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Book Review: ‘Half His Age,’ by Jennette McCurdy

Jennette McCurdy follows “I’m Glad My Mom Died” with “Half His Age,” a debut novel that confirms her gift as a chronicler of disaffected girlhood.

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Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota

But President Trump has already backed away from a threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against the killing of a woman by a federal immigration agent.

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Trump’s Campaign Manager Resolves Daily Beast Defamation Suit

As part of the settlement, The Daily Beast was not required to apologize or issue any payment to Chris LaCivita, who sued the outlet last year.

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Winter Storm Brings Snow and Cold Temps as Far South as Florida and Georgia

Snow was observed as far south as Florida as temperatures plummeted. New York City could get up to four inches of snow and up to six inches is possible in Boston.

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Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump Amid Greenland Threats

The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis.

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The Man Delivering FedEx Into the Age of Drones, Robots and A.I.

Raj Subramaniam took over three years ago from FedEx’s founder, who ran the company for nearly 50 years. Since then, technology, tariffs and other disruptions have “fundamentally shifted” patterns of global trade.

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$1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but its charter does not mention the Palestinian enclave, suggesting a possibly broader mandate.

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Can ICE Do That?

Times reporters answer readers’ questions about immigration and deportation.

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After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Going All-Out

Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response could be retaliating with its own trade “bazooka.”

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An Old Theory Helps Explain What Happened to Renee Good

She had no way of knowing she had crossed a line.

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The Message in Renee Good’s Last Words

The ICE agent who shot Renee Good did not seem to hear what she was really saying.

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Trump’s Greenland Threats Will Boomerang on America

A territorial grab by the United States would mean the end of NATO.

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Inside Trump’s Deportation Machine

Data obtained by The New York Times illustrates the differences between President Trump’s and President Biden’s approaches to deportations. Our data reporter Albert Sun describes what we found.

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Buttigieg, Booker Lead Midterm Democratic Health Care Push

The potential 2028 presidential candidates showcased a Democratic midterm strategy that would assail G.O.P. votes in favor of cutting Medicaid and allowing health care subsidies to expire.

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Martin Luther King’s Son: ‘Justice Demands Endurance’

Martin Luther King’s son and Norm Ornstein, a leading scholar of voting rights, discuss a case that could hollow out the Voting Rights Act.

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Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents

As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.

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How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives from Making Financial Mistakes

Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take.

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The Biggest Challenge in Venezuela Is Soaring Food Prices

Economic instability in Venezuela after the U.S. raid to capture its president is deepening inflation and rattling the currency, sending grocery bills soaring for millions of people.

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Can Davos Help Protect the Planet?

The World Economic Forum, which takes place in Switzerland, aims to meet at least some of the goals its leaders set for the rest of the world.

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D.H.S.’s Role Questioned as Immigration Officers Flood U.S. Cities

The Department of Homeland Security was formed after 9/11 amid international terrorism threats. Now, its most visible targets are domestic.

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The Europeans Have Some Notes About American Sauna Culture

Don’t get them started on the bathing suits. Or the dancing.

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Psst, Mayor Mamdani: The Upper East Side Is More Fun Than People Think

Beyond stuffy old money and noisy sports bars, hidden gems abound.

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Mamdani Said He’d Make Buses Faster and Free. Now It’s This Guy’s Job to Do It.

Mike Flynn, a former intern who rose to the top of the agency, will be under a microscope, but far from the spotlight.

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What ‘Landman’ Understands About Oil

The show does far more to criticize the oil and gas industry than it does to bolster it.

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One Year Later, What Kind of Country Have We Become?

The United States is broken, but not in every way.

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Trump Backs a Potential Primary Challenger to Bill Cassidy, a G.O.P. Senator

The president urged Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana to run against Mr. Cassidy, in a move that is likely to further complicate his relationship with Senate Republicans.

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How a Screwdriver Salesman Helped Fuel U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria

Spotty research from a Christian activist has been used by Republican lawmakers to justify U.S. intervention in the country.

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France’s Embassy in Iraq Is a Spoil of Antisemitism, Jewish Family Charges

A Jewish family that fled Iraq generations ago rented its home to France for use as an embassy, but Paris long ago stopped paying it rent, after Iraq stripped Jews of property.

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Virginia’s New Governor Moves Swiftly to Overhaul State University Boards

Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, appointed new board members at three state schools, hours after she was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor.

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These Are the 12 States Vying to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 Contest

There were a few surprises, and subtle regional digs, as Democratic state parties angled for early spots on the next presidential primary calendar. The New York Times reviewed their applications.

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