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Texas Passed a Law Protecting Campus Speech. It’s on the Verge of Rolling It Back.

A bill would restrict “expressive activities” on campus — which could include what students wear and the hours and weeks they can protest.

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William G. Young, a Reagan-Appointed Judge, Is Fast-Tracking Trump to Trial

Judge William G. Young’s long career has been punctuated by high-profile cases and outspoken advocacy for the judiciary’s value and fact-finding power.

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Well, You Certainly Wouldn’t Call It Presidential Underreach

Maybe Trump and Miller don’t understand Americans as well as they think they do.

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Why Eliminating Coal Could Take a Long Time

A mining and processing business in California is replacing one coal plant but says another could stay online for many years.

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The Smartphones Haven’t Defeated Us. Yet.

Parents have a way to bring back childhood. To make it work, we have to act together.

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Cutting-Edge Cancer Therapy Offers Hope for Patients With Lupus

Lupus can be debilitating and sometimes deadly for the 3 million people who have it. A treatment called CAR T appears to stop it in its tracks.

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Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency

The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the dollar’s role as the world’s main currency.

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Landlords Say They’re Struggling. Rents Keep Going Up. What Gives?

New York City could soon raise rents on some of its most affordable apartments to help landlords who say they aren’t earning enough. But renters say they’re hurting, too.

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Jordan Klepper Calls Trump Out for His ‘Irish Exit’ at G7

The president left the Group of 7 summit in Canada a day ahead of schedule, and Tuesday’s “Daily Show” host thinks he knows why.

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Trump Skips Zelensky Meeting as G7 Talks End With Little for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped to secure more support from the Group of 7 nations, but the crisis in the Middle East was seen as a more urgent priority.

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North Korea Will Send 5,000 Workers to Russia, Kremlin Says

Thousands of North Korean laborers are already toiling in Russia. A new contingent is headed to the region where North Korean troops fought Ukraine.

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Mamdani Narrows Cuomo’s Lead in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, New Poll Finds

The Marist survey suggests that Andrew M. Cuomo is still the favorite to win the Democratic primary, but his advantage over Zohran Mamdani is dwindling.

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As Pakistan Moves to Ban Black Magic, Astrologers See a Bad Omen

Spiritual practitioners fear that legislation imposing prison time for vaguely defined occult services could cast a wide net.

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The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy

Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.

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Adams Bars Reporter From News Conferences for Being ‘Disrespectful’

After a contentious exchange, Mayor Eric Adams said, “Make sure security knows he’s not allowed back into this room.”

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Anne Burrell, Chef and Food Network Star, Dies at 55

Her distinctive hairstyle and swagger in the kitchen made her one of America’s most recognizable Italian chefs.

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Trump to Again Extend TikTok’s Reprieve From U.S. Ban

The president plans to sign another executive order this week that would give the popular video app more time to change its ownership structure.

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Trump’s Conflicting Messages on Workplace Raids Leave Businesses Reeling

Trump officials insist the president is fully committed to mass deportation. But they have been careful not to directly contradict the president’s attempt to offer a reprieve to certain businesses.

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Heavily Armed Man at ‘No Kings’ Protest Had 13 Bombs at Home, Police Say

Kevin Krebs, 31, of Malvern, Pa., is facing more than two dozen additional charges after investigators searched his house on Monday.

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Senate Passes Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Rules Bill

The bill was a significant step toward giving the cryptocurrency industry the credibility and legitimacy it has sought, without limitations it has worked to head off.

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Elected Officials Who Have Been Detained in Protests

The arrest of Brad Lander was the latest case in which an official has been held while protesting President Trump’s immigration agenda.

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What We Know About How the Minnesota Assassination Case May Unfold

Both state and federal officials are pursuing murder charges against a man they say killed a state lawmaker and her husband. A federal case could lead to the death penalty.

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Inside Trump’s Shifting Stance on Iran

President Trump spent the first months of his term holding back Israel’s push for an assault on Iran’s nuclear program. With the war underway, he has now expressed support for Israel. Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times, breaks down how the president got to this point.

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Trump Called for Iran to Surrender

Also, a New York City mayoral candidate was arrested by ICE agents. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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House Policy Bill Would Add $3.4 Trillion to Debt, Swamping Economic Gains

The updated findings from the Congressional Budget Office amounted to the latest dour report card for the president’s signature legislation.

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Iran Is Preparing Missiles for Possible Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Bases, Officials Say

American commanders have put troops on high alert throughout the region as fears of a wider war grow.

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Prison Kitchen Job Apparently Helped Ex-Police Chief Escape, Officials Say

A job in a prison kitchen apparently helped Grant Hardin, a former police chief serving time for murder and rape, plot his escape by fashioning a makeshift police uniform, Arkansas prison officials said.

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The Senate Wants Billions More in Medicaid Cuts, Pinching States and Infuriating Hospitals

Republicans are seeking to limit a tax loophole that gives states more federal matching funds. Many state budgets could be hurt.

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Members of Congress Press for More Security After Minnesota Attacks

A Capitol security official briefed senators on enhanced security precautions, and lawmakers in both parties said more funding was needed to protect themselves.

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Supreme Court Justices Disclose International Travel and Book Deals

Annual financial disclosures revealed some of the perks of being on the Supreme Court, including international teaching and book sales.

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