A Sinister New Page in the Republican Playbook

Recent tactics constitute an attack on the idea of representation itself.

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He Lost His Legs in the War in Ukraine, but Not His Will to Run

Artem Moroz survived an attack on his unit, but he was not sure he would stand again. Then a movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing inspired a new goal.

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What I’m Reading: Wives and Muses Edition

A look at women who inspired great art and literature and what might have been.

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Sudan’s Conflict Ignites Fears of Civil War in Darfur

The fragile peace that quieted years of genocidal violence in Darfur is at risk again.

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Scientist Revisits Data on Raccoon Dogs and Covid, Stressing the Unknowns

After analyzing genetic data swabbed from a Wuhan market in early 2020, a virologist said it was unclear if animals for sale there had been infected.

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Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next

The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.

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Private Equity Is Gutting America — and Getting Away With It

Private equity firms make loads of money when their schemes succeed and lose very little when they fail.

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The Unemployment Gap Between Black and White New Yorkers Is Widening

The unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers rose to 12.2 percent in the first quarter of the year, while the white unemployment rate dropped to 1.3 percent, a new report says.

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The Best Celebrity Looks from the Time 100 Gala and Save Venice

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat, Lea Michele, Kaia Gerber, Aubrey Plaza, Austin Butler came out for Time magazine and Save Venice.

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National Academies Members Demand Answers About Sacklers’ Donations

The Academies accepted millions of dollars from members of the Sackler family — including some who led Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin — even while advising federal officials on opioid policy.

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F.B.I. Searches Home of Top FTX Executive

Ryan Salame, a former top FTX executive and a prolific Republican donor, faces mounting legal pressure for his role in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire.

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Carolyn Bryant Donham Dies at 88; Her Words Doomed Emmett Till

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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92

He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.

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As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the Future

British regulators cited the newness of the cloud gaming field to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, a shift in antitrust strategy.

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Jerry Springer, Host of Unapologetically Brash Talk Show, Dies at 79

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Eduard Habsburg, Hungary’s Ambassador to Pope, Has Offbeat Résumé

Eduard Habsburg, Viktor Orban’s man at the Vatican, took the post after a career as a zombie movie screenwriter, novelist and cartoon producer. “I can get along with anybody,” says the descendant of emperors.

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Danny Masterson’s Rape Retrial: What’s Different This Time

A retrial is underway on charges that the actor from “That ’70s Show” raped three women in the early 2000s. The first trial ended in a hung jury in November.

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Montana House Votes to Discipline Transgender Lawmaker

Legislators voted to bar Representative Zooey Zephyr, the state’s only transgender legislator, from the House chamber for the remainder of the legislative session.

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Where Were the Gatekeepers?

Finding lessons in the firing of Tucker Carlson.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 26, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Meet Justin Cooley of Broadway’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’

Justin Cooley plays an anagram-obsessed, Elvish-speaking high school student in the musical.

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2 Executives Are on Leave After Bud Light Promotion With Transgender Influencer

Anheuser-Busch announced the moves after a conservative backlash to a promotion with the social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

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The Hot Issue Bedeviling Arizona’s New Governor: Tamales

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have allowed an informal network of home cooks to sell perishable food legally. The backlash has been fierce.

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Tucker Carlson and the Politics of Suspicion

The newer (and especially, younger) right is defined by a politics of suspicion.

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Murdoch’s News Group Paid Settlement to Prince William, Court Filing Shows

A legal filing by Prince Harry in his own case against News Group claims his brother received “a huge sum of money’’ to settle phone-hacking allegations.

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A Grim Anniversary for Survivors of the Rana Plaza Disaster

It was the deadliest accident in the history of the garment industry. Ten years later, has anything changed for factory workers?

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Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 25, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 24, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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What’s Going on With Covid Right Now?

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are lower than they’ve been in years. We asked experts how to think about personal risk — and what the future likely holds.

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On His Podcast ‘Wine and Hip Hop,’ Jermaine Stone Aims to Bridge Cultures

As the wine industry flagged in its commitment to Black and brown communities, this consultant forged his own path.

