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Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases

Plus, how Marcia Lucas was “the heart” behind “Star Wars.”

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A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond

The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race.

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Trump Aims New Tariffs at 59 Countries and the European Union

Trump officials said they planned to impose levies of up to 12.5 percent on countries that failed to crack down on goods made with forced labor.

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New Intelligence Role Puts Bill Pulte’s Housing Agenda in Doubt

Mr. Pulte has had difficulty boosting the housing market as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Now he will also serve as acting intelligence director.

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Knicks Fans Invade San Antonio, Chasing a Finals Rematch 27 Years in the Making

From Spike Lee to die-hard fans haunted by the 1999 finals, New Yorkers have descended on San Antonio in hopes of witnessing the franchise’s first championship in more than 50 years.

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Spike Lee: Knicks in Six

The Knicks are New York’s soul, and they are bringing us together again in the championship series against San Antonio.

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For Knicks’ Owner James Dolan, a Title Might Finally Stop Some Boos

James Dolan, the longtime owner of the N.B.A. team, has faced years of jeers. Could a championship change all that?

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Feeling Nihilistic? You’re Not Alone.

A case for mourning the American dream.

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At Interlochen, Where Jeffrey Epstein’s Shadow Still Lingers

The arts school and camp is still contending with the fallout from its former ties to Mr. Epstein, an alumnus and donor accused of preying on two girls he met there.

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N.B.A. Finals Introduce Music by Nicholas Britell and Nas

The league is rolling out music by the composer Nicholas Britell and the rapper Nas that, if successful, could become the sport’s sonic shorthand.

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America Broke Something When It Gave Trump a Second Chance

Lincoln would know how to deal with these Republicans.

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Charleston’s Charm Hides Bloody History of Revolutionary War in South Carolina

Some of the fiercest battles took place in South Carolina, but its part in the fight for independence is often overlooked. Our reporter found history, myths, beauty and contradiction across the Lowcountry landscapes.

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Democratic Voters Acted Strategically in a Turbulent California Election

Without a dominant candidate in the governor’s race, Democratic voters ultimately wanted to ensure that their party wasn’t shut out of the general election.

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Even if Oil Prices Peak Soon, the Global Economy Will Slow This Year

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in a report, said the Middle East war’s consequences “are likely to be felt for some time.”

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Want Courtside Seats for the Knicks? Be Rich, Famous and a Die-Hard Fan.

Prime tickets on the floor for the N.B.A. Finals are coveted and very hard to get. The No. 1 requirement: You must love the Knicks.

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This Rugged New York Heron Is Suddenly Facing Extinction. Why?

Black-crowned night herons could go the way of the passenger pigeon, vanishing from the city. Why remains a mystery.

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Late Night Wants Trump to Give Peace Talks a Chance

“Oh, I’m sorry, is wrapping up the war you started not interesting enough?” Michael Kosta said on Tuesday, after the president called negotiations with Iran “boring.”

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I Went to Lebanon and Found Something Strangely Hopeful

If given the chance, the country could remake itself on its own terms.

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Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia

Mr. Trump said that the candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, was important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship and called his left-wing rival a “Radical Left Marxist.”

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For Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives

For laborers in Dubai, a free stress-management class offers a temporary oasis of calm amid struggles with debt, loneliness, long hours and, in recent months, the fear of missile strikes.

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U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting

The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Deb Haaland wins nomination in New Mexico governor’s race

Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state.

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Murder of Henry Nowak, Who Was Handcuffed by Police While Dying, Fuels Outrage in UK

The authorities in Britain are investigating police officers who handcuffed a student, Henry Nowak, while he was dying, in a case that been increasingly politicized.

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9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race

The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.

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CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’

Mr. Pelley, a longtime correspondent and former “CBS Evening News” anchor, harshly criticized the show’s leadership during a staff meeting on Monday.

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Top Texas Election Official to Resign, Months Before General Contest

Jane Nelson, the Texas secretary of state, was appointed to the role overseeing statewide elections in 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama

In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that eliminates a majority-Black district.

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Spencer Pratt: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor

The reality TV star has used his status as a victim of the Palisades fire to mount an outsider campaign portraying Los Angeles officials as incapable of solving the city’s problems.

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Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer ‘Worms’ With A.I.

Researchers at the University of Toronto showed how hackers could use artificial intelligence to create a program that could target any known flaw in the world’s computers.

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Trans Minors Sue to Stop Justice Department Access to Medical Records

The Trump administration says it is investigating off-label medication use and fraudulent billing. Families say the inquiry is a new way to press hospitals to end the care.

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