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Pope Francis Will Miss Mass on Sunday Because of Poor Health

The Vatican said the pontiff, who is in the hospital with a “respiratory tract infection,” was resting and had eaten breakfast and read newspapers “as he usually does.”

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A Disagreement on Tariffs

We explain two competing views.

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Plane Flips Over in Toronto, and Migrants Trapped in Panama Hotel

Plus, meat raffles: like bingo, but with beef.

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Large Fire Erupts at Industrial Complex in Pennsylvania, Closing Schools

The building was evacuated and nobody was injured, the police said, but heavy smoke and the possibility of burning chemicals led officials to close local schools.

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When a Journey Home to Israeli-Occupied Lebanon Becomes Deadly

Thousands uprooted by the war in Lebanon have been unable to reach southern towns occupied by Israel, but some have tried anyway. For one man, the journey was deadly.

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C.I.A. Expands Secret Drone Flights Over Mexico

The covert program, begun during the Biden administration and stepped up by President Trump, is hunting for the location of fentanyl labs.

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Farewell, Justice Department Independence

I was ousted as a U.S. attorney for political reasons. The lessons we learned have been discarded.

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Under Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan, Some Migrants Are Being Sent to Panama

The administration has asked Panama to take in hundreds of people who can’t easily be sent back to their countries. Many say they are in danger.

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Elon Musk Is Leading a ‘Hostile Takeover of the Federal Government’

His mandate under President Trump “truly is unprecedented in U.S. history.”

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The Gene That Made Mice Squeak Strangely

A new study suggests that the NOVA1 gene may have been a key player in the evolution of human language.

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As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

If Representative Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, runs for governor next year, Beth Davidson, a Democrat, hopes to win his swing seat in the Hudson Valley.

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How Trump Could Get Us Into a Debt Crisis

A blowup will be sparked not by government spending but from political malpractice.

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South Africa Is a Warning

By closing their frontiers to migrants, rich countries risk destabilizing important nations across the globe.

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Hear How a ‘Smash’ Song Got a Broadway Makeover

“Let Me Be Your Star,” which evokes an actor’s longing to shine, has come a long way from its TV days. Here’s how the song evolved on its way to the stage.

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Muni Long, Victoria Monét and Other Women Reinventing R&B

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past.

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A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently

Representative Jake Auchincloss discusses how the Democratic Party can offer meaningful alternatives to voters.

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Wowed by a Loft in Philadelphia, and Its Hollywood Pedigree

A couple loved that their apartment was used as a location for the movie ‘Philadelphia.’ But a decade after moving in, they needed to add a new scene.

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Art Adviser. Friend. Thief.

Lisa Schiff became the country’s leading art consultant, and drew her clients close. Then she stole millions from them. Now facing up to 20 years in prison, is she ready to repent?

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Europe, Dazed by Trump, Confronts Hard Choices in Ukraine

Faced with undisguised hostility from the Trump administration, Europeans are preparing for what is shaping up to be a go-it-alone era.

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A Passenger Jet Flips and Burns, but Tragedy Is Averted This Time

All 80 people aboard Delta Flight 4819 survived a crash landing at a windy and snowy Toronto airport.

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Hochul to Meet With City Leaders to Discuss the ‘Path Forward’ for Mayor

After four top aides to Mayor Eric Adams resigned, calls for him to step down are growing.

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Wave of Resignations Plunges Adams Administration Into Crisis Again

With four key deputy mayors saying they plan to step down, Mayor Eric Adams is facing growing questions about his ability to lead New York City.

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New York Pays $206 Million to Settle Misconduct Suits, the Most Since 2018

The city spent the funds last year to settle misconduct cases involving police officers and prosecutors, according to the Legal Aid Society.

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Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.

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Maher Knocks Trump’s Gutting of the Federal Work Force

“America is in shock that the guy whose catchphrase was ‘You’re fired’ is firing everybody in government,” Bill Maher said of President Trump on “Real Time.”

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U.S., Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine

The two sides are meeting in Saudi Arabia for their most extensive discussions in years. In addition to Ukraine, business ties are on the table.

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Passengers Recall Moments Before Delta Plane Crash at Toronto Airport

All 80 people on board are expected to survive. Two described finding themselves upside down after what had seemed like a routine descent.

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Passengers Recall Moments Before Delta Plane Crash at Toronto Airport

All 80 people on board are expected to survive. Two described finding themselves upside down after what had seemed like a routine descent.

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Xi Is Making the World Pay for China’s Economic Blunders

Trump’s tariffs are bad enough, but Xi is fundamentally distorting world trade to dig China out of the hole its economic decisions have created.

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Delta Crash Adds to Snow Disruptions at Toronto Airport

Two major storms had blanketed the region for days, causing flight delays and cancellations. Two of Pearson airport’s five runways remained closed after the crash.

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