Prosecutors End Flint Water Crisis Case Against Ex-Governor

Michigan prosecutors had charged former Gov. Rick Snyder with neglect of duty, but said appellate court rulings left them unable to pursue the case against him and 8 others.

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Adam Johnson: Ice hockey death police inquiry to 'take some time'

Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson's neck was fatally cut by a skate during a match.

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Tracing Treasures of Ancient Rome to a Village That Looted Its Own Heritage

Investigators say they have figured out how bronze statues from a shrine built 2,000 years ago in Asia Minor to venerate the emperors of Rome ended up in museums around the world.

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Man pleads not guilty to murder of US Muslim boy

Joseph Czuba is accused of killing Wadea Al-Fayoume in a hate crime linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

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Adam Johnson: Police probe ice hockey death as fiancée pays tribute

Fiancée Ryan Wolfe says Adam Johnson - whose neck was cut in a match - was her "sweet angel".

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Surprise Box Office Hit

“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for something other than a sequel.

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Matthew Perry death: Stars remember 'brilliant' actor

The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, has been described as a "true gift to us all".

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‘You Think of Dying at Any Time’

Gaza residents say Israeli airstrikes come mostly without warning and hit indiscriminately, leading to the feeling that death is imminent and inevitable.

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Mike Pence Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

He increasingly attacked Donald Trump over Jan. 6, but gained little traction and struggled to raise money.

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A Hairless Cat and Nickelback. What Could Be More Romantic?

When performers Kayla Pecchioni and Colin Barkell met at a Tonys viewing party, a kitten named Paw McCatney helped break the ice.

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Trump Family Members Set to Testify at Civil Fraud Trial Next Week

Donald J. Trump’s two adult sons and daughter Ivanka are expected to take the witness stand starting on Wednesday. The former president is set to testify on Nov. 6.

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Maine shooting manhunt: River trawled in search for suspect

Investigators have reportedly found a suicide note from the suspect addressed to his son.

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The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried

The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.

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Uncanny Art for the Post-Truth Era

As deepfakes and A.I. images proliferate, hyperrealist sculpture has taken on an eerie new relevance.

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Airbnb turns to AI to help prevent house parties

The short-term rental giant is now using artificial intelligence to try to prevent troublemakers.

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Do Roosters Recognize Themselves in a Mirror? Yes, They Cock-a-Doodle-Doo.

A modified version of the classic mirror test suggested that roosters recognize their reflections.

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California Slams San Francisco for ‘Egregious’ Barriers to Housing Construction

The city adopted a state-approved plan in January to build 82,000 new housing units in eight years. It’s already failing.

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Speaker Nominee Mike Johnson Helped Efforts to Overturn The 2020 Election

Representative Mike Johnson recruited House Republicans to back a lawsuit to overturn the results, and he was a key architect of his party’s objections to certifying President Biden’s victory.

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Carnival pays thousands over Covid 'negligence'

An Australian judge orders Carnival to pay medical bills of passenger who caught Covid on board one of its ships.

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María José Llergo’s Songs Have Flamenco Roots. They Raise a Ruckus.

This Spanish singer’s debut, “Ultrabelleza,” experiments with a signature genre of her Andalusian homeland, creating an unexpected homage.

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Instagram sued over harm to young people's mental health

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is facing legal action from dozens of US states.

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Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week

It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week.

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Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans

Jim Jordan’s bid showed the power of the ultraconservative faction in Congress.

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Nashville Chief’s Son Is Sought in Shooting of Two Officers

Chief John Drake of the Metropolitan Nashville Police confirmed that his estranged son, John C. Drake Jr., was the suspect in the shooting of two police officers in La Vergne, Tenn., on Saturday.

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Peering Into A.I.’s Black Box, Who’s the Real Techno-Optimist? and Reading Ancient Scrolls With A.I.

New ways we’re understanding A.I. models, the musings of a billionaire venture capitalist, and the first word from an ancient scroll.

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Strong First Weekend for ‘Killers,’ but Taylor Swift Was Still No. 1

The Scorsese film’s estimated $23 million in the North American box office was a special feat considering its length and the lack of promotion by its actors.

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How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?

After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses.

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What Voters Think About U.S. Support for the Wars in Israel and Ukraine

Interviews with voters in key states show that while there is support for Israel and Ukraine, many are torn about how much the U.S. can or should be involved.

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Peter Nygard Lured Women to His Office’s Bedroom, Witnesses Testified

Five women accusing Peter Nygard of sexual assault completed their testimonies this week as prosecutors prepare to close their case in Toronto.

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Hedi Slimane Drops a Surprise Celine Show

It has been almost a year since his last women’s wear collection. Why? It’s an open book.

