Chi Phi Says It Acted Quickly in 2024 to Expel Cornell Members Named in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The national organization of the Chi Phi fraternity at the center of a Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit explained publicly for the first time how it handled the episode.

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The Migrants Being Shipped Back to a War Zone

Malaysia says it is repatriating undocumented migrants from Myanmar who want to return. Critics say it is putting their lives at risk.

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Hurricane Polo makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast

The storm moved ashore on the Baja California peninsula, which is a popular tourist destination.

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Trump Administration Asks Justices to Allow It to Deny Hormones to Trans Inmates

The Bureau of Prisons policy, which has been blocked by lower courts, would give transgender prisoners access to psychotherapy and antidepressants instead of certain gender-transition medical treatments.

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Saturday Night, No Mask Required, at the Last Ditch Lesbian Bar in Massachusetts

Last Ditch, a bar and art space, ended its Covid mask requirement as a way to attract more people. What it got instead was outsized attention.

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Did Anthropic’s A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own?

An expert at the University of Copenhagen said his team had been sharing its research with the company’s A.I. model, Claude, and that its new finding matched their work.

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A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government

The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.

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Giant Pandas, Icons of China’s Soft Diplomacy, Arrive in Atlanta

A male named Ping Ping and a female named Fu Shuang landed on Sunday, days after China’s leader said he would dispatch “envoys of friendship” to the United States.

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The U.N. Is Terrible. We Need the U.N.

Trump’s attack on global institutions leaves us helpless before a growing array of challenges.

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How El Niño Is Shaping Storms on Two Sides of the U.S.

Hurricanes near Hawaii. A nor’easter on the East Coast. The ocean phenomenon’s influence on storms around the country may just be getting started.

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What Happens if the A.I. Bubble Bursts

It’s as though 2008 never even happened.

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Here’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check Voters

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deploy a system that merges personal data from across the government. Questions remain about its reliability.

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Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened even before the Israeli prime minister took to the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval

The vote came as a growing number of Republicans has broken from President Trump on the conflict, reflecting voters’ concerns ahead of midterm elections.

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The Wild West of A.I. Needs to End. Here’s How.

It’s time to give the public what it wants: A.I. regulation.

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Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico

The large storm in the Pacific Ocean is being driven by warm waters caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

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New Matrix, Meet the Old Matrix

The railroads were once the octopus that A.I. is now.

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Many Americans Use GLP-1 Drugs Without a Medical Reason, Study Shows

A new study identified more than 1 million people taking weight-loss drugs without any apparent medical reason to do so.

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Major US outlets suspend shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban

Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

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US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

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Texas Billionaire John Poindexter Plans to Revive Shafter Ghost Town

An 81-year-old billionaire has a vision for preserving a tiny West Texas mining town, even as other forces are reshaping the land around it.

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The Day Before The Times Began

Most newspapers offered scandals and ads. With The New-York Daily Times, Henry Raymond saw room for something else.

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Behold the Most Handsome Melons in Mexico

In the eastern city of Xalapa, what started as a joke among friends over two decades ago has become a vibrant annual tradition that highlights creativity and absurdity with melons.

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James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement

The Congressional Black Caucus’s political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November.

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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

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Canadians dream of Europe as Carney floats longshot plan for living and working in EU

Torontonians are excited by the possibility of moving to the EU, even if it is unlikely anytime soon.

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This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked

The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.

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A.I. Agents as ‘Co-Scientists’? This Lab Says They Could Speed Drug Research.

A.I. is already a powerful tool for scientific discovery. Now, some biomedical researchers are teaching it to do even more.

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Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program

The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.

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Watch: 'A better opportunity' - Canadians on a closer alliance with Europe

Toronto residents react to the possibility of a closer strategic, economic, and political alliance with the European Union.

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At Least 21 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say

The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the severe risks for many people living among Gaza’s ruins.

