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The proposals would transform a program aimed at helping the most vulnerable people in the world into one that gives preference to mostly white people.
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Unwilling to fight for their institutions’ independence, officials watched on Wednesday as the president continued his pursuit of control over law enforcement.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTThe development comes as the U.S. military is planning its own possible escalation, and drawing up options for President Trump to consider.
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When President Javier Milei faced an economic meltdown, President Trump vowed to come to his aid. But that lifeline is coming at a cost.
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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, defended his positions while working in digs at former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.
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The new rules codify strict limitations on access and raise the prospect of punishment for requesting information on matters of public interest.
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The global activist gets candid in her new memoir. She spoke with us about panic attacks, personal style and changing her mind about what marriage could be.
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Xi Jinping’s need to project strength before a crucial meeting of Communist Party leaders may help explain why Beijing announced new rare earth controls.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTThe militants said they would need special equipment to retrieve more bodies in Gaza. The announcement could put the truce with Israel at risk.
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A video this week captured Hamas fighters in Gaza executing Palestinian rivals as it tries to assert its dominance after two years of war with Israel.
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More than $700,000 in luxury watches, jewelry and designer goods were stolen. “They feel unsafe in their homes,” a detective said.
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Family rifts involving politics usually exist behind closed doors. But some are publicly condemning the positions of their prominent elders.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTSome local G.O.P. officials who participated in the text exchanges lost their jobs or were being pressured to resign. But top Republicans have been dismissive.
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Astoria, Ore., the setting of the 1985 classic, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed bills providing benefits to those descendants, but approved a state agency to determine who qualifies for potential reparations.
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Orsted, a Danish wind farm developer, has been hit by costs and President Trump’s efforts to stymie renewable energy. Its struggles are rippling across Denmark.
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Ten members of Congress wrote to Gov. Kathy Hochul that a gas pipeline proposed for New York Harbor ran counter to the state’s emissions reductions goals.
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A parade attendee chided the passing pontiff by yelling, “Go Cubs!” A retort came from atop the Popemobile.
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Representative Dave Taylor of Ohio condemned the symbol as “vile” and said his office was investigating with the U.S. Capitol Police.
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