Torture and Secret C.I.A. Prisons Haunt 9/11 Case in Judge’s Ruling

Prosecutors have said they will appeal the decision, although they lost a similar appeal this year.

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Harvey Weinstein Pushed, Grabbed and Then Attacked, Witness Testifies in NYC Trial

Miriam Haley is the first to testify of the three women whose accusations are at the center of the disgraced producer’s retrial on sex abuse charges.

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Weinstein Accuser Tells Her Story of Coerced Sex for a Second Time

Miriam Haley, one of three women who prosecutors say were victims of Harvey Weinstein, testified at his retrial in Manhattan.

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Analysis: Carney will lead an 'everything but Trump' coalition

In winning the Canadian election, Mark Carney becomes the biggest economic force against the US president.

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NYPD Investigating Pro-Israel Crowd’s Attack on Woman in Brooklyn

After a protest at a Brooklyn synagogue where a far-right Israeli official had spoken, a woman said pro-Israel counterprotesters verbally and physically abused her as she walked by.

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Police Arrest a Man They Say Abused a Corpse on the R Train

A Brooklyn man has been charged with first-degree rape after the police said he violated the body of a dead man on the subway in Manhattan.

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Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, Shuts Down Question About Their Relationship

The legendary football coach has never shared much with the news media, but on Sunday it was Jordon Hudson who shut down a line of questioning.

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A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada's historic election

After a campaign upended by Trump’s threats, the Liberals hope they can hold onto power.

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Immunotherapy Drug Spares Cancer Patients From Grisly Surgeries and Harsh Therapies

For a limited group of cancer patients who have solid tumors in the stomach, rectum, esophagus and other organs, an immunotherapy trial offered stunning results.

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Taking on Musk, New York Considers Move to Close Tesla Dealerships

Elon Musk’s alliance with President Trump has prompted Democratic lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla of its ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.

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What Nearly Brainless Rodents Know About Weight Loss and Hunger

Studies in neuroscience with applications to humans offer clues about what makes us start eating, and when we stop.

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Jed the Fish Dead: KROQ DJ Who Pioneered New Wave Radio Was 69

With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ.

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In Trade War Clash With Trump, China Refuses to Take the Bait

The Trump administration has been saying that the two countries are engaged in talks to resolve the dispute, but Beijing asserts that no such discussions are happening.

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Indian and Pakistani Soldiers Briefly Exchange Fire Along Kashmir Border

The clash took place just days after a terror attack killed 26 people on the Indian side of the disputed region, raising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.

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How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan

After a militant attack in Kashmir, the Indian government said it was suspending its participation in a treaty that governs most of the water used in Pakistani agriculture.

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Gwyneth Paltrow eating bread and pasta after 'hardcore' food regime

The actress-turned-health guru says she got a "little bit sick" of her strict diet after many years.

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Columbia Journalism Review Faces the Kind of Crisis It Usually Covers

The publication is now trying to find a successful business model without its top editor, who was abruptly fired last week.

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Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them

Mexican artists built enormous audiences singing about drug cartels and narco culture. Cities and states are now moving against the style.

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Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent

The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

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3 Adams Case Prosecutors Resign Rather Than Express Regret to Justice Dept.

They had been placed on administrative leave after refusing to abandon the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. “We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none,” they wrote.

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How Have DOGE Cuts Affected Prince George’s and Charles Counties?

A Times reporting team is looking for reader input on how the reduction in the federal work force has affected the two Maryland communities.

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Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance that further divided it.

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Kristi Noem’s Bag, With Security Badge and $3,000, Is Stolen

The homeland security secretary was dining at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. She also lost her passport and keys.

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Watch: Moment Delta plane engine catches fire

Passengers have been forced to evacuate a Delta plane after an engine caught fire while on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport in Florida.

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When They Don’t Recognize You Anymore

People with dementia often forget even close family members as the disease advances. “It can throw people into an existential crisis,” one expert said.

