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Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens

Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined protesters at an immigration jail in New Jersey, the latest standoff between her and President Trump over his immigration policies.

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Threat of Explosion From Toxic Chemical Tank Lessened, Officials Say

Evacuation orders remained in place for more than 40,000 residents around Garden Grove, Calif., the location of an industrial site containing an unstable tank of toxic chemical.

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UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record

Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.

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Lizzo Addresses the Backlash and Performs Live at The New York Times

During a special edition of “Popcast,” the singer discussed her new album and the public fallout from a series of lawsuits. Then she performed a stripped-down set.

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Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance

Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.

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This Memorial Day Starts a Summer That Is Longer Than Most

A calendar quirk brings more days of lemonade, glamping and difficult-to-open beach umbrellas to 2026.

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As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words

The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?

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Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93

He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life.

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Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal

President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.

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Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy

An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.

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Toshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki spent four decades building 7-Eleven into a cornerstone of daily life in Japan.

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What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?

The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.

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One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.

A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.

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A Poem for Memorial Day

We remember those who gave their lives in service to the United States.

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Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical

The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.

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Oil Prices Fall Sharply on News of Possible Iran Deal

S&P 500 futures were up slightly in what may be a sign that investors and analysts are waiting to see if a deal is finalized.

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One of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly Dying

In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.

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Cubans Cook With Charcoal and Wood Fires to Survive During Energy Crisis

The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charcoal and firewood.

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Trump’s Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He Is Risking Losses in Midterms

“The stupid stuff is killing our chances,” said a retiring Republican senator.

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Amid Iran War, Remembering the Losses From Another Middle East Conflict

On this Memorial Day, families of those killed in the Iraq War reflected on the sacrifice and offered advice to today’s military families.

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Will Maureen Galindo’s ‘Zionists’ Comments Matter in Texas House Runoff Election?

Democratic leaders accused Maureen Galindo of antisemitism and are trying to stop her from winning the party’s primary in a contested U.S. House district.

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5 Big Moments in the Texas Republican Senate Race

The contest between the incumbent John Cornyn and his challenger Ken Paxton will culminate in a Tuesday runoff. Here are the developments that shaped the campaign.

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Twenty Years After His Film, Al Gore Tweaks the Climate Script

Mr. Gore is still giving the slide show that “An Inconvenient Truth” was built around, but with changes that reflect a shift in the discussion of climate change.

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He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn’t Talk About Him at All.

Saikat Chakrabarti, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s former chief of staff, is running in San Francisco to succeed Representative Nancy Pelosi, whom Mr. Chakrabarti irked with an incendiary tweet seven years ago.

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New Waterside Getaways for the Summer

From the Hamptons to Majorca, here are six getaways that invite you to eat, drink, lounge and enjoy idyllic surroundings.

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New Waterside Getaways for the Summer

From the Hamptons to Majorca, here are six getaways that invite you to eat, drink, lounge and enjoy idyllic surroundings.

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Iran Is Trolling Us and We’re Not Doing Anything About It

This is a novel form of propaganda.

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Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ and Its Flying Vampire Spectacle

The Broadway production takes full advantage of the Palace Theater’s abundant height and depth, making the show feel like “a massive trust fall.”

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A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought

In the Desert and Mountain West, towns like Kearny, Ariz., are already warning residents they could soon run out of water, but rationing so far has been patchy.

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Were the Constitution’s Authors a Little Too Optimistic?

The nation’s founding document has a blind spot. Trump is making it visible.

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