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Planning Commission Approves Trump’s Ballroom, but Legal Roadblocks Remain

The board had been expected to vote to approve the project last month, but it was delayed after about 32,000 mostly negative comments rolled in from across the country.

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E.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water

The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals.

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How Trump Boxed Himself In on Iran

President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed.

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A President, the Supreme Court and a Landmark Citizenship Order Collide

The justices seems poised to rule against the president’s birthright citizenship plan. He is already furious over their decision rejecting his tariffs program.

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Russia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba

The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.

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Danish Warship Sunk by Britain’s Lord Nelson 225 Years Ago Is Found

The ship sank during the Battle of Copenhagen, an important moment in Danish and British history, and became the origin of a common saying.

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In Birthright Case, Trump’s Likely Loss May Not End the Fight

The justices gave respectful consideration to what was once a fringe theory and could rule against it on grounds that would allow Congress to return to the question.

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In the Birthright Citizenship Hearing, a Story of Asians Fighting for Rights

Supreme Court justices and lawyers cited a litany of historic cases that reflect the many times Asians turned to the courts, trying to shape immigration law.

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Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet

Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.

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Lawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches and Forced Entries by ICE

A coalition of legal groups claims the Homeland Security Department adopted an unconstitutional policy allowing its agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.

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Strong Storms Bring a Threat of Tornadoes on Thursday

Parts of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri are in the bull’s-eye of powerful storms sweeping through this week.

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Storm Dave Cometh. But Why Is It Called That?

The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers.

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Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Has Prison Sentence Overturned

Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from prison.

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U.K. to Host Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz

It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part in the Iran war.

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Trump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court

Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.

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Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered

The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.

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Trump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget

Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.

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Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away

Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.

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Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?

There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.

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Kanye West Plays First American Concert Since 2021

After years of antisemitic behavior, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West performed at SoFi Stadium for his first full live show in the United States since 2021.

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What Drives Patrick Radden Keefe?

Patrick Radden Keefe’s carefully applied ambition has propelled him to a rarefied perch.

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Volunteers in Helicopter Rescue Hiker’s Dog After a Week in the Wilderness

A hiker in New Zealand fell 180 feet down a waterfall and was evacuated without her dog. A crowd-funded rescue effort reunited them.

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Every President Tries It. It Never Works.

What’s really behind all these attempts to revive American industry?

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Primetime Trump

We have takeaways from the president’s address to the nation.

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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Is Not America’s Problem, and How Musk May Get Richer

Plus, does every middle schooler really need a laptop?

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Every Trump Threat to Abandon NATO Hollows It Out

Doubts that the United States would come to the aid of NATO allies increase each time, prompting Europeans to consider an alliance without Washington.

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In a Muzzled Russia, He Still Speaks His Mind

While hundreds of other journalists fled into exile after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitri A. Muratov stayed. But he did not stay quiet.

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Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children

The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

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Even if This Is the Right War, We’ve Got the Wrong President

Tastelessness and classlessness are the least of our concerns.

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Why Everyone Loves ‘Love on the Spectrum’

Without exploitation, “Love on the Spectrum” captures the triumphs and travails of dating. It has become one of Netflix’s most popular shows.

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