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Don Lemon, CNN Star Anchor, to Leave the Network

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Inside the Scramble to Make a Half-Million Ants Feel at Home

The American Museum of Natural History is unveiling an enormous new exhibit of leafcutter ants. Making it happen was no picnic.

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Tucker Carlson, a source of repeated controversies, is out at Fox News.

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David Grann on the Wreck of the H.M.S. Wager

The New Yorker staff writer discusses his new book, “The Wager,” about the harrowing circumstances and conflicting stories surrounding a 1741 shipwreck.

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Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry

Comcast, the company’s owner, said he was leaving after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with an employee.

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Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration

Congress has yet to pass an immigration overhaul, but President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S.

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The Fabulous Yields, and Lurking Risks, of Money Market Funds

The funds are paying enticing interest rates right now. But the debt ceiling and signs of weakness in the banking system are worrisome, our columnist says.

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Barlocco Island in Scotland Listed for $186,000

Reaching Barlocco Island is challenging, and staying there for any length of time even more so. Still, dozens are vying for the 25 acres of nature.

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How Leaning Into Negative Emotions Can Help Your Mental Health

Recent research suggests that while bad feelings can affect your well-being, your perspective on those feelings can play an even bigger role in your mental health.

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Political Chaos Unsettles Israel as It Looks to Honor the Fallen and Its Independence

Israelis are bracing for a tense Memorial Day and the 75th anniversary of their country’s founding as a political crisis tears it apart.

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A Beauty Treatment Promised to Zap Fat. For Some, It Brought Disfigurement.

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Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak During a New Moon

The first major springtime meteor shower will become most active right after a new moon.

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Why Those Super Low College Admissions Rates Can Be Misleading

Some of it amounts to marketing.

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The Champions League Ventures Down Memory Lane

Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.

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Golden State Warriors Win at Home, Which Is Part of Their Problem

Golden State beat Sacramento to earn its first win of the playoffs, but in doing so reinforced a troubling trend from the regular season.

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U.S. to Fund Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jails and Prisons

The Biden administration is asking states to use Medicaid funds to cover opioid addiction treatment in correctional facilities, where many people suffer intense cravings and withdrawal.

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NYPD Shoots Man in Mental Distress After Responding to 911 Call

The man, who the police said was holding scissors and a kitchen knife when an officer shot him in the Bronx, was in critical condition.

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Elite Law Schools Boycotted the U.S. News Rankings. Now, They May Be Paying a Price.

After a preview of the new rankings system, Yale and other universities raised a storm of objections. The formal list is now indefinitely delayed.

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Studio Railroad: This Home Office in Washington Is Also a Train

Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?

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Canadian Suspect in Paris Synagogue Bombing Is Found Guilty

The attack killed four and injured dozens. But decades of false leads, a lack of evidence and legal wrangling delayed a trial.

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Richard Riordan, Mayor of an Uneasy Los Angeles, Dies at 92

He was a successful businessman before taking office in 1993 amid civil unrest after the police beating of Rodney King. He became known for impolitic wisecracking.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 20, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

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Our Best Lemon Dessert Recipes

Bars, pies, cakes: We have all the sweet-tart classics and new favorites, too.

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Thousands Flock to See a Rare Total Solar Eclipse in Australia

Tens of thousands descended on a tiny town in Western Australia, hundreds of miles from any city, to view a celestial spectacle.

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Is a 6-Week Abortion Ban a Disaster for DeSantis? Two Theories.

There were plenty of midterm elections where Republicans didn’t seem to pay a price over new abortion restrictions.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official

Announcing his long-shot bid to challenge President Biden, he spoke to a crowd of people who voiced their shared skepticism about vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry.

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How Russian Propaganda Plagues Parts of Eastern Ukraine

A year into the war, some residents of eastern Ukrainian towns still confound officials and the police with their support for Russia despite the constant bombardment from Russian forces.

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Abortion Pill Maker Sues F.D.A. to Protect Drug if a Court Orders It Off the Market

The suit by GenBioPro, the generic maker of mifepristone, is the latest strand in the intense legal battle over abortion pills.

