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Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War

A letter signed by reservists and retired officers accused the government of endangering hostages held by Hamas, highlighting a growing divide over the handling of the war.

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UK Version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Will Start in 2026

A British version of the television sketch comedy program “Saturday Night Live” is set to debut in 2026.

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How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal

Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.

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Trump’s Drastic Tariff Turnaround, and Green Card Holders on Edge

Plus, the soundtrack of America.

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St. Louis Judges Embrace Ankle Monitors Amid Calls to Reform Bail

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

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Russia Freed Ksenia Karelina, a Detained American, Rubio Says

The detainee, Ksenia Karelina, had been sentenced to 12 years in prison over a one-time donation to a Ukrainian charity group.

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The Damage From Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Already Done

The reciprocal tariffs might be gone for now, but slow growth, inflation and dings to American credibility remain.

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A Hit in Alberta, Poilievre’s Populism Falters Elsewhere in Canada

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.

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The Next Generation of Democrats Don’t Plan to Wait Their Turn

Younger Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

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Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In

A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

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America Needs More Sprawl to Fix Its Housing Crisis

The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.

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Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Embassy in Somalia

Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.

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The Case for Giving This Trade War a Chance

Oren Cass argues tariffs are worth it.

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5 Science-Backed Longevity Hacks That Don’t Cost a Fortune

You don’t need a $40,000 gym membership to live a longer, healthier life.

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Ahead of the Masters, Golfers and Fans Load Up on Allergy Medication

The grass and trees at Augusta National Golf Club help make the course a treasure — but also an allergy nightmare.

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Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.

Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only to work on criminal cases.

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In the Bronx, a Battle Over the Future of Jennifer Lopez’s Alma Mater

The religious order that owns Preston High School says it can no longer operate it. Supporters are appealing to the New York attorney general for help.

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Late Night Finds Trump to Be His Own Worst Enemy

“Yeah, Trump was, like, ‘I just saved the economy from me. You’re welcome,’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”

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This Is No Way to Stop the World’s Trumps

The proscribing of Marine Le Pen will do little to staunch support for the far right.

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Kim Shin-jo, North Korean Commando Who Sought to Kill South Korea’s Leader, Dies

Kim Shin-jo famously said the mission of a hit squad sent by Pyongyang in 1968 was to “slit the throat” of the then South Korean dictator Park Chung-hee.

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How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia

The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign.

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Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs

Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.

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Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny

Was the president manipulating the market with his comments, as his critics say, or reassuring Americans, as the White House maintains?

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Stocks Jump in Asia After Trump’s Tariff Reprieve

Markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan soar after the U.S. president pauses punishing tariffs. Gains in mainland China were modest as trade hostilities heat up between Washington and Beijing.

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Trump Signs Orders Punishing Those Who Opposed His 2020 Election Lies

The president targeted two officials from his first administration and an elite law firm as part of his campaign for retribution.

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Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs: From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’

Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.

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Grandmother Is Stranded When Her Parrot ‘Plucky’ Can’t Board Flight

Plucky, an African gray parrot, accompanied its owner, Maria Fraterrigo, on a Frontier Airlines flight to Puerto Rico in January. But a gate agent would not let it on board the return flight.

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House Votes to Curb National Injunctions, Targeting Judges Who Thwart Trump

The legislation is part of an escalating Republican campaign to take aim at judges who have moved to halt some of President Trump’s executive orders.

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Senate Panel Demands Information About Gaza Protest Group at Columbia

Lawmakers want the university to turn over all its records about Students for Justice in Palestine. At Northwestern University, two professors sued over a separate request.

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RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps

The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.

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