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Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Life Sentence After Guilty Plea

The decision on Wednesday will bring to an end an infamous case that took investigators more than a decade to solve.

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Shane Hennen, the One Man Linking 3 Gambling Scandals, Is Ready to Talk

The N.B.A. and the N.C.A.A. have been rocked by indictments accusing players and others of fixing bets and playing in rigged poker games. Shane Hennen is named in each one.

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Intelligence Officials Have Welcomed Pulte and Then Clayton

The two, whom President Trump nominated as acting director and director of national intelligence, have both prepared to take over the office.

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Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump

Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.

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A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death

The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.

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The Trump U.F.C. Fights Helped Me Understand My Sons

In my darker moments, I worry I’ve failed them.

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Tropical Storm Arthur Dumps Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast

Arthur just became the first named storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. It’s caused heavy rain and flooding in Texas this week, and more is on the way.

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We Ran the Numbers. Remote Work Is Bad for Us.

Despite its advantages, work-from-home arrangements have significantly deepened Americans’ isolation and distress.

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Mangione to Use Emotional Disturbance as Defense in N.Y. Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione, who was accused of killing a health care executive in Manhattan in 2024, faces both state and federal charges.

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Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Administration of Targeting Them

Workers at the artificial intelligence company have been puzzled and increasingly concerned by the administration’s move to limit their latest A.I. models.

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The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of A.I. Data Centers

As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.

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Allowing Iran to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ Maersk CEO Says

With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the mega shipping firm is treading cautiously.

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A New Era of Super-Hybrids to Ease Range Anxiety

Extended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.

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Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon

The Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.

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California’s Vote Count: How Slowness Invites Suspicion Even When It’s Not Sketchy

California’s crawling pace after election night can make normal statistical shifts seem like fraud.

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Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal, Belittling the One Obama Signed

President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Tehran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.

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Tech C.E.O.s to Discuss A.I. With G7 Leaders

Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI and Mistral will be among those attending a lunch meeting with leaders from many of the world’s richest nations.

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Intense Tornadoes Possible Across the Midwest on Wednesday

Forecasters warned that Illinois and Indiana faced the highest risk of severe storms throughout the day.

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What Could Happen in Iran?

Intro TK: minus “good morning”

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Congo Returns to World Cup in High Style After 52 Years Away

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How Local Police Are Working for ICE, and an Unusual Data Center Dispute

Plus, the gym is the new first date.

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Private Jet Crashes on Highway in Laredo, Texas, Killing 1

The plane’s crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel as they flew to Austin, Texas, from Mexico. Five of the six people on board survived the crash in Laredo.

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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s June Meeting

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at Kevin M. Warsh’s first meeting as chairman.

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Is Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff Running for President? He Has to Win Re-election First.

The 39-year-old senator has become an internet sensation for Democrats seeking a 2028 contender. He says he’s focused on winning a second term in November.

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The U.S. Economy Is Leaving Small Businesses Behind

Small businesses say relentless pressures from tariffs and higher energy prices have sapped their resilience and finances.

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‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Disrupt the 2026 Summer Box Office

“Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two breakout horror films from first-time directors in their 20s, have arguably redefined what a summer blockbuster can be.

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Dear A.I. Companies: The Doom Trolling Needs to Stop

The major A.I. companies keep telling us how dangerous their new models can be, yet they must keep on building them.

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If You Don’t Vote for Republicans, You Don’t Exist

“Voter fraud” is not about fraud. It is about who votes and how.

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Matthew Rhys, of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Is on a Boat. Barely.

The star of this seafaring horror-comedy, which wraps up Season 1 on Wednesday, also spends his downtime on the water.

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Matthew Rhys, of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Is on a Boat. Barely.

The star of this seafaring horror-comedy, which wraps up Season 1 on Wednesday, also spends his downtime on the water.

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