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Released From Hamas Captivity, a Hostage Finds His Family Gone

Eli Sharabi gave himself up on Oct. 7, 2023, hoping to save his wife and daughters. After some 500 days in the tunnels of Gaza, he emerged to learn that they had been killed.

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Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.

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Snowy Trails, Cozy Inns: Skiing Town to Town in Quebec

A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian Mountains combine rigorous days of cross-country skiing with overnight stays (and meals) at local inns.

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Rising Temperatures Are Scrambling the Base of the Ocean Food Web

Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on Earth — just as climate change is changing everything.

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NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?

New York Times v. Sullivan and other landmark Supreme Court decisions protect the press’s ability to investigate public figures. But a growing right-wing movement seeks to overturn them.

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One Hopped Turnstile, 9 Police Bullets, 4 People Shot. Does It Add Up?

New York’s subway has been flooded with patrols to prevent crime and stop fare evasion. One Sunday in Brooklyn, it all went wrong.

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Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.

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Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims

Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.

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Ukraine Is Europe’s War Now

Ukraine wants a peace deal — it just doesn’t want to end up destroyed by peace’s terms.

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Trump Is Borrowing Argentina’s Chain Saw. America Will Suffer.

It was no surprise to Argentina watchers that Trump began his term by blocking cash flows and firing workers — exactly as Javier Milei’s government started doing a year ago.

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Oscars 2025 Takeaways: ‘Anora’ Dominates Top Awards

The movie, which cost only $6 million to make, won best picture and four other Oscars.

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Oscars 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Ariana Grande, Zoe Saldana, Halle Berry

Tiered gowns, buttery suits, tuxedo dresses and more.

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China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial

China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns.

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With Cease-Fire Shaky, Israel and Hamas Consider Both Diplomatic and Military Options

As the first phase of the truce in Gaza ends, the two sides are continuing negotiations but also preparing for a possible return to war.

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Our Favorite Photos From the Oscars Red Carpet

The show before the show, aglitter with stars and fashion, is also home to tender moments you don’t always see.

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U.S.A.I.D. Memos Detail Human Costs of Cuts to Foreign Aid

The world is likely to see millions more malaria infections and 200,000 cases of paralytic polio each year, according to an agency whistle-blower.

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Khalil Fong, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 41

Singing in both Mandarin and English, he brought a soul and R&B sensibility to Chinese pop.

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Morgan Freeman Honors Gene Hackman at Oscars

Freeman and Hackman, who was found dead last week at the age of 95, appeared together in the 1992 western “Unforgiven.”

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Democrats Invite Fired Federal Workers to Trump’s Congressional Address

The move comes as lawmakers hear from constituents over President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending and cull the civil service ranks.

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Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue: Little Roasting, No Politics, Very Silly

The host evoked some of his delightfully experimental bits from his old late-night show.

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Oscars 2025 Winners: Updating List

The winning actors, directors, pictures and more at the 97th annual Academy Awards.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Perform ‘Defying Gravity’ at Oscars

The stars also paid tribute to “The Wizard of Oz,” with Grande singing “Over the Rainbow,” and “The Wiz,” with Erivo singing “Home.”

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N.Y. State Police Investigate Death of Another Inmate at Upstate Prison

A 22-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, N.Y., died Saturday. Nine inmates said he was viciously beaten by corrections officers.

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2025 Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Ariana Grande, June Squibb and More Looks

Bowen Yang and Jeff Goldblum lead the early arrivals.

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Problems With New California Bar Exam Spark Lawsuit and Enrage Test Takers

Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.

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Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.

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Pre-Oscars Parties Feature Mick Jagger, Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore and Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore, Mick Jagger and others gathered in festive moods in the lead-up to Hollywood’s biggest night.

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After He Ran a Cartoon on the War in Gaza, Gannett Fired Him

Tony Doris, the editorial page editor at The Palm Beach Post, was fired after he selected a cartoon that drew criticism from a nearby Jewish organization.

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Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a “top priority.” But he did not explicitly encourage Americans to get vaccinated.

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Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia

The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.

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