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Imprisoned for 30 Years, He Wooed Her With Love Poems

After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.

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Where Are All These Meteors Coming From?

The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it.

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‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor

The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity in order to get American might on their side.

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How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Red Carpet Looks Came Together

The press tour for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has been a fashion show for its stars and their stylists, who have relied on group chats, sweatpants and camaraderie to pull it off.

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F.A.A. Investigates Close Call Between Southwest Planes in Nashville

An aborted landing at Nashville International Airport on Saturday put one of the planes on a potential collision course with another plane taking off.

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What to Expect in Apple’s New Era

Tim Cook’s replacement as chief executive, John Ternus, knows hardware engineering. Can he be a product visionary and a global diplomat?

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Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

Alex Bores is trying to win a congressional seat to represent part of New York City. Here’s why A.I. executives are funding the effort to stop him.

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Pain at the Pump

We look at the changes in gas prices.

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Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims

Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O.

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Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ From Starmer’s Office for Envoy’s Appointment

The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.

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How Apple Became a $4 Trillion Company Under Tim Cook

If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.

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A Wish List for the Man Replacing Tim Cook as Apple’s C.E.O.

John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.

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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick to Lead Fed, Faces Senate at Tricky Moment

Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.

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Want to Speak to the Manager? At a New San Francisco Store, That’s A.I.

Andon Market in San Francisco is billed as the first retail boutique run by an artificial intelligence agent. So far, the inventory seems random, and there are too many candles.

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Harvey Weinstein’s Third Trial on Rape Charge Opens in Manhattan

Harvey Weinstein is accused of raping an actress in a Manhattan hotel more than a decade ago. After an overturned conviction and a hung jury, he will face the charge once again.

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Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

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‘Wagyu’ Used to Guarantee Quality Beef. What Are You Paying for Today?

Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.

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How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses

The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Stressed Pragmatism, But Politics Hound Her

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.

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A Governor Who Stressed Pragmatism Is Hounded by Politics

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.

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Virginia Redistricting Referendum: What to Watch

In the latest gerrymandering clash before the midterm elections, voters in Virginia will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a map that would give Democrats more House seats.

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My Child Died of Measles

If more people had gotten the vaccine, she might still be here.

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Even Without Internet Access, Prisoners Are Trying to Benefit From A.I.

Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.

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Oil Prices Recede and Stocks Gain as Investors Eye Peace Talks

Oil prices pulled back and stocks inched higher as investors looked to the possibility of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.

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Jimmy Kimmel Refers to Kash Patel’s Job in the Past Tense

The late night host called him “our soon-to-be former F.B.I. director” after publication of an article in The Atlantic alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

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What’s in a Name? For These Snails, Legal Protection

Scientists are debating the classification of threatened mollusks that an Indigenous community relies on for their way of life.

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Can Kevin Warsh Pass the Jerome Powell Test?

The question of the central bank’s independence looms over the economy.

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London Braces for Disruption From Tube Drivers’ Strike

The dispute over working conditions and hours is expected to cause widespread delays, stopping service on two lines.

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‘Oh, My Baby’: Mother Mourns Son, 15, Whose Killing Was Filmed on Video

Jaden Pierre was fatally shot at a Queens park in broad daylight, and bystanders captured the shooting on video. Hundreds attended a vigil for him on Monday night.

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Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.

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