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Europe is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.

As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.

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Protesters Arrested at Immigration Detention Center as Tensions Rise

For nearly a week, relatives of migrants at Delaney Hall have said that some detainees have been on a hunger strike at the New Jersey facility.

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Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test

The rocket, built by the Jeff Bezos-owned space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have been accounted for.”

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In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump

The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.

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Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?

Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.

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After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups

Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.

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A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.

U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.

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‘Hacks’ Leaves Them Laughing

In an interview, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the series finale, their offscreen relationship and why comedy is just like sex.

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Curating in the Cross Hairs: Is This the Smithsonian Chief’s Last Show?

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian secretary under pressure from the White House, organized an exhibit exploring America’s founding ideals.

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Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent

The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently.

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Italian Police Uncover Dead Mob Boss’s $230 Million Business Empire

When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman’s significant assets in a tiny European principality.

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Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion

President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.

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Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley

The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.

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ABC Accuses Media Regulator of Threatening Its Licenses

The TV network slammed the Federal Communications Commission, saying the regulator was targeting its station licenses in a campaign of “unconstitutional retaliation.”

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With Pitchford v. Cain, The Supreme Court Protected Jury Rights. Now It Must Go Further.

All Americans benefit from the outcome of this case. And yet the decision highlights just how much work still needs to be done.

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N.B.A. Player Took $70,000 Bribe to Leave Game Early, U.S. Says

Terry Rozier faces new charges for his role in a betting scheme that prosecutors say involves former and current professional basketball players.

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Late May Storm Brings Rain and Snow to Northern California

San Francisco received nearly as much rain one morning as it would typically see for the month, and a slope in the Sierra Nevada remained open for skiing.

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U.S. and Iran Draft Cease-Fire Extension

Plus, the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel

A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.

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Treasury Prepares to Make Trump the Face of a New $250 Bill

Treasury Secretary Bessent backed the idea, which would require legislation allowing a living person to appear on currency.

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Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout

President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.

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After an Explosion at a Washington Paper Mill, Mourning Mixes With Dread

The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., that took at least two lives was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks and other pressures had raised risks.

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Scooter Rider and Cyclist Are Killed in Head-On Crash on N.Y.C. Bridge

The collision on the Queensboro Bridge involved an e-scooter that is not legally allowed to be used on the streets of New York.

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In Strait of Hormuz Standoff, U.S. and Iran Deploy Economic Warfare

The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water.

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Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton

After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.

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Columbia Demotes Official for Helping Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Program

A top administrator at the university’s College of Dental Medicine recommended Karyna Shuliak for an advanced residency program, which he oversaw.

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The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India

Abhijeet Dipke’s “Cockroach Janta Party” has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.

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Memphis Residents Sue Federal Agents Over Arrest Tactics Amid Crime and Immigration Crackdown

A federal task force in the city has been targeting crime and undocumented immigrants since October. Observers say they have faced retaliation for trying to track the agents’ work.

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Quarantine Unit for Americans Exposed to Ebola to Open in Kenya Friday

But U.S. officials are still working to find centers in Europe to accept Americans who need advanced treatment, seen as critical to improving odds of survival.

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Carney Says That Canada’s Distancing is Good for U.S. in New York Speech

Speaking in New York, the Canadian prime minister called for a new relationship between Canada and United States.

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