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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Try Making Their Case for a Merger

Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.

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High Winds in Denver Prompt Warnings About Dangerous Fire Risk

Thousands of people were without power in Colorado early Friday, and forecasters said some of the most extreme conditions were expected later in the day.

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People Who Achieve the Most Later in Life Typically Start Off Dabbling in Disciplines, Study Shows

A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typically dabbled in multiple disciplines when they were young.

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Justice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files

Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late.

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College Students Need Tech-Free Spaces

Adults need to set up rules for students so that it’s not on them to self-regulate when it comes to going tech-free.

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Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts Want to Get Under Your Skin

The couple are gearing up for the Broadway opening of “Bug,” about a descent into paranoia and psychosis in a squalid motel room.

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What We Know About the Suspects in the Bondi Beach Shooting

The police named Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, as the suspects in the shooting that claimed 15 lives on Dec. 14.

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Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for 2028

The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.

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Europe Funnels Billions to Ukraine but Wobbles Geopolitically

The European Union came up with an 11th-hour compromise to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.

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Riots Erupt in Bangladesh After the Killing of a Student Leader

Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy.

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Global Experts Say Most Palestinians in Gaza Face Major Difficulties Accessing Food

A panel of food security experts said the situation remained dire in the enclave despite a cease-fire in October and greater flows of aid.

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Australia Debates New Laws to Restrict Hate and Suspend Protests

The authorities are vowing to crack down after a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration. Experts say that what the country needs might not be new laws.

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Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria

The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.

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Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria

The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.

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Brown Shooting and an M.I.T. Professor’s Killing: What We Know

A single suspect carried out the shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor, and was later found dead in New Hampshire, authorities said.

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With New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort

The loan will cover two-thirds of the country’s financial needs for the next two years. It also bolsters Ukraine’s position in ongoing peace talks.

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A Mysterious Death of a Teen Worker at a Nebraska Hog Farm

A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.

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Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead, and Trump Eases Marijuana Restrictions

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

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Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina Gains Federal Recognition After Generations-Long Fight

The distinction for the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina, signed into law on Thursday, opens access to federal support and defies challenges from other tribes over their legitimacy.

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Trump’s New Marijuana Policy Offers an Opportunity

Marijuana has been tied to psychosis and other health problems. I still think it’s safer than alcohol.

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U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer

They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.

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College Is Still Worthwhile. This Organization Proves It.

Monica-Grace Mukendi’s career demonstrates the lasting impact of OneGoal, a nonprofit that helps low-income students attend college.

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Germany’s Christmas Markets Are Now Ringed With Security Barriers

To prevent ramming attacks at Christmas markets, German officials have installed concrete blocks, chain barriers and, in one case, metal bollards removed by a hand-cranked crane.

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Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me

There’s no getting around this if we want to avoid the deficit cliff ahead.

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When Did Everything Become ‘K-Shaped’?

What started as a term to describe the pandemic recovery has become a catchall in these anxious economic times.

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Can This Man Finally Defeat Mexico’s Cartels?

Omar García Harfuch is overseeing one of the most aggressive offensives in years against Mexico’s powerful criminal groups. Many before him have failed.

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52 Places to Go, So Little Time: Where We Went in 2025

Our writers and photographers were on the ground to find out what makes the destinations on our annual list rise above the rest.

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F.D.A. Turmoil Keeps Spotlight on Its Commissioner

The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary.

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Want to Know Where the Market Is Going? Don’t Trust This, or Any, Forecast.

Wall Street stock gurus are making predictions again. Our columnist got into the game with a number he doesn’t believe.

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After the Louvre Heist, Museums Look for Lessons to Help Stop Thieves

Museums and the consultants who advise them have been busy reviewing their own precautions in the aftermath of the brazen daylight break-in at the Louvre.

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