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What Are ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws, and When Do They Apply?

The shootings of two people who mistakenly approached homes in Missouri and New York have renewed attention to self-defense laws across the country.

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Fox News Remains an Aberration in American Journalism

A trial would have demonstrated the full extent of the company’s practice of deliberate deceit.

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Republicans Hit DeSantis Over Disney Feud

As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida escalates a fight against his state’s largest private employer, his potential rivals for the White House see an opening to attack.

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Tobias Rahim Wants to Take Danish-Language Pop Global

Tobias Rahim is a phenomenon in Denmark. Now, he wants the country’s music to be internationally renowned.

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Fact check: Trump falsely claims Putin didn't boast of Russia's nuclear might during the Trump presidency

Former President Donald Trump has tried to mount an argument that he was a formidable deterrent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the foreign leader Trump has for years been criticized for praising and defending. But Trump has been making a demonstrably false claim to support his case.

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Can a Global Talent Agency Make Atlanta an Art Destination?

Artists, dealers and collectors are waiting to see if UTA’s new gallery space will lift Southern talents — or focus on big names outside the region.

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Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arrest

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume football activities, the team's general manager said on Tuesday.

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Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more.

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Beleaguered Swiss Bank Accused of Impeding Hunt for Accounts Linked to Nazis

The Senate Budget Committee opened an investigation after Credit Suisse fired a lawyer it had hired to oversee an independent inquiry hunting for accounts linked to Nazis who went to Argentina.

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Covid May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Researchers Find

Men and people with severe illnesses were more likely to develop the condition within a year. But the data does not prove that the coronavirus causes diabetes.

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FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and older and certain people with weakened immunity to get additional doses before this fall's vaccination campaigns.

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SpaceX calls off launch attempt of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket

SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, was left grounded on its launch pad in South Texas on Monday morning because of a technical issue, delaying the vehicle's historic first launch attempt.

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See how California's recent weather crises brought dead lake back to life

CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir takes a look at how climate change is affecting California's central valley, where heavy flooding has changed the landscape of the agriculture-heavy area.

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F.B.I. Arrests Two on Charges Tied to Chinese Police Outpost in NYC

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged the men with conspiring with the People’s Republic of China and destroying evidence in connection with a Chinese police outpost in Lower Manhattan.

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A Sailboat Race With a French Flair

Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille is a combination of high-end fun on shore and drama on the water.

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David's Bridal, America's largest bridal chain, files for bankruptcy

There has been a rebound in weddings the last two years after the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But it hasn't been enough for David's Bridal, the largest bridal retailer in the United States. The company said Monday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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In Pakistan, Economic Crisis Mutes Ramadan Celebrations

Rampant inflation, damaged crops and the war in Ukraine have sent food prices soaring during the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting.

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A Century-Old Mystery Surfaces From Lake Superior

A lumber fleet left the docks of Baraga, Mich., in 1914, and was never seen again. A team of shipwreck hunters found two of its vessels more than 100 years later.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says GOP can't be 'distracted' by Trump investigations if it wants to win in 2024

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has a message for his fellow Republicans looking to win back the White House: "We cannot get distracted."

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Killing of Atiq Ahmed in India Renews Alarm About Extrajudicial Violence

The victim was a former politician, a notorious criminal and a Muslim. Afterward, two government officials described the killing as akin to divine justice.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 16, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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New York Democrat has 'a lot of questions' for Biden administration about Pentagon leak

Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said Sunday she has "a lot of questions" for the Biden administration about the circumstances around the leak of highly classified Pentagon documents.

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How Janelle Jones’s Story About Black Women and the Economy Caught On

The first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department advanced the idea that lifting up people on the margins helps everyone else, too.

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An Oregon man 'gifted' money to strangers by dropping $200,000 in cash out his car window

An Oregon man was stopped by police Tuesday after he tried to "gift" strangers money by tossing hundred dollar bills on a busy highway from his car window.

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600-plus inmates to be transferred as Fulton County, Georgia, jail deals with overcrowding and outbreak of bedbugs and vermin

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‘The Tale of Genji’ Is More Than 1,000 Years Old. What Explains Its Lasting Appeal?