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California gives green light to cruise again in lowriders

The practice was once associated with crime and gangs, so it was made illegal in the 80s.

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The Multimillion-Dollar Machines at the Center of the U.S.-China Rivalry

The United States is taking unusual action to clamp down on sales of chip-making machinery to China, even as Chinese firms are racing to stockpile the equipment.

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Judge threatens to jail Trump for 'blatant' gag order violation

The judge said Mr Trump had failed to take down a post from his website mocking a court clerk.

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Gwyneth Paltrow says nepo baby label is an 'ugly moniker'

The actress says she doesn't like the "judgement that exists around kids of famous people".

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Julia Fox: Actress says dating Kanye West had 'red flags'

The actress says she turned a blind eye because the romance was fun, but realised it was unsustainable.

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Ann Philbin, Who Remade L.A.’s Hammer Museum, to Step Down

In nearly 25 years at the helm, Philbin helped transform the museum and elevate its reputation, and left a mark on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles.

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Natalee Holloway's suspected killer, Joran van der Sloot, admits to crime, says mother

Joran van der Sloot "brutally murdered" the Alabama teenager who went missing in Aruba, the judge said.

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Endangered Species Act to Lose 21 Species, but Not the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

Officials held off on making a decision about the elusive bird, saying they still need to examine the evidence, including grainy video.

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Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake

The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts.

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Vladimir Nabokov’s Best Books: A Guide

Clever and dexterous, his writing delights in puzzles, puns and lepidoptera. Here’s where to start. (There’s so much more than “Lolita.”)

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Yellowstone Border Purchase Stops Gold Mine From Infringing on Bear Habitat

A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife.

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Buttery Roti, Velvety Avocado Pasta and Chewy Chow Fun

Carbs of all kinds for sandwiching, swiping and swirling.

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‘Big Jim’ and Babydog Go to Washington?

The debt-ridden, party-flipping governor of struggling West Virginia is running for the Senate. Is D.C. ready for Jim Justice (and his beloved bulldog)?

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In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes

Seemingly unending earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed nearly 1,300 people and amplified already troubling times since the Taliban seized power.

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Can This Man Make Soccer Smarter?

Ian Graham helped transform Liverpool from a faded giant into soccer’s most cutting-edge club. Now he wants to do the same for everyone else.

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Llamas Are Loved in New England, as Pets, Guards and More

To owners in the Northeast, the animals can put on quite a show — and do a lot more.

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A New Law Unites Northern Ireland — in Outrage

Catholics and Protestants alike say a commission created by the British Parliament to handle hundreds of sectarian crimes will do little to heal old wounds.

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Palestinian American: 'I wake up and check if my family in Gaza is still alive'

Palestinian Americans wait for news of loved ones still in Gaza as Israel strikes back at Hamas.

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Solar Eclipse 2023: When, Where and How to Watch

The so-called “ring of fire” will grace the skies of the Western Hemisphere on Saturday.

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New York's iconic subway voice on coming out trans

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition.

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Mary Lou Retton Crowdfunded Her Medical Debt, Like Many Thousands of Others

But unlike the Olympic gymnast, most people don’t raise enough money to cover their costs.

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How the Left Is Reacting to the Hamas Atrocities

Readers respond to columns by Bret Stephens and Thomas L. Friedman. Also: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy; gender inequality; Donald Trump’s harangues.

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Sergio Brown, Ex-N.F.L. Player, Taken Into Custody in Mother’s Death

Myrtle Brown, 73, died last month after an assault, the police in Maywood, Ill., said.

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Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Were ‘Dishonest’

In her second day testifying at the FTX founder’s trial, Ms. Ellison said she misled lenders at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s request.

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Tim Ballard: US child-trafficking opponent who inspired Sound of Freedom accused of assault

Five women say they were coerced by the campaigner who inspired the hit movie Sound of Freedom.

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Prosecutors Ask if Trump Will Blame His Lawyers as Defense in Election Case

The special counsel asked a judge to require the former president to disclose whether he would blame poor legal advice for his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party Leader, Vows to Rebuild Britain Amid Protest

Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. opposition, brushed off an unexpected onstage protest to make a pitch that his party could rebuild the country after 13 years of Conservative rule.

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Nearly 1,000 birds die after striking Chicago building

Hundreds of millions of birds die in building collisions across the United States each year.

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Pumpkin weighing 2,749lb squashes world record

After watering his gourd 12 times a day since April, a teacher wins the world championships in California.

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A clash at the border between Israel and Lebanon adds to fears of a multi-front battle.

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Skeletons of 1918 Flu Victims Reveal Clues About Who Was Likely to Die

While a narrative emerged that the pandemic indiscriminately struck the young and healthy, new evidence suggests that frail young adults were most vulnerable.

