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Senate passes Ukraine, Israel aid bill after months of debate

President Biden said he would sign the bill into law as soon as it crosses his desk on Wednesday, and send aid to Ukraine this week.

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Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts

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TRUMP N.Y. HUSH MONEY CASE

A secret pact at Trump Tower helped kill bad stories in 2016

Donald Trump spent his day in the courtroom fighting two battles — one against the testimony of former tabloid executive David Pecker, and another against the prospect that he will be punished for allegedly violating a gag order.

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The Trump Trials

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Election 2024

Summer Lee beats primary challenger after facing pressure over Israel-Gaza

The race in Pennsylvania’s 12th District was considered a first test for the “Squad” of left-wing, progressive Democrats in Congress.

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Imagine an auto race with speed but no engine noise. That battery-powered future is already here, with Formula E.

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Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

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MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Biden aims to strike careful balance as college protests spread

The president’s handling of the protests reflects an effort to hold together his disparate coalition of voters, which include young people, communities of color, and independents and moderate Republicans.

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The fate of emergency abortion care rests with Supreme Court

Justices will hear arguments over whether the Biden administration can penalize hospitals that fail to provide emergency abortions.

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Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts

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Why people without diabetes use glucose monitors to track their health

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Central states face severe storm threat late this week

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Justice Dept. reaches $138.7 million settlement with Larry Nassar victims

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Woman charged with murder after driving into party, killing young siblings

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Celebrity designer gets prison for smuggling crocodile and snake handbags

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Retropolis

Columbia’s 1968 protests were also marked by arrests

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WORLD

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A Passover shrouded in grief as Israelis remember hostages

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Australian journalist says Indian government pressured her to leave

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Canada bet big on immigration. Now it’s hitting the brakes.

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Ukraine moves to cut off consular services for military-age men abroad

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U.K. royals release new photo of Prince Louis, first since editing scandal

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The bride wore otherworldly metallic, peekaboo tulle or a villainous cape

Brides are ditching tradition and taking “fashion risks” in dramatic, red-carpet-worthy dresses.

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Nestlé adds more sugar to baby food in poorer countries, report finds

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Biden moves to shield patients’ abortion records from GOP threats

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Science

A dentist found an ancient human jawbone embedded in his parents’ tile floor

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Scientists unlocked solar patterns that could help understand space weather

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How humans are hurting Africa’s wildebeests

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Pressure mounts on NCAA to clarify stance on transgender athletes

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White House calls on pension funds to adopt stronger labor standards

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Biden administration imposes first-ever staff minimum for nursing homes

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Google fires more workers after CEO says workplace isn’t for politics

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Express files for bankruptcy as consumers shift to casual fashion

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