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Newark Airport Air Traffic Staffing Shortage Forces Delays

The delays are the latest problem to plague the airport, where radar and radio communications have recently malfunctioned.

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Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.

Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure from President Trump, who is set to travel to the region.

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Sharpe James, Revitalizing Newark Mayor Convicted of Corruption, Dies at 89

He presided over a rebirth of Newark’s downtown but was found guilty after leaving office of conspiring to sell city-owned properties to a former companion for a fraction of their value.

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Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia

The militant group in Yemen was still firing at ships and shooting down drones, while U.S. forces were burning through munitions.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Asking Companies to Lower Drug Prices

The president has long complained that the United States pays more for medicines than other wealthy countries. But he offered no clear legal authority to mandate lower prices.

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Trump’s Tariffs on Canada Spark Debate Over U.S. Trade: Does the U.S. Need Canada?

President Trump seems to think not. The industries he constantly mentions when he pushes his case, including autos, energy and lumber, beg to differ.

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Trump, Pressed on Qatari Jet, Says Only ‘Stupid’ People Reject Gifts

The president grew angry when questioned about the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jetliner from a foreign government.

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Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Competes in Miss Maine USA Pageant

Jordon Hudson’s relationship with Bill Belichick has caused quite a stir, and it brought a huge amount of attention to the Miss Maine USA contest this weekend.

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Cuomo Loses $622,000 in Campaign Funds for Coordinating With Super PAC

The New York City Campaign Finance Board withheld the funds after concluding that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo likely coordinated ad language with a super PAC.

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When Getting Out of Jail Means a Deadly Walk Home

Nearly every day in Santa Fe, N.M., people released from jail trudge along a dangerous highway to get back to town. Jails often fail to offer safe transport options for prisoners.

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Rob Sand, Iowa’s Only Democrat in Statewide Office, to Run for Governor

To win, Mr. Sand would have to buck trends that have favored Republicans in Iowa for a decade.

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Stardom in the Ring, but an Early Death for Wrestlers Like Sabu

The causes are varied, but many well-known wrestlers have died young.

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India’s Strikes in Kashmir and Pakistan: Photos and Video

After a terrorist attack in Kashmir, India and Pakistan traded volleys of attacks. The two sides said they had agreed to a cease-fire on Saturday.

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Newsom to Ask Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown

“There are no more excuses,” the California governor said in pushing for municipalities to address one of the most visible byproducts of homelessness.

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Auction to Dine With Trump Creates Foreign Influence Opportunity

When the bidding stops Monday, the top buyers of a Trump family crypto coin will win a tour of the White House.

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language

In his first audience with the press as pontiff, Leo renewed his pleas for a more peaceful world and quoted his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had called for communication that is free from aggression.

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Sabu, Pro Wrestler and ‘Hardcore’ Pioneer, Dies at 60

Mr. Brunk rose to fame with the Extreme Championship Wrestling Circuit, pioneering a wrestling style that made use of props like tables and chairs.

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Airport Chaos

It’s been a scary few months for American air travel. How did we get here?

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In India and Pakistan, Signs of Normalcy After Weekend Cease-Fire

Civilian flights were returning to normal, and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt fighting was holding.

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Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market?

These bellwether artworks in the spring auctions this week may indicate whether a recovery is likely, after years of declining profits and high rollers.

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For Catholics, the Pope Is a Holy Father. For the World, He Is a Powerful Voice

The papacy is a global platform, so the issues Pope Leo chooses to focus on can resonate far beyond the church.

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A Breakthrough on U.S.-China Tariffs, and a New Summer Air Travel Warning

Plus, For Sale: The pope’s childhood home.

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What to Know About the P.K.K. and Its Fight Against Turkey

The Kurdish group waged a bloody insurgency against the Turkish state for four decades.

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Trump Tariffs: What to Know About the China Talks

The United States and China said Monday they would temporarily slash tariffs in an effort to reduce global trade tensions.

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Auction to Dine With Trump Creates Foreign Influence Opportunity

When the bidding stops Monday, the top buyers of a Trump family crypto coin will win a tour of the White House.

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A Warning From Justice Souter: Democracy Is in Peril

Justice David H. Souter, who died last week, said in 2012 that public ignorance of the Constitution could lead to the rise of an autocrat and the death of democracy.

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Walz to Speak at 2 Democratic Events, as Jockeying for 2028 Begins

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee last year, will attend state party conventions in South Carolina and California on May 31.

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For Trump, It’s a New Era of Deal-Making With Tech’s Most-Coveted Commodity

As the president heads to the Middle East, America’s dominance over A.I. chips has become a powerful source of leverage for the president.

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For Trump, It’s a New Era of Deal-Making With Tech’s Most-Coveted Commodity

As the president heads to the Middle East, America’s dominance over A.I. chips has become a powerful source of leverage for the president.

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In Illinois Senate Race, Old Grudges and a Test of Pritzker’s Power

Few policy differences have emerged among the Democrats vying to replace the retiring Senator Richard J. Durbin, while Gov. JB Pritzker’s influence looms large.

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