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Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against Man Shot by ICE

The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota asked a judge to drop charges against the immigrant who was shot by an ICE agent, saying new evidence was “materially inconsistent” with what officials had claimed.

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The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite

The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cut $600 Million in Health Funds

It is the latest court ruling staving off deep cuts to social services that Democratic-led states say are politically motivated and would harm hundreds of thousands of people.

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DHS Shutdown Nears as Immigration Enforcement Talks Stall

Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents.

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Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake’s Biggest Hit, Dies at 56

His song “The Distance,” released in 1996, became an anthem for the disaffected members of Generation X.

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Police Seek 4 People After Teen Killed in Bronx Shooting

The police said they were seeking three men and one woman in connection with the shooting, which killed Christopher Redding, 16. Two other teenagers were injured.

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Former N.Y.P.D. Official Is Charged With Soliciting Bribes

Kevin Taylor, who ran the School Safety Division, received cash, luxury hotel lodging and a helicopter ride for promising to help steer city contracts to a Florida businessman, prosecutors said.

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Trump Repeals the Government’s Power to Regulate Climate

Also, an end to the surge of immigration agents in Minnesota. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China’s Military

The agency is seeking Chinese officials who are frustrated with corruption in the People’s Liberation Army.

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Mamdani to Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams

The new projects, expected to be announced on Friday, will reverse decisions made by the Adams administration, and help the new mayor fulfill his vow to make buses fast and free in New York.

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Karrin Taylor Robson Ends Bid for Arizona Governor, Showing MAGA’s Power

Karrin Taylor Robson, a wealthy businesswoman, dropped out after trailing in polls to Representative Andy Biggs, who is more aligned with supporters of President Trump.

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In an Upset, Analilia Mejia, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Race

Ms. Mejia, a political organizer, beat her main opponent in the New Jersey primary, Tom Malinowski, by a narrow margin after he was battered by negative ads from a pro-Israel group.

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Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.

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The High-Stakes Fight Over Masked Federal Agents

The debate over whether federal agents should be allowed to cover their faces with masks has become a flashpoint as the government heads for a partial shutdown.

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El Paso Incident Highlights Gaps in America’s Drone Defense Industry

The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.

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Do Drug Cartels Actually Use Drones at the Border?

U.S. officials warn that cartel-operated drones on the border pose a major threat. Mexican officials are less certain. Analysts say the answer is likely in between.

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Share Your Memories and Photos of Six Flags Over the Years

We’re asking readers about their memories of trips to their local amusement parks for an upcoming story.

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Flexibility and Rising Costs Are Keeping Mothers at Work

Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs.

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Intelligence Dispute Centers on Kushner Reference in Intercepted Communication

A whistle-blower has accused Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, of blocking distribution of a report that Jared Kushner’s name came up in an intercepted communication about Iran.

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Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles

President Trump initially deployed the troops in those cities to support law enforcement efforts to tamp down protests against immigration raids and protecting buildings.

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A.I. Companies Are Eating Higher Education

Human intelligence — the thing we as educators are duty bound to defend and advance — is under attack.

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Europe’s Leaders Gather At Munich Summit, Reeling From Trump’s Criticism

Officials gather on Friday for Europe’s biggest annual security summit, where a speech by Vice President JD Vance last year started an unraveling of trans-Atlantic relations.

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Trump Administration to End Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota

The announcement came more than two months into an operation that has led to tense protests, thousands of arrests and three shootings in the Democratic-led state.

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California Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into L.A. Eaton Fire Response

The state’s attorney general will examine whether emergency responders failed to adequately warn the residents of West Altadena, a Black middle-class neighborhood that was devastated in a 2025 blaze.

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Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.

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What is Israel Doing in Africa?

The region has become a critical theater for global rivalries amid Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland and Washington’s counterterrorism efforts.

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Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change

The Environmental Protection Agency repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being. It means the agency can no longer regulate them.

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What to Know About the E.P.A.’s Big Attack on Climate Regulation

The Trump administration has repealed the scientific determination that underpins the government’s legal authority to combat climate change.

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Brooklyn Diocese Agrees to Mediation to Settle Over 1,000 Abuse Claims

The diocese, which also includes Queens, also said it would set aside hundreds of millions of dollars to settle accusations of child sexual abuse.

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Hegseth From Punishing Mark Kelly Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

Judge Richard J. Leon found that attempts to discipline Mark Kelly for a video that warned against following illegal orders would violate the senator’s First Amendment rights.

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