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After Meeting Wrongly Deported Man, Van Hollen Accuses Trump of Defying Courts

“Facilitating his return means something more than doing nothing, and they are doing nothing,” Senator Chris Van Hollen said after his trip to El Salvador.

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Inside a City Swept by Roving Gunmen, Deadly Grudges and Fear

A sectarian-fueled killing spree exposed how fragile peace is in Syria, where the government’s control is limited and tension runs deep after nearly 14 years of civil war.

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Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor’s Race in Her Return Home

The former congresswoman, a progressive Democrat, campaigned on a promise to unite residents in the beleaguered California city. Her challenger, Loren Taylor, conceded on Saturday.

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An Urgent Supreme Court Order Protecting Migrants Was Built for Speed

In an overnight ruling blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans, the justices ignored some of their protocols.

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Trump Declares Lab Leak as ‘True Origins’ of Covid on New Website

The White House has thrown its weight behind the lab leak theory, an idea that has divided intelligence agencies.

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Wendy's clarifies 'little spice' in Katy Perry tweets after space trip

Following criticism from followers, the company put out a statement this week saying it had no ill-will for Perry.

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Ryan Gosling to star in new Star Wars film

The new Disney project, titled Star Wars: Starfighter, is set to be released in May 2027.

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Man Sinks in Quicksand and Emerges With a Girlfriend

A Michigan man who ended up waist-deep on an unstable beach was rescued, and found himself in a relationship.

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Robert E. McGinnis, Illustrator Behind Classic ‘James Bond’ Posters, Dies at 99

In the 1960s and ’70s, his leggy femmes fatales beckoned from paperback covers and posters for movies like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Thunderball.”

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Palliative Care Doctor Is Charged With Serial Murder of 15 Patients in Germany

The Berlin doctor, who was not named because of privacy laws, is also accused of setting fire to some of the patients’ homes to hide evidence.

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US government sues Maine over refusing to ban transgender athletes

The suit comes after a public spat between the state's governor and Donald Trump over transgender women competing in sports.

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Trump Has Targeted Universities Like Harvard, Cornell, Columbia. Why?

President Trump has set his sights on defunding colleges, singling out some of the world’s wealthiest schools in what critics say is an attack on academic freedom.

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At Trial, Mark Zuckerberg Avoids Explaining Takeovers of Instagram and WhatsApp

The Meta chief executive, testifying in a landmark antitrust trial, denied he was trying to snuff out competitors.

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Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground

The Internal Revenue Service issued a memo last month that said victims of certain impersonation and investment schemes might be eligible for a tax break.

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Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders

The governing Fidesz party passed a constitutional amendment stating that all Hungarians are either male or female, and another protecting the “moral development” of children.

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5.2 earthquake strikes California near San Diego

Californians as far north as Los Angeles received emergency alerts.

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Jean Marsh, Actress Who Co-Created ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ Dies at 90

She not only helped develop the hit 1970s show, but also acted in it, and had a decades-long career in film, TV and theater.

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British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill

London says it acted to prevent the plant’s Chinese owners from closing the plant, threatening jobs and national security.

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'I can't keep up' - Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed

The rapid change of Trump's tariff policy has shoppers wondering if they should stock up or just wait this out.

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Trump’s New Way to Kill Regulations: Because I Say So

The president is trying new shortcuts to eliminate energy and environmental rules, but legal experts say the efforts could face high hurdles.

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Trump to Undergo First Physical Since Retaking Office

The president has often been guarded about even the most basic information about his health.

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Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?

An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.

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The History of Helicopter Crashes in NYC. And Why Reforms Rarely Stick.

Dozens have died in accidents since helicopters were allowed in the city in 1949. Residents have complained for nearly as long, but reforms rarely stick.

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At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency’

As legal challenges to the Trump administration mount, the justices are facing a key test — a flood of “emergency applications” asking for immediate intervention.

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Michelle Obama breaks silence on divorce rumours

The former first lady says people were wrong to make assumptions that the couple were getting a divorce.

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White Lotus creator hits back at composer's criticism

Mike White acknowledges he and the show's composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer did not see eye to eye.

