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Astronaut’s Condition That Led to Space Station Evacuation Remains a Mystery

The astronaut, Michael Fincke, experienced a medical emergency in January that rendered him unable to speak, he said.

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Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful

Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.

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Henry C. Lee Dies at 87; Forensic Scientist Testified in Defense of O.J. Simpson

The Times called him “the world’s most highly regarded forensic criminologist,” but later in his career he faced accusations that he had hidden and fabricated evidence.

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G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown

The deadlock that left the Department of Homeland Security shuttered highlighted Republican divisions that are flaring ahead of the midterm elections.

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‘No Kings’ Protests Decry Trump and His Agenda

Thousands of organized demonstrations stretched across the country. Minnesota was a focal point of the protests after a tumultuous immigration crackdown.

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F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker

The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

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James Tolkan, a Tough-Talking Actor in ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 94

Mr. Tolkan’s career spanned decades but his breakout roles came as an authority figure in two popular films of the mid-1980s.

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10 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Concerns About Loose Bristles Being Ingested

In at least five cases, customers sought medical attention to remove bristles “from their digestive tract or throat,” a federal agency said.

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‘Project Hail Mary’ Is Fun. Maybe That’s All It Takes.

There’s been a vibe shift in Hollywood. Fun movies are back.

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A Downturn in Las Vegas Could Signal Tough Times for the Nation

The high rollers may still be crowding the tables, but high prices and pinched discretionary incomes are driving a sharp drop-off in visitors to Las Vegas as Nevada’s governor runs for re-election.

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Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

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Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?

The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.

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No Kings Protests Held Across the U.S.: Photos and Videos

It’s the third time that protesters have organized events around the globe to protest President Trump and his policies. In the United States, more than 3,000 demonstrations are planned.

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On CPAC’s Main Stage, Fissures in the Party Trump Remade

The Conservative Political Action Conference typically seeks to establish orthodoxy with its roster of speakers. This year, organizers created space for dissent, highlighting ongoing schisms in the MAGA movement.

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Present Company

Entertaining out-of-town visitors can yield ideas for how to live more intentionally in your everyday life.

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‘We Are Going to Deeply Regret This War’

Three journalists on the potential repercussions of Operation Epic Fury.

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Trump Does Anything He Wants — and More

When you’re a wannabe king they let you do it.

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‘Love Story’ Wasn’t About John Kennedy or Carolyn Bessette

The wisdom of Jackie and Ethel Kennedy.

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Is Iran a Political Problem for Trump? Tell Me How Long the War Lasts.

Historically, quagmire abroad and high prices at home are the ingredients of a failed presidency.

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In an Asymmetrical War, Iran Seeks an Edge With Its Information War

Propaganda and disinformation have flooded the internet in a sophisticated effort to undermine support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.

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Taylor Frankie Paul’s Past Was No Secret. A Child’s Cry Changed Everything.

Before being cast as “The Bachelorette,” Taylor Frankie Paul had discussed — with police, on podcasts and on TV — the domestic dispute that involved her 5-year-old daughter.

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Castro Heirs Emerge Across Cuba’s Political Scene Amid Energy Crisis and Trump Threats

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”

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On CPAC’s Main Stage, Fissures in the Party Trump Remade

The Conservative Political Action Conference typically seeks to establish orthodoxy with its roster of speakers. This year, organizers created space for dissent, highlighting ongoing schisms in the MAGA movement.

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Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War

President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.

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A Challenge for ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Third Time Around

Organizers want this to be largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?

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Clean Energy Companies Are Trying to Survive the Trump Era

Offshore wind is out. Geothermal power is in. And many climate technology start-ups are looking for ways to carry on without federal backing.

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Kaela Berg, a Flight Attendant, Runs for Congress One Layover at a Time

Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.

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Are New York’s Environmental Concerns Worsening a Housing Shortage?

Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to exempt a majority of new housing from state environmental reviews, arguing that sufficient safeguards are in place at the local level.

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House Vote Sets Up Clash With the Senate on D.H.S. Funding, Prolonging Shutdown

Republicans revolted over a Senate measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security and passed a rival bill, dimming the chances of a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.

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Iranian Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say

The combined missile and drone attack amounted to one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses in the course of the monthlong war with Iran.

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