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Reginald T. Jackson, A.M.E. Bishop With Political Power, Dies at 71

Influential up and down the Eastern Seaboard, he was part of a long tradition among Black clergy of fighting bias and getting out the vote. “No vote, no clout,” he’d say.

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For Trump, Hegseth’s Approach to Venezuela Strikes Is a Growing Liability

Investigations are mounting into the legality of strikes that have killed scores of people in the waters off Venezuela.

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Son of El Chapo Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Father’s Former Cartel Partner

Joaquín Guzmán López admitted to having the once-untouchable drug kingpin Ismael Zambada García abducted and flown to the United States, among a sweeping set of other crimes.

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A Crucial Week in Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Plus, a court voids another Trump appointee. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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FEMA Won’t Reinstate Suspended Workers Who Signed Letter Criticizing Trump

Employees suspended in the summer after signing a letter critical of the president were told they could return to work. But the reinstatement was short-lived.

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Trump Becomes the Wild Card in Razor-Thin Honduras Election

President Trump warned that if his favored candidate didn’t win, the United States would “not be throwing good money after bad” at the country.

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Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S. Officials

Ukraine’s president met with President Emmanuel Macron of France on Monday as Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, was traveling to Russia.

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TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026

As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.

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This Year, a Smaller Christmas at the White House

The White House is decorated in a classic red-and-green Christmas theme. But with the East Wing reduced to rubble, there are fewer decorations this year.

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Russian Launch Site Mishap Leaves Country’s Space Program in Limbo

The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan.

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Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement

The settlement with Starbucks stems from more than half a million violations, including failing to give workers stable schedules.

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Johnson and Trump Try to Avoid an Upset House Loss in Tennessee

Speaker Mike Johnson put the president on speakerphone during a Monday stop in the state, underscoring the unusual amount of national attention on a House special election.

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U.S. Pushes U.K. to Spend More on Medicines in Deal to Avoid Tariffs

President Trump has complained that wealthy countries like Britain pay too little for drugs, leading America to bear much of the burden of the costs of medicines.

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College Students Choosing A.I. Majors Over Computer Science

At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major.

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Appeals Court Says Alina Habba, Former Trump Lawyer, Is Serving Unlawfully as U.S. Attorney

The judges wrote that the Trump Administration appeared to have become frustrated by legal and political barriers that have prevented its preferred U.S. attorneys from leading federal prosecutors’ offices.

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For ‘No Tax on Tips,’ the I.R.S. Gets Intimate

The Trump administration wants to exclude earnings from “pornographic activity” from a new tax break for tips. Will the I.R.S. know it when it sees it?

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It’s Your Duty to Pay the Duty: Buyers Hit With Extra Charges on Packages

The end of a tariff exemption on goods worth $800 or less has left some U.S. shoppers with an extra shipping bill that must be paid before delivery.

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Young Workers Learn to Embrace the Office

Remote work means less training and opportunity for advancement, especially for younger workers, research suggests. Some are getting the message.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Had a Camera Follow Him. 50 Cent Has the Footage.

The mogul’s spokesman said he was “deeply concerned” that video shot days before Mr. Combs’s 2024 arrest appears in a new documentary series produced by his rival.

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Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam Have Killed Over 1,200. Here’s What to Know.

Hundreds more were still missing and millions have been displaced in the rain-drenched region, with Sri Lanka and Indonesia hit particularly hard.

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Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say

Investigators say contractors wrapped the buildings in substandard scaffolding netting and then sought to hide it from inspectors. The toll from the fire rose to 151.

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Your Drone Questions

We asked readers of The Morning for their questions about drones. Today, Times journalists answer.

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Trump Pauses All Asylum Applications, and China’s Fast-Food Brands Make a Play for the U.S.

Plus, how young is too young for a smartphone?

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Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Borrows From Trump’s Playbook

In many ways, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request mimics how President Trump has assailed his perceived enemies and attacked legal proceedings against him.

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Inside the Bird-Flu Vaccine Trial for Monk Seals

After the virus returned to Hawaii this fall, testing the shots in the endangered seal species became urgent.

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Supreme Court to Hear Copyright Battle Over Online Music Piracy

At issue is whether internet providers can be held liable for repeated copyright infringements of users, with potentially billions of dollars on the line.

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What Jamaica Wants After Deadly Hurricane? Visit Us, Island Says.

Tourism accounts for nearly a third of Jamaica’s economy, so officials are rushing to reopen dozens of hotels in time to salvage the vital winter travel season.

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People Are Ordering Smaller Pizzas and Fewer Toppings. What Does That Tell Us?

Sales are softening at big chains and independent shops aren’t selling as many extras. Competition, diet trends and consumer anxiety may all be playing a part.

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With Judge's Ruling, a New Tool for Charging Crime in D.C.

The U.S. attorney’s office says it may use local grand juries for serious federal crime in Washington “when appropriate” after a judge signed off on the unusual procedure.

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Despite Supreme Court Wins, Elite D.O.J. Unit Has Seen Mass Turnover

Even with an exodus of lawyers, the Office of the Solicitor General has had remarkable success. But fiery rhetoric and close White House ties have raised concerns.

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