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L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Advocates for Undocumented Students

A visit by federal agents to two elementary schools drew an angry, impassioned response from the superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, a Portuguese immigrant.

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Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies

Extreme weather disasters, increasing as the planet warms, can curb blood donations while increasing demand, a new analysis found.

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WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty

The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Orders Review of Therme’s Toronto Waterfront Lease

Doug Ford said he had asked his government to look into the contract that granted a 95-year lease to a European wellness company following a New York Times investigation into the deal.

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A Judge Threatened to Hold Trump Officials in Contempt

Also, Americans are being cut off from cheaper obesity drugs. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Adams’s Legal Debt Rises to $3 Million as Donors Fade Away

The federal charges against Mayor Eric Adams were dropped. Now he owes millions in legal expenses and must navigate a complex relationship with President Trump.

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It’s Time to Protect America From America’s President

Trump’s authoritarian actions are vandalizing the American project.

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RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

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Trump Administration Directs Judges to Deny Asylum Without Hearings

A directive from the Justice Department, which says the move is intended to reduce a backlog in immigration court, would result in rapid deportation orders in many cases.

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Russia Arrests Former Governor of Kursk Region

Aleksei B. Smirnov, together with his deputy and other accomplices, was accused of embezzling money earmarked for building defenses that failed to prevent a Ukrainian attack in Kursk.

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US Officials Target Nvidia and DeepSeek Amid Fears of China’s A.I. Progress

China’s success in artificial intelligence has the Trump administration and lawmakers weighing rules and investigations to slow Beijing’s progress in the industry.

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‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power

It was not immediately clear why every generating plant on the island went offline Wednesday. Puerto Rico has a history of problems with its electricity supply.

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The Mine Is American. The Minerals Are China’s.

A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China’s grip over the strategic minerals that underpin the modern economy.

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Two-Student Team Stuns the Competition at U.S. Constitution Contest

Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams of Oregon won first place at the national U.S. Constitution Team competition. Then came the recount that threatened to unravel their achievement.

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Bernie Sanders and AOC Inject New Anti-Trump Energy Into the Democratic Party

Bernie Sanders and his chosen heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party.

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Stefanik, a Trump Ally, Might Run Against Gov. Hochul Next Year

Representative Elise Stefanik, a six-term congresswoman, has talked with Republicans about a 2026 bid for governor of New York.

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Fed Chair Lays Out Game Plan in Case of High Inflation and Slower Growth

Jerome H. Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could lead to a “challenging scenario” for the central bank.

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OpenAI Unveils New ‘Reasoning’ Models o3 and o4-mini

The company also introduced a new tool that helps computer programmers use chatbots when writing code.

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2 Guards Charged With Murder in Beating Death of Prisoner in New York

Ten officers were charged in connection with the vicious beating of Messiah Nantwi, 22, at the Mid-State Correctional Facility, which left him bloodied and unrecognizable.

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Harvard Has Taken an Important Step. Here Is What Must Follow.

The university’s willingness to stand up to the Trump administration can be a model.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Building System to Sell ‘Gold Card’ Immigrant Visas

The project represents something of a shift in mission for Elon Musk’s initiative, from cutting government costs toward a new goal of generating revenue.

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Palliative Care Doctor Is Charged With Serial Murder of 15 Patients in Germany

The Berlin doctor, who was not named because of privacy laws, is also accused of setting fire to some of the patients’ homes to hide evidence.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen Heads to El Salvador to Check on Deported Immigrant

Senator Chris Van Hollen said he would press for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration and imprisoned.

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Suspect in Josh Shapiro’s Mansion Arson Cited Treatment of Palestinians, Police Say

The man charged in the attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence told the police he was seeking to “stop having my friends killed.”

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Our Best Easter Recipes

Here’s what to cook when you’ve had your fill of chocolate bunnies.

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The Concert Cold War in a Quiet Enclave

Designed to be an idyllic neighborhood more than a century ago, Forest Hills Gardens is now a hub for music — and noise complaints.

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Amazon Sellers Struggle with Trump’s Tariff Plans

An Illinois couple who sell party supplies on Amazon have been frantically trying to understand and adapt to new costs caused by President Trump’s tariffs.

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Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

U.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients.

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Shein and Temu Will be Hit by Trump’s China Tariffs. Americans Are Worried.

The Trump administration’s plan to add steep fees to packages from China will deal a blow to Temu, Shein and some TikTok Shop sellers, worrying American consumers.

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Law Firms Made Deals With Trump. Now He Wants More From Them.

To avoid retribution, big firms agreed to provide free legal services for uncontroversial causes. To the White House, that could mean negotiating trade deals — or even defending the president and his allies.

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