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Conviction of Man in Killing of Etan Patz Is Overturned

Pedro Hernandez, a former bodega stock clerk, had confessed years after the 1979 crime to luring Etan Patz, 6, into a basement in SoHo. The case shook New York City.

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Did Jeju Air Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine Before Deadly Crash?

Investigators found the Jeju Air flight crash-landed with only its badly damaged right engine on, but experts warned against drawing early conclusions.

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In Japan, Anti-Establishment Parties Resonate With Young Voters

The success of new political parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite highlights the frustrations of many working-age people in Japan.

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Syrian Government Evacuates Bedouin Families After Deadly Clashes

The violence in Sweida Province between groups from Bedouin tribes and the Druse minority renewed fears of sectarian conflict and drew Israeli attacks before a cease-fire was announced Saturday.

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The Trouble With Wanting Men

Women are so fed up with dating men that the phenomenon even has a name: heterofatalism. So what do we do with our desire?

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A Mill Town Lost Its Mill. What Is It Now?

Locals in Canton, N.C., are trying to figure out what’s next after losing the thing that gave them an identity: their beloved, stinky paper mill.

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SkyWest Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Midair Collision Near Military Base

After the passenger jet landed safely in North Dakota, the pilot told passengers that he had made an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid hitting a military aircraft.

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Fear Comes to America

President Trump’s administration has created a climate of menace and trepidation to try to stifle dissent.

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Israel Refuses to Renew Visa of Top UN Humanitarian Official for Gaza

The head of the agency that helps oversee aid deliveries to the territory had previously criticized the impact of Israeli military attacks on civilians.

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2 Deadly Shootings in 2 Days Highlight Dangers of Aid Distribution in Gaza

On Saturday, Israeli soldiers shot Palestinians near an Israel-backed food site. On Sunday, they fired at people gathering near a U.N. convoy. Both incidents were symptoms of broader problems.

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Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19

Dozens were injured after the aircraft crashed in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, according to national fire officials.

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Italy Cancels Valery Gergiev’s Festival Appearance

Some lawmakers in Italy had argued that Valery Gergiev’s planned appearance sent the wrong message as Europe strives to remain united in its support for Ukraine.

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A.I. vs. A.I.

We examine how the technology is being used against itself.

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Harvard’s Face-Off With the White House, and a Disturbing Pattern in Organ Donations

Plus, pop music and sign language.

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Chinese Officials Helped Cover Up Lead Poisoning of Children, Report Says

Health officials tampered with blood tests of some of the more than 200 children who were sickened by food tainted with lead, an investigation found.

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How Trump Deflected MAGA’s Wrath Over Epstein, at Least for Now

By tapping into other grievances, President Trump managed to turn one of the most fractious moments for his base into a unifying one.

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Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks With European Governments

Iranian representatives will meet with negotiators from Britain, France and Germany on Friday, days after they threatened to restore sanctions.

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Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen: The Fed Must Be Independent

Political pressure interferes with a mandate to work for stable prices and maximum employment.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors Discuss the Film’s Rise and Chart-Topping Soundtrack

Maggie Kang, a director of the hit along with Chris Appelhans, was “just trying to make something that I wanted to see: a movie that celebrated Korean culture.”

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Regret, Thy Name Is Hawley. And Murkowski. And Musk.

The price of pleasing Trump grows steeper.

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Obesity Prediction Could Be Guided by Genetic Risk Scores

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood.

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An Attack on the Medical Establishment Buried in a 1,800-Page Regulation

If approved, a new rule could end the entrenched pay advantages for specialists like surgeons over other doctors.

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Opinion: The Path to Peace in the Middle East (and a Nobel Prize for Trump)

A possible path to peace in the Middle East.

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Venezuela Targets Economists as Inflation Surges Under Trump’s Sanctions

As inflation surges under President Trump’s renewed sanctions, Venezuelan authorities are trying to keep a lid on the country’s worsening financial situation.

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Trump Administration and Harvard Face Crucial Court Test

A hearing in Boston on Monday is expected to shape the future of negotiations between the White House and the nation’s oldest university.

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Disabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them

The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree.

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Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It

There is a growing drive to make the country more self-reliant in weapons manufacturing as it faces Russia’s superior firepower. That requires a lot of money from Western backers.

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Chinese Car Giants Rush Into Brazil With Dreams of Dominating a Continent

As the likes of Ford and Mercedes retreat, Great Wall Motor and BYD are building factories and bringing affordable EVs and hybrids to one of the world’s biggest markets.

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Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones

The strikes appear to have been the most intense since President Trump announced a new plan last week to send weapons to Ukraine.

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How Trump’s Tariffs and Foreign Policies Have Bolstered Support for the E.U.

The European Union has its problems, but the bloc is gaining public trust and making new friends. President Trump’s attacks are one reason why.

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