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Pentagon Announces Seventh U.S. Death in War With Iran

The service member killed was not publicly identified, but U.S. Central Command said the death was caused by injuries after an attack on a Saudi military base.

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Have a Montana License Plate in California? Officials Have an Eye on You.

Since 2018, Californians have bought luxury vehicles worth over $20 million in sales-tax-free Montana, exploiting a loophole that avoided millions of dollars in levies, an investigation revealed.

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The Danger of Being a Palestinian Citizen of Israel

The Israeli government must address a crime wave in Palestinian towns.

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Thousands Waiting in Security Lines at Airports in New Orleans and Houston

Screening delays created lines that stretched around William P. Hobby and Louis Armstrong airports, causing many to miss flights at the start of spring break season.

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Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84

One of the starring acts at Woodstock, he and his band, the Fish, came out of the Bay Area’s psychedelic rock scene. He went on to a long career as a solo artist.

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Vital Water Desalination Plants in Iran and Bahrain Are Attacked

Strikes on nonmilitary infrastructure were a “serious escalation,” analysts said, and could widen the war’s impact on civilians.

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Israeli Strikes on Fuel Depots Send Black Clouds Over Iranian Capital

Immense dark plumes of smoke enveloped Tehran after the Israeli military expanded attacks on energy infrastructure.

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Oslo Police Investigate Explosion Outside U.S. Embassy

A motive for the explosion was unclear as of Sunday morning, but the police were investigating and said it appeared to be a “targeted attack.”

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History Makers

On this International Women’s Day, we’re writing about a project to unearth stories of remarkable women.

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The Future We Feared Is Already Here

The showdown between the Pentagon and Anthropic is a window into how unprepared we are for the questions we are facing.

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Oscars 2026: Who Will Win, and Who Should Win?

Our critic on the remarkable movies and performances you don’t want to miss.

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ICE Detention of Teen Musicians Roils Texas Mariachi Community

Two brothers who were recognized by their congresswoman last year, along with their parents and younger brother, are facing deportation.

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In Kentucky, Trump Allies Clash With Massie Over Iran War

Representative Thomas Massie’s race against a rival backed by President Trump is shaping up as a key midterm testing ground for G.O.P. attitudes on the war.

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How Trump’s War in Iran Has Echoes of Putin and Ukraine

The many similarities between the White House’s justification for war in Iran and Russia’s messaging on Ukraine underscore the risks of a vaguely defined, open-ended war.

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Ahead of Colombia’s Elections, Violence on the Campaign Trail Rattles Politicians

Politicians in Colombia have increasingly become targets of violence. A rise in kidnappings, death threats and assassinations has shaken the country ahead of the vote.

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Trump Executive Order Protected Weedkiller Roundup and a Munition, White Phosphorus

Citing national security, an unusual executive order gave protection to the herbicide Roundup. It also protected the U.S.’s only supply of a controversial, highly flammable munition.

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24 Hours With Nike’s C.E.O. as He Races to Win Back the Sports World

Elliott Hill is traveling the globe to meet with leagues, teams and athletes to rebuild connections and spur a turnaround for the world’s largest athletic-wear company.

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A Wink, a Nod or a Duck: The Secrets Behind Car Owners’ Secret Handshakes

It’s more than the Jeep Wave: Miatas can wink with their pop-up headlights, and Porsche owners have their own waves, but only for the right cars.

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After F.B.I. Seized Ballots in Georgia, Other States Brace for Trouble

President Trump thinks Republicans should “take over” election procedures in parts of the United States. But where? Here are some possibilities.

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The Met Opera’s Desperate Hunt for Money

The Met has looked to a foreign government, to new strategies, even to outer space, in its scramble to find money to sustain the country’s largest performing arts organization.

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A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries

A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.

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A Year After His Arrest, Mahmoud Khalil Lives in Limbo and in Fear

President Trump made Mr. Khalil the face of his crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests. Mr. Khalil is now living with uncertainty as the courts consider his deportation.

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The Badlands Hold Me as I Grieve

I imagine the birds I see are the family members I’ve lost.

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In Russia’s Former Capital, Restoring the Past to Survive the Present

With political activism off-limits, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in the “politics of small deeds,” repairing and cleaning architectural treasures.

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Rapper Backed by Gen Z Is Set for Landslide Win in Nepal Election

Balendra Shah, the onetime rap artist and former mayor of the country’s capital, is on course to become the country’s next prime minister.

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Judge Voids Mass Layoffs at Voice of America

The ruling, which said that Kari Lake’s appointment to oversee V.O.A.’s parent agency was invalid, was a major rejection of President Trump’s attempts to dismantle the government-funded news group.

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Iran Could Retrieve Uranium at Site U.S. Bombed Last Year, Officials Say

The fate of the highly enriched uranium and the options for securing it have become critical issues for the Trump administration.

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Smoking Jars of Metal and Fuses Thrown at Protest Near Mayor’s House

Six people were arrested after anti-Islamic protesters led by the right-wing activist Jake Lang clashed with counterprotesters near Gracie Mansion.

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Thaddeus Mosley, Sculptor Who Found Fame in His Last Decade, Dies at 99

A self-taught artist, he turned reclaimed wood into striking abstract works influenced by Brancusi, Noguchi and African art.

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Trump Witnesses Return of Bodies of 6 U.S. Service Members

President Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to witness the transfer of the remains of five men and one woman killed in an Iranian drone strike.

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