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Iran Is Skeptical About Diplomacy, U.S. Intelligence Says

Any decision by Iran to keep fighting would complicate President Trump’s stated goal of trying to end the war within weeks.

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Tennessee Library Director Luanne James Fired Over L.G.B.T.Q. Books

The director, Luanne James, was fired at a board meeting for the Rutherford County Library System on Monday after she refused to move certain books to the adult section.

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For the Superfans of Spaceflight, Artemis II Can’t Launch Soon Enough

Future engineers and former space campers hope to infect people around them with enthusiasm for NASA’s latest moon mission.

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Remember the Oil Shocks of the ’70s? This Is Going to Be Worse. Much Worse.

Higher oil prices and limited supply will accelerate a turn toward cleaner technologies, especially in Asia and Europe.

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Pipe Bomb Defendant Says He May Adopt Debunked Account as Defense

Court papers show that Brian Cole Jr.’s lawyers might seek to blame a former Capitol Police officer whose name first surfaced in a right-wing media account and whom the F.B.I. briefly investigated.

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7-Month-Old Is Fatally Shot in Brooklyn

The baby was struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday afternoon in the Williamsburg neighborhood, the police said.

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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson on Marriage, Secrets and ‘The Drama’

The stars of the new film, “The Drama,” debate the pros and cons of dredging up the past.

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Longtime Friend of Eric Adams Is Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges

U.S. prosecutors charged that Zhan Petrosyants, known as Johnny, submitted millions of dollars in false health care claims. He and his twin brother are close associates of Mr. Adams.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.

An initial public offering of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.

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At Syracuse, Classics, Ceramics and Italian Out as Majors in Overhaul

In all, 93 of the 460 academic programs at the university will be closed or paused. No students were majoring in 55 of the programs that are ending.

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Five Takeaways From the Birthright Citizenship Argument

The justices grappled with questions about domiciles and foundlings, avoided policy debates and mused about the sweep of possible rulings.

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Evacuated From War-Torn Gaza, 11 Toddlers Return Home to Hugs and Tears

The Palestinian children were born prematurely in the early days of the war and moved from a besieged hospital to Egypt. They have now returned home to the enclave, which lies in ruins.

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A.I. Companies Shatter Fund-Raising Records, as Boom Accelerates

OpenAI, Anthropic, Waymo and other artificial intelligence companies hauled in $297 billion in funding in the first three months of the year.

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Ocasio-Cortez Says She Will Oppose All U.S. Military Aid to Israel

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she would oppose U.S. military aid to Israel, including for defensive systems.

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How NASA Is Keeping the Astronauts Safe During the Artemis II Mission

Years of testing, emergency systems and sensors have gone into protecting the astronauts set to head to the moon.

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Trump Administration Scales Back Plan to Dismantle Consumer Protection Bureau

A new filing asks a federal court to allow the White House to dismiss much of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s remaining work force, but not close the bureau entirely.

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Iraqi Kidnappers of Journalist Shelly Kittleson Offer to Negotiate

The Iranian-aligned militia, Kataib Hezbollah, is pressing for the release of members detained by the Iraqi government in exchange for freeing the journalist, Shelly Kittleson.

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F.D.A. Approves New Eli Lilly Obesity Pill, Foundayo

The drug, made by Eli Lilly, could offer a more convenient option for patients who want to avoid injections.

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Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Disproportionately Affect Asian Legal Immigrants

A new study found that an end to universal birthright citizenship would disproportionately affect babies born to Asian parents.

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Megan Thee Stallion Rushed to the Hospital During Moulin Rouge Broadway Performance

The rapper was rushed to the hospital midway through a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Tuesday. She is expected to miss shows on Wednesday.

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C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox

The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.

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When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture

An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.

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After Attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, See Photos and Videos From the Middle East

Here are images from Iran, Israel, Lebanon and elsewhere.

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Can Science Predict When a Study Won’t Hold Up?

Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds.

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How to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Moon Launch Online

NASA will broadcast the launch of the Artemis II mission as well as holding live conversations with the crew during their time in space.

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Trump’s War Is Perpetually ‘Ahead of Schedule'

In Iran, the schedule is our most malleable illusion.

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When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture

An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.

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Democrats Start to Hammer Vulnerable Republicans Over War in Iran in Ads

“Look at that gas pump,” a new ad from a liberal group says. It is targeting Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin over his support for the war effort.

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Placing U.S. Troops in Middle East Hotels May Violate Laws of War

U.S. commanders have kept many troops away from bases in the region to protect them from Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.

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The Birthright Con

Trump wants to find out just how weak this Supreme Court is.

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