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Secret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel

The officer, who was in Miami for an event President Trump was attending over the weekend, was seen masturbating in the hallway, the police said.

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Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions

The Education Department’s civil rights arm said admitting “biological males” to the women’s college may violate anti-discrimination laws.

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The Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence

As fears of A.I.-driven job losses mount, economists warn that unemployment benefits and other programs to help displaced workers aren’t sufficient.

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A Climate Activist Wants to Run California. Coal Helped Fuel His Wealth.

Questions linger about the finances of Tom Steyer, who has emerged as a leading contender in the California governor’s race. He says he has asked that his money be separated from fossil fuel investments.

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Five Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg

The class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant and its founder and chief executive of infringing on authors’ copyrights.

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U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation

The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.

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Daniel Radcliffe, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville Pick Up Tony Nominations

The first batch of nominees included best new musical: “The Lost Boys,” “Titaníque,” “Schmigadoon!” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” were selected.

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The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer

The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March

Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.

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The Best Looks From the Met Gala

We’re covering the cobblestone carpet.

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Tony Awards Nominations 2026: Updating List

Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday. Here’s the updating list.

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Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Remains at Sea

Passengers on the MV Hondius have not received permission from the authorities in Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, to disembark. Three people have died and at least three others were ill.

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Ships Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz, and Kennedy’s Pushback on Antidepressants

Plus, the gowns — and the backlash — at the Met Gala.

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The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas

France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary.

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The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained

Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.

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Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors?

The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.

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President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries

President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.

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The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism

The historian Helena Rosenblatt traces the roots of liberalism and the values that many have forgotten.

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These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana

The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year.

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Trump Is Losing Normie Republicans

They’re neither never-Trumpers nor independents, but they’re increasingly meh on MAGA.

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David Letterman Reflects on ‘The Late Show’ and Has Harsh Words for New CBS Owners

He no longer feels a sense of ownership, but the program’s former host has harsh words for the network.

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When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?

Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.

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Can Javier Milei’s Deregulatory Frenzy Buoy the Global Right?

With his signature chain saw, Javier Milei became a MAGA superstar. At home, his state-slashing experiment is on the line.

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A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein

Ohio’s unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters’ anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.

Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole.

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In Mamdani’s Rise, Muslim Organizers See Political Opportunity

The Muslim Democratic Club was founded to increase political power among the city’s Muslims. Now some of its founders are the mayor’s top aides.

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Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at South Korea’s LG

An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.

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Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa

Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

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Mingling With Jeff Bezos and Stevie Nicks at the 2026 Met Gala Cocktail Party

Guests had many interpretations for the “Fashion Is Art” dress code.

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Late Night Laments Losing Spirit Airlines as a Punchline

The budget carrier announced that “‘all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available,’ which, coincidentally, was also Spirit’s motto,” Stephen Colbert said.

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