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Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.

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Justice Department Accuses Adams Prosecutors of Politicking and Hypocrisy

In a court filing, two top officials released prosecutors’ internal messages in a further attempt to discredit the case against the mayor of New York.

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Newark Police Officer Is Killed and Another Is Injured in Shooting

Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey asked people to “please pray” for the officers, who were shot around 6:30 p.m. Friday.

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Trump Seeks to Bar Student Loan Relief to Workers Aiding Migrants and Trans Kids

The president signed an order that would deny loan forgiveness to workers for groups engaged in “substantial illegal activities,” which it indicated included things like diversity initiatives.

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C.D.C. Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism

Dozens of studies have failed to find evidence of a link. The decision to re-examine the question comes as a measles outbreak, driven by low vaccinates rates, widens in Texas.

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An Oregon Family Vanished in 1958. Their Car May Have Been Found in a River.

The case of the Martin family’s disappearance has bewildered local residents and investigators for more than six decades — until Friday.

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Trump Offers to Reopen Nuclear Talks in a Letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader

The letter appears to be President Trump’s opening bid to see if a newly vulnerable Iran is willing to negotiate.

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U.S. Judge Finds China Liable for Covid Missteps, Imposes $24 Billion Penalty

The judgment was issued in a case brought by the Missouri attorney general. The Chinese government did not respond to the claims in court.

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U.S. Firing Squad Executions Are Rare, but Their History Is Long

During the Civil War, both sides used firing squads to kill deserting soldiers. Today, people on death row can choose to die that way in some states.

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D’Wayne Wiggins, One Third of the R&B Group Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dies at 64

As a paragon of the New Jack Swing sound, the band recorded three platinum albums and a slew of hits, including “Feels Good.”

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What Is Hantavirus, the Rare Disease That Killed Betsy Arakawa?

Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings from infected rodents.

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Trump Administration Forces Out More Senior Justice Dept. Officials

The Trump administration targeted veteran career lawyers who managed pardon work, bankruptcy litigation and other legal issues in the latest wave of forced departures.

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Fraternity Member Charged With Manslaughter in Hazing Death of University Student

Investigators say that Caleb Wilson, 20, a student at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., collapsed after being hit with boxing gloves as part of a pledging ritual for Omega Psi Phi.

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U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring Prices

The Justice Department inquiry is said to be focused on potential antitrust violations among the country’s largest egg producers.

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DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly

In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.

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At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’

The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives and the president showcased Mr. Trump’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.

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U.S. Suspends Ukraine’s Access to Satellite Imagery

Ukraine uses the technology to track the movement of Russian troops and assess damage to infrastructure.

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Alarmed by Trump, Poland Must Look at Nuclear Options, Premier Says

As President Trump casts doubt on U.S. alliances, Poland needs to double its military manpower and consider more destructive weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

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Will Canadians Warm Up to Mark Carney, the Liberal Party Front-Runner Eyeing Trudeau’s Job?

Mark Carney has pitched himself as the fix-it man who can set Canada back on track. As he seeks to lead the Liberal Party, the country’s biggest challenge may be President Trump.

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Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped

Paul D. Clement also said a judge should not allow the Trump administration to use the court’s authority to compel Mr. Adams’s support in the White House’s mass deportation efforts.

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Chrystia Freeland Eyes Justin Trudeau’s Job as Canada’s Liberal Party Leader

Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset.

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Gene Hackman Died from Heart Disease One Week After Wife Died of Hantavirus, Investigators Say

Mr. Hackman had Alzheimer’s, which contributed to his death from heart disease, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner said. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, died before him from a respiratory illness.

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Amy Coney Barrett and the Right’s Elite-Building Problem

MAGA can’t run a regime change on its own.

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Bread … for Dessert?

No longer just a pre-dinner offering, the staple is now showing up at the other end of the meal.

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Trump Bows to Economic Reality With Tariff Delays and Exemptions

With prices still high, the Trump administration is heeding the risks of fanning inflation with import duties.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Lobbies Trump Associates in Hopes of a Pardon

Mr. Bankman-Fried’s family and allies are trying to help him escape a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.

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Eric Adams Names 4 New Deputy Mayors After Others Resigned in Protest

The four deputies announced their resignations last month in a show of opposition to the mayor’s cooperation with the Trump administration’s deportation agenda.

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Jobs Report Is Steady, but Impact of Federal Cutbacks and Tariffs Looms

Employers added 151,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said, based on surveys taken as Trump administration policies were still rolling out.

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Justice Dept. Is Said to Put Two Prosecutors in Adams Case on Leave

The prosecutors, Celia Cohen and Andrew Rohrbach, had held high-ranking positions in the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York.

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Fort Liberty Renamed Fort Bragg, Fulfilling a Trump Campaign Promise

Congress had pushed past President Trump’s veto to rename Fort Bragg, named for a Confederate general, in the final days of his first term.

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