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An explosion at a military base in Iraq wounds three people.

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It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.

USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation

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Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to be among the featured guests.

Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms

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Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was never confined. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina may require a reassessment.

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U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger

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The status of a $110 million air base in the desert remains unclear as the West African country deepens its ties with Russia.

Ex-Bernie Sanders Pollster Worried About RFK Jr.’s Appeal Among Crucial Voters

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A Democrat warns that the independent could siphon crucial support from Biden.

Columbia University Protests Over Gaza War Continue and Spread to Other Campuses

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The campus chapter of a faculty organization said it would “fight to reclaim our university.” Students were undeterred by the crackdown on their protest.

Israel’s Strike on Iran: A Limited Attack but a Potentially Big Signal

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Israel hit a strategic city with carefully measured force, but made the point that it could strike at a center of Iran’s nuclear program.

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Day 4 of Trump’s Criminal Hush-Money Trial: Key Takeaways

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A full jury is seated, a horrifying incident shocks the court and opening statements are set to begin on Monday.

Final Jurors for Trump Hush Money Trial Selected as Case Races On

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Just after the last selections of alternate jurors were made, a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse, horrifying onlookers. But the case was not delayed.

Inside the Courtroom, Trump Is Trapped With His Past

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He was forced to listen to much of the damage he has caused.

R.F.K. Jr. Raises New Uncertainty for Biden in Michigan

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Mr. Kennedy’s success in landing on the battleground state’s ballot guarantees that he will shape the race this November. Both parties are racing to define him.

Liberal Democrats Urge ‘No’ Vote on Israel Aid to Pressure Biden on Gaza

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Progressives in the House who oppose unfettered military aid to Israel are pressing their colleagues to vote against the $26 billion bill, which is likely to pass, to send a message to President Biden.

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The House Is Set to Approve Ukraine Aid This Weekend

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Also, the Israeli military struck Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Courthouse Where Trump Is on Trial

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Onlookers screamed as fire engulfed the man, who had thrown pamphlets in the air before he set himself aflame. The authorities said he was in critical condition and unlikely to survive.

Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach

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A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.

Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets

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Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.

At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts, who met on the Italian island of Capri, welcomed signs that tensions between Iran and Israel might not worsen.

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Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, Dies at 82

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Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was a fantasy and evolution could only be explained by natural selection.

Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say

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Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran, their use would mean more sophisticated firepower was involved in the attack than first reported.

Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right

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If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?

Prosecutors Want to Ask Trump About Attacks on Women

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Prosecutors are seeking to cross-examine the former president, should he take the stand, about lawsuits he has lost, including a civil jury’s finding last year that he was liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll.

Battle of the Beaches: Greece Has New Plan to Keep Its Coasts Pristine

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The government has pledged to crack down on rapid development, and on seaside businesses seeking to take advantage of a tourist boom. But some residents and conservationists are unimpressed.

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Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’

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Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.

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A Vicious Dog Attack Upends an Elite Westchester Farm

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At a farm tied to Blue Hill at Stone Barns, where a meal costs around $400, two dogs killed a poodle and seriously injured its owner. Now the dogs face a possible death sentence.

What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik

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Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling protests over the war in Gaza on her campus.

Here’s Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of

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Whereas an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. “communism,” this one warns of U.A.W. socialism.

Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47

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She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013.

How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’

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Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding price cut.