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Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates

Amid warnings of price increases, Canada moved quickly to retaliate, China said it had planned countermeasures and Mexico said it would soon unveil its response.

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Army Identifies Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash

Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach’s family issued a statement that described her many achievements in the service.

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Serbian State Media Shift Tune in Coverage of Huge Protests, Testing Leader

State TV had previously largely ignored the demonstrations against President Aleksandar Vucic, but now it is putting a spotlight on the rallies.

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As Cuomo Considers Bid for Mayor, His Allies Prepare a Super PAC

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has not entered the race for mayor of New York City. But private planning suggests he is laying the groundwork to do so.

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Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order

The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.

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Michael Katz, 85, Dies; Wrote About Boxing With Passion and Humor

Writing for The New York Times and The Daily News, he was known for his combative style and relished tweaking the powerful people in the sport.

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Security Official at Aid Agency Put on Leave After Denying Access to Musk Team

Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development are bracing for a loss of its independent status and sweeping layoffs as President Trump continues slashing foreign aid.

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From Groceries to Cars, Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers

President Trump’s new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are likely to result in higher prices for lots of products, including computers, tequila and gas.

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Fay Vincent, Baseball Commissioner in a Stormy Era, Dies at 86

He presided in a period of union strife, the emergence of steroid use, the banning of Pete Rose and an earthquake that rattled a World Series.

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Top F.B.I. Agent in New York Vows to ‘Dig In’ After Removals at Agency

James E. Dennehy, the highly-respected leader of the largest and most important field office in the bureau, said the F.B.I. was in a “battle of our own.”

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Vance and Duffy Echo Trump in Blaming D.E.I. for Crash Near Washington

The vice president and transportation secretary claimed on Sunday that diversity hiring efforts had affected staffing levels among air traffic controllers.

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Tariffs: Aiming at Mexico, Hitting Ourselves

There are many reasons to regret Trump’s latest experiment with tariffs, but let’s take prices and migration.

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Trump Administration Revokes Protections for Venezuelans in the U.S.

The decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status signals that President Trump will continue to dismantle a program that aims to protect migrants from potentially dangerous countries.

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The Dark Side of Canada’s Fight Over Lobster

As Canada wrangles an epic, decades-long saga of who can fish for lobster, and when, emerging threats are heating up the conflict in Nova Scotia.

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Thousands of U.S. Government Web Pages Have Been Taken Down Since Friday

Federal agencies moved to satisfy Trump’s orders to remove topics like diversity initiatives and “gender ideology.”

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Who Pays for Tariffs? Here’s What You Need to Know.

President Trump has insisted that his new tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will not increase prices for Americans. But a review of how they work suggests that is not the case.

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Ukraine Says at Least 18 Civilians Are Killed in Strikes

At least 14 people were killed in the city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials said, blaming Russia. Four people were killed in Sudzha, a Russian town held by Ukraine, in a strike both countries blamed on each other.

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The Best New Artists

Who to watch for at tonight’s Grammy Awards.

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Don’t Believe Him

Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.

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Kash Patel Is a Warning Shot

Senators, take heed.

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Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia

Ahmed al-Shara’s trip to Riyadh, where he spent his childhood, offers clues about his vision for a post-Assad Syria.

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Netanyahu Heads to Washington at a Critical Juncture for Mideast

Israel’s prime minister is expected to meet with President Trump later this week to discuss the future of Gaza and broader regional issues.

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Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria

The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate of Moscow’s bases in Syria.

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‘We Have No Coherent Message’: Democrats Struggle to Oppose Trump

More than 50 interviews with Democratic leaders revealed a party struggling to decide what it believes in, what issues to prioritize and how to confront an aggressive right-wing administration.

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Many Americans Say the Democratic Party Does Not Share Their Priorities

A poll from The New York Times and Ipsos found that Americans believe abortion, L.G.B.T.Q. issues and climate change concern Democrats more than the cost of living.

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This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up?

Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his footsteps.

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This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up?

Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his footsteps.

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Trump Favors Blunt Force in Dealing With Foreign Allies and Enemies Alike

With Canada, Mexico, China, Colombia and the Middle East, President Trump has wasted no time threatening to use American might to force recalcitrant countries to back down and do what he wants.

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Weight Loss Drugs and Their Lesser Known Side Effects on Relationships

Doctors warn about their physical side effects, but they can also have unexpected effects on intimacy.

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How Old Prisons Are Being Converted Into Stylish Apartments

The number of incarcerated people nationwide has declined, and almost 200 correctional facilities have closed in the past 20 years. The sites are being repurposed.

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