The book is often described as the world’s first novel and a touchstone of Japanese literature. But some of its themes, including its take on gender and power, have echoed over centuries.

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Trump campaign says it saw surge in donations after indictment

Former President Donald Trump raised a combined $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 through his joint fundraising committee and his campaign -- and saw a spike in donations after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on March 30 -- according to new figures provided by his campaign.

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Why European stocks are crushing US peers

For years, global investors preferred American stocks to European ones. But at a time of change in financial markets, favor is shifting.

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DeSantis, on cusp of presidential campaign, defies national abortion sentiments with signing of six-week ban

Floridians woke up Friday morning to discover Gov. Ron DeSantis had signed into law a six-week abortion ban overnight, meeting behind closed doors with a select group of invited guests to give final approval to a bill that had just passed the state legislature earlier in the day.

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Caroline Rose Takes Her Indie Rock Show on the Road

On a chilly day in New England at the start of a 43-city tour, the indie singer kills time before falling into the arms of her fans.

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Justice Department charges leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in sprawling fentanyl-trafficking probe

The Justice Department on Friday announced charges against more than two dozen defendants, including three sons of the notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, in a sprawling fentanyl-trafficking investigation.

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Core of Macron’s Pension Plan Clears Key Legal Test as Protesters Fume

A constitutional council reviewing President Emmanuel Macron’s law struck down some sections, but the main part — an increase in the retirement age — was accepted. Anger over the plan remains high.

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As World Warms, Droughts Come On Faster, Study Finds

When rains fail unexpectedly, higher temperatures can more rapidly parch the ground, to devastating effect.

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Hear what Twitter owner Musk thinks about a potential US ban of TikTok

As Twitter faces fresh criticism for several recent decisions, its billionaire owner sat down for a rare interview with the BBC to talk about various aspects of running the platform.

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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Top 10 Ingredients, in One Dish

After 20 years of tinkering with flavors, the chef makes his way back to the classic hits.

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Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With New York, California and Other States

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CNN reporter hit with tear gas during live broadcast

While on the ground in Paris, CNN's Frederick Pleitgen gets hit with tear gas during a fresh round of demonstrations over government plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, a day before a crucial court ruling on the constitutionality of the divisive law.

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Judge in Proud Boys case denies mistrial motion after jurors report being followed

The federal judge overseeing the trial of five Proud Boys members who are accused of plotting to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, denied a mistrial motion on Thursday after jurors reported being followed and confronted in public.

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Israel’s President Sees Hope for Judicial Compromise

Isaac Herzog is leading talks to resolve a crisis provoked by a divisive government plan to overhaul the courts. In an interview with The Times, he said he was optimistic about a breakthrough.

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Indiana Plant Fire With Toxic Fumes Could Burn for Days, Officials Warn

Residents within a half-mile radius of a plastics recycling plant in Richmond, Ind., were ordered to evacuate after the fire broke out on the 14-acre property on Tuesday.

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In Italy, a Home With Renaissance Frescoes and a Giant Mirrored Cube

By reimagining an apartment inside a storied palazzo, the designer Paola Moretti both preserved its history and gave it a bold new chapter.

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US forces capture 'ISIS attack facilitator' in helicopter raid in Syria

US forces captured an ISIS operative and two of his associates in eastern Syria on Saturday evening, the US military announced on Wednesday.

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Carl Fischer, Who Shot Attention-Getting Esquire Covers, Dies at 98

Among his most famous photographs was one depicting Muhammad Ali as a martyr stuck full of arrows.

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Juul to pay $462 million to six states in its largest settlement ever

Juul Labs, the e-cigarette maker, is paying $462 million to six US states and DC in the largest multi-state settlement yet for the troubled company that has been accused of contributing to the rise of vaping among youth.

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Sean Hayes Returns to the Piano in Broadway’s ‘Good Night, Oscar’

Years before “Will & Grace,” Hayes was a classical pianist. In the new Broadway play “Good Night, Oscar,” he returns to the piano to portray a famously troubled musician and witty guest of late-night TV shows.

