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‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79

He founded the duck-call business that became the foundation of his family’s reality television empire.

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale Recap: The Monster at the End

Dina learns the truth. Ellie learns a hard lesson about the unintended consequences of vengeance.

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Trump Delays E.U. Tariffs Until July 9

President Trump said he would give the European Union more time to negotiate a trade deal before 50 percent tariffs take effect.

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Trump Says He’s ‘Not Happy’ With Putin’s Escalation of Ukraine Attacks

“He’s sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all,” President Trump said of his Russian counterpart.

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At Amazon, Some Coders Say Their Jobs Have Begun to Resemble Warehouse Work

Pushed to use artificial intelligence, software developers at the e-commerce giant say they must work faster and have less time to think. Others welcome the shift.

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A Quiet Funeral in Israel for Victim of Washington Shooting

Yaron Lischinsky, 30, was buried on Sunday in the small town where his family lived.

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Fiscal Hawks in the Senate Balk at Trump’s Domestic Agenda Bill

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky both indicated that they would seek major changes to the bill that passed the House.

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American Charged With Trying to Firebomb Embassy Building in Tel Aviv

Joseph Neumeyer, 28, is also accused of threatening President Trump. He appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Sunday.

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‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Add to a Box Office Boomlet

Moviegoing in the United States and Canada has rebounded over the last two months. Theater owners credit a wider variety of releases.

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For Trump, Civil Rights Protections Should Help White Men

Administration officials pick and choose which civil rights protections they want to enforce, and for whom.

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Nino Benvenuti, Olympic Boxer Who Ruled the Ring in Italy, Dies at 87

A 1960 gold medalist in Rome, he overshadowed a young Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay. He was celebrated as much for his charisma as his boxing skills.

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Israeli Airstrike Kills Doctor’s Children, Gaza Officials Say

Two more children were missing, while her husband and one other child were injured in the strike on Friday, the officials said. Israel said it was checking if it had harmed “uninvolved civilians.”

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A Fringe Movement

We explain the ideology behind a recent attack.

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Russia Bombards Ukraine With One of Largest Air Assaults of the War

The attack involved nearly 370 missiles and drones, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. At least 12 people were killed.

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How the Ravages of Age Are Ravaging the Democratic Party

Democrats need to figure out how to elevate new voices.

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Why Is This Supreme Court Handing Trump More and More Power?

The Supreme Court bears a heavy dose of responsibility for plunging the legal world into chaos.

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Knicks vs. Hicks: Let Us Praise Old-Fashioned Contempt

Society’s antagonisms can find a graceful outlet on the hardwood.

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Bruce Springsteen Will Never Surrender to Donald Trump

Trump’s anger at Springsteen is driven by their two opposing visions of the American dream.

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In the Shadow of a Tainted Election Steal, Maduro Asks Venezuelans to Vote Again

Some in the opposition say the only way to protest is to abstain. Others say doing so will let the government “say they won without resistance.”

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Trump Profits Like No Other President, as Outrage Is Muted

The president and his family have monetized the White House more than any other occupant, normalizing activities that once would have provoked heavy blowback and official investigations.

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5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder, the Backlash Takes Hold

The Black Lives Matter movement, kicked into high gear after Mr. Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, has given way to the politics of “white grievance” championed by President Trump.

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Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Show the Full Price, but Hidden Fees Still Lurk

Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.

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Democrats Still Searching for a Path Forward Months After 2024 Election

The party’s standing is startlingly low after a defeat that felt like a cultural rejection. What comes next?

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Monticello Exhibit Focuses on Frenemies Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

Can the fraught relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams help heal our own hyper-polarized politics? Monticello is betting yes.

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Venezuela Is Holding an Election in Essequibo, a Region of Neighboring Guyana

In Sunday’s election, President Nicolás Maduro has called to elect a governor of Essequibo — a region that actually belongs to neighboring Guyana.

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95 Books Have Come Out of This Journalism Professor’s Class

For three decades at Columbia Journalism School, Sam Freedman has encouraged students to try long-form narratives. His brand of tough love has paid dividends.

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Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone?

I have many guy friends. Why don’t we hang out more?

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Trump’s Warming Toward Syria Complicates Israel's Military Strategy

Since Mr. Trump’s embrace of the new Syrian leader, Israeli airstrikes on the country have subsided.

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Trump Allies Look to Benefit From Pro Bono Promises by Elite Law Firms

Veterans, in particular, are seeking free legal work from firms that cut deals with the White House like Skadden, Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss.

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Selfies From the Front: Inside the ‘V.I.P.’ Brigade for Ambitious Russian Officials

After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans. Most soldiers are stuck in indefinite deployments.

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