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America Is Blowing Up Boats and Asking Questions Later

Even if the allegations are correct, blowing up the boats is a lawless exercise in the use of deadly force.

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This Conquistador Changed History. Neglect Haunts His Tomb in Mexico

Hernán Cortés toppled the Aztecs, winning Mexico for Spain. His trash-strewn resting place reflects how the conquest is still fueling quarrels and testing ties with Spain.

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Under Trump Policy, Bonds for Immigrants Facing Deportation Are Vanishing

The president has limited immigration judges’ power to release detainees facing deportation. Immigrant rights groups say the policy is illegal.

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Autism Has Never Been One Thing

We’ve come too far to go back to a time when autism was defined solely in terms of deficits and mothers were made to feel guilty.

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A Curator Flees Bangkok After China Deems His Art Show Too Provocative

A museum’s directors said Chinese and Thai officials pressured them to remove the names of artists whose works criticized China. The curator flew to London, fearing arrest.

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10 (More) Questions With Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, visited The New York Times for an interview.

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Typhoon Ragasa Kills 14 in Taiwan as Hong Kong Faces Strong Winds

One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated. The storm left 14 dead in Taiwan.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Tearful Return to Late Night

“I’m not sure who had a weirder 48 hours, me or the C.E.O. of Tylenol,” Kimmel said on Tuesday.

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Like His Suspension, Kimmel’s Return Draws a Partisan Reaction

Ben Stiller, the actor and comedian, called Mr. Kimmel’s opening words a “brilliant monologue,” while some on the right questioned his authenticity.

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What the World Gets Wrong About Israel

There are deep political divisions and disagreements in Israel, but the nation’s core security interests are not partisan property.

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Trump Is Pulling the Plug on Puerto Rico’s Economy

The purge of Puerto Rico’s oversight board could devastate the island’s economy.

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South Koreans Describe Fear and Anger After Georgia ICE Raid

Some of the workers arrested this month at a Hyundai-LG factory said that although they had entered the United States under murky circumstances, they had always planned to return home.

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Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona House Seat in Special Election, Shrinking G.O.P. Majority

Adelita Grijalva won a special election on Tuesday in a reliably blue patch of her swing state to fill the seat held by her father before his death this year.

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Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona House Seat in Special Election, Shrinking G.O.P. Majority

Adelita Grijalva won a special election on Tuesday in a reliably blue patch of her swing state to fill the seat held by her father before his death this year.

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Aid Flotilla Headed for Gaza Says It’s Under Drone Attack

The vessels were aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Israelis have asked that the aid be given to them to distribute.

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Moulton Readies Primary Challenge Against Markey in Massachusetts

The coming Senate collision in the deep-blue state will be a test of the Democratic Party’s appetite for generational change.

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Trump at the U.N.: ‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’

President Trump’s speech at the United Nations took an isolating stance. David Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what that means for the United States.

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Escalator at U.N. Stops When Trump Steps On, Setting Off Conspiracy Theories

A sudden stop just as President Trump stepped on the stairs may have been caused by the triggering of a safety mechanism, the U.N. said.

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Typhoon Ragasa Kills 14 in Taiwan as Hong Kong Braces for Powerful Storm

Fourteen people were reported dead in Taiwan, with dozens missing. Hong Kong canceled flights, Macau shut casinos and Shenzhen planned to evacuate 400,000 people.

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Trump’s U-Turn on Ukraine Was a Surprise, Zelensky Says

The Ukrainian leader said in an interview on Fox News that Russia’s unwillingness to take steps toward peace had impacted the American president.

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Claudia Cardinale, Actress Who Was ‘Italy’s Girlfriend,’ Is Dead at 87

A sex symbol with girl-next-door appeal, she rose to fame in the 1960s and starred in more than 150 films, including the Oscar-winning ‘8½’ and ‘The Leopard.’

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In a Sudden Shift, Trump Says Ukraine Can Win the War With Russia

President Trump’s pivot could give him room to distance himself from a conflict that he once promised to solve in days or weeks.

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On Covid and Autism, Trump Strays From the Science

President Trump has used his position of authority to dole out flawed medical advice dating back to his first term, when he mused about injecting bleach to kill off the coronavirus.

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Republican Who Has Criticized the Police Wins Major Union’s Endorsement

The Fraternal Order of Police in New Jersey endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor over his Democratic opponent, Representative Mikie Sherrill.

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Trump Pushes Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism

Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive. Azeen Ghorayshi, a science reporter for The New York Times, explains.

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Why Take Tylenol During Pregnancy? The Risks of Fevers.

Fevers during pregnancy can be dangerous, and acetaminophen is the go-to treatment for them. Doctors worry what will happen if women are afraid to take it.

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Boston to Pay $150,000 to 2 Wrongly Accused Black Men in White Woman’s Killing

Boston’s mayor, Michelle Wu, apologized in 2023 to Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett for the actions of police after the 1989 killing of Carol Stuart.

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At the U.N., Trump Bashed World Leaders

Also, Jimmy Kimmel returns. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Harvard Dean Was Paid $150,000 as an Expert Witness in Tylenol Lawsuits

The Trump administration has cited Dr. Andrea Baccarelli’s expertise to warn against using acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — in pregnancy, based on an unproven autism link.

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How to Watch Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Tonight if Your ABC Station Isn’t Airing It

The show is coming back after backlash from comments Mr. Kimmel made on air last week. But not everyone will be able to view the episode live.

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