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Russian Court Sentences 4 Soldiers to Prison for Killing Texan

Russell Bonner Bentley III, 64, who was living in the occupied Donbas region of Ukraine, was beaten and tortured to death after he was suspected of being an American saboteur, investigators said.

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Defense Bill Demands Pentagon Show Congress Boat Strike Orders

In a sign of bipartisan frustration with the Defense Department, the final defense policy bill aims to compel the Pentagon to share execute orders and video documentation.

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G.O.P. Senators Push Health Care Options as Vote Looms

The Senate is set to vote later this week on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that Republicans oppose. The G.O.P. has yet to coalesce around an alternative.

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Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed.

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Nancy Mace: Why The Republican House Isn’t Working

The system in the House promotes control by party leaders over accountability and achievement.

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Alina Habba, a Trump Loyalist, Resigns as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor

Ms. Habba resigned on Monday, after a federal appeals court last week found she had been serving as U.S. attorney unlawfully.

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A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready.

Apps like OpenAI’s Sora are fooling millions of users into thinking A.I. videos are real, even when they include warning labels.

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A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready.

Apps like OpenAI’s Sora are fooling millions of users into thinking A.I. videos are real, even when they include warning labels.

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FBI Agents Sue Patel After Being Fired Over Kneeling at George Floyd Protest

A five-year-old photo of agents kneeling at a D.C. protest after George Floyd’s killing led to the firing of about 16 agents.

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Jared Kushner Is Part of Paramount’s Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Mr. Kushner’s private equity fund is one of the many groups helping Paramount mount a hostile bid to buy the group, whose holdings include CNN.

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Trump Stands in the Middle as Netflix and Paramount Vie for a Megadeal

The president has shattered norms by pledging to “be involved” in the regulatory fate of a transaction that could reshape the news and entertainment industries.

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Trump Plans $12 Billion Bailout to Aid Farmers Hit by Tariffs

Federal relief money comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.

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Collector Surrenders ‘Nude Emperor’ Statue Identified as Looted

The statue and a marble head of a Greek orator seized from the Met Museum were among dozens of items found to have been looted that were handed over to Turkey at a ceremony in Manhattan.

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Why Some Doctors Say There Are Cancers That Shouldn’t Be Treated

Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers in younger people, but that has brought a debate over whether many cases ever needed to be found.

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Colin Allred Drops Out of Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate in Texas

His departure came as Representative Jasmine Crockett, a rising star in the party, appeared likely to announce her own Senate run soon.

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Who Is Andrew Ferguson, the FTC Chairman Who Tilted the Agency to Trump?

Andrew Ferguson has used the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection mandate to investigate issues important to President Trump and his base.

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Mamdani Confirms He Will Leave Queens One-Bedroom for Gracie Mansion

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into the official residence in Manhattan sometime after his inauguration.

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At a Democratic Governors Event, Hope, Nerves and Buzz for the Midterms and 2028 Election

At an annual event for Democratic governors, optimism about next year overshadowed the search for a long-term vision. As Gretchen Whitmer put it, adding an expletive: “Let’s go!”

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How Japan Built a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Without China

The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals.

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Best New York City Dishes

Bánh cuốn, chicken bastilla and 10 other unforgettable plates from 2025.

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The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay.

Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies meeting handlers in its bustling capital and seaside resorts, U.S. officials say.

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Planes, Trade and Nuclear Energy: Supreme Court Weighs Fate of Independent Regulators

The court heard arguments Monday on a case that could determine the independence of agencies like the National Transportation Safety Board and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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6 Memorable Moments From the ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Honors

President Trump expressed his love of “Phantom of the Opera,” got in more digs at Jimmy Kimmel and joked — perhaps — about adding his name to the arts center he has taken over.

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Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake

The earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, on Japan’s main island, Honshu.

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Why Thailand and Cambodia Are Fighting

The latest violence comes months after President Trump helped mediate a cease-fire between the two nations.

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Todd Combs, a Buffett Protégé at Berkshire, Jumps to JPMorgan

The departure of the senior stock picker was one of several leadership changes ahead of Mr. Buffett’s planned departure as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway.

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App That Tracks ICE Raids Sues U.S., Saying Officials Pressured Apple to Remove It

The developer of ICEBlock, which notifies users of ICE agent sightings, said Attorney General Pam Bondi censored his free speech.

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At the Kennedy Center Honors, Little Glitz and One Striking Accessory

Melania Trump went minimal, Gloria Gaynor dressed to shine, but the star of the night was the president.

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Golden Globe 2026 Nominees: Full List Including ‘One Battle After Another’

The movies and TV series competing for the 83rd Golden Globes. The ceremony will air on Jan. 11.

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Golden Globes 2026 Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Misses a Major Nomination

Though its stars are up for acting prizes, the film is not in the running for best musical or comedy, only for box office achievement.

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