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Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56

Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work helped millions relate to Iranians.

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Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear an Doubt in Congolese Town

Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear an Doubt in Congolese Town

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Colombia’s Yellow World Cup Jersey, Once a Symbol of Unity, Becomes a Political Statement

A presidential candidate endorsed by President Trump has been accused by some Colombians of co-opting their beloved national team’s yellow soccer jersey.

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Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?

A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed.

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Melinda French Gates: America Needs a Menopause Revolution

Too many women walk out of their doctors’ office with no diagnosis, no treatment and no plan.

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The U.S.-Qatar Domination of Gas Left the World Dangerously Exposed

Before the war, the global market for liquefied natural gas was increasingly commanded by just two countries, one of which has now been hobbled.

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America Doesn’t Have to Hold Unfair, Unrepresentative Elections

Americans should think big about shaking up how we vote.

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Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on Their Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’

The stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf talk with the show’s director, Joe Mantello, about the exhilaration of collaborating and the trap of sentimentality.

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The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?

As Republicans break up majority-Black House districts, Democrats must decide whether to preserve seats concentrated in urban areas or push them into white suburbs to target G.O.P. seats.

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The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees

When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong?

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Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up

As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.

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How Black Churches Are Raising Dementia Awareness

Faith and science are coming together to reduce stigma and improve care in the African American community.

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Grow, Hair, Grow

You spend your whole childhood trying to look different from your dad, only to wake up and see his forehead in the mirror.

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‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School

Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education.

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Late Night Reacts to Another Reality Star Wooing Voters

Michael Kosta wasn’t impressed to see that the L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt “got a second-season pickup” after Tuesday’s midterms.

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With His New Museum, Obama Offers a Trip to a Parallel America

The presidential center that opens this month seems out of step with the zeitgeist of the moment and produces emotional reactions among the discontented of the Trump era.

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The Strait of Hormuz Is Blocked. The World Is Adjusting.

The longer we go without oil from the Persian Gulf, the less we’ll need it.

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Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup

Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.

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Sherrill Says Immigration Officials Won’t Let Her Visit Detention Center

The governor said the Department of Homeland Security’s actions at Delaney Hall raise “serious questions.”

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We Interrupt This Knicks Victory for a Political Ad Starring Mamdani

Mayor Zohran Mamdani lent his political star power to an unusual TV ad promoting three Democrats running for House seats in New York City.

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Pace Gallery Cuts 50 Artists and 50 Staff Amid Art Market Challenges

A challenging art market is forcing even an established player to contract.

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Flesh-Eating Pest Confirmed in U.S. Cattle

The New World screwworm was found in a calf in South Texas, the Agriculture Department said, the first case in the country since the 1960s.

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Why Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Has to Fight for Her Job

Ms. Bass, a Democrat, has had a roller-coaster first term. She now faces the first runoff since 2005 for an incumbent mayor in the city.

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Massie, 3 Other House Republicans Broke From Trump on Iran War Powers Vote

Four Republicans from different ideological factions crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of reining in the president’s power to wage war unilaterally.

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Republicans Begin to Test the Limits of Trump’s Power by Flexing Their Own

The president’s unilateral and retributive style of governing is starting to hit a wall in both chambers of Congress.

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Louisiana ICE Facility Mistreated Immigrants, Federal Investigators Say

A report by the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog described officers putting one man in a chokehold and stabbing another with a pen.

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In Alabama Ruling, Supreme Court Signals Limited Role for Federal Courts in Redistricting Fights

In an emergency ruling on Tuesday night, the court’s conservative majority gave a first glimpse into congressional district battles under a weakened Voting Rights Act.

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The House Votes to End the Iran War

Also, the N.B.A. finals tips off. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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SpaceX IPO to Be Largest Ever at $135 Share Price

The $135 share price means Elon Musk’s rocket maker is poised to exceed the 2019 initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in both valuation and money raised.

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E.U. Steps Up Ocean Monitoring as Trump Administration Backs Away

Days after the U.S. said it would kill a network of ocean monitors, European officials pledged to invest more in their version, calling it a “necessity.”

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