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DOGE Claims Credit for Killing Contracts That Were Already Dead

Elon Musk’s group claimed credit for canceling procurement agreements that had been completed years earlier, the latest in a string of public errors on its site.

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Federal Judges Are Ordering Trump to Slow Down. Will He Listen?

Inside the nation’s courthouses, administration lawyers are now facing 100 lawsuits. Outside, the White House is mounting political attacks on judges who rule against it.

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Horticulturalists, Biologists, Engineers: Federal ‘Bloat’ or Valued Experts?

President Trump’s effort to remake the government is a direct challenge to a decades-long effort to build a civil service stocked with experts. Critics say it will backfire.

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She’s a Foot Soldier in America’s Losing War With Chronic Disease

In places like Mingo County, W.Va., where working-age people are dying at record rates, a nurse learns what it takes to make America healthy.

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Professor, Scrutinized for Ties to China, Sues to Get His Job Back

Feng Tao, who was tenured at the University of Kansas, was cleared of charges brought under a discontinued Trump program aimed at Chinese spying.

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What to Watch For at the Oscars: ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Cynthia Erivo and More

From the most competitive races to the lasting controversies, here’s a guide to becoming an instant expert.

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As Musk Consolidates Power, His Mother, Maye, Is in Demand

Maye Musk, a model and a public speaker, recently headlined a government conference in Dubai and endorsed a slew of products in China.

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Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years

The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years

The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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Cuomo Jolts New York’s Mayoral Race as His Challengers Attack

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo hits the campaign trail on Sunday. The other candidates will try to stop his momentum.

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How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

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Fears of ICE Raids Turn Streets Quiet in Heavily Hispanic Part of NYC

In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.

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What You Should Know About Your Spouse’s Money

Many couples are surprisingly unaware about key aspects of each other’s finances — and that can hurt them. Here’s how to get on the same page.

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The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts

After the success of “The Chosen,” Amazon and Netflix are converting Bible stories into films and TV shows with “Game of Thrones”-style intrigue and romantic comedy elements.

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Restoring Academic Ties With China Is a Matter of U.S. National Security

Decisions on U.S. policy toward China are being made based on diminishing insight into the country’s internal dynamics.

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Europe Is Left with Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine

European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.

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Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause

A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful.

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Israel Proposes Temporary Cease-Fire Through Ramadan and Passover

Hamas is unlikely to accept the deal as outlined, an analyst said, since it involves returning half of the remaining hostages in Gaza with few reciprocal commitments from Israel.

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How to Watch Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Moon Landing

The lunar lander is the first of three robotic spacecraft aiming to set down on the moon this year.

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Trump Signs Order to Designate English as Official Language of the U.S.

The order did not require changes to federal programs but was a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has ties to efforts to restrict immigration and bilingual education.

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In N.Y.C.’s Ukrainian Enclaves, Trump’s Rebuke Stirs Complex Feelings

The president and vice president’s berating of Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted with a mix of support and outrage.

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Wildfires in the Carolinas Prompt Evacuations

Gusty winds combined with dry air and unusually high temperatures were fueling the rapid spread of fires on Saturday.

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Angie Stone, Hip-Hop Pioneer Turned Neo-Soul Singer, Dies at 63

After having success as a member of the Sequence, an early female rap group, she re-emerged in the 1990s as a practitioner of sultry, laid-back R&B.

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How to Watch the Oscars 2025: Date, Time and Streaming

Conan O’Brien will host the annual awards, which will be available to watch live on a streaming service for the first time.

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Mystery of Gene Hackman’s Death Brings Grief and Bewilderment to Santa Fe

Residents mourning Mr. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, are consumed by the unusual circumstances surrounding their deaths and why they were not discovered sooner.

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Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber

The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.

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Hundreds Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts

From Acadia in Maine to Joshua Tree in Southern California, protesters turned out to stand up against what they see as threats to public lands.

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Lawsuit Against Panama Challenges Detention of Trump Deportees

A group of lawyers accused Panama of violating the rights of people deported from the United States under the Trump administration’s policy of sending migrants to cooperative Latin American nations.

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Hazel N. Dukes, Longtime Civil Rights Stalwart, Dies at 92

She was president of the national N.A.A.C.P. in the early 1990s and headed the organization’s New York State Conference from 1977 until her death.

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The ‘S.N.L.’ Hosts Who Give 110%

A look back at the pro athletes who have tested their fortitude at 30 Rock. “Sometimes it’s a train wreck,” a producer said. Or an incredible surprise.

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