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Middle East Crisis: U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages

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“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” the leaders said in a joint statement.

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U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown

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Consumers ensured that growth continued, but the latest data showed signs of vulnerability elsewhere.

Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says

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The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.

A Timeline of Harvey Weinstein’s New York Case

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New York’s highest court tossed out the 2020 sex crime convictions of Harvey Weinstein in a reversal of a case that ignited the #MeToo movement.

How Karen McDougal’s Story of an Affair With Trump Became a Commodity

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Karen McDougal sold the rights to her story. Donald J. Trump and the publisher of The National Enquirer decided what would happen to it. It never appeared.

Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Was Fragile From the Start

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New York’s highest court overturned a conviction on Thursday that tested how #MeToo cases could be tried.

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Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.

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In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.

Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands

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Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister.

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David Pecker Expected to Discuss Hush-Money Deal in Trump Trial

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David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, will be back on the stand and is likely to discuss the publication’s contact with Stormy Daniels.

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Every Day in Court Improves Trump’s Chances in November

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To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a chance to excel. For Trump, that’s the trial.

E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal Burning Power Plants

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New regulations could spell the end for electric utilities that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.

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Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case, and Campus Protests Spread

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The justices will consider on Thursday whether former President Donald J. Trump must face trial on charges that he tried to subvert the 2020 election.

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Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know

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The Biden administration released a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.

Juggling Campaign and Foreign Policy, Biden Sends Complicated Messages

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The president signed a bill that could ban TikTok even as his re-election team uses it to reach young voters. It was hardly the first internal disparity on matters around the globe.

Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Will Announce Billions in Chip Grants

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The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.

Tennessee Parents Question Whether Teachers Should Carry Guns

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Supporters of new legislation to allow some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the state’s schools safer. Many parents and educators are not convinced.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Claim to ‘Absolute Immunity’

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The justices will consider on Thursday whether the former president must face trial on charges that he tried to subvert the 2020 election.

Ukraine and Russia’s Battle Over the Town of Chasiv Yar, Explained

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Chasiv Yar has been under relentless attack by Russian forces. Controlling the town would put them in striking distance of key Ukrainian operational and supply centers.

How a Loss in the Emergency Abortion Case Could Become a Win for Biden

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A ruling in the emergency abortion case heard at the high court on Wednesday could turn out abortion rights supporters to the polls.

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Campus Protests Over Gaza Intensify Amid Pushback by Universities and Police

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There were more than 120 new arrests as universities moved to prevent pro-Palestinian encampments from taking hold as they have at Columbia University.

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Blinken’s Visit to China: What to Know

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in China this week as tensions have risen over trade, security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.

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Australian Journalist Says She Had No Choice But to Leave India

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Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh separatist movement. Indian officials disputed her account.

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Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference Case

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Those charged included Boris Epshteyn, a top legal strategist for Donald Trump, and fake electors who acted on Mr. Trump’s behalf in Arizona after the 2020 election.

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Leader, Considers Resigning as Wife Faces Inquiry

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put his public duties on hold. He said an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by his wife was politically motivated.

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Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’ After Receiving Billions in Aid

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The money from Washington, which includes $5 billion to replenish Israel’s defenses and $1 billion for Gazan civilians, comes as Israel readies to invade Rafah.

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Netanyahu Calls Student Protests Antisemitic and Says They Must Be Quelled

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“What’s happening in America’s college campuses is horrific,” the Israeli prime minister said in a televised statement. “Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities.”

Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

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The almost-complete ban on abortions in the state could go into effect as soon as June 8 if the State Legislature does not repeal it, the state’s attorney general said.

Hundreds at Harvard Protest Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Group

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Students flooded Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the university’s campus, which officials recently closed to the public. The students set up tents for an “emergency rally.”

Wednesday, Apr 24

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‘Don’t Inject Bleach’: Biden Mocks Trump on Anniversary of Covid Comments

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President Biden has homed in on the infamous moment, which crystallized the chaos of the Trump presidency, as he trolls his political opponent.

Donald Payne, Five-Term New Jersey Congressman, Dies at 65

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A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.