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Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates

The Trump administration has pushed for a cease-fire, bringing Israeli and Lebanese officials together for talks in Washington. But so far, Hezbollah has rejected the truce.

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For Disabled Travelers in Search of Adventure, Adrenaline-Fueled Options Are Growing

For disabled travelers in search of adventure, there are a growing number of adrenaline-fueled options. In Oregon, one wheelchair user went tree-climbing.

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Mexico City’s Airport Got a $500 Million Renovation for the 2026 World Cup. Was It Enough?

The nearly 100-year-old airport has undergone a rapid $500 million renovation. But experts say it’s not enough.

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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Denies He Pledged Not to Start New Wars

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Hegseth Criticizes Europe Over Migration ‘Invasion’ in D-Day Speech

The remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reflect many of the Trump administration’s previous assertions on immigrants in Europe, which overlap with the language of European far-right political parties.

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Touching Grass

There’s no better time than early summer to put away your phone and get some fresh air. We have a challenge to help you actually do it.

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Between the Knicks and the Pope, Villanova Finds the Spotlight

Villanova University alumni have been grabbing headlines, both on the court and in the Vatican.

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The Tony Awards Nominees Are Not Dangerous This Year

The Tony Awards nominees are not dangerous this year.

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How People Working in Debt Collection Handle Abuse From Callers

More Americans are taking on debt and falling behind on bills. The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of verbal abuse and threats of violence.

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They Have Yet to Sign a Lease. But They’re Furious Over $3,100 Rents.

Climate change. Gun violence. War. Generations of young people have organized over issues they fear threaten the future. Will housing be the next cause?

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You Can Walk to the World Cup in New Jersey. But Should You?

We decided to make the trek and find out.

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Gunman Kills at Least One in Attack on Central Israel

Israeli authorities described the shootings as a terrorist attack. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, praised the assault, but did not claim responsibility.

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Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’

Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an exclusive interview with the now-former CBS News correspondent.

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Trump Looms Over Pivotal Republican Senate Runoff in Georgia

The president has not yet endorsed Representative Mike Collins or Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in the race to challenge the Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff.

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Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.

President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.

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South Carolina Governor’s Race Tests the Strength of a Trump Endorsement

The Republican candidates for South Carolina governor went to extraordinary lengths for the president’s support. But his choice of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has not quite sealed the deal among voters.

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Seattle’s Incredibly Loud Street Preachers Eagerly Await the World Cup

Long the bane of Mariners and Seahawks fans, evangelical ministers with large speakers are preparing for the “incredible opportunity” of screaming the word of God at 750,000 soccer fans.

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How Bank Tellers Are Stopping Customers From Giving Money to Scammers

With cybercrime continuing to rise, some banks are testing new prevention strategies. JPMorgan Chase hired a behavioral scientist.

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June Squibb, the ‘Foulest Mouth on Broadway’, Is Up for a Tony at 96

At 96, June Squibb is one of the oldest acting nominees in the history of the Tony Awards. Back in the 1960s, she was known for an entirely different distinction.

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As Oil Prices Spike, Talk of ‘Demand Destruction’ Sets In

The decades-old term refers to the sustained loss of demand for a commodity, caused by high prices.

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Why We Still Need Steven Spielberg

Hollywood is struggling, but Spielberg insists that the big screen is still the best place to work out our collective dreams, fears, joys and sorrows.

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RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.

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How to Watch the 2026 Tony Awards

The ceremony, at Radio City Music Hall, will be broadcast on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, and livestreamed on Paramount+ for premium subscribers.

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Christine Hunsicker, CaaStle CEO, Confessed to Fraud. The Board Let Her Stay in Charge.

The final months of the fashion tech start-up CaaStle included fake audits, stock buybacks and a damage control strategy led by the chief executive who defrauded it.

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Americans Love Soccer Stars Who Aren’t Made in America

The United States has gone wild over foreign-born players on several occasions. Now the largest World Cup ever is arriving.

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A New Governor Faces Her First Crisis Amid Tear Gas and Tough Decisions

Gov. Mikie Sherrill dispatched the New Jersey State Police outside the Delaney Hall migrant detention center after federal officials said they would flood the area with armed agents. Not everyone approved.

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Erdogan and Putin, the End of an Unlikely Partnership

Russia’s decline has given Turkey the freedom to pursue its interests, and Ukraine is the beneficiary.

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Washington Needs to Account for Its Bad Wars

The American foreign policy class should shed its addiction to military force.

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Ahead of World Cup, Two Generations of Haitian Players Unite

A player from Haiti’s 1974 World Cup team, the last to qualify for the tournament, met with the co-captain of this year’s squad in South Florida.

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Senators Warn of Intelligence Gaps if Surveillance Program Expires

Two senior Republicans urged the Trump administration to prepare for the possible expiration of a contentious intelligence-gathering authority.

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