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Timothy Busfield Is Indicted on Charges of Child Sexual Abuse

A grand jury in New Mexico heard allegations that Mr. Busfield, the actor and director, had sexual contact with a child actor. He has denied the charges.

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Libyan Man Is Arrested in Deaths of 4 Americans in 2012 Benghazi Attack

The man, Zubayar al-Bakoush, is the third suspect apprehended for the 2012 attack on U.S. facilities that killed four Americans.

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We Didn’t Ask for This Internet

Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu explain why the internet failed to live up to its early promise.

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A Pro-Israel Group’s Move Backfires as Gaza Tensions Flare in Midterms

A surprising twist in a New Jersey primary race showed how questions about Israel continue to roil American politics in unpredictable ways.

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California Sues a Children’s Hospital to Maintain Transgender Health Care

As the Trump administration pushes to end such care, this is the first time a state has sued a hospital to preserve it, legal experts say.

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Harvard Proposes Capping As at 20 Percent to Curb Grade Inflation

A recent report found that a majority of grades given out at Harvard were A’s. Professors will vote on a proposal to limit the number to around 20 percent.

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Netanyahu Suggests Other Officials to Blame for Oct. 7 Failings

In a document released on Thursday night, the Israeli leader sought to distance himself from responsibility for intelligence and security failings before the Hamas-led attack.

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Justice Dept. Pursues Many Officer Assault Cases in Minnesota as Misdemeanors

It is a pattern that has played out in other cities where the administration has conducted immigration surges and taken a muscular stance against those accused of impeding federal officers.

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Sonny Jurgensen, One of N.F.L.’s Greatest Passers, Dies at 91

The Hall of Fame quarterback threw 255 touchdown passes with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins.

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Gateway Tunnel Project Begins to Wind Down as Trump Halts Federal Funding

Nearly all of the work was scheduled to stop on Friday unless federal officials agreed to restore funding that had been halted last year or a court ordered them to.

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Fear of AI Replacing Software Makers Hits Stocks. Here’s What to Know.

The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

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Climate ‘Superfund’ Bills Spread Nationwide, Despite Legal Battles

The laws aim to force oil companies to help pay for damage from global warming. Industry is gearing up for state-by-state battles.

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A Super Bowl Message From MAHA and Mike Tyson: Processed Food Kills

A provocative new ad featuring the boxer makes the case for Americans to “eat real food.”

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U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos

Liam was detained last month in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation in which his father was also detained by federal agents.

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Latest U.S. Boat Strike Kills 2 in Pacific

The operation was authorized by the Marine general who took command of military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean earlier in the day.

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Federal Vaccine Advisers Take Aim at Covid Shots

One panelist accused the F.D.A. of withholding data on potential harms. The advisers also are reviewing research on vaccines given to pregnant women.

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Suicide Bombing Kills 31 at Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital

The bombing, during Friday Prayers, was the second major attack in recent months in Islamabad, where large-scale violence had been relatively rare.

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These New Englanders Will Be Rooting for Seahawks, Not Patriots, in Super Bowl

When the New England Patriots play in the Super Bowl, a collective sigh will rise from the willful few who live in the region but root for other teams.

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Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion

The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.

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The Fight Between a Watch Heiress and an Art Museum on the French Riviera

An eccentric watch heiress wants to revoke her grandfather’s donation of Jean Cocteau artworks after the museum built to display them was overwhelmed by a freakish storm.

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Trump Shares Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes

The video, shared by the president’s Truth Social account, contains a brief clip of the faces of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, on the bodies of apes.

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As Olympics Open, Pope Leo Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda or National Supremacy’

The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.

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Savannah Guthrie’s Brother Renews Plea for Return of Their Missing Mother, Nancy

The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its sixth day. The F.B.I. has offered a $50,000 reward for information.

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America’s Game

We tell you everything you need to know about this year’s Super Bowl.

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Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change

European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially among children.

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The Growing List of Names in the Epstein Files, and the Federal Investigation into D.E.I. at Nike

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

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Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show

Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.

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Norway Rallies Behind Royals, Despite Dismay Over Epstein Links

The future queen’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and her son’s rape trial, have disappointed many Norwegians. But there is still widespread support for the monarchy.

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The Dark Side of A.I. Weighs on the Stock Market

The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

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As Minnesota Reels Amid Immigration Crackdown, a Sheriff Agonizes Over Her Role

Sheriff Dawanna Witt of Hennepin County says she thinks she could help end the crackdown by allowing some measure of cooperation with ICE. She also knows that could cost her re-election.

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