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What we know about the Daniel Perry case, and what happens next after Texas' governor says he wants to pardon him

As the Texas pardons board weighs a request from the governor for an expedited review of the conviction of an Army sergeant who fatally shot a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally, an attorney for the victim's family is calling for the full legal process to play out first, including sentencing and an appeal.

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Spring Cleaning Was Once Backbreaking Work. For Many, It Still Is.

In an earlier, dirtier era, a thorough post-winter scrubbing was a labor-intensive necessity. Today, the tradition lives on as an annual rite of purification and renewal.

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Opinion: The shocking ruling on abortion medication lays bare this antiabortion strategy

Dueling decisions in two federal district courts last week are likely to set up a showdown at the Supreme Court over the fate of the abortion pill mifepristone. If abortion opponents are successful, access to the pill — reportedly used in more than half of abortions in the United States — will be severely undercut.

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Dominion can't bring up January 6 at Fox News defamation trial, judge rules

Dominion Voting Systems can't bring up the January 6 insurrection during its upcoming defamation trial against Fox News, a Delaware judge ruled Tuesday, who also revealed at a hearing that he has been receiving death threats.

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Justice Department Recently Looked Into Twitter, Lawsuit Says

The focus of the inquiry was unclear, but several former executives said they had racked up more than $1 million in expenses dealing with it and other legal issues.

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5 Dead and 8 Injured in Shooting in Louisville, Ky., Police Say

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Record warmth in areas with a record snowpack may cause hazardous flooding this week

This week will be draining in a literal sense, due to rapid snowmelt. A great thaw is set to begin, which will bring the potential for flooding across at least 10 states.

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Marilyn Minter, an Artist Who Resonates and Repels

In her most ambitious show to date, the 74-year-old artist is continuing to push the envelope with a new body of work.

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Republican congresswoman says FDA should ignore ruling suspending abortion drug approval

A Republican congresswoman who represents a swing district in South Carolina urged the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to ignore a recent ruling by a federal judge suspending the approval of a medication drug used for abortion.

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Major League Soccer investigating alleged racial slur during match

Major League Soccer says it's investigating allegations a player made a racist remark during Saturday's New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes match.

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Canadian Police Technique Under Fire for Breeding False Confessions

A con game that undercover police use to obtain confessions in Canada secures convictions, but opponents say it’s a breeding ground for false confessions.

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See CNN co-anchors absolutely lose it over John Berman's report

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has accidently discovered a possible runaway supermassive black hole that creates a trail of newborn stars. CNN's Tom Foreman reports.

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Gabriel García Márquez’s Best Books: A Guide

The Colombian novelist mixed fiction and fact to capture the outsize reality of Latin America. Even if you’ve never watched a priest levitate, a carpet fly or a drop of blood climb over curbs, there’s something for you.

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Reporter that investigated judge who issued abortion ruling reveals what she found

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who was appointed by former President Trump, issued a ruling that could restrict the usage of the abortion-inducing drug mifepristone. Washington Post reporter Caroline Kitchener discusses her reporting on Kacsmaryk and why he's so passionate about the issue of abortion.

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In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline

Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair.

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Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter decades after a dog found her newborn's body in Maine gravel pit

A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to manslaughter in the death of her newborn, whose body was discovered by a dog in a gravel pit nearly 40 years ago in Maine, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General.

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Rockets From Lebanon Point to Growing Hamas Cooperation With Hezbollah

Israel accused Hamas, a Palestinian militia, of firing rockets into Israel from Lebanon, underscoring its deepening ties with Hezbollah, the dominant Lebanese militia.

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$10,000 reward offered for tips that lead to arrest of third suspect in Florida triple homicide

Officials are offering a total of $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of 16-year-old Tahj Brewton, the third suspect sought in connection with the recent shooting deaths of three Florida teenagers.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 8, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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Before Las Vegas mass shooting, a friend of the gunman implored him not to 'shoot or kill innocent people,' newspaper reports

A friend of Stephen Paddock, who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history in Las Vegas in 2017, said in letters that he was concerned about Paddock committing a shooting and asked him not to "shoot or kill innocent people," according to writings obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature

Understanding the often-overlooked links between math and literature can enhance your appreciation of both.

