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On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles
The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesThe 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense
The issue had been hanging over the former Venezuelan leader’s federal criminal case for weeks. Last month, a judge indicated that he was skeptical of the U.S. government’s rationale for blocking the funds.
New York Times Top StoriesSiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.
New York Times Top StoriesRubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.
New York Times Top Stories31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say
Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said.
New York Times Top StoriesOne of Two Missing USF Doctoral Students Is Found Dead, Officials Say
The University of South Florida students were reported missing last week. A roommate of the student whose body was found was charged in connection with his disappearance.
New York Times Top StoriesKenyan Court Strikes Down Ruling Protecting Right to Abortion
The decision, in a country where thousands of women die yearly from unsafe abortions, held that abortions deprive unborn children of the “right to life.”
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Unveils More Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Fleet
The Treasury Department also targeted a top independent Chinese refinery that it said was a major buyer of Iranian petroleum.
New York Times Top StoriesWildfires Destroy Dozens of Structures in Georgia, Governor Says
Fires fueled by drought have burned tens of thousands of acres in southern Georgia and northern Florida, where officials said one blaze was blamed for the death of a volunteer firefighter.
New York Times Top StoriesThe ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
New York Times Top StoriesRepublicans’ Likely Strategy as Midterms Near: Negative Campaigning
Republicans are likely to fall back on a tried-and-tested strategy for the midterms: Going negative.
New York Times Top StoriesWayne Moss, Guitarist Who Helped Broaden Country Sound, Dies at 88
A top Nashville musician, he played for Bob Dylan and on “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Jolene,” and was in the country-rock groups Area Code 615 and Barefoot Jerry.
New York Times Top StoriesInside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington
The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.
New York Times Top StoriesJustice Dept. Closes Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair
Also, the U.S. is sending top envoys to Pakistan for Iran peace talks. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
New York Times Top StoriesGambling Companies Celebrate Indictments as Pressure Grows
Gambling companies have cited recent federal charges as proof that illegal activity is being rooted out. The companies’ critics say the cases do not address widespread illicit activity.
New York Times Top StoriesJudge Imposes Sanctions on Plaintiff and Her Lawyer in Suit Against Billionaire Leon Black
A federal judge said the lawyer representing an unnamed plaintiff who accused the billionaire investor of abusing her had “lied repeatedly to the court.”
New York Times Top StoriesBest New Orleans Restaurants
There’s plenty of great Creole and Cajun food, of course, but also outstanding Vietnamese, Indian and Trinbagonian cuisine.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond
Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
New York Times Top StoriesN.F.L. Style Will Never Beat N.B.A. Style
Plus: some great Japanese designers and a final thought on the press tour for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
New York Times Top StoriesCamp Mystic May Not Receive License to Reopen After Fatal Flood in Texas
A review by state officials in Texas said the camp, hit by catastrophic flooding last year, was not in compliance with safety requirements.
New York Times Top StoriesA Disputed Jet Deal and Pressure From the Trump Administration Shake Peru’s Government
Pressure from Washington helped drive a disputed deal forward, triggering resignations and raising questions about sovereignty.
New York Times Top StoriesAppeals Court Says Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border Is Illegal
The ruling could force the Trump administration to begin processing new applications from asylum seekers at the southern border.
New York Times Top StoriesIsrael-Lebanon Cease-Fire Tested by Escalating Clashes
The U.S.-mediated cease-fire halted an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, but their intensifying attacks on each other could put the truce at risk.
New York Times Top StoriesWere Neanderthals Able to Hunt Elephants? The Proof Is in an Ancient Bone
A new study found that a pachyderm skeleton, dismissed for decades as unimportant, offers evidence of careful planning, teamwork and a calculated kill.
New York Times Top StoriesTurkey Passes Legislation to Bar Children Under 15 From Social Media
The government says the measure, which must be signed into law by the president, will protect minors. Critics worry it will threaten free speech and privacy online.
New York Times Top StoriesGoogle Commits to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic
The investment comes as the A.I. start-up looks to keep up with accelerating demand for its business and coding products.
New York Times Top StoriesA New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.
Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?
The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.