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Trump Administration Cuts Princeton Funding to Study Climate Change

The cuts to a Princeton University program come as the Trump administration has been reviewing an array of research grants related to global warming.

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Canadian workers on edge as car plant hits pause over US tariffs

Stellantis will pause operations at its Ontario plant for two weeks, leaving thousands worried about their jobs.

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Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Reviving a Struggling Coal Industry

The moves include loosening environmental rules, but it is unclear how much they can help reverse the sharp decline in coal power over the last two decades.

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Belgian Prince Seeks Pension Benefits

A court case by the Belgian king’s younger brother argued that he was entitled to a state pension to keep his wife and adult children financially safe.

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Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers

The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.

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Wall Street’s Decision Makers Brace for More Chaos After Markets Plunge

The financial titans who backed Trump are now dealing with the fallout from his tariffs. They spent the weekend surveying the damage of last week’s major sell-off.

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What We Know About the Case of Gaza Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Gunfire

The Israeli military, confronted with video evidence contradicting its initial account, now says it was “mistaken.”

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Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers

The lawmakers, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, said they were “astounded” by the decision to refuse them entry.

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Anti-Trump Protests Get Underway Across the Country

The mass action, “Hands Off!,” was planned at a time when many on the left have bemoaned what they considered a lack of strong resistance to President Trump.

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A Killer’s Archive Is Offered for $80,000. Who Should Profit?

Albert Jones’s 11 books describe life in prison. His victims’ relatives say his family should not benefit from a sale of his story.

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A Sneak Peek Inside Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park in Orlando

The new $7 billion theme park in Orlando opens in May. With it, Universal aims to challenge Disney by letting visitors explore lands based on movies and games.

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'So crazy' or a 'necessary evil'? - Americans react to Trump's tariffs

Five Americans share their view on the sweeping import taxes the president has announced.

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Trump Calls India a Friend, but Is Trying to Block Its Imports

Stunned to see their own exports punished harshly, Indians are picking through the wreckage for signs of hope. There’s some but not a lot.

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U.S. Employers Added 228,000 Jobs in March, but Outlook Is Clouded

The gain was stronger than expected, though the impact of President Trump’s tariffs and other policies on the labor market has yet to play out.

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What One Image Shows About a Strike in Gaza

What one image shows about the aftermath of a strike on a shelter in Gaza.

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What Is the ICC? What to Know After Hungary’s Announcement

Hungary said it would pull out of the International Criminal Court as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited the country.

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Storm Forecast: Heavy Rain Expected in Arkansas and Tennessee

Potentially “catastrophic” flash and river flooding is expected to continue as rain pummels the Central U.S. through Saturday, with the risk of more tornadoes.

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What’s His Age Again? Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus (Now 53) Looks Back.

The band’s singer and bassist recounts his personal struggles and the dramatic ins and outs of the trio’s history in a new memoir, “Fahrenheit-182.”

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Radhika Jones, Vanity Fair’s Top Editor, Steps Down

Ms. Jones has been editor of the gilded magazine of culture, business and politics since 2017.

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Val Kilmer in ‘Batman Forever’ Was a True 1990s Moment

The actor took only one turn in the famous batsuit. That film, “Batman Forever,” couldn’t be a more representative artifact of its era.

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NYC’s First New Subway Map in Decades Looks Mighty Familiar

The redesigned map of the New York City system, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.

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Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina’s Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The court will decide whether Medicaid beneficiaries may sue to receive services under a law that lets them choose any qualified provider.

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Trump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok’s Fate

They are expected to convene on Wednesday to discuss a potential sale of the app, which faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.

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At the New Frick, Magicians Come Out of the Woodwork

Textile weavers, tassel-makers, lighting restorers, cabinet makers and muralists forged new traditions at the sumptuous Beaux-Arts museum.

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Fourth U.S. Soldier Is Found Dead in Lithuania

The soldier and three others had gone on a training mission in a 70-ton vehicle that sank in a bog near the border with Belarus.

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