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Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.
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The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad regime’s forces.
Biden Races to Cement His Legacy Through a Series of Actions
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The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.
One Question for Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing: Will She Stand Up to Trump?
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Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, will be asked if she can stand up to Donald Trump, who has made it clear that he wants the government’s top lawyer to execute his commands.
Biden to Deliver Farewell Address, Capping a 5-Decade Political Career
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The president has sought to portray his administration as transformative, but his speech on Wednesday night comes amid a backdrop in which he is not leaving on his own terms.
Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
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In a hearing that stretched more than four hours, Democrats pressed Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, on numerous allegations of misconduct, his views about women in combat and his ability to lead the department. Eric Schmitt, national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains a moment that st
Economic Toll of Los Angeles Fires Goes Far Beyond Destroyed Homes
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The ongoing disaster will affect residents’ health, local industries, public budgets and the cost of housing for years to come.
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
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Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.
Rubio Is in Spotlight on Second Big Day of Cabinet Hearings
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Senator Marco Rubio, who is nominated for secretary of state, has a long history of personal and policy differences with President-elect Donald Trump.
World Monuments Fund Puts Moon on List of At-Risk Sites
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The organization said that more than 90 important sites on the moon could risk destruction if space tourism is left unregulated.
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.
Would Pam Bondi Stand Up to Trump as Attorney General?
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The former Florida prosecutor is qualified to be the U.S. attorney general. But will she stand up to Trump when it counts?
Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
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The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, heads to the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Are We Sleepwalking Into Autocracy?
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What we can learn from countries that have pushed back on threats to democracy.
How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor
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A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.
A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down
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The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.
Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In
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The country has been roiled by political chaos since the October election, which led to widespread demonstrations and a deadly response by the police.
A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past
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The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.
Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
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Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.
Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault
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“I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone,” said the best-selling author in response to allegations in New York magazine.
5 Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State Address
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Child care, housing costs and public safety were the New York governor’s top issues as she outlined her policy plans for the year and for a re-election fight in 2026.
Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday
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On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.
S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
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Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.
Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
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Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.
Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump
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The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had in half a century.
New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.
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An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.
Pete Hegseth’s Preposterous Selection
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It should be derailed after today’s hearing. I doubt it will.
Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
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The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.
Alcohol Offers Some Health Benefits but Raises Cancer Risks, Report Finds
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The second of two analyses intended to shape the upcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.
Starbucks Visitors Must Now Buy Something to Stay or Use Bathroom
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Starbucks announced the policy reversal as the company’s new chief executive responded to a decline in sales.
Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Report on the Trump Election Case
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Jack Smith wrote that Donald Trump would have been convicted had the case been allowed to proceed and explained why he didn’t pursue charges of incitement of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.