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Canada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney says

The prime minister is hosting a major global investment summit, with the goal of attracting money into the country amid a trade war with the US.

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'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key

The Canadian prime minister said the exchange “sums up” the Canada-US relationship.

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Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China

The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

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Whistle-Blower: Federal Agents May Have Broken State Laws in Search For Voter Fraud

Agents expressed concern about being directed by top Homeland Security leaders to use private information to look up voter records in state databases.

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Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

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Why Did Trump Order Up 660 Million Pounds of Mystery Meat?

On second thought, I’m not that hungry.

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Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief

Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.

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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

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Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11

They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.

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'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.

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US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets

Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

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Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Mistrial Highlights a Divide in America

The nation’s reaction to the 11-1 deadlock that resulted in a mistrial for Lindsay Clancy was, like the jury itself, fiercely and unbridgeably divided.

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Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration

The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.

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Four takeaways from Republican midterms convention

The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

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Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show

The White House has described the $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and three others as personal - and legal.

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Nicolas Cage's driveway collapses as sinkhole opens up at his Malibu home

A 30ft crater opened up outside the actor's home in Malibu after heavy rain in Southern California.

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'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial

The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.

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25 Years After 9/11, Life Has Proved Stronger Than Death

Memories of life in the shadow of ground zero.

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Armed Ohio man arrested after charging at Democratic candidate for governor

The candidate, Amy Acton, was not hurt, but her team said several others were injured as the man tried to "lunge" at her.

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Gloria Steinem Knew How to Live

I miss her already.

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For Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation

The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his former boss.

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Video shows damaged Amazon cargo plane after crash

An Amazon Air cargo plane has overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport.

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Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Striking Vehicles

Officials said there were “multiple patients” but their injuries were not immediately known. Flights were halted at Miami International Airport after the Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran its landing.

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I Went to Princeton to Become a So-So Indian

I realized that in this country Indians were not supposed to be happy or to pursue happiness. We were supposed to suffer and to pursue suffering.

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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have led President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war - but talks have stalled.

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A Hard Decision for the Hard-Nosed Prosecutor in Clancy Triple-Murder Case

After a mistrial, Timothy Cruz must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy on first-degree murder charges, downgrade the charges or drop the case.

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Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out.

Researchers want to explore the idea that microscopic particles shed by alien civilizations have accumulated on the lunar surface, making it an archive of extraterrestrial technology.

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Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones

The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.

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Watch: Defence calls for one juror to be dismissed in Lindsay Clancy case

The jury has been sent back to continue deliberations after receiving further instructions on the law from the judge.

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To Save Gaza, Resist Hamas

If Western supporters of the Palestinians want to help Gaza, denounce Hamas.

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Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

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Hillary Clinton, Lena Dunham and Others Celebrate Gloria Steinem

After Ms. Steinem’s death at 92, celebrities and politicians reflected on her decades of activism for women’s rights and equality.

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What Happened When Gloria Steinem Was 22, Pregnant and Fleeing Her Old Life

Gloria Steinem got to be who she was because of a pre-Roe abortion.

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Inside the Fight Against a Flesh-Eating Fly in Mexico

For the first time in a year, the U.S.-Mexico border partly reopened to cattle imports following a screwworm infestation across the region. The battle against the flesh-eating fly has only just begun deep in Mexico.

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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order

The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.

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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Deadlocked Jury Deliberates for 5th Day

Her lawyer said she had been trying to get an image of the defendant. Prosecutors charged her with intimidation, as jury deliberations entered their fifth day.

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Was John Galliano Ever Really Canceled? Not by the Fashion Crowd.

This may be the end of the Costume Institute’s John Galliano exhibition, but it’s not likely to be the end of his career.

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These Ukrainian Children Go to School Underground. They’re the Lucky Ones.

In a frontline city, parents don’t see schools built below ground as apocalyptic. Instead, they offer relief from worry about the threat of Russian strikes.

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