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Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.

In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.

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Military Veterans Are Among Americans Protesting ICE

Veterans have taken part in demonstrations against the federal crackdown on illegal immigration in Minnesota. “I believe in the institutions,” one said.

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Daniel Radcliffe on Returning to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”

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Chatbots Are the New Influencers Brands Must Woo

Companies are realizing they can no longer simply promote themselves to potential customers. They have to win over the robots, too.

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With Niche Tech World References, Vibe Hopes Its Billboards Reach Start-Up Insiders

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

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Did That Bald Head Get Your Attention? One Start-Up Hopes So.

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

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Freeze the Rent? Landlords Have Enough Trouble Already.

One in 10 buildings with rent-regulated apartments is losing money.

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Are You a New Yorker with a Unique Parking Situation? We Want to Hear It.

We want to hear from New Yorkers who rent driveways or have surprising parking garage arrangements.

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Trump Said He’d End the War in Ukraine in a Day. It’s Harder Than He Thought.

Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian deaths rose as President Trump’s peace talks dragged on during his first year back in the White House.

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New Jersey Commuters Face Month of Misery as Service to Manhattan Slashed

NJ Transit suggested that commuters should work from home for the next month, as Amtrak moves train traffic to a new bridge, severely reducing service into Manhattan.

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New Sign at Bridge to Canada Aims to Keep Immigrant Drivers Out of Trap

The recent detention of a visiting research scientist has renewed attention on a confusing exit ramp in Buffalo that sends drivers across the border.

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2 Strikes in 3 Years: N.Y.C. Nurses Awaken as a Major Labor Voice

But a rift has emerged among the union’s leaders as workers at four hospitals are back on the job, while a walkout persists at a fifth hospital.

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It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This Year, the Party Might Be a Bit Greener.

Carnival can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.

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Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS

“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.”

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U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

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Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown

Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.

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A Rio Carnival Party That Goes On and On

The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots celebration far from the glamour of the official parades.

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Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low

Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.

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U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

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Height Surgery for Men Can Add Inches But Has Risks

Limb-lengthening can add inches to a person’s stature. But its risks have made it controversial.

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Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut

Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

The chairman, Casey Wasserman, has faced criticism ever since his name surfaced in the Epstein files. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest official to call on him to step down.

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Frederick Wiseman Watched People Like Nobody Else

For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives.

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After Trip to Germany, AOC Expresses Frustrations

The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference.

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Anderson Cooper Is Leaving ’60 Minutes’

Mr. Cooper said in a statement that he was leaving as a correspondent for the show to focus on his CNN program and spend more time with his children.

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Teacher Killed in Crash After Man Fled in Car From ICE, Police Say

The man, who federal officials said had entered the United States illegally, was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide after the crash in Savannah, Ga., according to the county police.

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Robert Duvall: A Life in Pictures

The actor, who had a knack for embodying a wealth of varied characters, had a sprawling and celebrated career.

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Investigators Hope DNA Testing Can Provide Breakthrough in Guthrie Case

An expert said lab analysis of gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s home could produce results within days.

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House

The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.

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Progress in Guthrie Case Is Fitful as Search Enters Its Third Week

Late-night bursts of activity have yielded few visible results as investigators hunt for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a “Today” show host. The sheriff said Monday that her children and their spouses are not suspects.

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