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Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Found Guilty of Support for Terrorism

The guilty verdicts marked the first time that terrorism charges had been successfully brought against purported members of antifa.

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Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas of Fed, Crippling Its Pursuit of Trump’s Rivals

Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance.

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The U.S. Is Sending More Troops to the Middle East

Plus, Cuba is in talks with the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran

President Trump said protesters risk getting shot “right through the head,” a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.

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Overlooked No More: Eleanor Abbott, the Creator of Candy Land

She invented the game nearly 80 years ago to distract children who were suffering in the hospital during a polio outbreak.

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Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83

In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games. He went on to have a distinguished coaching career.

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Kennedy Center’s President, Richard Grenell, Is Leaving After a Tumultuous Year

Since Richard Grenell was appointed by President Trump, the arts center has endured a wave of cancellations and departures. It will soon close for lengthy renovations.

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A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections

Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.

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Me, Myself and My A.I. Sloppelgänger

Grammarly made a deepfake of my mind. I’m fighting back.

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More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say

Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.

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Tracing the Sweet Origins of Candy Land and Its Creator

The writers of an Overlooked obituary about the game’s creator recount how they stumbled upon her and then proceeded to reconstruct her life.

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Are You Using A.I. at Work? We Want to Hear From You.

Please tell us how you’re using A.I. tools to fulfill your job responsibilities. We may include your experiences in an article.

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Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World

In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.

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U.S.-made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows

It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.

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Lebanese Family Members of Synagogue Attacker Died in Airstrike

The man was identified as a U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, who lived and worked outside of Detroit. The attack on Temple Israel left Jewish communities across America rattled.

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Trump’s Move to Seize Oil Tankers Costs the U.S. Tens of Millions of Dollars

Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million.

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After 17 Oscar Nominations, Diane Warren Is Still Chasing Her First Win

For Diane Warren, the work is the reward. But after 16 losses, an original song Oscar would be nice, too.

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Get Your Cholesterol Even Lower and Start Younger, New Guideline Says

The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.

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Sam Page Poised to Beat Phil Berger in High Stakes N.C. Primary

A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results.

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How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign

The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.

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Former Green Beret Behind a Failed Coup in Venezuela Is on the Run

The U.S. government said the military veteran, Jordan G. Goudreau, had been missing for months, and that an ankle monitor assigned to him had been found hidden in a piece of furniture.

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Trump-Iran Timeline: Key Moments Leading Up to War

President Trump’s aggressive stance toward Iran, during his first term and since returning to office last year, is key to understanding the conflict.

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How Safe Is Plasma Donation? Deaths in Canada Raise Concerns.

Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.

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Homes in This California Enclave Come With a Catch: Living on a Landslide Complex

The soil keeps shifting in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. For the right buyer, that presents a great opportunity, at least for the time being.

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How This Oil Supply Shock Compares to the Embargo of 1973

Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there’s no sense of when it’ll end.

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John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81

In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.

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Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison’ Buys CNN, ‘the Better’

The remarks fueled concerns that CNN’s prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction.

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E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on Ethylene Oxide

The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.

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Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

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Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle NCAR Research Lab

Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.

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