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South Texas Democrats Will Steer Party’s Direction, Left or Center

Like many Democratic primaries, the fight for the right to challenge a Republican House member in the Rio Grande Valley comes down to a choice, shift left or choose the party’s favorite for November.

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Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump

Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at the border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, the new year isn’t looking better.

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In Tibet, a Writer Finds Peace on a Trek to 18,000 Feet

A writer grapples with the death of her sister, and the end of a marriage, during a challenging trek in Tibet.

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A Makeup Ban in Syria for Women in Government and Public Sector Stirs Outrage

A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and many, many memes.

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What Curling Tells Us About the Mystery of Ice

Scientists are still discovering new theories on why ice is slippery. Our meteorologist Judson Jones and multimedia editor Joel Eastwood go curling to see how these theories could help Olympians achieve gold medals.

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An Enemy’s Fall Frees Up South Korea’s Leader. Now Comes the Tough Part.

President Lee Jae Myung gained legitimacy from his predecessor’s conviction​. But South Korea’s political polarization is caustic, and could get worse.

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6 Weeks Later, These Nurses Are Still on Strike. But They’re Frustrated.

While workers at four other New York hospitals voted to end their walkout, nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia remain on the picket line.

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He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.

As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.

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China’s ‘King of Banned Films’ Wants to Change the Subject

Acclaimed overseas for defying censors, Lou Ye is more interested in reaching Chinese audiences, as he holds up a cinematic mirror to their lives in modern China.

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Stephen Colbert Balks at Trump’s Board of Peace

“The Late Show” host called the group “kind of like the U.N., except instead of passing binding resolutions, you pass a greasy bag of money to Donald Trump.”

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This Is How an Autocrat Goes to War

All that matters to Trump is whether he thinks attacking Iran is in his interests.

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Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers

Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers

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By Day, Cortina D’Ampezzo Is an Olympic Hub. By Night, It’s a Party.

Cortina d’Ampezzo, a small Alpine town in northern Italy, is hosting much of the Winter Games. It’s also a home away from home for rich partygoers.

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Trump Says He Will Release Files on Aliens and U.F.O.s

President Trump had lashed out at former President Barack Obama earlier Thursday for telling a podcaster that aliens were real.

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How The Times Made Judgment Calls on Covering the Arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, then released hours later. Two Times reporters explain how they are covering the unprecedented moment.

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MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump: ‘Women Feel Like They Were Lied To’

President Trump’s executive order aimed at spurring production of a pesticide has infuriated leaders of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s MAHA movement.

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Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53

His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.

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Trump Has a Head-Spinning Day, but Republicans Want Him to Focus

President Trump’s advisers want him to lock down a message on the economy that will resonate ahead of the midterms. But Mr. Trump is never one to stay on message.

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Bard College Opens Review of Its President’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The move comes after a trove of documents released by the Justice Department showed Leon Botstein had a relationship that was closer than previously known with the convicted sex offender.

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Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’

The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.

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As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why

Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.

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Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy

The arrest of the former prince could shake public confidence in the monarchy.

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Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures

Technical and oversight problems left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for months longer than had been expected.

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How Did Draco Malfoy Get Mixed Up With Lunar New Year?

It all comes down to a love of wordplay.

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Blue Owl Capital Sets Off New Fears About the Private Credit Industry

The lender’s announcement that investors would no longer be able to ask for a set amount of money back from its funds prompted worries about the private credit industry.

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A Lonely Baby Monkey Wins Hearts, and Even a Few Friends

Legions of fans from around the world have been cheering on Punch, a 7-month-old macaque who had been struggling to socialize at a zoo outside Tokyo.

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Trump Administration Uses ‘Equal Time’ Rule to Reshape Late-Night TV

The F.C.C. is using the “equal time” provision to take aim at hosts like Stephen Colbert. The impact could reshape how talk shows handle politics.

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Police Investigate ICE Arrest of a Man Who Suffered Severe Head Injuries

The police in St. Paul, Minn., are investigating an arrest last month during the immigration crackdown. The man has said he was beaten by agents. ICE asserted that he ran into a wall.

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Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike

Thomas Plamberger was given a suspended prison sentence and fined in a case that tested the limits of personal responsibility in mountaineering.

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Here’s What I Just Figured Out About the Way Trump Talks

Why just tell a story when you can put on a skit?

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