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An Uncertain Win for Immigrants Seeking to Stay in U.S.

After a judge’s ruling, there was a sense of renewed hope that immigration applications that were put on hold would move forward. But how soon that would happen was unknown.

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Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute

A federal judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.

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Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg in Long-Range Drone Attack

It was the second such attack in days and came just hours after President Vladimir V. Putin spoke at an economic forum in the city.

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17 Arrested, 1 Officer Injured in N.Y.C. Celebrations of Knicks’ Game 2 Win

The police took dozens of people into custody this week after N.B.A. finals watch parties in Midtown Manhattan grew unruly.

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Screwworm Flies Add to Cattle Ranchers’ Woes

Some Texans fear “the nightmares and the horrors” of a potential screwworm outbreak. Elsewhere, not enough grass to feed cattle sends them to market earlier.

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Trump’s Defense Department Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel

The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran.

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The Bidens Return With New Book and South Dakota Speech Targeting Trump

The re-emergence of the former first family has been fraught for some Democrats who just want to move on.

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U.S. Amputee World Cup Contenders Are Fierce on Crutches

With the Amputee Football World Cup nearing, an elite squad of athletes gathered on Long Island to vie for a spot on the national men’s team, displaying skill and grit.

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Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say

Israel’s military said a car was speeding toward soldiers when one of them opened fire. The baby’s grandmother, who said she was in the car, disputed that account.

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2026 Tony Awards: What to Expect

This year’s annual celebration of the best on Broadway is being hosted by Pink.

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Israeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was Signed

Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied parts of the country to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, but its military offensive has drawn in others.

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New York City’s Most Patient Soccer Fans Are Ready for the Party

Uzbekistan is new to the World Cup. Norway and Haiti haven’t been there in decades. For expat communities all over the city, the wait is nearly over.

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The States Where Life Is Better

Trust, well-being and mental health are all down in America. But some states are better to live in than others, according to a new study.

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The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders

The bissus of South Sulawesi are considered a link between the earthly and celestial because they are thought to embody both male and female traits.

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Graham Platner and the Rise of the ‘Dirtbag’ Democrat

And what the Maine candidate reveals about politics today.

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Norma Jeane’s Still Got It!

Some continue to like it hot.

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Balancing Act

The tension between sticking to what we know and seeking out new experiences is one of comfort versus novelty. How can we have both?

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Raphael Warnock Says the Supreme Court Has Done ‘Violence’ to Democracy

The Democrat from Georgia on what he sees as the moral issues of our time.

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Deluged With Mail Ballots, California Takes Its Time Counting Votes Again

Experts say speeding up the count in California would take more resources, but also scaling back rules that expand voting access.

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‘60 Minutes’ Is a ‘Cage Full of Tigers.’ Can Nick Bilton Lead It?

The tech journalist and filmmaker was a surprise choice to lead a famously combative newsroom. His first week was chaos.

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ICE Says Detainees Are ‘Worst of the Worst.’ Government Data Disagrees.

Federal officials said they are removing killers and rapists from the streets. Data obtained by The New York Times indicates most detainees at a Newark facility haven’t been convicted of crimes.

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As Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up?

China is well positioned to help stop the deadly virus, and could move into a gap left by U.S. retreat.

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As Trump Pushes Deportations, a Skyrocketing Caseload Strains Immigration Courts

A federal surge has more than doubled caseloads within some immigration courts nationwide. Lawyers say the tactic is causing errors and confusion.

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Paxton’s Senate Bid Raises the Stakes in His War on Latino Voting Groups

The Texas attorney general has mounted an all-out effort to prove Democratic Hispanic groups have been corrupting elections. Now he could be the beneficiary of his own attacks.

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The World Has Learned From the Last Ebola Outbreak, but Gaps Remain

The vaccine development process and coordination between health organizations have improved since a devastating 2014-2016 outbreak.

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What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon

Videos collected by The Times shows how the Israeli military has deployed a munition that can be extremely harmful over populated areas in Lebanon.

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A.I. Companies Don’t Know What to Do With Alex Bores

Outside groups have spent roughly $12 million to support or oppose Mr. Bores’s campaign for a House seat in Manhattan, elevating his name in a crowded race.

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Trump Pardons Former Congressman Convicted of Insider Trading

Stephen Buyer, a former Republican representative from Indiana, was convicted of trading stock related to two deals before they were made public.

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Laboring Under Delhi’s Harsh Heat, Workers Must Choose Health or Wages

Severe heat waves have been hitting India since April, forcing many of the country’s essential workers to make tough decisions.

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Trump Greets Farmers in Wisconsin, but Says He Could Be Home Watching TV

President Trump was in Wisconsin to reassure farmers who have been stung by his tariff policies and rising fuel prices from the war in Iran.

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