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Joaquin Castro Is on a Quest to Get Detained Immigrants Released

The Texas Democrat has used his perch in Congress to highlight sympathetic cases in his push to free detainees and call attention to the cruel consequences of President Trump’s immigration agenda.

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Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit

The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.

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Mussolini Would Have Loved Trump’s Ballroom

Trump’s plans for Washington bring to mind what Mussolini did — and tried to do — to Rome.

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How Recovery Scams Retarget Victims of Fraud

Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money.

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Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet’ and More

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal sequences from their 2026 Academy Award-nominated films.

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‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans

A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.

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Palisades Fire Recovery Tests L.A.’s Ability to Invest in Resilience

Palisades fire victims want to raise money for disaster hardening. Their idea could be a model — if it can get past L.A.’s most vexing housing problems.

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The Death Penalty Is Indefensible. It’s Also on the Rise.

The surge in capital punishment is a cruel and unjust development.

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His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.

Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.

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Bad News for Friggatriskaidekaphobes: 2026 Has Three Fridays the 13th

It’s the first time since 2015 that the combination of the day and date associated with bad luck has recurred three times in a calendar year.

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Oil Prices Rise Despite Trump’s Decision to Lift Russia Sanctions

After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.

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The Challenge of Helping Homeless People Who Avoid New York’s Shelters

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been reluctant to force people indoors, even in dire weather. But conditions, whether on the streets or in shelters, can be dangerous.

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Late Night Unwraps ‘War’ vs. ‘Excursion’ vs. ‘Both’

The “Late Night” host Seth Meyers said President Trump is letting Americans “choose your own adventure” in the war with Iran.

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Europe Is in Danger, and It’s Doing Basically Nothing About It

European politicians have colluded in their dependency on a rogue America.

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China’s Plan to Spur Consumer Spending Is a Mirage

China may never be able to realize its longtime promise to shift away from an overreliance on exports.

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A Visit to a Temple at the Heart of the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

A rare visit to a Khmer temple on Thailand and Cambodia’s border showed how deadly clashes between the two countries have scarred a heritage site.

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Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.

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How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies

Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.

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Trump Targets Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme

The Trump administration began a trade investigation Thursday into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.

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Canada Plans Military Expansion in Arctic, Following Trump Threats

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.

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Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

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Andrea Constand Testifies in Support of Another Bill Cosby Accuser

Lawyers for a woman who has sued Mr. Cosby, accusing him of sexual assault, called Ms. Constand as a witness in the case, which is now being tried in California.

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U.S. KC-135 Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Military Says

The crash was not because of hostile fire or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said.

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Cuba Pledges to Release 51 Prisoners Amid Pressure From Washington

The Trump administration has been trying to choke the Cuban government through an oil blockade. The prisoner release appears to be an effort to appease Washington.

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Ernie Anastos, New York’s Everyman Newscaster, Dies at 82

A television journalist for four decades with 30 Emmy Awards, Mr. Anastos especially enjoyed delivering good news.

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Meta Delays Rollout of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns

The tech giant pushed back the timeline after spending billions to be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.

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Ukraine to Make Drone Videos Available for Training A.I. Models

Despite ethical concerns about using battlefield videos to train artificial intelligence, Ukraine’s defense ministry said it needs to improve A.I. targeting to compete with Russia.

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A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.

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Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

The proposed law, which would not take effect before this year’s midterm elections, was modeled in part on President Trump’s top legislative priority in Congress.

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Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100

As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.

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