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Florida’s New Attorney General James Uthmeier Is Making Waves

James Uthmeier, the new attorney general, has followed an aggressive playbook similar to that of Gov. Ron DeSantis. “The guy’s got a future,” President Trump said.

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Durbin Demands Tapes of Interviews With Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s Longtime Partner

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee also pressed the Justice Department for a promise that Ms. Maxwell will not be pardoned for her cooperation in matters related to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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Trump Gives Russia Less Than Two Weeks to End Its War in Ukraine

President Trump said he had decided to shorten a 50-day deadline he had given Russia to end the conflict or face punishing new sanctions.

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Where Is the Economy Going? A ‘Monster Week’ of News Could Help Decide.

This week will bring a flood of economic data, as well as major policy decisions on trade and interest rates.

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Manhunt Underway in Arkansas After Couple Is Killed in State Park

The couple were hiking with their two daughters on Saturday when they were attacked, according to the police, who asked for help in searching for a suspect.

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France Rebukes E.U.’s Trade Deal With Trump

Some French cabinet members have aired their sharp disapproval of the deal, including the country’s prime minister who called it “a dark day.”

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UnitedHealth Grew to Be a Leviathan. Then Came the Backlash.

The conglomerate was viewed as one of the most successful companies in America, but patients are enraged and investors have lost faith in its business model.

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In a First, Leading Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Gaza Genocide

Israel says it is fighting against Hamas, not Palestinians as a group. But two of Israel’s best-known rights groups — long critical of Israeli policy — now say they disagree.

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Shaolin’s ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Accused of Embezzlement, Affairs With Women

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women.

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Sovereignty Is Having a Moment

We explain why leaders are talking so much about independence.

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Is the EU Trade Deal With Trump Good for Europe?

Both sides hailed the agreement as the biggest ever. But it will come at a cost to the European Union, and many details have yet to be nailed down.

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‘Revenge Is Not a Policy’: Israelis Voice Dissent Against the War in Gaza

After a long silence, prominent Israelis and activists are increasingly raising alarms about potential war crimes being carried out by the government.

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Outrage Grows Over Starvation in Gaza, and a Mysterious Pentagon Budget Line

Plus, a very D.I.Y. act of defiance.

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Nevada Democrats Spot an Opportunity in a Vulnerable G.O.P. Governor

The state attorney general, Aaron Ford, is seen as Democrats’ best bet to oust Gov. Joe Lombardo. Mr. Lombardo doesn’t plan on going down easy.

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C.D.C. Ties 85 Cases of THC-Related Symptoms to Wisconsin Restaurant

The restaurant mistakenly used oil infused with THC, a psychoactive ingredient found in many cannabis products, in food preparation last year, the C.D.C. said.

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Democrats Plan $20 Million Fund to Target Texas Republicans for Redistricting

At President Trump’s urging, Texas is trying to squeeze up to five Democrats out of office to pad Republicans’ slim majority in the House.

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Florida’s New Attorney General, a DeSantis Appointee, Is Making Waves

James Uthmeier has followed an aggressive playbook similar to that of Gov. Ron DeSantis, for whom he used to work behind the scenes as chief of staff.

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Avian Flu Wiped Out Poultry. Now the Screwworm Is Coming for Beef.

The parasitic fly that attacks warm-blooded animals was eliminated from the United States in the 1960s, but it’s creeping toward the Texas-Mexico border.

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A Maine Resort Town Feels the Pressure of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Wells, like many U.S. tourist spots that rely on foreign labor, is fearful of immigration raids. The local police department’s agreement to collaborate with federal agents only adds to the anxiety.

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The Supreme Court Owes the Country Explanations, Not Just Rulings

When the court fails to make rulings clear, confusion can set in, and the justices’ credibility can suffer.

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Economists Are Struggling to Find Jobs. It’s an Ominous Sign for The Economy.

Earning a Ph.D. in economics has long been a reliable path to affluence and prestige. Not anymore.

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Russia Counters Ukrainian Drones by Turning Off Russians’ Mobile Internet

The same data networks that enable phone apps and web surfing help drones navigate, so officials are imposing daily, patchwork shutdowns. The actions can be very disruptive to daily life.

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The Timeless Torches Are New York Liberty’s Dance Warriors. We Need Them.

The dance team of the New York Liberty, in its 20th year, makes space for dancers who are 40 and over. Their message? Dance! Live a full life.

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How Smartphones Are Breeding a New Kind of Inequality

That’s bad news for our democracies.

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UnitedHealth Grew to Be a Leviathan. Then Came the Backlash.

The conglomerate was viewed as one of the most successful companies in America, but patients are enraged and investors have lost faith in its business model.

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Why ‘Mankeeping’ Is Turning Women Off

As male social circles shrink, female partners say they have to meet more social and emotional needs.

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The Unnerving Future of A.I.-Fueled Video Games

Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.

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Europe, Worried by Other Global Crises, Agrees to Trump’s Trade Deal

The framework agreement will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids new fissures on other foreign policy issues, particularly the war in Ukraine.

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How Parenting Changed After Etan Patz

Did the shocking disappearance of a 6-year-old in 1979 forever alter how Americans raised children? Or were there other reasons for parents to be anxious?

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U.S. Opens Antitrust Investigation Into NewYork-Presbyterian

The Justice Department scrutiny of one of New York’s leading health systems could lead to more spirited competition among hospitals — and slow rising prices.

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