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Is Micromanaging Teachers a Recipe for School Success?

A new superintendent is trying to improve Houston’s public schools through strictly structured teaching. The district says it’s working. Many educators and parents hate it.

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For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains

President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.

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Beyoncé Finally Wins Album of the Year With ‘Cowboy Carter’

The superstar is the first Black woman to take the prize this century, and the fourth in Grammy history. It was her fifth nomination for the show’s top award.

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I’m the Foreign Minister of Poland. Europe Has Got the Message.

As some allies grow weary of American power, Americans seem to be growing weary of their allies.

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Three Years After Ukraine Invasion, Europe Still Deals With Energy Crisis

To wean itself off Russian natural gas, Europe has found new sources of energy, including imports from the United States. But high costs are straining the economy.

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With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses

European leaders will gather Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is likely to drive the debate.

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Grammys 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Bianca Censori, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan

Painterly gowns, wedding dresses, nude body stockings and more.

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Marco Rubio Tells Panama’s Leader ‘Immediate Changes’ Are Needed

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the country’s president that the United States could take unspecified steps to “protect its rights,” according to the State Department.

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Double Dutch Pro Uses Jump Rope in Icy Pond Rescue

David Fisher, a professional rope jumper and performer, was honored by Westfield, Ind., on Monday after using a jump rope to rescue a teenager who had fallen through an icy pond.

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Marion Wiesel, Translator, Strategist and Wife of Elie Wiesel, Dies at 94

A fellow survivor, she was a literary and political adviser who helped her husband gain recognition as a singular moral authority on the Holocaust.

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2025 Grammys: Winners List

An updating rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 67th annual awards.

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OpenAI Unveils New A.I. Agent for Research

The tool, called Deep Research, arrives days after OpenAI released another one, which shops for groceries and books restaurant reservations.

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Minneapolis Settles With Woman Who Says Derek Chauvin Knelt on Her Back

The $600,000 settlement is the latest in a series of lawsuits alleging excessive force by Mr. Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.

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Grammys Red Carpet Photos: 2025 Looks

See what nominees and guests for the 67th Grammy Awards, including Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Ye, wore to arrive for the ceremony.

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Crews Move Closer to Recovering All Bodies in D.C. Crash

Remains of 55 of the 67 victims have been recovered, officials said on Sunday as they prepared to lift the wreckage of the jet out of the Potomac River on Monday.

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Army Identifies Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach as Helicopter Co-Pilot Killed in D.C. Crash

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

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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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