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After Racist Texts, New York G.O.P. Is Set to Disband Young Republicans

State party leaders are expected to eliminate the charter of the Young Republicans group, allowing them to reconstitute the organization with new leaders.

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Trump Warns Hamas of Strikes if Violence in Gaza Continues

The president later clarified that the United States would not be involved in such an action.

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What’s Next for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan

Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire deal in Gaza, but the hard part starts now. David Sanger of The New York Times describes the major obstacles to further agreement about Gaza’s immediate future.

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Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Brings Hope and Scrutiny to Venezuela’s Opposition

Ms. Machado’s efforts to reclaim a stolen election by any available means, including military intervention, has long galvanized her supporters. Her opponents say these hard-line policies have a political cost.

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How Cedric Grolet, an Internet-Famous Pastry Chef, Built a Dessert Empire

Cedric Grolet has built a dessert empire in just a few short years. Crowds are already swarming his new chocolate shop in Paris.

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Appeals Court Maintains Block on Trump’s Troop Deployment to Illinois

“Political opposition is not rebellion,” wrote a Seventh Circuit panel, rejecting an attempt by the Trump administration to remove an order by a trial court judge.

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A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups

For much of the 20th century, the C.I.A. devised plots to overthrow governments, kill high-profile leaders or arm dissident groups.

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Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

Adm. Alvin Holsey is leaving less than a year into his tenure, and as the Pentagon escalates attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea.

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Kanchha Sherpa, Last Member of the Team That First Conquered Everest, Dies at 92

A trip to India to find work led to a career climbing the world’s highest mountain.

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Trump’s Unilateral Spending Cuts Complicate Shutdown Deal

Democrats want guarantees that President Trump will not continue to claw back spending, ignoring any agreement they strike. But he has promised to keep defying Congress.

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JB Pritzker Won $1.4 Million Playing Blackjack in Las Vegas

The Illinois governor reported the winnings on his 2024 tax returns, which his campaign released this week. “I was incredibly lucky,” he said.

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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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