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Columbia’s University Senate Is Said to Consider Less Severe Action Against Its President

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Worried about the repercussions of a censure vote, the group may offer a watered-down proposal.

Middle East Crisis: Army Begins Work on Floating Pier Meant to Get More Aid to Gaza, U.S. Says

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Defense Department officials said the structure, which is expected to be completed in early May, could help relief workers deliver as many as two million meals a day.

Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out

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New York’s highest appeals court has overturned the movie producer’s 2020 conviction for sex crimes, which was a landmark in the #MeToo movement.

Blinken meets Xi, and Supreme Court Considers Presidential Immunity

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in Beijing on Friday, but officials expected little progress on issues like Taiwan and Chinese support of Russia.

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Treasures From the Titanic Are Up for Auction, Exciting Collectors

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Numerous artifacts from the Titanic, including a violin case, are up for auction this weekend in England. Collectors are ready to pounce.

This Whole King Trump Thing Is Getting Awfully Literal

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The former president’s claim that he has absolute immunity for criminal acts taken in office as president is an insult to reason.

Daimler Truck Workers in North Carolina Are Poised to Strike

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A walkout by employees who make Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built buses would expand the U.A.W.’s campaigns in the South.

With Inflation This High, Nobody Knows What a Dollar Is Worth

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Strong reactions to rising prices and misunderstandings about the value of money are rampant, our columnist says.

Trump’s Immunity Case Was Settled More Than 200 Years Ago

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But several members of the Supreme Court seem willing to put presidents above the rule of law.

Democrats Try to Navigate a Looming Strike in North Carolina

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More than 7,000 U.A.W. workers at Daimler Truck plants in North Carolina are set to strike at midnight in a labor action that could carry political consequences.

Ukraine Is Denying Consular Services to Men Outside the Country

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New guidance carries a clear message to men abroad who may be avoiding the draft: You don’t get the benefit of state services if you don’t join the fight.

Perry, a Far-Right Incumbent, Faces Shifting Political Ground in Pennsylvania

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The House Freedom Caucus stalwart and 2020 election denier is confronting a general election challenge in a central Pennsylvania district that has grown more competitive.

How Abrupt U-Turns Are Defining U.S. Environmental Regulations

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The polarization of politics means that rules are imposed, gutted and restored with each election. Experts say that’s bad for the economy.

A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured History

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Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.

A Simple Act of Defiance Can Improve Science for Women

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Motherhood often feels at odds with a research career.

Ancient Female Ballplayer from Huasteca Region on Exhibit

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The statue will be part of “Ancient Huasteca Women: Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.

Five Major Climate Policies Trump Would Probably Reverse if Elected

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He has called for increased oil production and said that electric vehicles will result in an ‘assassination’ of jobs.

Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse

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The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”

In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival

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As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the war effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.

With YouTube Booming, Podcast Creators Get Camera-Ready

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To some, “video podcasts” are a contradiction in terms. That hasn’t made them any less popular.

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When U.S. Officials Visit China, Their Food Choices Are Closely Watched

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Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.

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Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda

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The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions, but officials expect little progress on core issues like Taiwan, trade and Chinese support of Russia.

In Trump Case, the Defense Will Try to Knock Down the Allegation of a Plot

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David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, will be back on the stand for continued cross-examination.

New York Vowed to Crack Down on Illegal Weed Shops. One Just Got a License.

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New York officials had said that those who jumped the line to cash in on cannabis would not be rewarded over those who played by the rules.

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U.N. Official Says ‘Every Day Counts’ in Aid Efforts for Gaza

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The top coordinator for humanitarian aid in the territory said Israel had made progress but that much more needed to be done to meet the vast need there.

Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims

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Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied.

U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza, Pentagon Says

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The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.

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The Harley Riders With a Taste for Tea and Apple Strudel

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The Harley Owners Group in Alice Springs is what’s known as a social motorcycle club, with the emphasis on social.

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Friday Briefing

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The Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.

What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.

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The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.