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For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

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Tell Us About Your Grand Romantic Gestures

From the over-the-top marriage proposals to the thoughtful surprises that made a huge impact.

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After Trump Call, Colombia’s Petro Turns Up Heat on Far-Left Armed Group

President Gustavo Petro is taking a harder line against the National Liberation Army, or ELN, a leftist revolutionary group that experts call a powerful drug trafficker in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Antiwar Russians in Europe Learn That They Must Watch Their Words

A backlash over a rant against Ukrainian officials has raised questions about Eastern Europe’s welcome of Russian dissidents.

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What Happened to London Breed, the Former San Francisco Mayor?

London Breed has said little in the year since she left office. She has thoughts on the praise that the current mayor, Daniel Lurie, has received.

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If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should

Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows.

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Trump Wants to Halt Almost All Coal Plant Shutdowns. It Could Get Messy.

Even as administration officials vowed this week to head off scheduled retirements, some aging plants are now breaking, and costs could run to the billions.

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms': ‘Game of Thrones’ Goes Small-Scale

With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first test of whether the “Thrones” formula works on a human scale.

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms': ‘Game of Thrones’ Goes Small-Scale

With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first test of whether the “Thrones” formula works on a human scale.

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What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter?

The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.

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Canada Breaks With U.S. to Slash Tariffs on Some Chinese Electric Vehicles

China will in turn cut its own tariffs on Canadian canola products. The countries’ leaders met in Beijing on Friday and hailed a new strategic partnership.

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A Tale of Two Meetings: Trump Chooses Oil Over Democracy

Two conversations this week confirmed that President Trump backs the remnants of Nicolás Maduro’s regime over the Venezuelan opposition seeking to hold elections.

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N.Y.C. Council Leader Takes on Antisemitism, and Possibly Mamdani

The Council speaker, Julie Menin, will introduce bills that would establish a buffer zone at houses of worship to keep protesters at some distance from congregants.

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Nurses Describe Fear on the Job as Bitter Strike Enters Fifth Day

Both sides in the labor dispute appear poised for a protracted battle, and only one of three hospitals was negotiating with the strikers.

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Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law

A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law.

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Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law

A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law.

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Seth Meyers Never Guessed Trump Was Such a Milk Fan

The “Late Night” host said there was no way President Trump drank milk, “unless someone tricked you into thinking your Diet Coke came from a cow.”

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Iran’s Regime Is Losing Its Greatest Weapon: Fear

The bulwark of Iranian oppression is fear. The latest round of demonstrations shows it has been breached.

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Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.

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Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.

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Uber’s Quest to Crack Japan Leads Through a Rural Hot-Springs Town

The ride-hailing giant’s chief executive has made a bet on how it can finally grab a bigger piece of one of the world’s largest taxi markets.

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U.S. Says It Erred in Deporting Student Traveling for Thanksgiving

The Trump administration acknowledged it mistakenly deported a college student to Honduras despite a court order barring the removal. But the government has not moved to drop the case.

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Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments

Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provides a millisecond by millisecond look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.

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Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran

Iran’s representative denied the country had killed protesters, as the U.S. ambassador said President Trump had made clear “all options are on the table” to stop the killing.

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Live Updates: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Gives Trump Her Peace Prize

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Trump Administration Lawsuit Seeking California Voter Data Is Dismissed

The Justice Department has sued about two dozen states over access to voter rolls, as the federal government pushes to create a national database.

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Venezuela’s Interim Leader Delivers State of the Union Address

In her State of the Union address, Delcy Rodríguez echoed her predecessors’ fiery rhetoric but tried to hew to President Trump’s agenda.

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Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Member of Security Team

In a lawsuit, the ex-wife of Ms. Sinema’s onetime staff member accused her of showering him with gifts and breaking up their marriage.

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California’s Pacific Coast Highway Fully Reopens After Three Years

The famed highway reopened this week after consecutive landslides shuttered two sections of the road in Big Sur and forced major repairs.

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Taiwan Strikes Trade Deal with Trump, Vows More U.S. Chip Factories

The United States agreed to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20 to 15 percent, while Taiwan says it will invest in more chip manufacturing in the U.S.

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