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Ex-Disney Worker Who Hacked Menus Gets 3 Years in Prison

The fired employee admitted that he changed prices, added profanity, and altered menu items so they appeared to be free of certain allergens.

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International Students Worry Even as Trump Temporarily Restores Some Legal Statuses

Students and their immigration lawyers say they were relieved for the temporary reprieve, but emphasized that it was just that — temporary.

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What We Know About Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan’s Arrest

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of obstructing justice after directing a migrant out of her courtroom as federal agents waited to arrest him. Her arrest has raised several questions.

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Palestinian Leader Abbas Appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as Deputy Amid Succession Fears

For many ordinary Palestinians, the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh was emblematic of how out-of-touch the leadership of the Western-backed Palestinian Authority has become.

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Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony

The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica.

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Jed the Fish Dead: KROQ DJ Who Pioneered New Wave Radio Was 69

With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ.

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Beer Aboard a Flight to a Dry Alaska Town Costs a Pilot His $95,000 Plane

In 2012, a state trooper in Fairbanks, Alaska, said that Kenneth J. Jouppi knowingly tried to fly into a dry community with a six-pack on board.

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‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral

Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.

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Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition

From “camerlengo” to “white smoke,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

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Who Is Kielce Gussie, the American Who Did the First Reading at Pope Francis’ Funeral?

Kielce Gussie is a reporter with Vatican News. She has been working in Rome since 2019.

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Trump Is Breaking the Rule That Every Barroom Brawler Knows

Don’t drop your guard while picking fights around the globe.

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Mike Myers on Playing Elon Musk, Politics on ‘S.N.L.’ and Why He Filmed a Campaign Ad

The “Saturday Night Live” alum on getting political in Studio 8H, playing Elon Musk and why he decided to film a campaign ad for Canada’s Liberal Party.

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Canadian Snowbirds Bought Into the American Dream in Palm Springs. Was It a Mirage?

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians visit the desert city. But tariffs and other attacks on their country by the Trump administration are driving them away.

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What Nearly Brainless Rodents Know About Weight Loss and Hunger

Studies in neuroscience with applications to humans offer clues about what makes us start eating, and when we stop.

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Russia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region

Ukraine denied that it had been pushed out of the region and said that its military operations inside Russia were continuing.

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Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 4 and Injures Hundreds

There was no immediate indication that the blast was caused by sabotage or a deliberate attack. State media said it was likely caused by containers of chemicals catching fire.

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Virginia Giuffre, Voice in Epstein Sex-Trafficking Scandal, Dies at 41

She accused Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, of recruiting her to join their predatory ring. She also sued Prince Andrew for sexual assault.

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Melania Trump, Prince William and Zelensky Among Famous Faces at Pope Francis’ Funeral

President Trump, Melania Trump, Prince William and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were among those who paid respects to the pontiff in St. Peter’s Square.

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The Pope’s Funeral

We are live from the Vatican.

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Trump’s Vicious Sewing Circle

Catfights abound in Trump’s macho world.

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Why Is Trump Doing All This?

Opinion columnists break down the motives behind the president’s blitz of executive actions since he took office.

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Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint?

Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization.

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Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey

As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.

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Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says

During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.

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‘The Interview’: Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society

The beloved author left Chile at a time of great turmoil and has longed for the nation of her youth ever since.

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Mark Carney Finds His Moment in Canadian Election Shaped by Trump

Mark Carney, the new prime minister seeking a full term in Monday’s election, has built his campaign around President Trump’s threats to the country.

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What the Pope Told Me About Politics

My brief tour with Pope Francis, the diplomat of our times.

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Climate Change, Once a Big Issue, Fades From Canada’s Election

Even though Liberal candidate Mark Carney has a lengthy climate policy résumé, Trump’s threats have nearly drowned the issue out of the campaign.

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How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions

Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.

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The Symbolism in ‘Sinners’

Beneath the spectacle of an action-packed vampire movie, the film has plenty to say about what is sacred and what is profane.

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