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Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment

The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.

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Trump Administration to Withhold $18 Billion for N.Y.C. Infrastructure

The transportation secretary said previously awarded funds for two major projects, the expansion of the Second Avenue subway and the construction of train tunnels under the Hudson River, would not be distributed.

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Does Your Backyard Need a Stegosaurus?

A popular theme park is closing. That’s good news for dinosaur fans who want their own life-size animatronic attraction.

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Spencer Pratt Lost His House in the Palisades Fire and Thinks Gavin Newsom Should Take the Blame

After losing his house in the Palisades fire, Spencer Pratt has gone from the archetype of celebrity emptiness to community activist — and become a magnet for Republican politicians.

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Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook to Remain at Fed, for Now

The justices deferred a decision on the president’s efforts to oust Ms. Cook and instead set oral arguments in the case for January.

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The Dodgers United Los Angeles. Then the ICE Raids Began.

For decades, the Dodgers have been the pride of L.A.’s Latino community. Trump’s immigration raids are testing that.

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Spam and Scams Proliferate in Facebook’s Political Ads

A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies.

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After Kirk’s Death, Turning Point Vows to Go On. That May Be Easier Said Than Done.

Despite a surge in new campus chapters, there is a void left by Charlie Kirk’s murder that has implications for the entire MAGA movement.

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Bronx Building Partially Collapses in Public Housing Complex

Fire officials said an incinerator shaft in the Alexander Avenue building had fallen in after reports of an explosion. There were no reports of injuries.

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The Global Sumud Flotilla Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.

Israel’s government has said it will do whatever is necessary to keep the Global Sumud Flotilla from reaching the Gaza Strip.

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I Interviewed a Doctor in Sudan. Days Later, He Was Killed.

Dr. Omar Selik’s raw, urgent testimony from a besieged city cut through the fog of war and crystallized the depravity of the conflict. And then he was gone.

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In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake

At least 69 people were killed in Cebu Province by the 6.9-magnitude temblor — including 10 in a village built as a haven for survivors of a previous disaster.

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‘Rampant’ Book Bans Are Now Taken for Granted, Free Speech Group Warns

A new report from PEN America tracks restrictions on school books across 45 states.

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Trump Promises to Defend Qatar, a Reassurance After Israel’s Strike

An executive order says an attack on Qatar would be treated as a threat to the U.S., bolstering security commitments to a key Gulf ally after Israel’s strike on Doha last month.

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The Federal Government Shut Down Overnight

We also look at a gathering of generals in Washington.

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Tony Blair, Tapped by Trump for Gaza Plan, Brings Peace Expertise and Baggage

After helping negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, the former prime minister’s reputation was tarnished by his role in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Is he stepping into another diplomatic quagmire?

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U.S. Shutdown Begins, and Trump Tells Military to Use U.S. Cities as ‘Training Grounds’

Plus, Italian grandmothers’ secret weapon.

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Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine

Amid a plan to lend $165 billion to Ukraine using Russian state assets, European officials are mindful of the possibility of Russian blowback as they gather Wednesday to discuss the idea.

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Oktoberfest Closed Because of Bomb Threat in Munich

The German authorities said the rare decision was taken after an earlier explosion in a residential area of the city.

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Does Hayley Williams Want to Escape Paramore’s Shadow? It Depends.

The frontwoman and songwriter on how the evolution of her long-running band has shaped her third solo release, and what might come next.

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How a Government Shutdown Will Affect Social Security

Retirement, survivor and disability payments will continue, but some services may be temporarily unavailable.

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Shutdown Puts a Divided Fed in a Perilous Position

Some policymakers at the central bank are in a rush to lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve’s first cut this year, while others are urging caution.

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What to Know Before Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Sentencing

The music mogul will be in court on Friday when a judge is scheduled to announce Mr. Combs’s penalty for convictions on two prostitution-related offenses.

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The Real Stakes of the Shutdown

President Trump is seeking to deprive millions of Americans of their health insurance. Senate Democrats are refusing to acquiesce.

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Tell us about your experience with early-onset cancer.

We want to hear your stories of living with cancer as a younger adult.

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When Taylor Swift Met Pop’s Supreme Hitmaker, Max Martin

The pop star and the Swedish producer connected on her 2012 LP, “Red.” They’ve reunited (with his collaborator Shellback) for “The Life of a Showgirl.”

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Is James Talarico the Answer to Democratic Prayers?

James Talarico sees a spiritual void at the center of our society.

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The Race to Figure Out Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer

In the last decade, more than a dozen types of cancer have risen among people under 50. Scientists don’t have all of the answers, but research is starting to offer clues.

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Should the Autism Spectrum Be Split Apart?

Families of people with severe autism say the repeated expansion of the diagnosis pushed them to the sidelines. A new focus on the disorder has opened the way for them to argue their cause.

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She Turned the World On With Her Smile. But Where Will the Hat Live?

Mary Tyler Moore’s piece of television history seeks a permanent home.

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