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House Passes Bill to Deport Immigrants Convicted of Violence Against Women

Scores of Democrats joined Republicans in approving the measure, even though existing law already allows immigrants with contested legal status who are convicted of sex crimes to be deported.

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Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90

Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.

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Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban

The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States.

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Hamas After Cease-Fire: Weakened but Still the Dominant Palestinian Power in Gaza

Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender.

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30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises Above 7% for First Time Since May

The latest jump threatens to sideline more buyers and sellers.

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TikTok Refugees Get Wry Welcome on RedNote, Another Chinese App

In their mass migration to the Chinese app RedNote, social media users make a gleeful mockery of the American government.

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Republicans in North Carolina Are Treading a Terrifying Path

They’re trying to overturn a fair election. Gee, who gave them that idea?

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Jeff Bezos’ Successful Blue Origin Launch Silences Skeptics

The successful flight to orbit of the Amazon founder’s powerful rocket suggests it could grow into a credible competitor with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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French Pay Final Respects to Far-Right Firebrand

The memorial for Jean-Marie Le Pen, who was known for his racist and antisemitic remarks, comes as the National Rally has become the driving force in French politics.

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The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire

Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.

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Tell Us: When Did You Know You Were Falling in Love?

We may include your story in an episode of the “Modern Love” podcast.

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All the Usual Backstabbing and Big Commissions. This Time in Manhattan.

“Selling the City,” the newest offshoot of the “Selling Sunset” franchise, features a team of real estate professionals dedicated to breaking records and to building empires.

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Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

The determination comes as the United States prepares to announce sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there is strong evidence of atrocities in the country.

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A Guide to Living in Yonkers N.Y.

The third largest city in New York has new residential projects in the pipeline and is attracting businesses.

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The Washington Post’s New Mission: Reach ‘All of America’

This week, The Post began trying out a new mission statement: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.”

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Doug Burgum, Trump’s Choice for Interior, Aims for ‘Energy Dominance’

The former North Dakota governor, who would oversee public lands in the new administration, is expected to face questions about his ties to the drilling industry.

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Why Are More Young Women Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer?

A new report points to a notable increase among U.S. women under 50. Experts point to a few likely causes.

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Lee Zeldin, Trump’s E.P.A. Nominee, Is Short on Environmental Experience

Mr. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, would be charged with dismantling climate rules and perhaps the agency itself. He faces questions from the Senate today.

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Cancer’s New Face: Younger and Female

Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report.

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Energy Dept. Offers Utilities $22 Billion to Reshape U.S. Power Grids

The loan guarantees are one of the final attempts by the outgoing Biden administration to encourage power companies to cut emissions while trying to keep rates down.

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Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office

Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.

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How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?

Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.

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Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration.

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A Cease-Fire in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to a truce.

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What to Know About the Cease-Fire Deal, and Biden Warns the Nation

Plus, Drake sues his own music label.

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Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin

Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault.

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On TikTok, Users Thumb Their Noses at Looming Ban

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.

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A Euphoric Tech Industry Is Ready to Celebrate Trump and Itself

The elite of Silicon Valley are set to revel in their new clout during a long weekend of inaugural parties as President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to resume power.

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Looks to Trump and the U.S. to Avoid Prison

The former Brazilian president, squeezed by criminal investigations, looks to the United States to shift his nation’s politics — and maybe keep him a free man.

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Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response

Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.

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