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Catherine O’Hara Was Always a Delight

The Emmy-winning actress was especially adept at playing women who had been cast off but maintained an inflated sense of self, always with a great comedic payoff.

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Could the Hudson River Freeze Over?

New York City is icy and cold right now, but you’re probably not going to be able to walk to New Jersey any time soon.

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Here’s What to Know About the Millions of Pages of Epstein Documents

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche signaled that this would be the last major release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues

The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pay annual dues that amount to billions of dollars.

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Where to Watch Catherine O’Hara’s Best Performances, From ‘Beetlejuice’ to ‘Best in Show’

Her characters were as varied as they were eccentric and lovable. These are some of the best.

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Jeff Bezos’s Rocket Company Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Focus on the Moon

The New Shepard rocket from Blue Origin, which brought 92 people on trips to the edge of space, will cease flying for at least two years as the company prioritizes NASA contracts.

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Grand Jury Hears Evidence on Brooklyn Power Broker

Brooklyn federal prosecutors have been conducting a corruption investigation into Frank Carone, who served as Mayor Eric Adams’s chief of staff.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Fans Want the Fleece. They’ll Be Able to Get It.

American and Canadian “Heated Rivalry” fans are hot for the jacket worn by the character Shane Hollander.

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Escape to Alcatraz: Coyote Swims a Mile in Search of New Turf

The coyote struggled onto the rocky shore this month. It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.

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Justice Dept. Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into Minneapolis Killing

Also, Kevin Warsh is Trump’s pick to lead the Fed. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Catherine O’Hara: A Life in Pictures

The Canadian actress’s career spanned decades and genres, including memorable roles in “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek.”

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Death Toll During New York City Cold Snap Rises to 13

The people who died, at least several of whom were believed to be homeless, had been found outdoors, including at a playground and near a hospital.

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Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’

The president is demanding that the federal government pay him at least $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first term.

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Decades Later, a Man’s Conviction Is Overturned With Ex-Inmate’s Help

On Friday, a Queens judge vacated the double-murder conviction of Allen Porter. Jabbar Collins, who was exonerated 16 years ago, never stopped fighting for the friend he met in custody.

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6 Takeaways from ‘Melania,’ the Melania Trump Documentary

The film, which counts Melania Trump as a producer, touches on her immigrant roots, her love for her mother and her style, but there are few revelations.

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Young People Are Using A.I. to Skip the Hardest Part of Growing Up

Artificial intelligence is replacing young people's social intuitions.

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NASCAR Star’s Plane Had Several Instrument Failures Before Crash

The successive problems appeared to overwhelm the pilots, who were experienced but not authorized to fly the type of jet they were operating alone, according to federal safety investigators.

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Macaulay Culkin And Others Pay Tribute to Catherine O’Hara After Her Death

Videos and photos filled social media as fans shared their favorite scenes from O’Hara’s acting career and co-stars memorialized her.

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Minnesota and Immigration Dominate 9 Mayors’ Discussion Over Safety and Trust Under Trump

The nation’s mayors gathered in Washington this week, and Minneapolis has dominated the conversation.

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Stock Market Takes Kevin Warsh’s Fed Nomination in Stride

Stock and bond markets were unfazed by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next Fed chair, with the S&P 500 lower on Friday.

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Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now

As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,” our national security correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down what to know.

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Hotel Owners and Workers, Tell Us How You’re Feeling

With hotels increasingly caught between the federal government’s immigration crackdown and protests against ICE, we want to hear how it’s affecting you.

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How Did This Beloved Rock From Canada End Up in California?

Climbers have used the 70-pound rock, which they call Portable, to practice balancing and gripping. Months after it went missing, it was found 19 hours away.

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Children Were Arrested in Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protests

An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.

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Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough.

A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is “worsening” and blackout risks are rising for millions of people.

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Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough.

A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is “worsening” and blackout risks are rising for millions of people.

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Texas May Be Losing Its Grip as America’s Fastest-Growing State

Long accustomed to rapid growth, Texas saw the overall number of people moving from other states sink to its lowest level in two decades, census estimates show.

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In a Bid to Kick-Start Growth, Britain Turns to China

Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky, as well as pledges to deepen ties.

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Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71

The Emmy-winning comedian was a member of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “SCTV.”

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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair

If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May.

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