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Netflix Leader Makes Rare Overture to Cinema Owners

Ted Sarandos attended a major movie theater conference for the first time and met with domestic and international owners, people familiar with the meetings said.

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With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots

Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.

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Greg Abbott Threatens to Cut $110 Million From Houston Police Over ICE Policy Dispute

The office of Gov. Greg Abbott wants the city to stop enforcing a new ordinance governing how its officers engage with ICE.

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Man Held in Attack on OpenAI Chief’s Home Had List of A.I. Leaders, Officials Say

The authorities said a 20-year-old Texas man charged with throwing a homemade bomb at the gate of Sam Altman’s home had written at length about the threat of A.I.

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U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again

The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon.

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Oasis, Phil Collins and Sade to Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Billy Idol, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan will also be inducted, while New Edition, Mariah Carey and Melissa Etheridge failed to make the final cut.

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Trump and MAGA Embraced Orban. Now, They’re Worried by His Loss in Hungary’s Election.

Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, and his right-wing playbook were embraced by parts of the American right. Now some are worried by his defeat.

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Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs

The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and “weak on crime.” The pontiff responded that he had “no fear of the Trump administration.”

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About 90 People Detained at N.Y.C. Protest Over Arms Sales to Israel

The protesters sat in the middle of Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and blocked traffic for about an hour.

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Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders

House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.

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Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign

The third term Republican lawmaker is accused of coercing a staff member into a sexual relationship.

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I Went to China to See Their Progress on A.I. We Can’t Beat Them.

American leaders should be trying to cooperate with China on A.I.

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What Happens in California Governor’s Race After Eric Swalwell Stepped Down?

For Democrats, the drama is reverberating well beyond the state.

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The U.S. Blockades Iran’s Ports

Also, Trump clashes with the pope. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars

South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.

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Sid Krofft, 96, a Creator of Trippy Kids’ Shows Like ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ Dies

With his brother Marty, he released a string of zany children’s programs. Some became cult favorites (even among adults) and others flopped.

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What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like

The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.

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Eric Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations

The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.

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Orban’s Fall Is an Astounding Achievement

Voters seized the chance to leave behind his 16-year rule.

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Teen Is Charged With Murdering His Stepsister on a Carnival Cruise

The 16-year-old boy, identified only as T.H. in court papers, was charged with murder and sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, 18.

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Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry

Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, said she wanted votes as early as Wednesday on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct accusations.

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Prosecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained ChongLy Scott Thao in Minnesota

ChongLy Scott Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was briefly detained during a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota in January.

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Trump’s Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’

The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

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Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions

Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.

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‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief

Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.

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Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate

As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”

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Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal

The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.

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Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.

Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.

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Gray Whales Are Dying in San Francisco Bay

The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area.

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World War II Veterans Say NATO Is Imperfect but Necessary

As President Trump renews threats to pull the United States from NATO, veterans reflect on the alliance that has existed more than 75 years.

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