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Top San Francisco Lawmaker Expected to Challenge Nancy Pelosi in Primary

Ms. Pelosi, 85, has not yet said whether she will run again. The challenge would be the latest example of the Democratic Party facing a push for generational change.

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Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese Leader Who Gave War Apology, Dies at 101

His televised address as prime minister delivered 50 years to the day after Japan announced its surrender set a marker for his country’s “deep remorse” over wartime atrocities.

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The Real Trump Factor in the Gaza Deal

The secret of Donald Trump’s success with the Israeli prime minister was offering carrots on domestic politics — not sticks on foreign policy.

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Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Trump, Qualifications and the Q Train

The first New York City mayoral debate among Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa covered a minefield of political issues, both global and hyperlocal.

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Trump Refiles $15 Billion Lawsuit Against The New York Times

A federal judge had previously dismissed the complaint as unnecessarily lengthy and digressive. The president claims that The Times sought to defame him during the 2024 election.

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The Top Zingers of the Mayoral Debate

The two-hour slugfest produced some memorable one-liners, on subjects ranging from the candidates’ parents to imaginary sports championships.

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7 Takeaways From the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparred over serious topics like the Israel-Hamas war and President Trump, and more curious subjects like parade attendance.

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John Bolton Indicted Over Handling of Classified Information

Mr. Bolton, a Trump aide turned critic, is part of a string of presidential foes to become prosecutorial targets. But his case gained momentum in the Biden administration.

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Salesforce Tries to Help ICE Boost Its Immigration Force

The San Francisco-based firm has told ICE that it could use A.I. to help the agency nearly triple its staff. The company’s C.E.O., once a progressive tech titan, has embraced President Trump.

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Police Warn Against Pranking People With A.I. Images of Homeless Intruder

Law enforcement departments in several states said that an online trend in which people are tricked into believing a homeless man is in their homes could have dangerous consequences.

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How the Bolton Indictment Compares to Trump’s Classified Documents Case

Some charges against the onetime national security adviser resemble the dropped case against President Trump, but there are also differences.

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Eric Adams Considers Endorsing Cuomo

The New York City mayor said he has been in discussions to back former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, and maintains his opposition to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner.

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U.S. Military Killed Venezuelan Fisherman in Suspected Drug Boat Attack, Family Says

For the first time, one of the 27 people killed in U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug vessels has been publicly identified.

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Ace Frehley, a Founding Member of Kiss, Is Dead at 74

A consummate showman, he was known for playing guitars rigged with pyrotechnic effects and for his distinctive stage persona.

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Wisconsin Man Used TikTok to Call for the Killing of ICE Agents, U.S. Says

Andrew Stanton, 38, was charged with threatening federal law enforcement officers, whom he said should be shot. He pleaded not guilty and remains in custody.

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Mamdani Faces Islamophobic Attacks After Comments About Hamas

Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner in the race for mayor of New York City, was attacked by lawmakers from both parties over comments he made in a Fox News interview.

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John Bolton Is Indicted

Also, Trump and Putin plan to meet. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Parties Brace for a Political Future Without the Voting Rights Act

After the Supreme Court appeared poised to weaken a key provision of the landmark civil rights law, both parties began to reckon with an uncertain future.

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Jeffrey Meldrum, Scholar Who Stalked Bigfoot, Dies at 67

His willingness to bring scientific rigor to Sasquatch studies earned him the gratitude of enthusiasts and the withering scorn of debunkers.

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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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