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Body Camera Video Shows Police Confronting Michigan Church Gunman

In the newly released video, two officers can be seen outside of the Latter-day Saints church, along with a bystander holding a handgun. The shooter died in an exchange of gunfire.

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Mamdani Condemns Trump’s $18 Billion Funding Freeze for New York-Area Projects

The Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York said that “these are the actions of one who is cruel to this city.”

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Jane Fonda Revives Her Father’s McCarthy-Era Free Speech Group

The actress joined Spike Lee, Billie Eilish, Pedro Pascal and others in reviving the Committee for the First Amendment, a group that her father, Henry Fonda, was a member of in the 1940s.

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Indian Comedian Kunal Kamra Forced Offstage Amid Political Censorship

The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.

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Putin Suggests Trump Will Decide Against Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine

The Russian president warned against fulfilling a Ukrainian request for more powerful long-range missiles, while also suggesting President Trump would decide against the idea.

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My Reporting Led to a Landmark Lawsuit. The Case Took 22 Years.

A class-action lawsuit, spurred by an investigative series in The Times, came to a close, having helped thousands of mentally ill residents of adult homes.

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Hawaii Law Limiting Guns on Private Property

The Second Amendment case involves a Hawaii law that generally prohibits firearms on private property that is accessible to the public.

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How Jane Goodall’s Death Launched Netflix’s New ‘Famous Last Words’ Series

An interview with the conservationist is the first in a new series, “Famous Last Words.” More episodes are in the vault, their subjects unknown, for now.

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Why Are H-1B Visas Suddenly a Big Deal? One Reason: Tech Jobs Disappeared

The president’s decision to charge employers $100,000 per visa for skilled workers seemed to come out of nowhere. But the grievance behind it has been simmering.

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Trump Sets Sunday Deadline for Hamas to Agree to Cease-fire Plan With Israel

President Trump said Hamas would be “extinguished” if it did not agree to a cease-fire proposed by the United States.

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Audio Clips of Sounds of Climate Changes

For the Climate Forward live event, we gathered recordings of a melting glacier, the Amazon jungle and the underwater Arctic, all soundscapes that are rapidly changing.

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Over $1 Million Bounty Is Found Off Florida Treasure Coast

Treasure hunters found roughly 1,000 silver and gold coins off the east coast of Florida this summer. Many have visible dates and mint marks.

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Trump Administration Reverses $187 Million in N.Y. Counterterrorism Cuts

Gov. Kathy Hochul had described the cuts, which would have devastated New York’s intelligence and counterterrorism operations, as “utterly shocking.”

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‘A Hornet’s Nest:’ Mamdani’s Gifted Education Plan Divides New Yorkers

Zohran Mamdani wants to phase out the city’s gifted program for kindergarten students if elected, a proposal that drew intense criticism and praise.

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How an Attack on a Synagogue in Manchester Unfolded

A congregant in Manchester, England, described how fellow worshipers, including the rabbi, used their bodies to barricade the entrance as the assailant tried to force his way in.

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French Prime Minister Vows to Let Parliament Decide on Budget Bill

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ruled out using a constitutional tool that would avoid a full parliamentary vote, hoping for compromise among divided lawmakers.

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Government Shutdown Leaves Wall Street Without Jobs Data

Investors are grappling with a blackout of official government economic data that’s forcing them to rely more heavily on reports that usually get far less attention.

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Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96

Before she became known as the snooty suburbanite Hyacinth Bucket, Ms. Routledge was an acclaimed stage performer, appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway.

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Hamas Still Considering Trump Gaza Plan but Rejects ‘Take It or Leave It’ Deal

A senior member of the Palestinian group said that the group would soon announce its position on President Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza.

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Trump’s ‘Armed Conflict’ Against Cartels, and the Rise of Hyperrealistic A.I. Videos

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

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President Trump’s War on Cartels

Plus, we’re covering the government shutdown.

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Late Night Sums Up Day 2 of the Shutdown

“No one has any idea how long it will last,” Jimmy Fallon said. “People are calling it the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ of government shutdowns.”

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What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election

Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.

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Sarah Mullally Is Named as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, will lead the Church of England. She has been a vocal supporter of the rights of women in the church.

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A Breath of Fresh Air With Brian Eno

The musician and record producer Brian Eno delves into his experiments with ambient music, his thoughts on generative A.I. and his deep gratitude for the uniqueness of human life.

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The Jobs Report That Wasn’t Leaves Economists Guessing

Policymakers will enter uncharted territory without employment data that the government is expected to withhold because of its shutdown.

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OpenAI’s Sora Makes Disinformation Extremely Easy and Extremely Real

The new A.I. app generated videos of store robberies and home intrusions — even bomb explosions on city streets — that never happened.

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‘Czech Trump’ Andrej Babis Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister in Elections

The party of Andrej Babis, former leader of the Czech government, is expected to prevail in parliamentary elections that begin Friday.

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When Trump Rages, Silicon Valley Stays Silent

Kim Scott, who lived and worked in Russia, on Silicon Valley’s silent complicity in the rise of authoritarianism.

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The East Wing Ballroom is Trump’s Raw Display of Power

The president is refashioning his residence into a palace. Our democracy is now a members-only club.

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