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Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Make a Plan for Staying Open

As the Trump administration seeks to move forward with renovations at the center, a judge has asked for its programming calendar.

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Hillary Clinton Says Biden’s Re-election Bid Was a ‘Terrible Mistake’

If the former president had “passed the torch” and allowed a competitive Democratic primary in 2024, she said in a new interview, the winner “would have beaten Donald Trump.”

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Republicans Again Block War Powers Measure in the Senate

Four G.O.P. senators crossed party lines to back the resolution to direct President Trump to halt the war in Iran and seek authorization from Congress, but their support was not enough.

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Bay Area Voters to Decide on Swalwell Replacement

Eric Swalwell resigned in April as he faced sexual assault allegations, prompting a special election to fill out his term. Two Democrats topped the field in a regular primary election this month.

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The Battle With Anthropic Is the Start of a New Kind of Conflict

The A.I. wars are here.

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Justice Dept. Considering Death Penalty for Alleged National Guard Shooter

Federal prosecutors told a judge that they were deciding whether to seek the death penalty if Rahmanullah Lakanwal is convicted of killing a National Guard specialist.

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Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns

Health workers have warned that the outbreak, already one of the worst in decades, could take as long as a year to contain if infection rates do not flatten.

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The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned

Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.

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After a Bitter Split, European Leaders Play Nice With Trump

A peace framework with Iran, and hope for cooperation with Ukraine, softened the tone on Tuesday at a Group of 7 gathering in France.

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At Least 5 Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack White House During U.F.C. Event

Charging documents outlined an ambitious plan involving explosive-laden drones and rifles, but left less clear that the conspirators had the means to carry it out.

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Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Law Criminalizing Transgender Bathroom Use

Six transgender residents claimed that the bathroom ban, the most restrictive in the nation, violated their constitutional rights.

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Iran Found Trump’s Bone Spur

In a contest of wills, the hard men of Tehran prevailed over the vain man of Washington.

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D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

The department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.

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Claiming an Antifa Plot, U.S. Charges 15 in Minneapolis With Conspiracy

The 94-page conspiracy indictment was filed as federal prosecutors in Minnesota had trouble sustaining many criminal cases filed against Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters.

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Trump Administration Shifts Special Education Programs to Health Department

Officials announced that the Education Department’s civil rights office would also be broken off, the most aggressive move yet to dismantle the department.

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After U.S. Strike on Iranian School, Months Pass Without Answers

U.S. officials have not publicly acknowledged responsibility for the deaths or released a report on their findings from an investigation into the Feb. 28 strike.

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SpaceX Is Now More Valuable Than Amazon, Meta and Many Others

In its first few days of trading, Elon Musk’s newly listed rocket maker has vaulted into the world’s top five most valuable companies.

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Vance Is Pressed on Epstein, Race and His Boss on ‘The View’

Vice President JD Vance is promoting a new book on faith and facing questions about his own presidential ambitions.

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Russian Navy Ship Accused of Firing Warning Shots at U.K. Yacht

Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was investigating a report that a Russian vessel fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday.

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Tell Us Why Taylor Swift’s Wedding Is Meaningful to You

For an upcoming story, we want fans to talk to us about the journey they have been on with Swift through the years and how they feel about her big day.

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War Hangs Over American Farmers as Fertilizer Prices Rise

The Iran war and lower crop prices have hurt makers of sulfur-based supplements. But farmers won’t skip nitrogen-based fertilizers, no matter the cost.

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These Dating Apps Want You to Meet at the Gym

A slew of new apps focus on connecting people who love to work out.

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Takeaways From JD Vance’s New Book ‘Communion,’ on Faith and His Political Ambitions

In a new memoir, Mr. Vance recalls an “unsettling” meeting with Vatican officials on immigration policy and disavows his infamous disparagement of some Democrats as “childless cat ladies.”

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Who Are the Leaders at the G7 Summit in France?

On a roll or against a wall, Group of 7 leaders bring sharply different agendas. The leaders of some other nations are also attending to press their own interests.

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How Our Reporters Got at the Truth of Jeffrey Epstein’s Death

Four Times journalists talk about their investigation into Epstein’s final weeks in jail and the unanswered questions that their reporting tackles.

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Riding High After I.P.O., SpaceX to Buy A.I. Start-Up for $60 Billion

SpaceX exercised its option to acquire Cursor in an all-stock deal, bolstering Elon Musk’s ambitions in artificial intelligence.

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Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened

Despite military setbacks during the war, Tehran is presenting a narrative of victory before negotiations with Washington.

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First the Statue of Liberty, Now the World Cup: New Jersey Gets Snubbed

To comply with a FIFA prohibition on branding, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey was renamed “New York New Jersey Stadium.” New Jerseyans were not surprised.

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Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones as G7 Leaders Meet

A day earlier, Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people and damaging a holy cathedral.

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Will the Iran Deal Work?

The world’s attention is on the Middle East.

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