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Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.

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Zohran Mamdani and How to Be a ‘Good’ Muslim in America

When I look at the mayor’s race in New York, here’s what I see.

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Law Schools Are Using Security Concerns to Silence Speech

A principle is hollow if it’s not defended under pressure.

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Motherhood Is in a Political Spotlight, but the Moms Are Shaking It Off

Guidance and messaging on parenting has never seemed more confusing to some. At a gathering for mothers, the point was to focus on what they had in common.

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Factory Towns Revive as Defense Tech Makers Arrive

Drawn by local talent, cheap labor and state cash incentives, start-ups building the weapons of the future are revitalizing manufacturing in once-vibrant industrial towns.

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The Rules of Investing Are Being Loosened. Could It Lead to the Next 1929?

A group of financiers is trying to convince the public to invest heavily in private equity and crypto — a risky gambit with some real 1920s vibes.

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They Fought Outbreaks Worldwide. Now They’re Fighting for New Lives.

Hundreds of infectious disease specialists have been let go by the Trump administration. Here are four who focused on keeping pandemics at bay.

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China Hosts a Summit on Women’s Rights, While Stifling Activism

The conference was billed as a celebration of China’s achievements in supporting women. But the government has mostly wiped out independent advocacy groups.

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Who Are the Hostages Believed Alive in Gaza?

Israel says 20 living hostages are set for release in a prisoner exchange together with the remains of those who died. Here’s what we know about them.

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Mamdani Seeks to Charm New York’s Most Powerful Capitalists

Key power brokers attacked Zohran Mamdani and raised millions for his leading opponent in the Democratic primary. Now many are talking to him behind the scenes.

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Hope Didn’t End With Foreign Aid Cuts

Developing countries have started taking greater responsibility for their own welfare, leveraging private investment to create economic opportunity.

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Dozens Rescued in Remote Alaskan Villages in Storm That Swept Away Homes

The Coast Guard and the Alaska National Guard were conducting search-and-rescue operations in two villages along the Bering Sea on Sunday.

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Asia Markets Fall After Trump Threatens New Tariffs on China

Investors reacted to a pledge from the president on Friday to impose a “massive” new tariff on Chinese imports.

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A Tennessee Sheriff Becomes the Face of Grief After Plant Explosion

The blast that killed 16 people has left area residents reeling, including Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County, who has fought back tears in his public briefings.

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Trump Heads to Israel and Then Egypt as Hostage-Prisoner Swap Nears

In Israel, he plans to meet with hostage families and address the Knesset, and in Egypt, he will help lead a summit with more than 20 countries to discuss the peace process in Gaza.

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Small Plane Crashes Into Semitrailers Near Texas Airfield

It was unknown what led up to the crash or if there were any injuries.

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John Searle, Philosopher Who Wrestled With A.I., Dies at 93

His blunt debating and imaginative theorizing about artificial intelligence and the human mind made him a leading scholar. But sexual-harassment allegations ended his career.

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What We Know About the Deal Between Israel and Hamas

Hostages in Gaza are set to be swapped for Palestinian prisoners in Israel. The releases are expected to begin early on Monday morning.

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Trump Has Not Ruled Out Invoking Insurrection Act to Deploy National Guard, Vance Says

Vice President JD Vance asserted in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that crime was “out of control” in major U.S. cities.

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Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago

On Gaza, President Trump put few, if any, guardrails on Israel’s offensive, bucking international demands for a cease-fire. Then he changed course.

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Storm Smacking the East Coast Will Bring Days of Heavy Rain and Wind

The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will bear the brunt of the storm, which will usher in beach erosion and flooding, Monday into Tuesday, forecasters said.

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California Orders Insurers to Pay More for Wildfire Victims’ Lost Items

After years of fires that left families tallying every burned toothbrush, a new law is requiring insurers to ease a grueling burden.

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Diane Keaton in ‘Reds’: A Remarkable Performance but Also a Returning Point

Her character, an early-20th-century journalist, undergoes the most dramatic transformation of the film in ways that the actress was especially suited for.

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Diane Keaton Was the Definition of a Style Icon

Her legacy will include the ways she shaped fashion, rather than allowing fashion to shape her.

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Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide

Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.

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How to Save Chicago From ICE

What’s happening is shocking. It can get worse.

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Often Overlooked, Diane Keaton Was Essential to ‘The Godfather’ Saga

The star’s emotional transparency and expressive eyes helped us see the Corleones as both fascinating and repellent, just as her character did.

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Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says

The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

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Trump’s Peace Plan Dismantled Netanyahu’s Vision for Gaza

While he is trying to sell it as a strategic win, the peace deal contradicts many of his coalition’s goals.

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How Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos

Week by week, the federal campaign to ramp up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area has created fear and inflamed tensions.

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