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Dave Parker, Power Hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dies at 74

Parker, a towering outfielder who helped propel the Pirates to the World Series in 1979, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last year.

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Mikayla Raines, Who Rescued Foxes and Other Animals, Is Dead at 30

She founded Save a Fox Rescue to care for foxes that had been abandoned or bred for their pelts on fur farms. She gained millions of social media followers along the way.

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‘Rust’ Crew Members Settle Civil Suit With Producers, Court Papers Show

The lawsuit accused the producers of negligence in the fatal shooting of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie’s set in 2021.

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Chief Justice Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric

At a conference with federal judges, the chief justice did not mention the court’s decision sharply limiting their power, focusing instead on the danger of threats to the judiciary.

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Tim Walz Eulogizes Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Husband During Funeral

Melissa Hortman was killed alongside her husband, Mark, in an attack two weeks ago. She was eulogized by Gov. Tim Walz as a consequential and compassionate leader.

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Lalo Schifrin, 93, Dies; Composer of ‘Mission: Impossible’ and Much More

He was best known for one enduring TV theme, but he had a startlingly diverse career as a composer, arranger and conductor in a wide range of genres.

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Zohran Mamdani Returns to Harlem to Make His Pitch to Black New Yorkers

The presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor, who has struggled to make inroads with the Black community, spoke at the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network on Saturday.

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Political Violence Is Part of the American Story. It Is Also Changing.

Attacks, such as an assassination in Minnesota, are on the rise. Their motives are often hard to parse.

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We Know Where the Supreme Court’s Change of Heart Has Come From

The justices’ strange about-face has a source.

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Israel and U.S. Smashed Iran Nuclear Site That Grew After Trump Quit 2015 Accord

Nuclear experts say the president’s rejection of the restrictive deal forced him to neutralize an Iranian threat of his own making.

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At Bezos’ Venetian Wedding: Buzz, Bling and Backlash

The over-the-top party in the photogenic Italian city mixed Hollywood, Silicon Valley and political overtones.

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Iran Holds State Funeral for Military Commanders and Nuclear Scientists

A procession of marchers honored prominent figures killed during the 12-day war with Israel.

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Thai Protesters Vent Their Exasperation With the Prime Minister

The political turmoil set off by a leaked phone conversation shows no sign of easing, in a country where demonstrations have helped oust governments before.

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Obfuscating on Obliterating

Trump schools the Ayatollah on the fine art of truth telling.

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In the Quest to Shrink NASA, Trump Forgets National Security

An agency’s service to the country goes far beyond space exploration.

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Between Bombs and the Regime, Iranians Face a Moral Paralysis

Between bombs and the Islamic Republic, Iranians face an agonizing choice

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Belarus Is a Warning

I’m going to tell you how the people in charge of my country made the truth a crime.

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Better Half

The midpoint of the year is an opportune moment to look back at where we’ve been, and set our sights for where we want to go.

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How the Supreme Court’s Injunction Ruling Expands Trump’s Power

The court tied the hands of judges at a time when Congress has been cowed and internal executive branch constraints have been steamrolled.

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Courts Will Have to Grapple With New Limits on Their Power

The Supreme Court has set a new, higher bar for judges seeking to block Trump administration policies nationwide. But some legal routes remain open.

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What Happened in the Closing Arguments of the Sean Combs Trial

The jurors will begin deliberating on Monday. The music mogul has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

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‘The Bear’ Season 4: Here Are the Cameos

“The Bear” returned for its fourth season this week with high-stakes restaurant drama and high-wattage cameos.

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The Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Impact on Trans Youth

Ten years after their Supreme Court win, some veterans of the marriage equality battles see a shared struggle for transgender rights.

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Concerns Grow Over Dire Conditions in Immigrant Detention

Mass immigration arrests have led to overcrowding in detention facilities, with reports of unsanitary and inhumane conditions.

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Amid War With Israel, Iran Pursues Enemies From Within

Iranian authorities are sweeping up hundreds of people deemed suspected spies or infiltrators. Some worry the campaign could become a broader crackdown on political opponents and minorities.

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A Triumphant Supreme Court Term for Trump, Fueled by Emergency Rulings

Using truncated procedures, the six-justice conservative majority gave a green light to many of the president’s most assertive initiatives.

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Is Mostafa Asal, Squash World Champion, Testing The Rules, or Cheating?

Even Mostafa Asal’s coach admits his player sometimes goes too far. But an anonymous YouTuber is crying foul play, with videos to make the point.

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Takeaways From a Times Investigation of the Pope’s Legacy on Sex Abuse

As a bishop in Peru, Pope Leo XIV’s handling of two abuse cases was a study in contrasts, siding strongly with victims in one and accused of failing them in the other.

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Why a G.O.P. Medicaid Requirement Could Set States Up for Failure

The Republicans’ big bill would require most states to build technology systems quickly and with little funding.

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Can Donors Fill the Major Budget Holes Universities Face Under Trump?

In their fund-raising appeals, some schools are citing the vast sums in federal funding that they stand to lose. Others appear to be keeping mum to avoid angering the White House.

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