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What Will Jimmy Kimmel Say Tonight?

The return of the late-night host’s show raises questions about how the Trump administration, TV affiliate owners and viewers might react.

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In Israel, Government Backlash Brews Over Palestinian State Recognition

As more countries moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a far-right member of Israel’s government called for “countermeasures” including the annexation of the West Bank.

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What’s the Dog in Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’? A Longtime Mystery Is Solved.

What inspired that furry figure in the corner of Rembrandt’s celebrated painting? Researchers at the Rijksmuseum say they’ve solved the longtime mystery.

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Egypt’s Most Famous Political Prisoner Is Freed and Reunited With Family

The dissident Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian dual citizen, was imprisoned for most of the past 12 years. His family waged an international campaign for his release.

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A Fact-Check on Trump’s Claims About Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism

How President Trump ignored science about vaccines in his news conference.

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Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Found Near U.N.

The Secret Service discovered more than 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers, which could disable cellular towers or be used to conduct surveillance.

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Woman Is Convicted of Killing Her Children and Leaving Them in Suitcases

Years after Hakyung Lee left New Zealand for her native South Korea, the bodies of her children were found in Auckland. She faces life in prison.

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Zelensky to Meet With Trump on Sidelines of U.N. General Assembly

The leaders of Ukraine and the United States will hold talks weeks after President Trump agreed to participate in postwar security guarantees for Ukraine.

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For a Glimpse Into Ukraine’s War, Stop at a Gas Station

Filling stations have become must-stop spots for soldiers traveling to and from the front, helping them win a place in Ukrainians’ hearts.

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Trump, Tylenol and Autism

President Trump urged pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism. Studies about the link have been inconclusive.

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Trump Targets Tylenol and Vaccines, and ABC Brings Kimmel Back

Plus, America’s new astronauts.

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The Many Faces of Syria’s President, Ahmed al-Shara

Ahmed al-Shara has shifted shapes many times during his ascent from rebel commander to national leader. This week, he is expected to be the first Syrian president to address the U.N. General Assembly in 58 years.

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Why African Countries Keep Making Deals to Accept U.S. Deportees

As the Trump administration exerts pressure on countries to aid in its mass deportation efforts, some nations in Africa have agreed, prompting legal battles.

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TikTok Deal Could Make Oracle Founder Larry Ellison a New Kind of Media Mogul

The database billionaire and his son, David, are Trump favorites. The family could soon control an empire that includes CBS, Paramount, Warner, CNN and a piece of TikTok.

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Trump’s Malice Is Not an Instrument of God’s Plan

If MAGA evangelicals cheer the president’s hatred, if they welcome it, if they adopt it, and if they vote for it, then they are responsible for it.

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‘That Was Shocking’: Four Experts React to Trump’s Autism Announcement

This is not what autistic people need, experts say.

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Trump to Address U.N. as He Jettisons Aid and Recasts U.S. Role

President Trump plans to address the U.N. General Assembly with a rebuke of global institutions, at a moment when he is increasingly isolated in his approach to crises around the world.

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Moab Music Festival: A Glorious Place for Performance

The Moab Music Festival offers some of the purest, most intense listening experiences around. But what happens when its signature river dries up?

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Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Puts Many Tech Start-Ups in a Bind

Silicon Valley start-ups said they were concerned they would be disproportionately hurt by the new visa fee for skilled foreign workers, given their limited resources.

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Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide

The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks.

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Elon Musk’s Father, Errol Musk, Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members have appealed to Elon Musk for help.

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N.Y.P.D. Misconduct Complaints Surged Under Adams, Report Says

The number of misconduct reports to a watchdog agency increased 60 percent under Mayor Eric Adams and last year were the highest in a decade, according to a city report.

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10 Questions With Curtis Sliwa

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for mayor of New York City, visited The New York Times for an interview.

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How the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Plan to Tackle Homelessness

The candidates’ views on addressing homelessness in New York City differ vastly, with calls to expand mental health services, overhaul the shelter system and change policing.

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For Late Night, Jimmy Kimmel’s Plight Is Personal

“Once more, I am the only martyr in late night,” Stephen Colbert said, joking about his own canceled show while sharing news of Kimmel’s return to air.

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Sean Combs’s Lawyers Urge Judge to Free Him Before the End of 2025

Mr. Combs’s lawyers said in a filing that their incarcerated client deserves to be let go soon after his Oct. 3 sentencing on prostitution-related charges.

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The Downside of China’s Death Match Economy

China’s problem with competition is that it’s too brutal.

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Unification Church Leader Is Arrested on Corruption Charges in South Korea

Han Hak-ja — the widow of the church’s founder, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon — was accused of bribing a former first lady for business and political favors.

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U.S. News Rankings Are Out After a Tumultuous Year for Colleges

But despite it all, very little changed on the lists many parents and prospective students turn to as admissions season kicks off.

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How Norway Adopted New Tech in Its Hunt for ‘Missing’ Oil

Going against conventional wisdom, explorers at a Norwegian energy company drilled horizontally to find oil in an abandoned natural gas field.

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