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In Attacks on Harvard, Chinese See Yet Another Reason to Write Off the U.S.

Beyond the shock for students, President Trump’s moves against higher education are being seen in China as a blow to one of the last admirable American institutions.

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There’s Probably No Life on K2-18b After All, Three Studies Conclude

In April, astronomers said they had detected a possible signature of life on the exoplanet K2-18b. Now, three independent analyses discount the evidence.

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A Slob, a Witch, a Lifelong Friend: New Yorkers’ Best Roommate Stories

This time of year, the city becomes crowded with young people in search of roommates to share the rent. Nearly everyone ends up with at least one wild tale to tell.

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Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump’s Planned Mass Layoffs

The ruling, which covers 22 agencies and also prohibits shutting down programs or offices, effectively pauses the president’s plans for reshaping much of the government while the case plays out.

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Trump Didn’t Want a Deal With Ramaphosa. He Wanted a Humiliation.

The president clearly planned to ambush Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Columbia Violated Jewish Students’ Civil Rights, Trump Administration Finds

The university has previously been the target of more $400 million in federal funding cuts.

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For D.C.’s Jewish Community, Shooting Outside Jewish Museum a ‘Nightmare That We’ve All Been Afraid Of’

A day after a man with a history of pro-Palestinian activism shot two Israeli Embassy workers — a couple on the cusp of becoming engaged — many in the community are still processing what happened.

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Shock at Harvard After Government Says International Students Must Go

Fear and confusion mounted quickly on Thursday as international students, who make up more than a quarter of the university’s enrollment, sought clarity or reassurance.

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Shock at Harvard After Government Says International Students Must Go

Fear and confusion mounted quickly on Thursday as international students, who make up more than a quarter of the university’s enrollment, sought clarity or reassurance.

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How Can the Government Stop Harvard From Enrolling International Students?

The Trump administration is relying on an obscure bureaucratic lever to stop the school, the latest in a series of aggressive moves.

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What to Know About Suspect in D.C. Shooting That Killed Israeli Embassy Aides

The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was charged with gunning down two Israeli Embassy workers outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Here is what we know about him.

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An Officer Said She Was Disabled. Prosecutors Said She Ran, Skied and Danced.

Prosecutors said that Nicole Brown, 39, of the Westminster Police Department in California, falsely said that she wasn’t able to work, receiving her salary and benefits while engaging in strenuous activities.

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Millions Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Trump Tax Bill, Analysis Finds

Others could see their monthly benefits reduced if the bill were to become law, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

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Trump Confirms Attempted Deportation of Migrants to South Sudan

The deportees are stuck in Djibouti amid a legal fight over their expulsions. A lawyer for some of the men said she was concerned for their health and welfare.

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Cargo Ship Crashes Into Norway Man’s Backyard

A retiree living in a small house on the shore of a fjord woke up on Thursday morning because his neighbor was pounding on his door, telling him to look outside.

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Trump Domestic Policy Bill Would Limit Judges’ Contempt Power

Democrats have argued that House Republicans’ measure would rob courts of their power by stripping away any consequences for officials who ignore judges’ rulings.

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Judith Hope Blau, Who Turned Bagels Into Art, Dies at 87

She began selling necklaces strung with mini-bagels on a dare from her husband. Bagelmania (and a career as a toy designer) ensued.

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Corey O’Connor’s Pittsburgh Primary Win Follows His Father’s Footsteps

In Pittsburgh, Corey O’Connor’s victory in the Democratic primary represents a turn from progressive policies — and a chance for him to run the city his father once led.

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Suspect Fired at Fallen Victims Even as One Tried to Crawl Away, F.B.I. Affidavit Says

The affidavit describes video of the killings, cites witness accounts and lists evidence found at the scene, including a 9-millimeter handgun.

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Netanyahu Names Maj. Gen. David Zini as New Domestic Spy Chief

The appointment of Maj. Gen. David Zini to head Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, still faces a fraught legal process.

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Trump’s New Penalty for Undocumented Immigrants: Billions of Dollars in Fines

The financial penalties are part of an effort to get people to “self-deport.”

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Man Charged With Murder in Killing of Israeli Embassy Aides

Also, Trump officials blocked Harvard from enrolling foreign students. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Trump Administration Investigates Diversity Efforts at Virginia High School

The inquiry is the latest attempt to apply the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban to K-12 education.

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A Revealing Joke in the Oval Office About Getting in Trump’s Good Graces

The president of South Africa’s wisecrack about a free plane spoke volumes.

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Barack Obama Didn’t Leave Workers Behind

The problem with arguing that neoliberals left American workers behind is that it’s mostly untrue.

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Senate Republicans Say Changes Are Coming for Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill

Senate Republicans say changes are coming for the sprawling domestic policy bill carrying President Trump’s agenda. Their colleagues who took political risks to push it through the House might not like them.

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Trump Makes False Genocide Claims. South Africans Respond With Humor.

The jokes mask a deep-seated anger over the legacy of apartheid and the inequality that many Black people say continues to define life in their country.

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G7 Finance Ministers Show Unity in Support of Ukraine Against Russia

Top economic officials avoided a condemnation of U.S. tariffs but committed to trying to reduce “economic policy uncertainty.”

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Killings in D.C. of Israeli Embassy Aides Echo 1973 Murder of Israeli Diplomat

In 1973, Col. Yosef Alon, an Israeli military attaché, was gunned down in front of his home in suburban Maryland. The gunman was never identified despite an extensive F.B.I. investigation.

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Without a Prenup, David Geffen’s Divorce Could Get Interesting

The billionaire’s marriage to David Armstrong ended with the familiar “irreconcilable differences.” Is Mr. Geffen’s fortune in jeopardy?

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