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China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine

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Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.

New ‘Serial’ Podcast Explores Life at Guantánamo Bay

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Season 4 of the “Serial” podcast, nearly a decade in the making, tells an insider history of the infamous American military prison.

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Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack

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The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.

Baltimore’s Key Bridge Was Hit By a Ship in 1980

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That year, a cargo vessel moving at about the same speed as the Dali hit the structure after losing control. But such ships were smaller then.

07

Pakistan’s Troubles Are Far From Over

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Divisions within the all-powerful military make the country’s future difficult to predict.

06

Thursday Briefing

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Russia’s online efforts to derail Ukraine aid.

Senegal’s New President Was Unknown, but ‘This Family is Not New to Ruling’

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How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.”

As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services

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GPS has become essential for modern life, but its satellites and signals are vulnerable to attack. China is years ahead in developing alternatives.

05

Friends, Allies and Even Former Rivals Eulogize Joseph Lieberman

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Al Gore, his running mate in the 2000 election, called him “a truly gifted leader, whose affable personality and strong will made him a force to be reckoned with.”

04

Joe Lieberman, U.S. Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Dies at 82

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He served four terms in the Senate from Connecticut and was chosen by Al Gore as his running mate in the 2000 election. He was the first Jewish candidate on a major-party ticket.

03

The Five Minutes That Brought Down the Francis Scott Key Bridge

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When a massive cargo ship lost power in Baltimore, crews scrambled to control the ship and to evacuate the bridge lying ahead. But it was too late.

After the U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution, Israeli Strikes on Gaza Haven’t Let Up

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Israel and Hamas appear no closer to negotiating a stop in fighting, with significant gaps remaining between them.

02

Trump Attacks Judge’s Daughter After Gag Order in Hush-Money Case

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Donald Trump said a photo of him behind bars on Loren Merchan’s X account meant he could not get a fair trial, but a court official said someone had appropriated the account.

John Eastman, Former Trump Election Lawyer, Should Be Disbarred, Judge Finds

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The decision was only the latest effort by bar officials to seek accountability against a group of lawyers who sought to help President Donald J. Trump stay in office despite his election loss.

Police Fatally Shoot Queens Man Who Brandished Scissors, Officials Say

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The victim’s brother contradicted aspects of the police account of the shooting and said his mother had been restraining her son when officers fired their guns.

No Confirmation From Netanyahu as U.S. Says Israel Seeks to Reschedule Canceled Trip

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Netanyahu’s office hasn’t confirmed it has any desire to make new plans.

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Ronna McDaniel and NBC Saga: The Perks and Perils of Partisan Talk on TV

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Why are television news networks so enamored with paid Beltway analysts?

The Men Presumed Dead in the Baltimore Bridge Collapse: What We Know

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Four men remain missing. They were working as contractors doing overnight maintenance on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed on Tuesday.

Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire, With Deaths Reported on Both Sides

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The exchange came as a U.N. cease-fire demand appeared to be having little effect on the war in Gaza, and pressure increased on neighboring Jordan to sever ties with Israel.

Another Wayward Container Ship Shows World Trade’s Fragility

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The destruction of a Baltimore bridge is hampering a busy port, adding to the strains confronting the global supply chain.

Harvard Removes Binding of Human Skin From Book in Its Library

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The decision to find a “respectful final disposition” for human remains used for a 19th-century book comes amid growing scrutiny of their presence in museum collections.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Stabbing Attack in Rockford, Illinois, Leaves 4 Dead and 5 Injured

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The motive for the killings in a residential neighborhood in Rockford, Ill., was not immediately clear, the authorities said. A suspect is in custody.

Middle East Crisis: U.S. Says Israel Has Agreed to Try to Reschedule Canceled Trip

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had called off a visit to Washington by an Israeli delegation after the U.S. decided against vetoing a cease-fire resolution at the U.N.

Seeking Balance, Tripping Up

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The question of how to cover Donald Trump is no closer to being solved.

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Sean Combs’s Legal Troubles: What We Know

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Federal agents executed search warrants at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach, and he faces several civil lawsuits accusing him of rape and sexual assault.

The U.S.’s First Congestion Tolls Were Approved in New York City

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Also, the Biden administration promised to aid Baltimore’s recovery. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Ninja, Twitch’s Top Streamer, Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis

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The gamer, Tyler Blevins, said a mole removed from his foot during a recent checkup with a dermatologist was found to be a melanoma.

Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty. Some Want to Change That.

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Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.

Thursday Briefing: Russia’s Online Attack on Ukraine Aid

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Plus, Stephen King’s greatest hits.

Trump’s Social Media Company Opens New Avenue for Conflicts of Interest

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Ethics experts say Trump Media, now a publicly traded company, would present a new way for foreign actors or others to influence Donald J. Trump, if he is elected president.