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For Trump, the Artemis II Moon Mission Offers a Shot to Cement His Legacy

No president since the Apollo era has pushed harder to return to the moon than President Trump. But he wants a space achievement that is about “more than getting rocks this time.”

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In a Moment of Division, the Astronauts on the Artemis II Mission Hope to Inspire

Can the four astronauts of the NASA mission Artemis II make a difference in a distracted and divided world?

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Fresh Food Distributors Add Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise

Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.

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U.S. Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon on Average

A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up.

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The Push to Ban Cars From All New York City Parks

Central Park is car-free, and so is Prospect Park. What about the rest?

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Stephen Colbert Marvels at ‘No Kings’ Rallies Worldwide

“Just look at the crowd we got here in New York,” he said. “Oop, that’s the T.S.A. line at J.F.K.”

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Trump, Don’t Make Churchill’s Deadly Mistake

A 1936 convention establishing Turkish control over the Dardanelles could be an inspiration to resolving the energy bottleneck in the Persian Gulf.

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When Will Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Bloom? A.I. Can Help Answer That

Experts use artificial intelligence to analyze data, plus thousands of crowdsourced photos, to forecast the prized flowers, which are a multibillion-dollar attraction.

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Offensive vs. Defensive: On Iran, the Distinction Matters for Britain’s Leader

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.

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Senators Seek Answers From Trump Administration About Airport Immigration Arrests

Airport security officials have been sharing passenger data with immigration agents, but the program received little attention until videos captured a woman and her daughter being detained at San Francisco’s airport.

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TSA Workers Begin to Receive Paychecks After Trump Signs Executive Order

A memo that President Trump signed on Friday ordering the Department of Homeland Security to pay T.S.A. officers did not specify whether they would be paid on a regular schedule.

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After Months of Threats, Trump Softens His Stance on Blocking Oil to Cuba

The White House press secretary said the United States would evaluate oil shipments to Cuba on a “case-by-case basis,” after a Russian tanker full of crude reached the island.

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Michigan Synagogue Attack Was ‘Inspired by Hezbollah,’ Officials Say

The man who rammed his vehicle into the synagogue was purposely targeting the Jewish community, officials said on Monday, detailing his days of planning.

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She Was a Famous Millennial Feminist. Her Polyamory Memoir Is Heartbreaking.

Almost every ideology can be wielded to make women feel that they’re failing.

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A Crash Course on Primary Elections in Maine, Michigan and Beyond

Here’s a crash course on what’s coming up next.

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DeSantis Signs Bill to Rename Florida Airport for Trump

The airport near West Palm Beach will be rebranded the President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, if approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Why Barbie Dream Fest in Florida Is Drawing Comparisons to Fyre Festival

Fans had high hopes for the event, a Mattel-sanctioned gathering in a Florida convention center. Now, it’s drawing comparisons to Fyre Festival.

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Mexico Pressures U.S. Over Deaths of Its Citizens in ICE Custody

Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, said her country would take legal steps to demand better conditions at immigration detention facilities, where she said 14 Mexican citizens have died since President Trump took office.

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The Army Begins an Inquiry After Kid Rock Gets Apache Helicopter Flyby

The pro-Trump musician saluted the pair of Apache attack choppers, which appeared to be the same ones that flew low over a “No Kings” rally in Nashville.

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A New U.S. Missile Hit a Sports Hall in Iran. Here’s What We Know About It.

Barely out of prototype testing, the Precision Strike Missile is shrouded in secrecy — including which Persian Gulf countries the Army is launching them from.

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Trump Reveals New Look for White House Ballroom After Times Article

Architects and preservation organizations have warned that little scrutiny has been given to the project’s design plans.

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Mark Sanford, Years After Scandal, Aims for a Comeback to Congress

The former South Carolina governor and congressman filed papers to run for his old seat, six years after running for president and nearly two decades after a high-profile affair.

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Is Trump Threatening to Commit a War Crime?

The bombing campaign Mr. Trump is threatening in Iran could affect millions of Iranian civilians’ access to water, electricity and food.

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Woman Spent Five Months in Jail After A.I. Linked Her to Bank Fraud Case

The police chief in Fargo, N.D., acknowledged “missteps” but stopped short of apologizing to Angela Lipps, a Tennessee resident who said she had never been to North Dakota before she was arrested.

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What to Know About California’s Executive Order on A.I.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued an order requiring safety and privacy guardrails for artificial intelligence companies contracting with the state.

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States Plow Ahead With A.I. Regulation, Defying Trump

States ranging from California to Utah are taking steps to place guardrails on the technology even after the president ordered them to stop.

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Trump Zigzags on Iran

Also, T.S.A. workers start getting back pay. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria Leaves at Least 12 Dead

No one has claimed responsibility for the killings in the mostly Christian city of Jos, and the police have yet to arrest the gunmen.

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Don’t Know Where to Go This Summer? Let Us Help!

We’re responding to readers’ travel quandaries with our suggestions.

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Iran’s Fractured Leadership Is Struggling to Coordinate, Officials Say

As leaders are killed and replaced, Iranian negotiators may not know what their government is willing to concede in any negotiations.

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