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Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James

The New York attorney general’s longtime hairdresser has come under scrutiny as the Justice Department’s efforts to charge Ms. James on other fronts falter.

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We Want to Hear From Parents and Doctors About Vaccines

The Trump administration has removed six vaccines from the routine immunization schedule. How is that affecting you?

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Minn. Officials Say They’re Being Blocked From Investigating Fatal ICE Shooting

Federal officers fired tear gas to disperse early-morning protesters as outrage mounted in Minneapolis over the killing of a 37-year-old woman in her vehicle.

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NASA May Return Early From International Space Station After Medical Issue

NASA said it canceled a spacewalk planned for Thursday after an astronaut had an undisclosed medical issue on the International Space Station.

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Judge Bars U.S. Attorney in Albany From Inquiry Into Letitia James

Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, had been seeking to block a Justice Department investigation into her office by challenging the legitimacy of the U.S. attorney, John A. Sarcone III.

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Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO

John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company’s longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside.

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The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing?

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A Major Springlike Storm Is on the Move. Here’s What to Expect.

This January weekend will bring the type of potentially dangerous weather more often found in March or April.

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Rubio Says He’ll Discuss Greenland With Danish Officials Next Week

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters he would speak with the officials after days of mounting threats from the Trump administration to take Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory.

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Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah

The military said it had completed the first phase of a plan to demilitarize armed groups as fears grew that Israel was preparing a new offensive against Hezbollah.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009, Latest Data Show

The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.

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Hochul and Mamdani to Announce Road Map to Expand Child Care

Governor Kathy Hochul will appear with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lay out a plan to expand free and subsidized child care in New York, which had been a central focus of his campaign.

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Saudi Official Accuses U.A.E. of Helping Yemeni Separatist to Escape

Aidarous al-Zubaidi is wanted on treason charges in Yemen after he led a lightning military offensive that escalated a bitter feud between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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An Oval Office Viewing

During an interview with our reporters, President Trump discussed a video of an ICE agent fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis.

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China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition

Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.

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Even Without Hurricanes, U.S. Disaster Costs Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year

A record-setting 21 thunderstorm events each caused at least $1 billion in damages, a sign that more people and property are in harm’s way.

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Even Without Hurricanes, U.S. Disaster Costs Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year

A record-setting 21 thunderstorm events each caused at least $1 billion in damages, a sign that more people and property are in harm’s way.

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The Latest on the ICE Killing in Minneapolis, and a Shadow Fleet of Oil Tankers

Plus, President Trump sits down with The Times.

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Kennedy Is Telling Americans How to Eat. It’s Not Crazy Advice.

Newly released dietary guidelines emphasize protein and full-fat dairy.

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Josh Shapiro Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028

The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.

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Brown Shooting Suspect’s Descent from Brilliant Friend to Angry Loner

After Claudio Neves Valente was accused of killing two Brown students and a M.I.T. professor, former classmates recalled how he yearned to go to M.I.T. himself and failed, adding to his growing list of resentments.

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‘The Pitt’ Asks: Is TV Better in Small Doses?

The hospital drama has become the champion of a return to old-fashioned weekly viewing habits. But honestly, it makes a pretty great binge watch.

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Can Claire Valdez, a Mamdani Ally, Become New York’s Next Socialist in Congress?

Claire Valdez, a New York assemblywoman, will face the Brooklyn borough president in a Democratic primary race to replace Representative Nydia Velázquez.

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Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.

The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.

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Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle with Basic Costs

This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.

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My Grandfather Sexually Abused Countless Children. Could He Have Been Stopped?

We spend billions of dollars on punishing child sexual abusers and far less on prevention. It’s not stopping the problem. We must rethink our approach.

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Push to Audit Private Equity and Venture Capital Falters Under Trump

Specialists have left the I.R.S. and audits have been abandoned since the president returned to office.

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The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will

The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing board.

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How One Death Underscores the Suicide Risk for Construction Workers

The death of TJ Kimball was a private tragedy that underscores a widespread risk in the stressful field.

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Dav Pilkey, the Man Behind ‘Dog Man,’ Aims to Please

“I’m writing for the kid I used to be,” says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series.

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