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Trump’s Risky Gamble on Attacking Iran

With his strikes on Iran, President Trump is betting that the United States can repel any retaliation, and that the U.S. has destroyed the regime’s chances of reconstituting Iran’s nuclear program. David Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains the risk.

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How Trump Decided to Strike Iran

When Israel began its assault on Iran, President Trump kept his distance. But within days he was on a path that led to an extensive bombing mission aided by political and military ruses.

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Officials Concede They Don’t Know the Fate of Iran’s Uranium Stockpile

Both Vice President JD Vance and Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, acknowledged questions about the whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade nuclear material.

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Fred Smith, Billionaire Founder of FedEx, Is Dead at 80

His vision for how to ship packages overnight led to not just a new company, but also a new sector of the world economy and a now-familiar English verb.

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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

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3 Dead in Central New York After Severe Storms Lash the Area

Three people, including 6-year-old sisters, were killed after trees fell on homes during severe weather that struck early on Sunday, officials said.

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Syria Church Bombing Kills at Least 20 in Damascus

The attack on a Greek Orthodox service made clear the challenges facing Syria’s new government in a country long pitted by sectarian divides.

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What Iran Does Next

Among the most likely options are asymmetric or terrorist attacks, although the time frame is impossible to gauge.

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Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin

The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.

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‘It Felt Like Kidnapping,’ Khalil Says in First Interview Since Release

The Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist returned to New York after more than three months in detention. The Trump administration is seeking to deport him.

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Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

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Michigan Church Shooting Leaves 1 Injured and Gunman Dead, Police Say

A church security guard fatally shot the gunman, the Wayne Police Department said.

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With ‘Elio,’ Pixar Has Its Worst Box Office Opening Ever

The original space adventure sold about $21 million in tickets at domestic theaters from Thursday night through Sunday, putting new pressure on the once-unstoppable studio.

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It’s the Last Day of Early Voting in New York City. Here’s What to Know.

Registered voters in New York City can cast early ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor and other races through Sunday, June 22. Primary day is June 24.

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After U.S. Strikes on Iran, Prospects for Diplomacy Look Dim

Iran’s foreign minister called the attack a “betrayal” in the middle of negotiations and said it would have “everlasting consequences.”

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How the Attacks on Iran Are Part of a Much Bigger Global Struggle

Putin and the ayatollahs want the same kind of world.

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Boat Capsizes on Lake Tahoe, Leaving 6 Dead

A large wave overturned a 27-foot-long boat on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Two people remained missing.

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Dangerous Heat Wave Expands Over Central and Eastern United States

A multiday heat wave is bringing high temperatures and health risks from the Midwest to the Northeast, prompting warnings and emergency measures.

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Quién es Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, que presidirá la Suprema Corte de México

Hugo Aguilar Ortiz se ha convertido en una de las figuras indígenas más visibles de México y en un símbolo de la reestructuración del poder judicial impulsada por el partido gobernante en el país.

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Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza

The retrieval of the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas jolted Israelis’ focus back to a conflict that had been overshadowed by the escalating crisis with Iran.

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Will Iran Decide to Retaliate Against the U.S.?

The Supreme Leader may choose to back down after a first round of retaliation, or prefer martyrdom and building a nuclear weapon.

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America Strikes Iran

We explain what we know about the attacks.

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Roll Back Legal Same-Sex Marriage? Republicans Are Getting It Wrong.

The cultural winds have shifted on many issues, but Republican voters are not clamoring to unravel same-sex marriage rights.

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It’s About to Get Brutally Hot in New York City

Temperatures in Central Park are forecast to soar into the high 90s on Monday and Tuesday, but it will feel like it’s 105 degrees outside.

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Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape

A powerful new telescope will usher in a new era of cosmic discovery, but in a political climate vastly different from when it was named for a once overlooked female astronomer.

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Aide Who Was Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s ‘Right Hand’ Draws Scrutiny at His Trial

Kristina Khorram, the mogul’s former chief of staff, was not charged in his indictment, but the government has identified her and other staff as co-conspirators.

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‘I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To’: When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home

From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life and revealing a deeper crisis of belief.

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Palm Beach, Never Richer, Is a Draw for Young MAGA. Locals Aren’t Pleased.

Donald Trump’s presidency has turned this Florida island into the nightlife headquarters of MAGA, but the town’s old guard — much of it Republican — doesn’t love the new vibe.

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Brooklyn Laundromats Transform Into Bars, Coffee Shops and Community Hubs

Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are opening laundromats that double as coffee shops, bars and hangout spots.

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As Tariffs Make Weddings Costlier, David’s Bridal Tries to Adapt

Most wedding dresses are made in China, so tariffs are a new worry for brides. At David’s Bridal, the largest seller of gowns in the United States, its chief executive, Kelly Cook, is trying to do something about it.

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