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Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico: What to Know
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Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times and has undergone emergency surgery. His condition remains serious, officials said.
White House Considers Easing Sanctions on Israeli Billionaire
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A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.
Madonna’s Celebration Tour Proves She Won’t Quit
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If this were the last tour of Madonna’s career, she would retire as the most influential female pop star of all time.
What Getting Shot in the U.S. Taught Me About the Dehumanization of Palestinians
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The dehumanization of Palestinians has become a norm.
Lessons of Past Pandemics Take on New Urgency as Bird Flu Looms
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We need to be prepared to fight the next war, not the last one.
Defending in Its North, Ukraine Faces Pressure All Along Front Line
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Ukraine said it was slowing Russia’s push near Kharkiv, but still faced pitched battles there, as well as other hotly contested areas farther south.
At Last, Detroit Sees Population Grow, New Estimates Show
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New census estimates find moderate post-pandemic rebounds for big cities in the Midwest and Northeast.
Slovakia Has Charted Its Own Course Since the Fall of the Soviet Union
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Slovakia is one of two nations born out of the former Czechoslovakia, a multiethnic nation established at the end of World War I.
Attempted Assassination of Slovakia’s Robert Fico Puts Europe on Edge
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Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia, an ally of Vladimir V. Putin and Viktor Orban, was shot multiple times on Wednesday, stoking fears that Europe’s polarized politics were tipping into violence.
J. Gary Cooper, Pathbreaking Marine Leader, Is Dead at 87
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He was the first Black officer to lead a Marine Corps infantry company into combat. He later became an Alabama state lawmaker and an assistant secretary of the Air Force.
Defense Blames Senator Menendez’s Wife as Bribery Trial Starts
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Senator Robert Menendez is charged in a vast international web of corruption. His federal trial began on Wednesday.
Rafael Grossi of the IAEA Acts as the West’s Mediator With Putin and Iran
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Rafael Grossi took over the International Atomic Energy Agency five years ago at what now seems like a far less fraught moment. With atomic fears everywhere, the inspector is edging toward mediator.
Trump Is at War With the First Amendment
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What his rants about protesters say about his authoritarian streak.
In Darfur, Genocide May Be Happening Again
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While the world’s attention is focused on Ukraine and Gaza, Arab forces in Sudan seem to be trying to eliminate non-Arab tribes.
Opening Statements in Senator Menendez’s Corruption Trial: 5 Takeaways
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Senator Robert Menendez faces a dizzying array of bribery and corruption charges. The heart of his defense: Do not confuse the senator for his wife.
What the Last Biden-Trump Debate Tells Us Now
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The characters are the same as in 2020, but key story lines have turned upside down.
Inflation Eased and Markets Hit New Highs
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Also, Biden and Trump agreed to debate in June and September. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Biden Mourns Fallen Officers at Memorial and Praises Police for Reducing Crime
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In his remarks, President Biden paid his respects but also subtly addressed criticism by Republicans that crime has skyrocketed on his watch.
Barge Strikes Bridge in Galveston, Texas, Causing Oil Spill
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No injuries were reported when the barge struck a bridge that connects Galveston, Texas, to a small island along the Gulf of Mexico, causing a partial collapse.
An A.I. Robot Named Sophia Tells Graduates to Believe in Themselves
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D’Youville University, in Buffalo, N.Y., had an A.I. robot speak at its commencement on Saturday. Not everyone was happy about it.
CNN and ABC Snag the Presidential Debates
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In a matter of hours, two networks outmaneuvered their rivals and landed a coveted pair of Biden-Trump prime-time debates.
Blinken Warns Fighting Could Undo Aid Gains in Gaza
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The secretary of state said active fighting in the area was taking a toll after Israel had taken some steps to improve assistance.
Trump Media Stock Rally Pushes Value of Trump’s Stake to $6 Billion
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In their first few weeks of trading, shares of Truth Social’s parent company soared, then crashed, and have recently made a strong recovery. Former President Donald J. Trump’s holding is now worth about $6 billion.
U.S. Bridges Face ‘Increased Risks’ From Large Ships, Coast Guard Says
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A Coast Guard leader told Congress that bridges around the country needed to be assessed to avoid repeating the crash that knocked down the Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Why Biden Wanted to Debate Trump Early, and Why Trump Said Yes
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President Biden, trailing in polls, is hoping to shake up the race and mitigate political risk. Donald Trump, already lowering expectations for his rival, is eager for onstage clashes.
Dutch Right-Wing Parties Reach Preliminary Deal to Form a Government
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The agreement excludes the populist politician Geert Wilders from becoming prime minister.
Biden Trails Polls of Arizona and Georgia Despite Billions in Investments
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The states have been major beneficiaries of the Biden administration’s key economic policies, such as spending on infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy.
Education Department Extends Deadline to Consolidate Loans for Forgiveness
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Borrowers with commercially held loans will now have until June 30 to take steps to make their loans eligible for elimination.
Who Is Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia?
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Much of the focus on Mr. Fico’s leadership has focused on his ties to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary.