No Clear Endgame in the Conflict Between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan showed its overwhelming superiority in conventional warfare, but the Taliban have refined a lethal repertoire of guerrilla tactics.

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Could the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Affect the Midterms?

The court is set to decide a major case that could scramble the country’s congressional maps. One crucial factor for this year’s elections is when the ruling lands.

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Were Duterte’s Speeches Orders to Kill or Hyperbole?

Judges at the International Criminal Court have heard starkly different interpretations this week of the words of former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines.

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Sorry, SpaceX: It’s Getting Too Crowded Up There

Elon Musk wants to launch a million satellites, but researchers say global warming is changing the upper atmosphere in ways that makes space junk linger.

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How Bookbinders Helped the Nazis Track Holocaust Victims

Conservation experts helped the Nazi regime inspect church and civil archives to track down people they sought to persecute, a researcher concluded.

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Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.

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Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty in the Killing of His Parents

Mr. Reiner, 32, was charged with murdering his parents, the Hollywood director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, last year.

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12 Unforgettable Looks at the BAFTAs: Kate Middleton, Prince William and More

Swishy suits, mermaid skirts, skunk feet and more.

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Mexico Confirms Death of ‘El Mencho,’ Leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and widely regarded as one of the country’s most violent criminal figures.

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At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah

The Lebanese militant group said eight of its members were among those killed late Friday. The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.

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A Post-Katrina Law Guards FEMA Resources. Why Hasn’t It Stopped Noem?

A key statute was designed to rein in the Homeland Security secretary and prevent deadly mistakes. Lawyers say its provisions are difficult to enforce.

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Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest

Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler attacks in the Israeli-occupied territory.

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Lake Erie’s Storm Surges Become More Extreme

Officials are designing new ways to protect the shorelines from sudden flooding and longer storm seasons.

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A Rare Glimpse of a Sleeper Shark in Antarctic Waters

Researchers filmed a 10-to-13-foot sleeper shark off the South Shetland Islands, in what may be the first recording of the species that far south.

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How Microbes Got Their Crawl

In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

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N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.

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Question of True Remorse When A.I. Helps Write Your Court Apology

The use of artificial intelligence gave a New Zealand judge pause about the genuineness of the remorse expressed in the apology. It reflects a wider discussion about using A.I. for personal communication.

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With Niche Tech World References, Vibe Hopes Its Billboards Reach Start-Up Insiders

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

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California Forecast: Storms to Bring More Snow and Rain

From flood warnings around Los Angeles to heavy snow in the Sierra, the storm systems are an abrupt shift from recent dry weather.

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Dinner Is Being Recorded, Whether You Know It or Not

As Meta smart glasses capture scenes in restaurants for social media, service workers and customers are becoming captive participants.

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Manhattan’s Only Wild Turkey Has Her Own Entourage

Astoria, first spotted in Queens last spring, is now a resident of Lower Manhattan, where three devoted women watch over her.

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Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95

The Oscar winner was known for his ability to disappear into roles, playing a wide range of characters in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather,” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”

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‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales

Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.

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More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.

In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.

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California Billionaires Maneuver Now in Case Wealth Tax Passes

California’s wealthiest residents are maneuvering to reduce their net worth in case a billionaire tax becomes law. Some may even try to drop below $1 billion on paper.

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How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify Protesters

The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.

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The Sea Took Her Prosthetic Leg. Months Later, It Gave It Back.

Brenda Ogden lost her waterproof prosthetic leg 10 months ago, and with it, her zest for swimming. Then a local fossil hunter stumbled upon it.

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One Last Chat With David Brooks

Before leaving The Times after 22 years, David Brooks responds to readers’ questions.

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As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran

President Trump threatened to strike Iran, but the military has needed time to build up its forces in the region.

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What We Know About the Victims of the Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting in Canada

The attack at a secondary school and a private residence in the small, remote community in British Columbia has left families stunned and grief-stricken.

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Youngstown, Ohio, Has Been Freezing Because of a Broken Utility

An insolvent, broken utility left downtown buildings in Youngstown freezing in recent weeks. Gov. Mike DeWine has attributed the problems to an archaic system.

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Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: What Does Drinking Do to Your Health?

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look.

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Trump and the Death of Shared Morality in America

In this installment of The Conversation, David Brooks says goodbye to The Times, and offers his parting thoughts.

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Kraft Heinz Reverses Course on Company Split as Sales Continue to Slide

The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.

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George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and Sin

The acclaimed writer discusses the limits of kindness and the foundations of sin.

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Israel Gives Itself More Control Over West Bank, Clearing Barriers to Settlement

Actions by the security cabinet make it easier for Jews to buy land from Palestinians. Critics say the changes violate the Oslo Accords and international law and accelerate attempts to annex the territory.

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Hungry Families, ICE and Secret Grocery Networks in Minneapolis

As immigrants become increasingly afraid to leave their homes for fear of being detained, access to food, including free school lunches, is being cut off.

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A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For?

Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.

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Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows

In part, the problem has to do with how users are asking their questions.

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Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party

It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.

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7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.

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Extreme Cold Persists in the Northeast With Record-Setting Temperatures

Punishing winds have combined with low temperatures to produce dangerously cold conditions across the Northeast. Forecasters say, though, that relief is on the horizon.

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New York Grants Pregnant Workers Paid Leave. How Many Know That?

The state is the first in the United States to require paid leave for prenatal care. While some women are using the time off for medical appointments, others don’t know that it’s available.

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Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up

Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.

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Harvard Proposes Capping As at 20 Percent to Curb Grade Inflation

A recent report found that a majority of grades given out at Harvard were A’s. Professors will vote on a proposal to limit the number to around 20 percent.

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The Louvre Thieves Dropped This Priceless Crown. Now It Looks Like This.

Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released pictures of the damage.

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How Universities and States Are Increasing Surveillance of Professors

Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain.

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Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers

Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.

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Bright Horizons Child Care Centers Face Dozens of Alarming Complaints

In New York City, health officials have moved to shut down one center where workers were charged with child abuse. Records show that problems extend across the network.

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Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket

By choosing Ms. Adams as her nominee for lieutenant governor, Gov. Kathy Hochul created the first all-woman major-party ticket in New York State history.

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William Stevenson, Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband, Is Accused of Killing His Current Wife

William Stevenson was arrested after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the death of his wife in December. He was married to Dr. Biden in the 1970s.

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Let’s Start Project 2028

An outline of items in a hypothetical Democratic Party platform.

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Shopping Sprees and a Penthouse: Public Defender Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Lori Zeno, the former head of the Queens Defenders, faces around five years in prison for stealing public money to pay for international vacations and teeth whitening.

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Research Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health

A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.

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Takeaways From the First Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial

Jurors in the sex trafficking case heard from the first witnesses and saw graphic evidence of the crimes the brothers are accused of.

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Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners

The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce.

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Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels

Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.

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