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RFK Jr. Promised Children’s Health Reforms. Here’s How He Did.

A year after the Trump administration laid out its plan to improve the health of American children, we examine where those efforts stand.

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Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Is Coming to a Head. Here’s What to Know.

The administration’s plan to screen mail-in ballots remains blocked as the Supreme Court considers challenges to new U.S. Postal Service ballot rules.

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‘Democrats Are Behind’: PAC Wants Party to Catch Up on A.I.

The group is starting with more than $10 million and says it intends to support midterm House candidates in swing states.

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Introducing: Extra Credit

Our newsletter that helps college students get ahead — both inside and outside of class.

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Apple Expected to Unveil a Folding iPhone at Annual Launch Event

Fans of the company’s products widely believe it will unveil a folding smartphone at its annual launch event on Wednesday.

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Smithsonian’s Secretary to Resign as Trump Tries to Rule the Institution

In the face of escalating White House attacks about how museums present American history, Lonnie G. Bunch III has announced his decision to depart.

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Paxton Aide Turned Whistle-Blower Appears in Ad Endorsing His Rival, Talarico

David Maxwell was among the staffers in the Texas attorney general’s office who accused Ken Paxton of abusing the power of his office, allegations that led to his impeachment. Mr. Paxton was acquitted.

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Hurricane Lowell Brings Rain, Fierce Wind and Power Outages on Hawaii’s Kauai

The storm began to pull away from Hawaii early on Tuesday, but the threat of flash floods and landslides from lingering hurricane conditions remained.

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Hurricane Lowell Brings Rain, Fierce Wind and Power Outages on Hawaii’s Kauai

The storm began to pull away from Hawaii early on Tuesday, but the threat of flash floods and landslides from lingering hurricane conditions remained.

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‘Don’t Let Me Disappear’: The 100-Day Scramble to Free Lue Yang

Lue Yang, who was convicted in a home invasion as a teenager, was facing deportation to Laos. With a plane on the tarmac, he wondered whether an appeal would be heard.

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Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map

After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.

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Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says

A scathing report issued by the House Oversight Committee blamed the Navy for repeatedly failing to act, and recommended that Congress pass legislation to study and treat aviators.

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The 25 Most Influential Fashion Photographs

Two photographers, a fashion designer, a stylist, a creative director, an editor and a supermodel debate the images that have had an indelible impact on how we dress.

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Bombardier, a Canadian Jet Maker, Is One Target in Trump’s Trade War

Montreal-based Bombardier has been embroiled in U.S. trade disputes before. President Trump threatened to bar the company from selling in the United States.

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Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel Following Houthi Attacks

Analysts said they expected the price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, to remain elevated for the rest of the year.

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‘60 Minutes’ Prepares for a High-Pressure Premiere After Its Turbulent Shake-Up

Nick Bilton, the new executive producer, has begun to put his stamp on the show. Up first: an exclusive interview with an officer who was aboard the F-15 fighter shot down over Iran.

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Top Mathematician Announces New Institute for A.I. Safety

Jacob Tsimerman, a recent recipient of the Fields Medal, believes that higher mathematics can help curb the dangers of runaway artificial intelligence.

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UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank

A longtime ally of Israel, the U.K. has condemned plans to expand the settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law.

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A Trade War

We look at escalating tensions between the United States and Canada.

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Thieves Steal Artworks From Renoir Museum in France

Almost a year after the brazen Louvre heist, thieves targeted a museum that was formerly the artist’s home in the south of France.

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Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens

The latest escalation threatens to drag Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militia back into a full-blown war.

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Why the Pentagon Is Doing Polygraphs, and Officials Prepare to Release Huge Set of 9/11 Documents

Plus, could crushable concrete stop the next plane crash?

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A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader

Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a drag on his conservative party in its disastrous loss to the far right in a state election. He has vowed better communication, but no policy changes.

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A.I. Models Built a Computer Worm That Could Rapidly Hack WeChat Accounts

The attack, discovered by A.I. researchers, could have compromised hundreds of millions of devices within hours, experts said.

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The Democratic Party Is Afraid of Its Own Voters

Less than two years after a catastrophic election, the Democratic brand remains unpopular, and the party is still in the grip of a divisive identity crisis.

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A.I. Listings Are So Widespread Even Zillow Is Concerned

Listing sites are littered with homes with fake fireplaces, improved views and virtual landscaping, raising false advertising concerns.

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Near the Border, Americans Fear Losing Ties With Canadians

Americans in border regions have had symbiotic relationships with Canadians, but the trade war is testing their bonds.

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Rubio to Push Colombia’s New Leader to Tackle Cocaine Trade

Targeting traffickers will be at the top of the agenda as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Colombia, according to people familiar with his plans.

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What to Watch in Tuesday’s New Hampshire Primary Elections

Voters will nominate candidates for one of the most high-stakes Senate races in the country. And a Democratic House primary has emerged as a test of the party’s establishment.

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A Place Where Memories of the 9/11 Victims Have Faded Away

Relatives who traveled to the U.S. Navy base in Guantánamo Bay left memory stones and messages for those killed in the attacks 25 years ago.

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