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How Japan’s Leader Sanae Takaichi Found Her Voice in D.C. Decades Ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got her start in politics as an intern for a trailblazing Colorado lawmaker. She returns to Washington this week to meet with President Trump.

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What to Know About State Laws on Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas have passed laws requiring the posters in public schools. Several other states are considering similar measures.

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Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act

The billionaire Elon Musk is furiously pushing on social media for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass the SAVE America Act. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the bill.

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Crimson Desert Is South Korea’s Latest Game With Big Ambitions

The open-world fantasy Crimson Desert looks like the latest example of South Korea’s evolution into a gaming powerhouse.

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The Best We Should Hope For From the Fed: Nothing

A rate cut in the next few months could signal major problems in the economy.

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She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?

Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicated that he intends to let her avoid prison, home detention and community service.

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The Surge of Anti-Muslim Hate Demands Repudiation

The attacks are shameful and full of lies.

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‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters

Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security.

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‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.

The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.

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I Taught My Son Everything, Except How to Take a Vacation

He was about to leave for college when I realized: I had never taken him on a real vacation.

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Sorry, Mom. You’re Chatting With an A.I. Agent, Not Your Son.

Silicon Valley’s young coders are getting creative with this new technology. They also worry they’re not spending enough time with it.

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Trump Says U.S. and Qatar Not Involved in Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field

President Trump said Israel was responsible for the attack, but vowed to “massively” destroy the gas field if Tehran hit Qatar’s energy facilities in retaliation.

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As BTS Returns From the Military, There’s a Precedent: Elvis

With the K-pop group releasing its comeback album, “Arirang,” on Friday, look back at how one of pop’s original kings handled his time out of the spotlight.

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Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens

Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases.

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A.I. Agents: They’re Fun. They’re Useful. But Don’t Give Them the Credit Card.

New A.I. bots can do more than just chat. They can edit files, send emails, book trips and cause trouble.

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The Weather Is Getting Wilder, and Some See a Dire Signal in the Data

Several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise, scientists say.

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The New Alzheimer’s Blood Tests: What to Know

The tests could help to improve dementia care, but scientists say there are still some caveats and unknowns.

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How Immigration Became an Issue in Argentina

Argentina has often stood out for its openness to immigration. Under President Javier Milei, it has started to crack down.

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How Did Flea Make a Jazz Album? Practice, Practice, Practice.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned to the trumpet, for a new record featuring Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and a core cast of contemporary jazz luminaries.

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Home Health Care Aides Say It’s Time to End ‘Inhumane’ 24-Hour Shifts

The aides want the New York City Council to to pass a law that would limit their shifts to 12 hours, except in the case of emergencies.

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The Wealthy House Candidate With a History of Bawdy Facebook Posts

The social media habits of Peter Chatzky, a tech executive who is running to unseat Representative Mike Lawler in New York, show a penchant for crude jokes.

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E.U. Loan for Ukraine Becomes Election Leverage for Orban

European leaders are pushing Prime Minister Viktor Orban to stop blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. But the issue is a rallying cry in remarkably close elections in Hungary set for April 12.

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Late Night Tells the Tale of Dueling Senators

“Also very funny to describe a duel as being between two consenting adults. You know, because if only one person consents, that’s murder,” said Seth Meyers, host of “Late Night.”

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The Iran War’s Economic Threat to Europe and Asia

Inflation and its consequences for growth is a growing concern for countries where memories of the 2022 energy crisis are fresh.

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In Swaths of Germany, the Far-Right AfD Is Part of the Fabric

The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, is shunned in federal politics but is a regional force. This fall, it could win broader power for the first time.

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Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada

In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

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Joseph Duggar of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges

Mr. Duggar, a former star of the TLC reality show, was arrested in Arkansas and was awaiting extradition to Florida, where the authorities said he molested a 9-year-old girl in 2020.

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Family of Minneapolis Boy Detained by ICE Faces Fast-Track Deportation

The family of 5-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos, who became a symbol of Trump’s immigration crackdown, is appealing their accelerated removal.

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Bondi Doesn’t Commit to Deposition With House Panel Over Epstein Files

Under the rules of the oversight committee, Attorney General Pam Bondi received a subpoena requiring her to appear. The panel’s Republican chairman said he sent the summons reluctantly.

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California Probably Hasn’t Seen the Worst of This Week’s Heat Wave

Wednesday was the hottest March day ever in many cities across California, Nevada and Arizona. Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day.

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