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Opinion: Idaho's new abortion law is first to challenge the right to travel

This week, Idaho passed the first law restricting travel for abortion. Framed as an "abortion trafficking" bill, it criminalizes anyone who helps a minor get an abortion or abortion pills without parental consent. Violators will face felony charges and up to five years in prison.

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Orange County dermatologist indicted on charge of poisoning husband with liquid drain cleaner

A California dermatologist was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

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Gabriel García Márquez’s Best Books: A Guide

The Colombian novelist mixed fiction and fact to capture the outsize reality of Latin America. Even if you’ve never watched a priest levitate, a carpet fly or a drop of blood climb over curbs, there’s something for you.

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Eating too much 'free sugar' has 45 negative health effects, study finds

There are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study.

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IRS: Average taxpayers 'should not be worried' about audits as agency grows

The Internal Revenue Service's new commissioner, Danny Werfel, released on Thursday the agency's highly anticipated plan for spending $80 billion in funding over the next decade -- and attempted to reassure average taxpayers they don't need to worry about an increase in audits.

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Virginia Rolls Back Voting Rights for Ex-Felons, Bucking Shaky Bipartisan Trend

State after state has eased restrictions on voting for former felons in recent years. But Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s reversal suggests growing wariness on the right.

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Microsoft, hospital group join to disrupt ransomware attacks aimed at health sector

Microsoft used a federal court order to try to cut off cybercriminals' access to a hacking tool that has been used in nearly 70 ransomware attacks on health organizations in more than 19 countries, the tech giant said Thursday.

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Scenes from the N.C.A.A. Final Sports Bra Watch Party

The Sports Bra in Portland, Ore., is a rarity dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. The latest highlight was the N.C.A.A. women’s basketball final.

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Southwest Airlines' CEO got 75% pay hike ahead of service meltdown

Bob Jordan, who took over as CEO of Southwest Airlines in February 2022, just 10 months before the airline's epic holiday travel service meltdown, got a 75% pay hike last year.

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Bed Bath & Beyond gets $120 million lifeline to help it stock near-empty shelves

Cash-starved Bed, Bath & Beyond, which is scrambling to avoid bankruptcy, announced a $120 million lifeline to help it stock near-empty shelves.

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The Trump Indictment Is a Disaster

Why it was a setback for the rule of law and established a dangerous precedent for prosecutors.

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In Scotland, a Minimalist House That Keeps the World at Bay

They raised six children. Now it was time for a home that was entirely their own.

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Tim Cook and Bob Iger to meet with House China committee members

Members of a House panel focused on US-China competition are set to meet with leaders from Silicon Valley and Hollywood during a multi-day tour of California beginning today, according to a source close to the committee.

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Gerard Piqué’s Kings League Has Seen Soccer’s Future

Piqué won a World Cup and lost a pop star as he built a multimillion-dollar side business. Now he has quit the sport that made him famous to build a better version of it.

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'Barbie' trailer brings fun, fun, fun

So many Barbies, such little time.

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In This ‘Grease’ Prequel Series, Pink Is the Word

“Rise of the Pink Ladies” describes the origins of the title 1950s girl gang before Rizzo and Frenchy took over, as viewed through a 2020s lens.

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Putin's digital footsoldiers: How bloggers became a key cog in Russia's war machine

The killing of Vladlen Tatarsky has put a spotlight on the murky world of Russia's pro-invasion military bloggers and the outsized role they play in Moscow's propaganda machine.

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S.E.C. Charges Frank Founder Charlie Javice for Defrauding JPMorgan Chase

Charlie Javice, the 31-year-old founder of Frank, a college financial planning company, was sued by JPMorgan Chase for falsifying customer data.

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Trump has been indicted following probe into a hush money payment scheme. Here's what we know

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'Scary, cold, hungry and lonely': Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line

A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN's David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health.

