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What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico

Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist

Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks and security lapses that led to the heist in October.

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America Has an Edge Over China. Why Won’t We Use It?

American manufacturing prowess won’t be restored without bringing new technologies to the factory floor.

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Spanberger Will Stress Affordability in Democratic Response to Trump’s State of the Union

Abigail Spanberger, the newly elected governor of Virginia, was chosen to deliver her party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.

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After Being Shoved in Front of a Train, He Has Returned to the Subway

Joseph Lynskey was determined to overcome his fear and reclaim his life as a New Yorker who enjoys the city in full. On Tuesday, he filed a lawsuit against the city and the M.T.A.

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Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.

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Backers of Aviation Safety Bill Cite Recent Near Miss to Make Their Case

The legislation’s advocates say a close call between two private planes near Teterboro, N.J., on Feb. 13 underscores the need for more collision prevention technology.

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Home Depot Says Homeowners Are Weary From Economic Pressures

Sales fell at the home-improvement retailer, as homeowners shied away from big-ticket home improvement projects amid worries about housing costs and the job market.

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Trump’s Tariffs Go Into Effect at 10 Percent, Not 15

The change surprised executives and foreign leaders, who had been expecting the 15 percent rate the president announced on Saturday.

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Ukraine War Deaths on Pace to Hit 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Say

Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.

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Trump’s New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges

Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories

Tariffs unaffected by President Trump’s Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.

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Two Missouri Deputies Are Killed After Traffic Stop in Christian County

The suspect was killed after fleeing into the woods, said the sheriff’s office in Christian County, which is south of Springfield.

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Trump to Address a Complacent Congress Badly Split Over His Agenda

President Trump will speak to a legislative body that has ceded much of its power to him but has recently pushed back gently, and where partisan divides are deeper than ever ahead of the midterm elections.

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Trump Officials Seek to ‘Reimagine’ Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud

Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats.

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Trump’s New Tariffs Are Illegal Too

Just another attempt to ignore the law and dare the courts to step in.

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How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives

For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.

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How the Flood Fractured the Tightknit Camp Mystic Community

Camp Mystic has been the foundation of an invisible network of status and power in Texas. Now that social web is beginning to fray.

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Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods

The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.

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More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds

A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”

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Russia Moves Closer to Banning Telegram App, Saying It Foments Terrorism

News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.

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Trump, Bruised and Unpopular, Turns to State of the Union for a Reset

Reeling from a major Supreme Court setback and falling approval ratings, the president seeks to reclaim the narrative ahead of the midterms.

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Trump’s Justice Department Sues New Jersey Governor Over ICE Enforcement

The lawsuit is the latest federal challenge to policies enacted in Democrat-led states. Similar suits have targeted laws in New York, Minnesota and California.

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Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels

President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of “El Mencho” suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.

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Storm Leads to a First for The Boston Globe: A Day Without a Paper

The company said the blizzard had made it too treacherous for workers to make it to the printing press on Monday.

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Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?

A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists at popular destinations in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.

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Paramount Revises Its Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery’s preferred acquirer, now has four days to counter Paramount’s revised offer.

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Meta Announces Major Chips-for-Stock Deal With AMD

The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.

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Robert Carradine, Actor Who Played the Father in ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ Dies at 71

A member of a renowned acting dynasty, he also earned fame for his role in “Revenge of the Nerds.” His family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

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Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes

Stores are well-stocked and shortages of food and other essential supplies have not been reported, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait to see whether U.S. forces will attack.

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