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Two Decades After Her Death, Celia Cruz Lives On for Her Fans

Whether minted on a U.S. coin, captured as a bobblehead or painted in a new Miami mural, the late “Queen of Salsa” continues to draw attention to her musical legacy 100 years after her birth.

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Fetterman Says His Openness on Mental Health Issues Is ‘Weaponized”

The first-term Pennsylvania Democrat said his openness about his mental health issues has been “weaponized” against him, prompting him to start showing up for votes and hearings he considers useless.

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Retirees, Get Ready to Need Long-Term Care. Here’s What to Know.

Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now?

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15 Unforgettable Looks From Cannes 2025: Rihanna, Dakota Johnson and More

Three-dimensional gowns, thigh-high men’s boots, adult-size bibs and more.

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In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs

Nathan’s Famous has found a foothold in Ukraine, a hot dog-loving country.

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New York’s Crackdown on E-bikes Is Unfair Enforcement, Critics Say

In what they say is a new safety campaign, the police are issuing summonses that may lead to arrest for cyclists who break the city’s traffic laws.

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Judge Orders Trump Officials to Seek Return of Guatemalan Man to U.S.

Judge Brian Murphy criticized the government for errors in the case and said the man, who feared persecution if he was deported, was likely to show “his removal lacked any semblance of due process.”

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Europe’s Been Negotiating by the Book, but Trump’s Tearing It Up

The Trump administration sees tariff talks as a chance to pressure a rival into concessions. E.U. officials have acted as though they were dealing with an ally.

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Hong Kong’s Famous Bamboo Scaffolding Hangs On (for Now)

Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft.

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Israel’s Eurovision Campaign Went All the Way to the Top

Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a drive to encourage people to vote for Israel’s entrant.

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How China Stands in the Way of a U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal

Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point.

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Trump’s E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe

A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally.

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Trump Seeks Extensive Student Data in Pressure Campaign to Control Harvard

Harvard and the federal government are locked in a battle that boils down to turning over records on international students. But Harvard says it is also about the First Amendment.

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Army Report Links Pentagon Equipment Glitch to Aborted Landings at D.C. Airport

The diversion of two commercial flights on May 1 has raised new questions about equipment and safety in some of Washington’s busiest airspace.

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Senators Visit Canada, Seeking a Reset Amid Trump’s Provocations

Democrats and one Republican made the trip, seeking to stabilize the U.S.-Canada relationship after President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and suggested it should become the 51st state.

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Sebastião Salgado: A Life in Pictures

The celebrated Brazilian photojournalist depicted the world in stark contrasts, from the depths of human suffering to the monumental grandeur of nature.

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These Are the U.S. Universities Most Dependent on International Students

What was once a sign of international renown now looks like a vulnerability.

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National Security Council Staff Will Be Cut by Half

The dramatic restructuring was revealed by Marco Rubio, who is acting as the national security adviser.

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Sarah Milgrim’s Death Was a Tragedy. Distorting Her Legacy Would Be Another.

The woman I knew worked for peaceful coexistence.

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How the Trump Administration Has the Upper Hand Against Harvard

Even against one of the nation’s oldest institutions, the Trump administration holds the levers of power — and it’s using them aggressively.

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Brush Fire Near Popular California Lake Prompts Evacuations

The Inn fire had grown to over 700 acres to the northwest of Mono Lake, near the Nevada border. It’s one of several brush fires that have erupted in California in the last week as the weather has gotten warmer.

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What to Know About Trump Officials’ Latest Move Against Columbia

The federal government formally accused the university of violating civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students.

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Sarah Milgrim’s Death Was a Tragedy. Distorting Her Legacy Would Be Another.

The woman I knew worked for peaceful coexistence.

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Karen Dunn and Other Top Lawyers Depart Paul Weiss to Start Firm

They are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business.

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Supreme Court, for Now, Shields DOGE from Turning Over Records

The chief justice put a temporary hold on a lower court ruling that Elon Musk’s government efficiency team and the Office of Management and Budget turn over internal records.

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Who won a seat at Trump’s crypto Dinner?

The New York Times reviewed a guest list and social media posts to identify who was invited to President Trump’s private event for customers of his cryptocurrency business on Thursday and a White House tour on Friday. Here are some of them.

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A Judge Halted Trump’s Move to Bar International Students at Harvard

Also, Russia and Ukraine began their largest prisoner exchange of the war. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Trump Says US Steel Will Become Partners With Nippon Steel

President Trump’s statement appeared to approve a deal linking the U.S. and Japanese steel makers that had been blocked on national security grounds.

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Art Spiegelman Documentary Had Trump Criticism Removed Before Airing on Public TV

A segment in a documentary about the cartoonist Art Spiegelman was edited two weeks before it was set to air on public television stations across the country.

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Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks: What’s at Stake?

Officials said Iran and the U.S. made some progress during the latest round of talks in Rome on Friday.

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