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Opinion: While school shootings spread fear, there is some comforting data

I often ask my students if they think school violence has been increasing, decreasing or staying stable over the past two decades. Inevitably one or more students say something like: "Of course it's gone up!" By show of hands, most students agree.

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Review: Philip Glass and the Meaning of Life

The director Phelim McDermott, who has acted like a visual translator of Glass’s music, pays tribute to the composer in their show “Tao of Glass.”

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Track Trump's plane here

Former President Donald Trump is making his way to his hometown of New York City where he is expected to voluntarily surrender after being indicted last week.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 3, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Musk's Twitter promised a purge of blue check marks. Instead, he singled out the New York Times

Some VIP Twitter users woke up on Saturday expecting to have lost their coveted blue verification check marks in a previously announced purge by Elon Musk. Instead, Twitter appeared to target a single account from a major publication Musk dislikes and changed the language on its site in a way that obscures why users are verified.

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How severe weather is decimating America's small towns

CNN chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown speaks to Kentucky residents who are still reeling after a devastating tornado and a once-in-a-lifetime flood devastated portions of the state.

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Vladlen Tatarsky, Russian Military Blogger, Is Killed in St. Petersburg Explosion

Vladlen Tatarsky represented a radical wing of pro-invasion bloggers and activists who backed Moscow’s war but also criticized what they saw as the flaws in the Russian Army.

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Ten photographs that made the world wake up to climate change

Water cascading from a wall of ice with gray brushstrokes of clouds overhead makes for a beautiful image -- but the story behind it is one of destruction; Earth's glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate due to human-caused climate change.

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Balances China and U.S.

Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.

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Blinken speaks to Russian foreign minister about WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Sunday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and called for the "immediate release" of detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, according to the US State Department.

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Russia runs the UN Security Council this month. Ukraine says it's the worst April Fools' joke

A country led by an accused war criminal is now in charge of the United Nations Security Council. Hard as it is to believe, it's Russia's turn to assume presidency of the powerful body -- which is charged with maintaining global peace and security.

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As the Final Four Finishes, a Parallel Transfer Season Plays Out, Too

Call it the consolation bracket, as teams jockey for position for next season.

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'I wish you well': Gwyneth Paltrow's parting words at trial go viral

Gwyneth Paltrow paused to speak to the man who had sued her after winning her ski crash trial, igniting a stream of memes in her honor.

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Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Cecilia Rouse says lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to haunt the recovery from recession — and drag on Americans’ optimism for the economy.

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If DeSantis Thinks His Competence Will Help Him Beat Trump, He May Want to Think Again

Republican voters don’t want a manager, they want a performer.

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Russian plan to send nuclear weapons to Belarus proves Putin-Xi talks failed, Zelensky says

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'My eye was hanging out': Ukrainian soldier remembers the Russian blast that damaged his face

A group of American and Canadian surgeons called "Face the Future" work across the globe focusing on delicate reconstructive surgery. The foundation's work included Russia, until recently, but they quickly pivoted their efforts to Ukraine after the full-scale war began. CNN's David McKenzie has the story.

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Adam Sandler Grows Up (Mostly)

At 56, the formerly juvenile funnyman has matured into a subtler, more nuanced comedy performer. It’s why the “Murder Mystery” films work so well.

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Leaders of more than 30 news organizations demand Russia release WSJ reporter

The leaders of more than 30 news organizations around the world signed a letter Thursday to the Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, demanding the release of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

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He Was Mentally Ill and Armed. The Police Shot Him Within 28 Seconds.

The shooting of Raul de la Cruz in the Bronx has renewed the debate over whether police officers are equipped to respond to people in emotional distress.

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Here's how Trump reacted to his indictment, lawyer says

Joe Tacopina, a defense lawyer for Donald Trump, reacted to the indictment of the former president and said his client was 'shocked' and is 'ready to fight'. CNN's Paula Reid has has the details.

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First funeral connected to Nashville school shooting is set for today

The first funeral connected to this week's massacre of three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville is set for Friday, a day after officials released distressing 911 calls reporting the shooting in the Tennessee city.

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