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Britain’s Labour Government Plans New, Tougher System for Asylum Seekers

Under the new rules, people granted asylum would have to wait 20 years, rather than the current five, before applying for permanent residency.

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Boy, 10, and Woman, 21, Are Killed in Newark Shooting

Three other people, including an 11-year-old boy, were wounded in the shooting on Saturday night, city officials said. It was unclear whether the police had made any arrests.

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New Orleans Elects Ex-Convict Calvin Duncan as Criminal Court Clerk

Mr. Duncan was elected clerk of the criminal court in New Orleans on Saturday, ousting an incumbent who claimed Mr. Duncan had never been cleared of the murder that sent him to prison.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Trump but Stands Firm on Epstein Files

The Georgia Republican, long a loyal Trump ally, had come under attack by the president after showing independence, notably on the government’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

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U.S. Border Patrol Arrested 81 People in Charlotte, N.C.

Federal Border Patrol agents hit the streets again on Sunday, their second day in a city home to a growing population of immigrants. It remains unclear how long they will stay.

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They Got Low Mortgage Rates During the Pandemic. Now They Can’t Move.

Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.

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Women Describe Horrors They Endured in Assad’s Prisons

Under the Syrian dictator’s rule, the wives and children of rebels were seized as leverage. Some are now speaking about their trauma.

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New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting

Mr. Boyd was wounded early on Sunday in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He is in his first year as a defensive player with the team after signing in March.

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Friends Say a Suspect in the Louvre Heist Had Tried to Leave a Rough Past Behind

He had been best known as a daring urban dirt-bike rider who had pulled off stunts at iconic sites in Paris, according to several friends.

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Pentagon to Withdraw Some National Guard Troops From Chicago and Portland

The move comes amid court battles and objections by state and local leaders to President Trump’s deployment orders.

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James Watson Saw the True Form of DNA. Then It Blinded Him.

James Watson’s legacy is a cautionary tale against letting a profound discovery shape your entire worldview.

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Meet Dr. ChatGPT

Chatbots are empathetic and accessible, but they can sometimes be wrong. What happens when you ask them for medical advice?

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Pope Leo Doesn’t Want to Be the Anti-Trump. But He Is.

A Christian answer to Trumpism is beginning to emerge.

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What to Know About Chile’s Election on Sunday

Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.

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Epstein Emails Reveal a Lost New York

The disgraced financier’s recently released documents are steeped in a clubby world that is all but gone.

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A Family Fell for a Rent-A-Bank Scheme. Now They Are Facing Foreclosure.

Predatory lenders often take part in schemes that enable them to circumvent state lending laws and charge borrowers sky-high interest rates.

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Pasta at Twice the Price? Some Italian Producers Face Huge U.S. Tariffs.

More than a dozen Italian pasta makers, accused of dumping their product in the United States, face tariffs of over 100 percent.

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A Pill for Women’s Libido Meets a Cultural Moment

A decade ago, Cindy Eckert struggled to convince skeptics about a drug for premenopausal women. Lately, her business is booming.

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Homeland Security Department Shifts Its Focus to Immigration Crackdown

The Department of Homeland Security was established to keep Americans safe. Under President Trump, it has so shifted its focus to illegal immigration that other aspects of its mission are suffering.

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The N.Y.P.D. Prepares for Mayor Mamdani and a New Era in Public Safety

Zohran Mamdani takes office on Jan. 1 with ambitious plans to rethink policing and some officers angry about his past criticisms. Winning them over could be a key to a successful term.

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Adam Sandler Is the Light We Need

When I took my dad to see Adam Sandler live, I expected to laugh. We both got so much more.

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The Laptop That Ate Your Child’s Classroom

Asking students to drill down on their schoolwork amid an array of digital distractions is inimical to learning.

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In a Brutal Mississippi Jail, Inmates Say They Were Enlisted as Enforcers

High-ranking inmates known as trusties were ordered to do guards’ bidding, former inmates and guards said, and the culture of violence in the jail went straight to the top.

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What’s More Dangerous than India’s Frequent Heat Waves? Heat Stress.

Women who face long-term heat exposure in workplaces and homes are finding it takes a heavy toll on their health and income.

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How Many People Die in India From Hot Weather? Nobody Really Knows.

Officials have yet to grasp the magnitude of heat-related deaths, let alone effectively deal with the problem, public health experts and scientists say.

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U.S. Border Patrol Launches Operation in Charlotte, N.C.

It is unclear how long the operation will last in North Carolina’s largest city, which has a growing immigrant population.

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How to Make Sense of Law Enforcement in the Streets

The variety of federal forces deployed to support President Trump’s mass deportation campaign and anticrime efforts continues to expand. Often, it can be difficult for the public to tell them apart, or to understand what powers each agency has.

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4 Dead After Suspected Migrant Boat Overturns Near a San Diego Area Beach

The boat capsized off the coast, officials said. Four people were taken to a hospital and one person was taken into custody.

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Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59

Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.

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Fetterman Is Released From the Hospital After a Fall

The Pennsylvania senator was hospitalized on Thursday after he fell during a morning walk near his home in Braddock, Pa. He required 20 stitches.

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