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Trump’s Choice of Matt Gaetz Should Surprise No One
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He’s doing exactly what he said he would.
Brush Fire Burns in Manhattan, the Latest of Several Blazes in the Region
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The fire, in Inwood Hill Park at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.
What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary
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The choice of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran, was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.
Climate Summit, in Early Days, Is Already on a ‘Knife Edge’
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Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.
Amtrak Says Service Between New York and New Haven Will Return in Afternoon
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The train service suspension, caused by a fire in the Bronx, was expected to disrupt the Wednesday morning commute in the New York City area.
Trump Called His Win a ‘Historic Realignment’ of American Politics. We Have Our Doubts.
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There are reasons to doubt that what happened in the election is a durable party realignment.
Climate Science Can’t Keep Up With the Warming Planet
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We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate.
How to Talk About Fluoride, Vaccines and Raw Milk
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How to build trust and make America healthy again.
Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary
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The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, was outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.
2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record
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Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever before.
As Congress Returns, Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over Capitol Hill
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The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the House.
At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets
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The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.
Woman Accuses Al-Fayed of Rape and Says His Brother Knew of Trafficking at Harrods
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In a U.S. court filing, a former employee says Mohamed al-Fayed raped her when he owned Harrods, and that his brother Ali may have evidence of the abuse.
Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
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The ruling is likely the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith.
Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony
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The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father’s death while fighting in Ukraine was justified.
Israel Strikes South of Beirut Amid Push for Cease-Fire in Lebanon
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The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent days, despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary cease-fire.
A Republican Trifecta
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With the House, Republicans would have full control of the federal government next year.
Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks
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Negotiators at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald J. Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.