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A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS

As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.

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Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests

With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies.

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Canada Culls Hundreds of Ostriches as a Court and a Kennedy Fail to Save Them

The birds, exposed to the avian flu, were killed after Canada’s Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal and a rescue effort by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fell short.

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New York State Officials Approve Proposal for Controversial Underwater Gas Pipeline

The contentious proposal, previously rebuffed by state regulators who expressed environmental concerns, was deemed acceptable on Friday.

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A Democrat Pushing 80 Confronts the Young(er) and Restless

A fight brewing in Massachusetts could preview Democrats’ age battles.

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Virginia Teen Narrowly Defeats Former Civics Teacher in County Election

Cameran Drew, 19, defeated his former high school government teacher, Kenneth Bell, by 10 votes for a seat on the Surry County Board of Supervisors this week. There are no hard feelings.

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Rise in Kidney Disease Tied to Other Chronic Conditions, Study Finds

Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Prince Harry Apologizes to Canadians for Wearing an L.A. Dodgers Cap

Harry, who referred to the episode as “Hat Gate,” was seen wearing the cap at a World Series game in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

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What to Know About Trump’s Transgender Passport Policy After Supreme Court Ruling

A policy that requires passports to display a person’s sex assigned at birth will come into play during renewals and first-time applications.

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Democrats Scale Back Demands for Ending Government Shutdown

After weeks of stalemate, Senate Democrats said they would be willing to reopen the government in exchange for a one-year extension of expiring health care subsidies.

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In Cozying Up to Trump, Leaders Hedge Their Reliance on Moscow and Beijing

President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.

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Trump Pardons Darryl Strawberry, Former Mets and Yankees Slugger

The eight-time All-Star baseball player pleaded guilty in 1995 to one count of tax evasion. He was sentenced to six months of home confinement.

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Pelosi Was Among the Most Notable House Speakers

The first woman to hold the post also made history as one of the most significant speakers in modern times.

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The Farmers’ Almanac Succumbs to the Digital Age

One of two major American almanacs is ceasing publication after more than two centuries of predicting the weather and offering tidbits of wisdom.

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James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97

His decoding the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.

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Did Trump’s Supreme Court Tariffs Brief Include a Strategic Blunder?

The justices are generally reluctant to take account of a president’s public statements. But extensive quotes from Mr. Trump in a key filing may change the legal calculus.

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Leaders at COP30 Climate Summit in Belém Focus on the Rising Toll of Warming

“All we have to do is look outside,” one delegate said. “The sea rises, the coral dies.”

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Nancy Pelosi Knew Her ‘Why’

The first female speaker of the House may be the last to truly rule the increasingly unruly chamber.

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Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds

The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.

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Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, but Lorde Won’t Slay

A look at the nominations’ unexpected story lines, including best new artist nominees with unusual paths and the event’s hesitancy around “KPop Demon Hunters.”

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Immigration Agents Arrest Man in L.A. Raid and Drive Off With His Toddler

The child was later reunited with her grandmother, but the episode alarmed immigrant rights groups. The father, a U.S. citizen, faces a gun possession charge.

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The Blue Wave Cometh?

Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss whether affordability is the Democrats’ winning message, Trump’s politics of cruelty and how liberalism can win right now.

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U.S. Wants Security Council to Adopt Trump Plan for Gaza

The alternative, Ambassador Michael Waltz bluntly told diplomats, was to watch the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas give way to a return to war.

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A.I. Abuse Is Reinventing the Law

More lawyers are using artificial intelligence to write legal briefs. Some vigilantes are publicizing the A.I.-generated errors.

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Grammy Nominations 2026: See the Full List of Nominees

Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 68th annual ceremony were announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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How Families Are Coping with SNAP Cuts During the Shutdown

For the 42 million people who rely on the country’s largest anti-hunger program, it has been a chaotic, nerve-racking week. Here are some of their stories.

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New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown

The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.

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A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision

Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk once jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.

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Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Lead 2026 Grammy Nominees

Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Doechii and Tyler, the Creator will compete in the biggest categories at the awards show in February.

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Why Democrats Could Win the Redistricting War

Amending state constitutions seemed like a long shot, but Virginia’s move shows more blue states may be willing to try, opening new possibilities.

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