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Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies

At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.

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Meditating or Rebooting? A Robot Buddhist Monk Comes to Korea.

Gabi, the newest monk at a temple in Seoul, vowed to not overcharge as it seeks enlightenment.

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Iran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa

The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process.

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U.S. Prosecutors Pull Out of Event in Sign of Rift With Legal Critics

Top federal prosecutors in New York withdrew from an annual event hosted by the City Bar Association, which has been critical of President Trump’s policies.

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U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment

The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.

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F.B.I. Director Kash Patel Criticizes How Nancy Guthrie Case Was Handled

Kash Patel went after local authorities on a podcast, saying the F.B.I. was kept out of the investigation for days. Sheriff Chris Nanos has denied that claim.

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The New El Niño Might Make 2027 the Hottest Year on Record

The El Niño brewing this year might make 2027 the hottest year on record.

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GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Baffles Fans With eBay Bid

Investors questioned Ryan Cohen’s latest gambit after he gave an evasive CNBC interview and a once-loyal supporter sold his GameStop shares.

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Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.

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Suspect Michael Marx Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Agents Near National Mall

The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.

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Should You Worry About Hantavirus?

Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.

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Crossing Guard Is Fatally Hit by Car in New Jersey While Escorting Children

Jean Schultz, 80, had been a crossing guard in Woodland Park since 2022. She died after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday, the authorities said.

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Clavicular Charged With Shooting at Alligator While Livestreaming

The influencer, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, fired 12 shots at the gator from an airboat in the Florida Everglades.

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New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.

Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.

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A Hotel in Venezuela’s Capital Has Become the U.S. Embassy’s De Facto Headquarters

The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.

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His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He’s Suing.

In a lawsuit, an Air Force veteran says that the federal government is sending a “chilling message” to people demonstrating against the immigration crackdown.

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How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA

The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state.

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Candidates for California Governor Debate Tonight: What to Know

Seven candidates in the California governor’s race will face off at a debate hosted by NBC Los Angeles. The New York Times will livestream the event.

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Justice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law

The lawsuit, which follows a separate suit the agency filed against the city of Denver on Tuesday, involves a state ban of high-capacity ammunition magazines.

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Obama Talks Trump, Mamdani, Aliens and More in Colbert Interview

The former president was critical of President Trump, without ever naming him. Mr. Obama also urged Democrats to be plain-spoken, and talked about aliens.

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Rupert Murdoch, David Zaslav and More Media Moguls Remember Ted Turner, CNN’s Founder

The CNN founder’s death was met with encomiums from leaders in the media industry, which he helped reinvent. “He will be remembered for generations,” said one.

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Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Raided by F.B.I. Agents

Two people familiar with the case said the search of a Democratic lawmaker’s office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana businesses.

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Conservative Group’s Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms

Founders of the Ben Franklin Fellowship are trying to dismantle pro-diversity practices in the agency and to boost career diplomats who promote President Trump’s ideas.

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Iran’s Oil Sector and Economy Are Under Pressure as U.S. Blockade Bites

Tehran says it can endure the pain, but its oil may soon have nowhere to go.

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Guido Reichstadter Comes Down From Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge After 6 Days

Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old former jeweler, began sitting atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on May 1 to protest A.I. development and the war in Iran.

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Higher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest

People with lower incomes are driving less and devoting more of their budgets to transport as gas prices soar.

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Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate, Officials Say

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hopes the Strait of Hormuz can reopen even before the U.S.-Iran war formally ends. His plan has many pitfalls.

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Tennessee Republicans Unveil New Congressional Map Carving Up Majority-Black House District

The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district.

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Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.

A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.

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Artifacts from the Titanic May Soon Be Auctioned

The last time a sale was proposed, the idea drew objections from the U.S. and French governments, and from UNESCO and other cultural institutions.

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