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With Decision to Bomb Iran, Trump Injects U.S. Into Middle East Conflict

By bombing three nuclear sites in Iran, the United States has joined Israel’s war against the country. Now it is bracing for Iranian retaliation.

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4 Missing After Medical Helicopter Crashes in Quebec Lake

The helicopter was carrying four crew members and a patient when it crashed on Friday night, officials said.

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In Final Push for Mayor, Lander Appears With 2 Cuomo Accusers

The campaign event by Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller running for mayor, came as Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner, appeared with the mother of a murder victim.

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Midwest Cities Bake as Heat Wave Blankets the Central U.S.

St. Louis, Omaha and Des Moines were among the cities that saw heat indexes rise toward triple digits, with similar temperatures expected on the East Coast by Monday.

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Israeli Attack in Iran Kills Another Commander, Israel Says

The claims by the Israeli military came as aircraft tracker data indicated American B-2 bombers might be moving into position for joining the assault on Iran.

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Mahmoud Khalil Returns to New York After Months in Detention

The Trump administration remains committed to deporting Mr. Khalil, a Columbia graduate and leading figure in the pro-Palestinian protest movement.

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Right-Wing Violence Is Not a Fringe Issue

Let’s not confuse ourselves about where the primary responsibility lies.

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Is Donald Trump an Antagonist or Champion of the Gay Community?

Gay backers of Donald Trump say he is blind to sexuality. Not everyone agrees.

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Windy Conditions Fan Forsyth Fire in Utah

The Forsyth fire in Utah threatened a small community in the state’s southwest corner. Farther west, the Conner fire burned rapidly near Lake Tahoe.

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Nathan Silver, Who Chronicled a Vanished New York, Dies at 89

An architect, he wrote in his book “Lost New York” about the many buildings that were destroyed before passage of the city’s landmarks preservation law.

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Senate Official Rejects Food Aid Cuts Proposed by Republicans in Megabill

The ruling by the parliamentarian sent G.O.P. lawmakers back to the drawing board to cover the costs of President Trump’s domestic policy bill.

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Trump Sends Envoy to Belarus, Courting Ties With Russia’s Close Ally

The outreach to Belarus’s autocratic leader, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, comes as the country has released at least 14 political prisoners.

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At Least 3 Dead in Tornadoes in North Dakota, Officials Say

The deaths came after a series of large and long-lasting storms moved through North Dakota and Minnesota Friday night.

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Study Suggests Weight-Loss Pill is as Effective as Ozempic

The drugs in development include a pill that a new trial suggests is about as effective as Ozempic.

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A.I. Sludge Has Entered the Job Search

Candidates are frustrated. Employers are overwhelmed. The problem? An untenable pile of applications — many of them generated with the help of A.I. tools.

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Trump Is Vulnerable. Democrats Still Need a Strategy.

Three Opinion writers on why Trump’s deportations might be backfiring.

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Who’s the Mad King Now?

George III learned the hard way not to unleash troops on his people.

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Why Israel Had to Act

The Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel showed the need for Israel to pre-empt threats against it rather than react defensively.

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I Love Finding Birds’ Nests, but What’s in Them Troubles Me

Birds build nests out of whatever they find. Today, that includes trash.

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Season Opener

It’s the first full day of summer. Make sure you don’t miss a minute of it.

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Ukraine Warns Teenagers the Enemy Is Inside Their Phones

Ukraine’s security service is holding classes at high schools to alert teenagers of Russian efforts to recruit them.

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As Iran and Israel Battle, the Rest of the Mideast Fears What’s Next

The fight between two well-armed regional powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern worsened by the prospect of U.S. involvement.

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The Lessons of Trump’s Fight With Los Angeles Over Immigration

The president’s clashes with Los Angeles over immigration were a decade in the making — and their outcome remains unclear.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Planning for His Possible Assassination, Picks Successors

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not only picked replacements in his chain of military command in case they are killed in Israeli strikes, he has also named three senior clerics to replace him should he, too, be slain.

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Influencers Step Onto Center Stage at Cannes

Big brands are increasingly courting social media stars, who descended on a major annual festival in France to pitch themselves to advertisers.

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Revisiting the Hunt: First-Time Buyers Share What Went Wrong and Right

Being a new homeowner comes with a steep learning curve, especially in New York City.

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‘Jaws’ at 50: Scientists Are Still Studying the Mysteries of Sharks

The film’s release in 1975 haunted the reputation of sharks worldwide. But a generation of scientists helped to turn the tide.

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Trump Says He Wants to Fund More Trade Schools. Just Not These.

The Job Corps program has long been the subject of debate, but it is now also a point of contention in the administration’s efforts to pull back the social safety net.

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Drought Is Hurting Global Food Supplies

Staples including wheat, beef and coffee are all being affected by the lack of rainfall. In some cases, prices are climbing to record highs.

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Walmart Tries to Shed a Stodgy Vibe to Battle Digital-Native Rivals

The retailing giant is spending billions to attract workers to a new headquarters and woo shoppers with drone delivery and a broader range of items (like Louis Vuitton handbags).

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