prizes and the Paris Olympics

The 27-year-old musician Alexandre Kantorow has rapidly received worldwide attention. That hasn’t changed his approach to making music.

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How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, an investigation shows.

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What to Watch for at Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary pick will almost surely be asked about his alcohol use and an accusation of sexual assault when he appears before a Senate committee.

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Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?

The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.

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Israel and Hamas Are Said to Be Nearing Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

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China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office

Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect.

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Hochul’s State of the State Address Will Examine New York’s Future, and Her Own

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State speech is expected to respond to the voter dissatisfaction that became evident in November, especially regarding affordability and crime.

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Hochul’s State of the State Address Will Examine New York’s Future, and Her Own

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State speech is expected to respond to the voter dissatisfaction that became evident in November, especially regarding affordability and crime.

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Governor Hochul Tries to Sell New York Suburbs on Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul is pointing out possible benefits of congestion pricing to suburban commuters, an influential voting bloc that could decide her political fortunes.

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Jimmy Kimmel Gets Emotional Addressing Los Angeles Fires

Kimmel said it was a “very scary, very stressful, very strange week here in L.A., where we work, where we live, where our kids go to school.”

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We Must Stand by Ukraine

Now is the time for the United States to build on its historic success supporting Ukraine, not squander it.

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Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

“But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” the report said.

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Democrats Say F.B.I. Did Not Interview Critical Witnesses About Pete Hegseth

The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary before the findings on his background check were presented to senators.

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The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

His influence is partly the result of a very online political establishment, and partly thanks to a right-leaning media that is hostile to Keir Starmer’s Labour government.

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A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to seven years in jail.

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After a Naming Contest, Cardea Joins the Celestial Ranks as a Quasi-Moon

The W.N.Y.C. science program “Radiolab” partnered with the International Astronomical Union to solicit nearly 3,000 submissions. The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out.

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Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex

The location suggests that Mr. Musk, who owns companies with billions of dollars in contracts with the federal government, will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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Democrats Will Regret Helping to Pass the Laken Riley Act

This cruel and sweeping bill could upend our immigration system.

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L.A. Wildfire Evacuees Scramble to Find Shelter, Exacerbating Housing Shortage

More than 90,000 people under evacuation orders are making do however they can.

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Why Trump Turned to Manifest Destiny

Donald Trump has long sought to make anything he controls bigger.

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Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores

The book, to be published on Tuesday, adds details to what is known about the pope’s childhood but falls short when it comes to his later years.

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In Surprise, Sixers Said a New Arena Would Be Built in South Philly

The city had approved a plan for a new arena in a struggling part of downtown. But on Monday, the Sixers said a new venue would be built near their current one instead.

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Special Counsel Report on Hunter Biden Denounces President’s Criticism of Case

The report by the special counsel, David C. Weiss, criticized President Biden for making “baseless accusations” that threatened “the integrity of the justice system as a whole.”

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How Does Senate Confirmation Work?

The Senate’s role of “advice and consent” is a marathon of meetings and paperwork.

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New York Could Be the Next State to Limit Students’ Cellphone Use

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signaled her plan to include related legislation in her budget proposal, saying she hoped to limit distractions during the school day.

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Texas Man Is Charged With Stalking Caitlin Clark

Prosecutors said the man had sent “sexually violent” messages to the Indiana Fever star and had traveled to Indianapolis to be closer to her.

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Strong Winds Threaten to Intensify L.A. Fires

Also, traffic eased after New York began congestion pricing. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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