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Justin Baldoni’s Suits Against Blake Lively and The New York Times Dismissed by Judge

Mr. Baldoni had accused Ms. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of trying to destroy his reputation. The Times had brought the feud into the public eye.

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“Hamilton” Original Cast: Where Are They Now?

Lin-Manuel Miranda and others reunited for a medley at the Tonys on Sunday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening.

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Senators Demand Government Watchdog Inquiries Into D.C. Plane Crash

Families of the victims in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport have made additional investigations of the crash a top priority.

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A Trump Family Project Spurs Resignations and a Criminal Charge in Serbia

A group of preservationists has thrown a wrench in the plans for a Trump-branded hotel complex backed by the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Belgrade.

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Trump Budget’s Caps on Grad School Loans Could Worsen Doctor Shortage

The proposed limits on federal loans fall well below the costs of medical school. Critics say this could deter students from pursuing medicine.

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What to Know About Israel’s Seizure of the Gaza Aid Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg

The civilian ship, called the Madleen, was on a mission organized by a group that opposes the nearly two-decade-old blockade of Gaza.

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Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Other First-Time Tony Winners Discuss Their Victories

Here’s what Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and four other Tony Award newbies had to say about their wins.

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‘Ruinous Burdens’: Border Businesses Struggle Under Trump’s Cartel Crackdown

Federal judges have lauded the government’s goal of rooting out money laundering schemes but questioned the effectiveness of a tactic that’s wreaking havoc on small money services operations.

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China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries

China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other hardware.

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Italian Referendum to Loosen Citizenship Rules Fails

Less than a third of eligible voters turned out for a poll that would have made it easier for foreigners to become citizens, and strengthened labor rights.

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Extremely Lifelike Dolls Cause a Frenzy in Brazil

To some, the dolls, known as reborn dolls, provide comfort, escape or just plain fun. But politicians across Brazil have tried to pass bills banning the dolls from public spaces.

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Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds

Researchers looked at firearm fatalities in the 13 years immediately after the Supreme Court limited local governments’ ability to restrict gun ownership.

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Tony Awards Unforgettable Looks: Cole Escola, Nicole Scherzinger, and More

Sequins and velvet and shorts, oh my!

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Nicole Scherzinger and Other Tony Winners Party After the Awards

Stars turned out for show tunes and spirited celebrations that included an official after-party at the Museum of Modern Art and a gathering at the Carlyle Hotel.

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More Chaos Plagues New Gaza Aid System

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said that Hamas had threatened its workers, a claim the militant group denied, as the United Nations warned that Gazans were far from getting the food they need.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Ex-Girlfriend to Resume Testimony About Sex Under Duress

The woman, known in court as Jane, has testified that she felt obligated to participate in sex marathons with male escorts because the mogul was paying her rent.

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Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies

The film and television giant will turn its cable networks, including CNN and TNT, into one company and its streaming and studios business into another.

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How Trump Has Gained the Upper Hand Over Musk

But Mr. Trump’s warnings to his former ally are backed by several ways the White House could punish the world’s richest man.

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Ukraine Says Russia Launched 499 Missiles and Drones in Biggest Air Assault of War

Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, and there were no immediate reports of widespread damage.

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Trump Deploys National Guard in L.A., and His Travel Ban Goes Into Effect

Plus, the big winners at the Tonys.

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Trump Aides Urge Court to Spare Tariffs as They Dismiss Worries in Public

The dueling narratives come as the administration is asking an appeals court to preserve a set of tariffs recently deemed to be illegal.

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Democrats Hate Trump’s Policy Bill, but Love Some of Its Tax Cuts

There’s an undercurrent of Democratic support for elements of President Trump’s tax agenda, a dynamic that Republicans are trying to exploit as they make the case for enactment of their sprawling domestic legislation.

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Tony Awards

There was a “Hamilton” reunion, Nicole Scherzinger’s outsize grandeur and Cynthia Erivo’s pleasant “sing-off” music. But those cheesy projections were a big miss.

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Crimea, Once a Crossroad of Civilizations, Finds Itself Isolated and Under Attack

Mostly Russian visitors now cavort along its historic beaches, hoping to avoid the Ukrainian drones whizzing toward military targets.

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My Journey Deep in the Heart of Trump Country

The administration’s budget cuts will hit Kentucky’s Fifth Congressional District hard.

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Trump’s Cuts Imperils Funding for a Levee Project in Washington

Grays Harbor County in Washington secured a federal grant to pay for a much-needed levee with bipartisan support. Then the Trump administration cut the program.

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Paris Is Filled With Art and Museums. Here Are 3 Hidden Collections.

In this city of endless museums and galleries, here are some sequestered collections filled with rarities.

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Ocean Temperatures Are Increasing Around the World. See Where.

Sea surface temperatures in 2024 broke records and about a quarter of the world’s oceans are experiencing temperatures that qualify as a marine heat wave.

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A Day With One Abortion Pill Prescriber

A nurse practitioner spoke on the phone with patients in states with abortion bans, assessed their medical eligibility and sent pills. She took some unconventional steps to protect their privacy.

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YouTube Loosens Video Content Moderation Rules

The world’s largest video platform has told content moderators to favor “freedom of expression” over the risk of harm in deciding what to take down.

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