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Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, 95, Dies; Led Nicaragua After Civil War

The first woman to lead a Central American country, she served in the 1990s after the nation had been shaken by political strife.

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Washington’s Last Military Parade Came at a Very Different Moment

The 1991 Victory Parade after the first Gulf War celebrated a lopsided victory against an enemy army in the largest U.S. military operation since Vietnam.

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Why Do Dads Want to Be Gods When They Can Just Be Good Huggers?

Fatherhood should revolve around listening and accompanying, not teaching.

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The Ad Industry’s A.I. Reckoning

A technological takeover of ad creative could bring both opportunity and disruption.

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Will the U.S. and Iran Meet for More Nuclear Talks?

The two sides were due to meet for a sixth round of negotiations on Sunday. Tehran suggested that it had not yet decided whether to participate, given Israel’s attack on its nuclear infrastructure.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.

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America Must Not Get Dragged Into a War With Iran

A U.S. war with Iran would be a catastrophe, the culminating failure of decades of regional overreach.

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Look at the Ukraine War to Understand Why Israel Struck Iran

Israel’s imperative to set back Iran’s nuclear program became clearer after two events in 2022 and 2023.

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Antisemitism Is an Urgent Problem. Too Many People Are Making Excuses.

Both the right and the left deserve blame for the rise in anti-Jewish hatred.

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Israel and Iran’s Escalation

Plus, Trump’s military parade, and some advice for finding calm in the chaos.

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British Gujaratis Gather to Mourn Those Who Died in India Crash

Members of the large Gujarati diaspora in the U.K. have planned events at temples and community centers to remember loved ones and support the bereaved.

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How the Israel-Iran Conflict Could Spiral Into More Turmoil

Israel’s leader and President Trump appeared to bet they can persevere, but other world leaders warned of unintended outcomes in a volatile region.

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Is There an Opening for a Third Party?

Although there are plenty of obstacles, the conditions for a successful challenge to the two major parties could be coming into place.

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Trump Relishes Troops in American Streets While Shunning Conflict Overseas

The seemingly disparate postures of recent days speak to the president’s complicated relationship with the military.

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Chicago Prepares for a Big Pope Party

The program on Saturday in Chicago includes music, prayer, speeches and Pope Leo’s first public address to an American audience.

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Russia’s Summer Offensive in Ukraine Gains Ground With New Tactics

Russia is advancing around Kostyantynivka and in the Sumy region with small, fast-moving units as both sides try a new tactic of using motorcycles and civilian cars to quickly cross open terrain.

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Why Did Syracuse Offer $200,000 in Merit Aid to Teens Who Had Turned It Down?

The university seems to have misjudged what some families would pay. Next year, maybe applicants should play their own game of chicken with such schools.

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Buc-ee’s, a Pit Stop to Refuel Cars, Stomachs and Souls, Spreads Beyond Texas

The opening of the first location in Mississippi drew the usual cultish enthusiasm for the chain of mega convenience stores.

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Buc-ee’s, a Pit Stop to Refuel Cars, Stomachs and Souls, Spreads Beyond Texas

The opening of the first location in Mississippi drew the usual cultish enthusiasm for the chain of mega convenience stores.

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How L.A. Ignited a New War Over Immigration

Los Angeles is home to the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. So when President Trump’s immigration raids arrived, many expected trouble.

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Texas OK’s $50 Million for Ibogaine Research

The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?

The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education.

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A Dream Wedding for Jeff Bezos in Venice? No Way, Locals Say

The lavish nuptials, scheduled for this month, have raised the hackles of some residents exasperated by their city becoming a playground for the rich.

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What Led to 4 Detainees Escaping a Migrant Facility in Newark?

Conditions had been deteriorating at Delaney Hall in Newark for days. Detainees complained about erratic meals and crowded conditions. Then their frustrations boiled over.

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What to Know About Early Voting in the NYC Mayoral Primary

Registered voters in the city can cast ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor and other races starting on Saturday.

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What to Know About Early Voting in the NYC Mayoral Primary

Registered voters in the city can cast ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor and other races starting on Saturday.

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Investigators Search for Clues to the Air India Crash

The flight data recorder has been recovered and should shed some light on the cause of the disaster, which killed at least 269 people.

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Andrew Cuomo’s Campaign Adviser Led Chinese State Oil Company

Larry He, who served as Mr. Cuomo’s Asian outreach director, held senior posts at a multibillion-dollar firm owned by China but omitted the experience from his résumé.

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Trump Era Tests Ties in German City Long Home to American Troops

While the German government frets over the sudden chill in relations with the United States, residents around American bases hope that ties are too tight to cut easily.

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Air India’s New Owners Were Trying to Revamp Carrier Before Crash

Management installed by the Tata Group had spent three years struggling to undo a reputation for shoddy operations earned during decades of state ownership.

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