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Unexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains

Trains in France, including the Eurostar, were disrupted for hours as the authorities worked to remove the old device near tracks north of the French capital.

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At Least 70 Killed as Syria’s Security Forces Clash With Assad Loyalists

The skirmishes along the Mediterranean coast were among the bloodiest since rebels ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad and installed a transitional government.

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South Korean Court Orders Impeached President’s Release From Jail

Yoon Suk Yeol, who is being tried on insurrection charges over his imposition of martial law last year, was not immediately freed, pending a possible appeal by prosecutors.

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Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred

The slow-moving tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales, including Brisbane.

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Trump’s Foreign Policy May Be Crude, But It’s Realist

The president understands that the liberal international order was possible only because of U.S. might, and Americans don’t want to pay the bill anymore.

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Caravaggio, Baroque’s Bad Boy, Gets a Blockbuster Show in Rome

Two dozen works from museums and private collectors around the world are on display, with some reunited for the first time in centuries.

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An Australian Wedding So Nice They Celebrated It … Three Times

Ahead of their civil ceremony, Mishti Rahman and Philip Kanis wanted to pay tribute to their Bangladeshi and Greek cultures, as well as their friends.

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As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear

Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.

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Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance

Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.

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Why Do Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department?

President Trump’s fixation reinvigorated the debate over the role of the federal government in education, and created a powerful point of unity between the factions of his party.

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Trump Suspends Mexico and Canada Tariffs on USMCA Goods for a Month

Many imports from Canada and Mexico will be exempt from tariffs, as the president quickly reversed a sweeping trade action taken just two days ago after market turmoil.

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Betty Bonney, 100, Dies; Her Song for a Yankee Star Was a Big-Band Hit

“Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio,” which she sang with the Les Brown band, celebrated DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak in 1941. She also sang on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.”

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What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey

Experts recommend vaccines as the best defense against the viral illness.

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‘I’m Freaking Out’: New Texts Detail Key Minutes of Idaho Murders

Newly released messages reveal that two roommates in the home where four college students were murdered were alarmed by a masked person in the house that night.

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Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

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U.S. and Ukrainian Officials to Meet Next Week About Path to End War

The officials plan to meet next week to discuss the first steps of an agreement, after President Trump cast doubt on U.S. support for Ukraine in recent days.

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Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear

After hours of uncertainty, officials from the Houston company said there are clues that the spacecraft is on its side, which could limit the mission’s scientific accomplishments.

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Ricardo Scofidio, Boldly Imaginative Architect, Is Dead at 89

With Diller Scofidio + Renfro, he brought a conceptual-art sensibility to cultural landmarks like Lincoln Center and to innovative public spaces like Manhattan’s High Line.

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Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles

The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.

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Live Video: Watch SpaceX Return Starship to the Launchpad for Its 8th Test Flight

The launch was scrubbed during Monday’s countdown. It is a do-over of the seventh flight, which ended in debris coming down over the Caribbean.

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Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms With Order Targeting Perkins Coie

The order against the firm, which did work for Democrats during the 2016 campaign, represents an escalation of efforts to punish groups the president sees as aiding his enemies.

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Trump Delayed Most New Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Also, the U.S. scheduled talks with Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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There Is a Way Out in Ukraine

It is by supporting Zelensky that we give ending the war a real shot.

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Adnan Syed Will Not Return to Prison, Judge Rules

A judge agreed to reduce Mr. Syed’s sentence to time served on Thursday for his conviction in the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999.

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Bourbon Is Banned, California Wine Canceled, as Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol

Canadian provinces have restricted American alcohol sales as part of retaliatory measures against President Trump’s tariffs.

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Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.

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Faithful Hear Pope Francis’ Voice for First Time in 3 Weeks

In an audio recording from the hospital, which was taped earlier on Thursday, the pope thanked Catholics for their prayers.

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Trump Is an Angry Little Boy on a Great White Horse

Trump lives for perpetual conflict and endless domination games — not a great fit for democracy.

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Stocks Tumble as Trump Pauses Mexico and Canada Tariffs Again

The S&P 500 is on course for its worst week since a banking crisis two years ago. The Nasdaq fell into a correction on Thursday.

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Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No

Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused.

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