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Sunday Calls for Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

With some lighter fare for the week: Priya Krishna’s new coconut saag, a French-y sous-chef salad and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

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‘There Were Terrorists Inside’: How Hamas’s Attack on Israel Unfolded

Palestinian militants from Gaza raided Israel on Saturday, killing and abducting hundreds. Survivors have begun to recount the most complex attack on their territory in half a century.

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A Dazzling Art Collection, Hiding in Plain Sight

New York City’s sprawling public health care system contains one of the largest public art collections in the country.

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Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building

At least 961 birds died in one night in Chicago after crashing into the windows of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center during the height of the fall migration.

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Hamas Attack Is a Psychological Blow to Israel

The attack by Hamas forces Israel once again to confront the conflict that has haunted it since the creation of the modern state.

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Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms

Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on Oct. 15, a tactic driven by the country’s de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski.

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Afghanistan Earthquakes Kill Nearly 200, Officials Say

Two 6.3-magnitude quakes were followed by several large aftershocks, devastating entire villages in the western part of the country.

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Teen Charged With Murder in Stabbing of 13-Year-Old on Staten Island Bus

The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, was in custody after the killing, which occurred during an argument that the police said might have been gang-related.

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Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins

As Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israelis huddled in shelters and Gazans flocked to supermarkets, fearing the Israeli military response.

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The Quiet Reading Room That Gets Trippy After Dark

The curious origins of the Athenaeum, a library on a nondescript Midtown block that is devoted to the psychedelic experience.

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U.A.W., Citing Progress in Talks, Holds Off Expanding Strikes

The United Automobile Workers said on Friday it had secured an important concession from General Motors regarding the contracts of workers at battery factories.

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The M.T.A. Is No Longer Broke. Now It Must Make Riders Happy.

For as long as many New Yorkers can remember, the M.T.A. has needed more money. Now its budget is finally whole, and the pressure for good service is on.

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Rapper Drake taking break from music to focus on health

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues.

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Protests to Egypt’s Presidential Elections Grow as Sisi Announces Campaign

Voters will chose a leader in December. It will likely be President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, though with the economy in dire straits, protests are gaining momentum.

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Read Your Way Through Missoula

Montana calls to storytellers: The cold clear waters of its rivers have carried the voices of its inhabitants from time immemorial, says Debra Magpie Earling, one of its writers. Here, she recommends her favorites.

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Police rescue man handcuffed by fake officer

The man claiming to be a Homeland Security officer had a handgun, badge and car with blue lights.

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Kaiser Permanente: Over 75,000 US healthcare workers go on strike

About 40% of Kaiser Permanente's workers walked off their jobs to call for higher wages and more staff.

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Antarctica Sea Ice Hits Annual Peak, a Record Low

Earlier this year it was clear Antarctic sea ice levels were low. Now, as the continent enters spring, it’s obvious that “it’s a really exceptional year.”

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Couple killed by bear in Canada 'loved the outdoors'

A family member said Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse, both 62, were experienced backcountry hikers.

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How Chelsea Became the Unlikely Center of the Art World

The art business took over a neighborhood on the Far West Side of Manhattan previously known as Gasoline Alley. Then the city turned the area into a ‘monument to real estate developers.’

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The McCarthy-Gaetz feud… in 105 seconds

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep Matt Gaetz’s bad blood reached a fever pitch. How did they get here?

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Horace Ové, Pioneering Black Filmmaker in Britain, Dies at 86

His feature-length film, “Pressure,” mapped the struggles of Black Britons in an era of unyielding racism. He was knighted in 2022.

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128-year-old mummy gets a funeral

Fondly called 'Stoneman Willie,' the mummy is an icon in the history of Reading, Pennsylvania.

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Swifties Watch Their Hero and Learn to Love the N.F.L.

As two of America’s biggest fandoms collide, the pop star’s biggest fans are studying up and cheering along.

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Against the Wall, McCarthy Does the Right Thing

At the last possible moment, Kevin McCarthy earned some credit for keeping the government open. But not a lot of credit.

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In Poland, Supporters of Opposition March in Warsaw Ahead of Key Election

The fate of democracy and aid for Ukraine undergird the October vote, which will decide whether the governing Law and Justice party secures an unprecedented third term in a row.

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A Pretty Perfect Pollo Asado

Marinated all afternoon, placed on the grill an hour before sunset and served with warm tortillas, rice and beans, hot sauce and lime wedges.

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A Nobel Prize Might Lower a Scientist’s Impact

A team of researchers at Stanford find that older scientists are less productive after winning major awards like the Nobel and the MacArthur Fellowship.

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