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Donald M. Payne Jr., Five-Term New Jersey Representative, 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.

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Thursday Briefing: Israel Seems Poised to Invade Rafah

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Also, details of the U.S. aid package to Ukraine and Taylor Swift’s new album.

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The almost-complete ban on abortions in the state could go into effect as soon as June 8 if not repealed, the state’s attorney general said.

Meta’s Profits More Than Double, While Spending on A.I. Rises

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The owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp continued to grow, even as it said it would spend billions of dollars more on artificial intelligence.

FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections

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Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older.

Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters

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The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a clear way to force colleges to take action on the issue.

Enduring Mayhem: Images From Year 3 of the War in Ukraine

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A photographic chronicle of the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Supreme Court Appears Sharply Divided in Emergency Abortion Case

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The justices weighed whether a federal law aimed at protecting access to emergency medical care superseded Idaho’s near-total abortion ban.

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

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez suspended all public duties until Monday, after a judge ordered an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by Mr. Sánchez’s wife.

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The Only Girls’ Team in a Boys’ Soccer League Has Gone Undefeated

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The Queens Park Ladies, an under-12 soccer team in Bournemouth, England, hopes to inspire younger girls to get into the sport after a dominant season against the boys.

Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts Many Saw as Unnecessary

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The mayor released a revised $111.6 billion budget, which included $2.3 billion that would restore some funding for schools and cultural institutions.

Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho’s Abortion Ban: 5 Takeaways

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The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.

5 Moments That Have Defined Trump’s Hush-Money Trial So Far

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Trials are wars of words. These are some of the most memorable that have been spoken as a jury hears the criminal case against Donald J. Trump.

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On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration

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While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.

Pro-Palestinian Encampments Surface at Campuses Nationwide

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Many students have been demanding that their schools end financial ties to Israel and weapons manufacturers.

Business Groups Sue to Stop F.T.C. From Banning Noncompete Clauses

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The lawsuits contend the F.T.C. does not have the authority to prohibit companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for rivals.

Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu

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Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.

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Trump Named as Unindicted Conspirator in Michigan Election Interference Case

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An investigator said in court that former President Donald J. Trump and some of his aides conspired with fake electors to overturn his 2020 defeat in Michigan.

Palestinian American Family Grieves Loss of Over 100 Relatives Killed in Gaza

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Adam and Ola Abo Sheriah absorb a loss few of their friends and neighbors in New Jersey can imagine, and scramble to help surviving family members in Gaza while trying to get their kids to school on time.

Bucking G.O.P. Isolationists, McConnell Was Linchpin in Winning Ukraine Aid

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The leader said he often “felt like I was the only Reagan Republican left” as he pushed back on rising forces in his party arguing against American intervention in foreign affairs.

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Trump’s Immunity Claim Joins His Plans to Increase Executive Power

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The former president is asking the Supreme Court to put the presidency above criminal law as he pursues a broader agenda of expanding the office’s power should he win the election.

In Supreme Court Immunity Case, Trump Can Lose in Ways That Amount to a Win

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After the justices hear arguments on Thursday, how they decide may be just as important as what they decide.

Helen Vendler, ‘Colossus’ of Poetry Criticism, Dies at 90

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In the poetry marketplace, her praise had reputation-making power, while her disapproval could be withering.

NATO Puts on a Show of Force in the Shadow of Russia’s War

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The alliance’s largest exercises offer a preview of what the opening of a Great Power conflict could look like. How it ends is a different story.

Middle East Crisis: Hamas Releases Video of Injured Israeli American Hostage

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The video appeared to be the first time that Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was badly wounded in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, has been seen alive since he was taken captive.

U.S. Secretly Shipped New Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

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Ukrainian forces for the first time used a longer-range version of weapons known as ATACMS, striking an airfield in Crimea and Russian troops in southeastern Ukraine.

With Temperatures Soaring, Gazans Swelter in Makeshift Tents

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The tents that failed to keep out the cold when many Gazans first fled their homes have now become suffocating as highs surpass 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Columbia Says Student Protesters Agree to More Talks and to Remove Some Tents

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Protesters, who stayed in their encampment, continue to negotiate with administrators. And Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to visit.

The Venice Biennale and the Art of Turning Backward

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Every art institution now speaks of progress, justice, transformation. What if all those words hide a more old-fashioned aim?

Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

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A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.