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At Least 14 Dead in Russian Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown, Ukraine Says

The missile strike was the latest in a series of Russian attacks on urban centers that have caused significant civilian casualties despite ongoing cease-fire talks.

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‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries

Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — are weighing on the market.

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U.S. Employers Added 228,000 Jobs in March, but Outlook Is Clouded

The gain was stronger than expected, though the impact of President Trump’s tariffs and other policies on the labor market has yet to play out.

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Trump Calls India a Friend, but Is Trying to Block Its Imports

Stunned to see their own exports punished harshly, Indians are picking through the wreckage for signs of hope. There’s some but not a lot.

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Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’

The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.

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What One Image Shows About a Strike in Gaza

What one image shows about the aftermath of a strike on a shelter in Gaza.

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Rubio Warns Russia that U.S. Patience on Ukraine War Is Running Out

Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the secretary of state said.

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The Strange Allure of Watching Other People Tear Up Their Homes

D.I.Y. influencers indulge our most ambitious housing fantasies — and cash in on them.

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Tempted by Trump’s Tariffs to Panic-Buy? Don’t.

A census of Costco carts on Thursday revealed little fear. Tariffs could go as fast as they’re coming, and our columnist is not stuffing his pantry.

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Powell Warns Trump’s Tariffs Risk Stoking Even Higher Inflation and Slower Growth

Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, says the central bank’s “obligation” is to ensure that a “one-time increase in the price level does not become an ongoing inflation problem.”

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Columbia Displays More Aggressive Posture in Dealing With Demonstrators

Students chained to a gate were removed by security officials. It came as the university planned to deploy 36 officers empowered to remove people from campus.

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U.S. employers added 228,000 jobs in March, far more than forecast.

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Meet the 23-Year-Old Student Who Raised $25 Million in Democratic Losses

A law student in Florida has a lucrative side gig: fund-raising consultant. His firm earns a 25 percent cut of “profit” from donations, and critics have begun to pile up after two special elections.

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Sam Keen, Philosopher of the Men’s Movement, Is Dead at 93

“Only men,” he wrote, “understand the secret fears that go with the territory of masculinity.” His message resonated: His book “Fire in the Belly” was a best seller.

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Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction

The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.

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Review: Clooney, Fair and Balanced, in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

George Clooney makes Edward R. Murrow a saint of sane journalism for a world that still needs one in a stage adaptation of the 2005 movie.

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Chinese Woman Detained in Arizona Border Station Dies by Suicide

A woman detained by U.S. border officers for overstaying a visitor visa died by suicide while in custody, according to a Democratic congresswoman.

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Russell Brand Is Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in U.K.

British prosecutors said that they had charged the comedian and actor with offenses between 1999 and 2005 involving four women.

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The Stars Come Out for George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Opening

As a play with parallels to today’s political climate had its official Broadway premiere, famous friends celebrated its star, George Clooney. He brushed aside talk of a political future.

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E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk’s X

European regulators are considering fining X more than $1 billion, after weighing the risks of further antagonizing Mr. Musk and President Trump.

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Storm Stalled Over Central U.S. Brings Another Day of Rain and Flooding

More than 30 tornadoes have already swept across the region, and at least seven people were killed in three states. Much of Kentucky was under a flash flood warning.

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Trump’s Tariffs Will Change Your Life

Justin Wolfers on how the tariffs will radically change our daily lives.

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Trump Sidelines Justice Dept. Legal Office, Eroding Another Check on His Power

As President Trump claims expansive and disputed powers, his administration has curbed the influential Office of Legal Counsel.

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How Trump Has Tuned Out a Key Justice Dept. Legal Office

The Office of Legal Counsel issues opinions that are supposed to bind the executive branch. The Trump administration has taken steps and made claims in tension with several of them.

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Israeli Military Orders New Evacuation of Gaza City Neighborhoods

The order came not long after Palestinian health authorities said dozens of people, including children, were killed in strikes on a school turned shelter. Israel said it was looking into the reports.

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What Is Next for Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted President?

South Korea’s former president still faces criminal charges of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law. If found guilty, he could be imprisoned for life.

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Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs

The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.

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Celebrations as South Korean Court Removes Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

The country’s Constitutional Court formally ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ending months of turmoil. But the country remains deeply divided.

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Europe’s Paradox

We explain a development that may help the far right in Europe.

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As Unexplained Quakes Ease, Santorini Insists It’s Open for Business

The Greek island was shaken by thousands of mostly smaller-scale temblors. Now, residents have returned, and they hope visitors will, too.

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