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In His Second Act, James Van Der Beek Starred Online as a Proud Dad and Family Man

The actor, who died on Wednesday, was most famous for “Dawson’s Creek,” but as he got older, he let fans into his real life as a father of six.

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House Passes Strict Voter ID Bill, Amplifying Trump’s Claims of Fraud

The measure had no path forward in the Senate, where Democrats are all but certain to block it and Republicans have said they will not try to skirt filibuster rules to ram it through.

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Mexico May Be on Brink of Losing Its Measles-Free Status

The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked.

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Bud Cort, Who Starred in 1971’s ‘Harold and Maude,’ Dies at 77

The role, one of his first, made him a household name and a film idol of the anti-establishment 1970s. But it also limited his growth as an actor.

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Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?

Confusion about the safety of taking the drugs during pregnancy has led to mental health emergencies for some expectant mothers, experts say.

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Trump Orders Dept. of Defense to Buy Electricity From Coal Sources

Mr. Trump is trying to revive coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel. At the White House, coal executives awarded him a trophy as the “Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal.”

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Democratic Hopefuls in Michigan’s Senate Race Jostle for Union Support

Can Democrats win back working-class voters? These candidates are trying.

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The El Paso Airspace Closed After the Military Tested New Technology

Also, the attorney general faces lawmakers’ anger over Epstein files. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Gallup Will No Longer Track Presidential Approval Ratings

The monthly poll has been used to measure presidential performance for almost nine decades.

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LaMonte McLemore, Founding Singer With the 5th Dimension, Dies at 90

His group notched smooth hippie-era hits like “Up, Up and Away” and “The Age of Aquarius” in embracing a genre-blurring sound they called “champagne soul.”

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Trump Is Best at Cashing In on the Presidency

New disclosures underscore that the White House is enveloped in a culture of corruption with no precedent in American history.

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What Homeowners Need to Know About Smart Home Cameras

A new Super Bowl ad is raising questions about the power of doorbell cameras.

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Weapons Used to Fight Drones Don’t Mix Well With Civilian Airspace

In the race to build anti-drone weapons intended for use in a war zone, it is unclear how they may be used safely in crowded skies.

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Mamdani Finds Allies, and Skeptics, in Albany as He Asks for Funding

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City visited the State Capitol to press lawmakers for their cooperation in helping fund some of his initiatives.

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Andrew Ranken, Whose Drumming Powered the Pogues, Dies at 72

Known as “The Clobberer,” he pounded out driving rhythms that fueled the band’s boisterous blend of traditional Irish music, rock and punk.

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States Weigh Bills to Allow You to Make Your Own Electricity

Twenty four states are now considering legislation to allow small, plug-in solar power systems that connect directly into a wall socket.

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U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.

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Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial

Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Winter Olympics?

As top athletes prepare to test their limits in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, why not take a minute to test your knowledge of Winter Olympics trivia?

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Military’s Use of Anti-Drone Technology Said to Cause El Paso Airspace Closure

The Federal Aviation Administration has told officials that the agency did not have enough time or information to assess the technology’s risk to commercial aircraft.

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Affordability and the ‘Epstein Class’ Will Define American Politics

The fight over inequality will define the 21st century.

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New Mexico Rebukes Federal Agency Over Nuclear Waste at Los Alamos

State environmental regulators will also fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for exceeding safe groundwater standards near the nuclear lab.

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U.K. Police Weigh Whether to Formally Investigate Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Accusations

The police are weighing whether to formally investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over accusations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Casey Wasserman Will Stay as Head of 2028 Olympics Despite Epstein Ties, Organizers Say

Casey Wasserman exchanged flirtatious messages more than two decades ago with Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein. The 2028 board said its review found no other indiscretions related to Mr. Epstein.

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James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle

He first appeared in a hit TV drama as a wide-eyed 15-year-old who then grew up over six seasons. He announced he had cancer in 2024.

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Man Accused of Murdering His Father Once Sought to Kill Stranger’s Baby

Henry McGowan of New York is on trial for murder in Ireland and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors outlined a previous psychotic break.

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Mamdani Wants to Test Free Bus Service During World Cup

The mayor is seeking the governor’s help in making bus service free when the New York City area plays host to the soccer tournament this summer.

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NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones

The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

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What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown

The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.

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Federal Debt to Hit Record Levels, Budget Office Warns

President Trump has reshaped the country’s economic policies, but the outlook for the budget remains dire.

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