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Trump Plans to Meet With Putin to Talk About a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

President Trump had grown increasingly frustrated with his Russian counterpart for dragging on its three-year war on Ukraine.

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U.S. B-52s and Helicopters Fly Near Venezuela in Show of Threats

The Trump administration is sharply increasing U.S. military pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro.

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Diane Keaton’s Cause of Death Revealed as Pneumonia

A death certificate released Thursday said that the Oscar-winning actor died on Oct. 11 of bacterial pneumonia.

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Judge Says Immigration Agents Must Wear Body Cameras in Chicago

The federal judge said she was “profoundly concerned” that federal agents might have violated earlier limits that she had set as the Trump administration has carried out an immigration crackdown.

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Yemen’s Houthis Confirm Killing of Top Military Official

It was unclear when Maj. Gen. Mohammed al-Ghomari was killed, or by whom, but Israel appeared to claim the killing.

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Venture Capitalist Resigns From Salesforce Foundation Over Benioff Comments

Ron Conway stepped down from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm after the company’s chief executive, Marc Benioff, said he supported President Trump and wanted the National Guard to come to San Francisco.

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White House Set to Announce Proposal Seeking to Make I.V.F. More Accessible

It is unclear whether the new guidance will substantively affect how many employers will choose to offer such benefits.

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She Self-Deported. Now She and Other Crime Survivors Are Suing ICE.

Lawyers argue that the agency’s new policies have led to the detention and removal of victims of domestic violence and trafficking, despite their legal protections.

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Harvard’s Wealth Is Growing, Despite Trump’s Attacks on Its Funds

In its latest financial report, Harvard said its endowment grew even bigger in the last fiscal year. But it still faces financial problems because of federal cuts.

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Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand?

Unresolved issues — mainly over the exchange of hostage and prisoner remains — threaten to destabilize the fragile agreement.

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Russia Is Arming Drones With North Korean Cluster Weapons, Report Says

Though Pyongyang has largely pulled its soldiers off the front lines in Ukraine, it is expanding the types of ammunition it supplies to Russia.

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Trump Was Not the Only President Who Tried to Force Migrants to Leave

For decades, the United States tried to push undocumented people to self-deport, but success has often depended on coercion.

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Israel Philharmonic Draws Protests as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds in Gaza

Carnegie Hall was a site of protest on Wednesday, one of many demonstrations over the last two years targeting cultural events, particularly those with Israeli artists.

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New Oklahoma Superintendent Rescinds Bible Mandate

The superintendent said he had “no plans” to enforce his predecessor’s mandate to put Bibles in public school classrooms, which was being fought in court.

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Ossoff Walks Political Tightrope in Georgia as Shutdown Drags On

For Jon Ossoff, the most endangered Senate Democrat, the shutdown fight could rally support among some voters, but risks alienating others in a state President Trump won in 2024.

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Are You a Young Employee Asked to Spend More Time in the Office?

Please tell us how stricter return-to-office mandates are affecting your work life and home life.

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Trump’s New Tariff on Trucks Could Burden an Already Struggling Industry

A 25 percent levy on heavy-duty trucks and parts is set to take effect next month. Companies have few details on the policy.

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Delta and United Are Leaving Other Airlines Behind

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.

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World Meteorological Report Marks Biggest Annual Jump in CO2 Levels

Surging emissions from wildfires may have been behind the increase, which was the largest since modern measurements began more than half a century ago.

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Little Fliers Everywhere

They’re not just for missing pets or yard sales. Fliers these days are for internet memes, self-promotion and extremely esoteric messages.

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Serial Podcast: The Preventionist, Episode 1

From Serial Productions: What is going on in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley?

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What to Watch For In the NYC Mayoral Debate on Thursday

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa will meet onstage at 7 p.m. for the first of two general election debates.

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FEMA Denies Disaster Claims, Leaving States Fending for Themselves

President Trump has said he wants to eventually shift the burden of disaster relief and recovery onto states. It’s already happening.

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Renting a San Francisco Apartment in the A.I. Boom? Good Luck.

The artificial intelligence gold rush has pushed San Francisco’s residential rents up by the most in the nation, as A.I. companies lease apartments and offer rent stipends to employees.

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Vatican Panel Says Church Is Still Too Slow in Addressing Sexual Abuse

The commission’s report highlights the difficulties Pope Leo faces in trying to end clerical abuses and ensure abusers are held to account.

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India Tiptoes Around Trump’s Latest Claims on Russian Oil Purchases

The government subtly rebuffed the president’s comments that it would stop buying Russian oil, as it tries to avoid a public fight and end a trade dispute with Washington.

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Early Rains Tame California’s Peak Wildfire Season

Recent rain significantly reduced the risk of a large fire breaking out before year’s end, experts said.

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What to Know About the California Special Election

Some 23 million voters have received mail ballots for the Nov. 4 election. The only statewide measure this fall is a redistricting plan spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Who Will Blink First on Trade: President Trump or Xi Jinping?

Washington and Beijing both need a trade win as steep new tariffs and tough import limits on critical minerals loom.

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Israel Marks Two Years Since Oct. 7 as a Fragile Cease-Fire in Gaza Holds

Ceremonies took place on Thursday to commemorate two years since the surprise attack on southern Israel, according to the Jewish calendar.

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