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Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief

David Petraeus was at a rail station when a drone hit. Another train, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain and other dignitaries, had just left, Ukrainian officials said.

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Trump Promises to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey After Appeals

President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.

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Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries

Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell slightly on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

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As Millions of Birds Migrate, Residents Are Asked to Turn Off the Lights

Birds are drawn to lights, and more than a billion die each year after crashing into buildings, experts said.

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King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development

As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.

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Unvaccinated Woman Likely Died of Measles Complications, Pa. County Coroner Says

The case is the third reported death linked to a rapidly expanding outbreak that has sickened more than 670 people in the state.

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Celine Dion Begins Her Paris Comeback Concert Run

Her long-awaited concert return highlighted a side of the French-speaking superstar rarely seen in the United States.

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Trump Blames Ukraine for Global Diesel Shortage

President Trump said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries were “hurting the world,” amid a global energy shock driven primarily by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

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Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix

House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.

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What Anthropic’s C.E.O. Argued in His Call for Slower A.I. Development

Dario Amodei’s 3,800-word letter laid out a three-step plan to rein in artificial intelligence.

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Let the U.S. Open Fly Its Freak Flag

Many are complaining about influencers invading Flushing Meadows. But their biggest crime is distracting from the glorious chaos that typifies this tournament.

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What’s Happening to TV Comedies Is Not Funny

The demands of streaming, which is now how most viewers watch TV, are not suited to just plain old comedy.

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Iran Will Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens

Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said. Diplomacy to end the war with the United States has stalled and Iranian-allied forces have advanced in Yemen.

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The College Catwalk

We take a look at what’s cool on campus.

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The Fix Was Almost In

The midterms dodge their first MAGA bullet. It won’t be the last.

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Ella Langley. ‘Landman.’ The Rural Vibe Shift Is Real.

Social marginalization means something different today.

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Did Trump Win the Battle Over the Smithsonian?

Lonnie G. Bunch III, who has led the institution since 2019, parried the White House until deciding it was time to go.

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As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers

President Trump has been in the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.

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Inside the $440 Million Collapse of Guidepost Montessori

A man with a vision set out to revolutionize preschool. It became a $440 million fiasco.

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What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards

“The Pitt” could make history at Monday night’s celebration of the best in TV, while “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” battle it out in the best comedy race.

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Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm

The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.

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How the Smithsonian Might Choose Its Next Leader

With Lonnie G. Bunch III stepping down as the Smithsonian’s secretary, President Trump will have his best chance to control the institution.

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How Iran’s Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump

Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.

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For Populist Democrats, a Movement Fueled by Anger at Both Parties

A generation shaped by the pandemic and rising prices has helped drive an emergence of Democratic candidates who say they are as fed up as voters are.

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Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career

Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.

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How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up

A secret archaeological dig inside a Dutch church has led to drama worthy of Alexandre Dumas. Did Wim Dijkman really find the bones of the fourth musketeer? We may never know.

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How Candidates Have Addressed Affordability in the Midterm Campaigns

Inflation and the cost of living have been the biggest drivers of campaigns this year, but the broad term “affordability” breaks down into specific issues, from housing to health care.

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Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful

The judge said the plan would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.

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Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda

During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.

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Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief

Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.

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