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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Resume Foreign Aid Spending

The judge faulted the logic of a blanket freeze on foreign aid spending and found that groups that depend on the aid had made a strong initial showing of “irreparable harm.”

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For Ukraine War Widows, Valentine’s Day is a Painful Reminder

Cellphone messages provide a cherished link for Ukrainians whose partners are away fighting, but when the answers dry up, the last words can become poignant symbols of loss.

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All 3 Fayed Brothers, Ex-Owners of Harrods, Are Now Accused of Sexual Assault

An abuse scandal that once appeared centered on the billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed has since widened to include Salah and Ali, with whom he owned Harrods, the iconic London department store.

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She Was the Female Lead in His Film. Now She’s His Leading Lady.

When Alan Yang, known for “Parks and Recreation” and “Master of None,” directed his first film, Christine Ko’s audition tape stopped him in his tracks. Once the film wrapped, romance emerged.

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Louisiana Health Department Says It Will Stop Promoting ‘Mass Vaccination’

“Vaccines should be treated with nuance, recognizing differences between seasonal vaccines and childhood immunizations,” Dr. Ralph L. Abraham, the state’s surgeon general, wrote in a memo.

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Trump Official’s Demand in Adams Case Forces Justice Dept. Showdown

A crisis at the department over the Eric Adams case is an early test of the criminal justice system’s resilience against a retribution-minded president and his appointees.

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Trump Officials Escalate Layoffs, Targeting Most of 200,000 Workers on Probation

Workers across the federal government were terminated on Thursday after the federal government’s human resources division advised agencies to lay off most probationary employees.

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Banks Sell $4.7 Billion of X’s Debt, in a Sign of Investor Demand

The social media company is attracting investor interest because of Elon Musk’s close ties to President Trump and a recent jump in revenue.

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Trump and Modi Shove Disputes Into Background in White House Visit

India’s prime minister sought to placate President Trump in public even as Mr. Trump pushed for major tariffs on his country.

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Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.

The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States.

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How the Justice Dept. Helped Sink Its Own Case Against Eric Adams

A top Trump appointee guided Mr. Adams’s legal team as they crafted an argument for dismissing corruption charges against the mayor of America’s largest city.

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U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website

The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.

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Jim Guy Tucker, Ex-Arkansas Governor Caught Up in Whitewater, Dies at 81

He was among those targeted by the investigation that consumed much of Bill Clinton’s presidency. But his conviction was later questioned.

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Abortion Provider Won’t Be Extradited to Louisiana, N.Y. Governor Says

The case could lead to a battle in federal court over whether states that support abortion rights can protect doctors who provide abortion services.

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Texas Judge Fines New York Doctor and Orders Her to Stop Sending Abortion Pills to Texas

It is the first ruling in a case challenging “shield laws” intended to protect doctors in states that support abortion rights who send abortion pills to states with bans.

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As Ukraine Presses for Role in Russia Peace Talks, Trump Offers Reassurances

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and European defense ministers had expressed concern that they might not be present for talks between President Trump and Russia’s leader to end the war.

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Officials Resigned After Refusing to Drop Adams Case

Also, a look inside the Murdoch family succession saga. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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6 Takeaways About the Fight for Rupert Murdoch’s Empire

Here are the main revelations about the battle for control from a secret Nevada trial.

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Trump Announces ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Across the Globe

The president said his advisers would devise new tariff levels reflecting countries’ tariffs, taxes, subsidies and other policies affecting trade with the United States.

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Trump Is No Populist

Trumpism is not a working-class revolt against the elites. All I see is one section of the educated elite going after another section of the educated elite.

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Judge Temporarily Stops Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youths’ Health Providers

Six transgender individuals, all younger than 19, sued the administration over executive orders targeting hospitals that offer transition treatments to young people.

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Trump’s Whirlwind Now Blows Through Europe

The new Trump foreign policy team has brought a dizzying message to European allies on A.I., Ukraine and more. It has already left many angered and chagrined.

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As Trump Threatened a Primary, a G.O.P. Holdout on Hegseth Flipped

Before Senator Thom Tillis voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, he worked with accusers to make the case against him in a bid to get G.O.P. leaders to scrap the vote altogether.

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Issa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance After Trump’s Takeover

Ms. Rae said that she was canceling an upcoming appearance at the center because of an “infringement” on its values. Renée Fleming, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes all left posts there.

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Judge Temporarily Stops Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youths’ Health Providers

Six transgender individuals, all younger than 19, sued the administration over executive orders targeting hospitals that offer transition treatments to young people.

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Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan Federal Prosecutor, Quits After Adams Case Is Ordered Dropped

Danielle R. Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, quit after the Justice Department told her to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

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5 Spring Break Destinations for a Sunny or Scenic Trip

Ideas for a last-minute trip, whether you want wildflower meadows or white-sand beaches.

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In This Trump Presidency, the Domination Will Be Televised

From the Super Bowl to a self-produced version of “Cops,” the second Trump administration is using imagery to project an air of authority and invincibility.

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Adams Donor Weihong Hu Is Accused of Taking Millions From Covid Housing Program

Brooklyn’s U.S. attorney said Weihong Hu and two men set out to “line their own pockets” at the height of the pandemic. Ms. Hu has helped raise funds for Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

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The Restaurant That Started Panda Express

The parent restaurant of Panda Express underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. The deep, comforting pleasures are still on the menu.

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