Car Plows Into Pedestrians in Northern Italian Town, Injuring at Least 8

Four of the injured were in serious condition, the mayor of Modena said, praising residents who rushed to stop the car’s driver from escaping on foot.

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Drake Drops 3 Albums: ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’

The chart-topping Canadian rapper released an anticipated new album, “Iceman,” on Friday and two previously unannounced LPs, “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”

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Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast

The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.

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Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.

Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.

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Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials

The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.

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German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call

The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.”

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Trump Loyalist Leads Administration’s Hunt for Fraud in Elections

The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.

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U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland

It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.

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I Don’t Think You Can Even Call This Hypocrisy

The secrets of one of the architects of the religious right are being revealed. One of the secrets is that they weren’t really secrets.

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How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right

A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

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Rich Danker, RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy

In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.

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