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How a New York Times Reporter Got a Phone Interview With Trump After Maduro’s Capture

How did a New York Times reporter reach the president right after he announced that the United States had captured Venezuela’s leader?

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Trump Shares Photo of Captured Nicolás Maduro, Blindfolded and Handcuffed

The Venezuelan president and his wife were flown out of Caracas by helicopter to the U.S.S. Iwo Jima, a warship taking them to New York.

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To Trump, on Venezuela: You Break It, You Own It

His administration just decapitated the country’s leadership; he’s now responsible for what comes next there.

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Trump Shared an Image of Maduro Blindfolded and Handcuffed

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One Week Without Smartphones on a College Campus

A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)

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An ‘Avoidable Tragedy’: The Hazards That Led to the Swiss Fire Disaster

The fire that killed at least 40 people in a Swiss bar on New Year’s Day was made more likely by apparent flaws in the site’s design and management, experts say.

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Hannah Dugan, Wisconsin Judge Convicted of Obstructing Immigration Agents, Resigns

Hannah C. Dugan, a state court judge, was convicted by a jury in federal court. Wisconsin lawmakers called on her to resign from the bench.

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Managers of Swiss Bar Are Suspected of Negligence in Deadly Fire, Police Say

Swiss authorities say the fire was probably sparked by small fireworks on champagne bottles that ignited foam insulation on the bar’s basement ceiling.

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Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview

In a call with The New York Times, President Trump called the U.S. operation in Venezuela “brilliant” but did not address whether he had consulted Congress.

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Donald Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise

We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.

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Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?

With Trump’s health care cuts, I traveled to Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama — and encountered devastated families bracing for even more difficult challenges.

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Dementia Made My Mom a Poet

I often wonder if I tried hard enough to understand my mother as she lost her memory.

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An Operation in Venezuela

President Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, following a “large-scale attack.”

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Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview

In a call with The New York Times, President Trump called the U.S. operation in Venezuela “brilliant" but did not address whether he had consulted Congress.

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Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

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Why Security Guarantees Are So Crucial, and Thorny, for Ukraine

While Kyiv has reported progress in negotiations, and is accelerating talks in the coming days, major questions remain unresolved about which countries will provide what kind of security for how long.

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Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?

Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quite as much as expected. A new report offers some reasons.

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5 Workouts for Complete Beginners

Looking for a new fitness routine this January? Start here.

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Bryan Kohberger’s Family Stayed Silent for Years. Until Now.

Since the arrest of Bryan Kohberger in the murder of four college students, a case that captivated the nation, his family has stayed silent. His sister now describes their pain and confusion.

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The Trump Administration Approved a Big Lithium Mine. A Top Official’s Husband Profited.

Karen Budd-Falen, the No. 3 at the Interior Department, didn’t disclose a $3.5 million water-rights contract between her husband and the developers of a Nevada mine, records show.

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Angie Katsanevas Went From Real Housewives Outsider to the Center Snowflake

Angie Katsanevas has carved her own path through life, and her deadly quips on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” have made her a breakout star.

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The U.S. Has Been Building Up Forces Off Venezuela for Months

The United States military’s Southern Command said in December that about 15,000 troops were in the Caribbean region.

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Mamdani Acts on Vow to Protect Renters With Move Against a Big Landlord

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City would intervene in the Pinnacle Group’s bankruptcy case. Tenants have long complained about living conditions in the company’s properties.

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Whales Are in Danger in N.Y. Waterways: ‘Like Deer Crossing the Road’

As conservation efforts make the waters in the New York region more inviting for whales, increasing traffic from ships and boats has contributed to a climbing number of strandings.

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Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital

It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts. The United States has been building pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian president, for months.

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Lenny Dykstra Faces Charges After Police Find Drugs During Traffic Stop

The Pennsylvania police did not say what charges would be filed against the former baseball star. His lawyer said the drugs were not Mr. Dykstra’s.

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How Kazakhstan Aims to Tap More Oil Riches Below Its Grassy Plains

After spending nearly $50 billion to expand the country’s Tengiz oil field, Chevron and its partners encounter more uncertainty.

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‘Chinese Peptides’ Are the Latest Biohacking Trend in the Tech World

The gray-market drugs flooding Silicon Valley reveal a community that believes it can move faster than the F.D.A.

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Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77

She was the first professional female jockey to compete at a track in the United States where betting was legal, and notched up 228 career victories.

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2 Navy Service Members Accused of Entering Sham Marriages With Chinese Nationals

Federal prosecutors say two female service members are facing fraud charges after having accepted thousands of dollars for the marriages.

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