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After Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine

Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, the likely Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do.

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Colombia’s Trump-Endorsed President-Elect Was Once Investigated by U.S. Authorities

While living in Miami, Colombia’s president-elect represented accused drug traffickers and money launderers. He himself was investigated by U.S. authorities, though never charged.

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At Correspondents’ Dinner, a Rambling Trump Hurls Insults

President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.

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Taiwan Tests How It Would Resist a Chinese Siege at Sea

Taiwan is stepping up plans to secure fuel and other vital imports as Chinese government ships practice moves that could one day be used in a blockade.

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A Global Economy Jolted by an Oil Shock Now Gets a Tariff Reminder

Tariffs are back, but this time there is a war in the Persian Gulf and oil has hit $100 a barrel.

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Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask’ and Third ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie, Dies at 74

His work, including “The Blob,” a remake of the cult 1958 horror movie, was known for its use of brash visual effects.

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In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process

A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton.

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Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’

President Trump has lashed out over the years at NBA star LeBron James, who has been critical of the president in the past.

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Stabbing Stirs Fear Among New York’s Jewish Community and Inflames Debate

Some politicians said Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had created a dangerous environment. He pushed back, condemning the stabbings and defending his statements.

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Critical Wildfire Weather in Oregon, Idaho and Washington

Forecasters warned fires would spread more easily across a region where dozens are already burning.

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Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum

President Trump said the signage at the National Museum of American History would correct what a disputed White House report described as “extreme political activism.”

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Democrats Vote to Put South Carolina First in 2028 Primary

Along with Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia, the state will help decide the party’s next presidential nominee.

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Trump to Speak as White House Correspondents Dinner Returns With More Security

President Trump remains the evening’s keynote speaker, as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.

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Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran

President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has lasted nearly five months, with no end in sight.

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U.S. Measles Cases Hit a Record

Also, an Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Trump’s Threatened New Front in Iran War Could Strain U.S. Forces

President Trump has said he would expand the war if the Iran-backed Houthi militants launched additional attacks.

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F.D.A. Panel’s Vote on Peptides Raises Concerns About a Prescribing Boom

The committee endorsed broader use of the peptides in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies that have grown into a multibillion-dollar business.

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Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat

The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old plane, raising questions about the security of the Qatari-donated jet.

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Gretchen Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race

Ms. Whitmer, a popular second-term governor, is wading into one of the most contentious Democratic primaries of this year’s midterms.

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Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Merger for Months

The company agreed to a proposed freeze until June 2027, unless a judge issues a ruling before then on a lawsuit blocking the deal.

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Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics

Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran.

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What We Know About the Police Shooting in Madison

A Black man was shot and killed by the police on Wednesday, not far from the Wisconsin Capitol. An investigation is underway.

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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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Cornell, Northwestern and Other Universities Plan for Classes at Middle East Campuses

Even after the collapse of the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, American universities expect to teach in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a new outpost is on track to open in Saudi Arabia.

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Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says

The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.

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India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government

Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education minister to resign.

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Car Condos Give Your Vehicle Luxury Housing

No longer satisfied by regular parking garages, some drivers are upgrading their luxury vehicles’ homes.

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Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Tariffs

The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has successfully challenged President Trump’s past duties.

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As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home

After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.

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6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months

The authorities said four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the incident. The details remain unclear, with officials giving differing accounts.

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