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Prospect of ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas soon evaporated

It's been a whiplash-inducing 36 hours in Washington. Breakthrough or broke in Gaza?

Prospect of ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas soon evaporated

Strong Labor Market Steadied Social Security and Medicare Funds

The social safety net programs continue to face long-term shortfalls as lawmakers wrestle over changes.

Strong Labor Market Steadied Social Security and Medicare Funds

FAA Is Investigating Boeing Over 787 Dreamliner Inspections

The agency said Boeing had disclosed last month that it might have skipped some required inspections of the wide-body jet.

FAA Is Investigating Boeing Over 787 Dreamliner Inspections

Trump Is Threatened With Jail: 5 Takeaways From His Hush-Money Trial

Prosecutors on Monday took the jury deep into the Trump Organization’s ledgers as the state’s case proceeds at speed.

Trump Is Threatened With Jail: 5 Takeaways From His Hush-Money Trial

Pulitzer Prizes: 2024 Winners List

Here is the full list of winners and finalists.

Pulitzer Prizes: 2024 Winners List

MIT Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty

Applicants were required to explain how they would enhance diversity. Free-speech advocates and others said that requirement enforced groupthink.

MIT Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty

Greg Lukianoff Is Getting Back to the Basics on Free Speech on Campus

Amid campus protests and Trump, free speech debates are charged. Jane Coaston interviews Greg Lukianoff about getting back to First Amendment basics.

Greg Lukianoff Is Getting Back to the Basics on Free Speech on Campus

Trump Trial: 45 Seconds to Capture History

A challenge for news photographers, and more on how we are covering the trial.

Trump Trial: 45 Seconds to Capture History

Gaza Isn’t Root of Biden’s Struggles With Young Voters, Polls Show

Young voters are far more likely than other Americans to support Palestinians. But few cite the conflict as a top source of discontent with the presid...

Gaza Isn’t Root of Biden’s Struggles With Young Voters, Polls Show

Jeff Bezos, Doja Cat and Pamela Anderson Pregame the Met Gala

Designers, athletes and celebrities swapped stories on dress fittings and gala prep routines on the eve of fashion’s biggest party.

Jeff Bezos, Doja Cat and Pamela Anderson Pregame the Met Gala

US soldier detained in Russia, officials say

A US soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend while on a private trip, according to officials.

US soldier detained in Russia, officials say

Man's gun fails to fire after trying to shoot pastor during church sermon

A man who tried to shoot a pastor during his service at a church was wrestled to the floor after his gun failed to fire, according to police.

Man's gun fails to fire after trying to shoot pastor during church sermon

Zebra recaptured after nearly a week on the run

An escaped zebra who has been roaming the countryside near Seattle for almost a week has been recaptured, US officials have said.

Zebra recaptured after nearly a week on the run

Biden's dog 'should be put down', opponent who shot and killed her own dog suggests

Joe Biden's dog - which has bitten US Secret Service staff several times - should be put down, a political opponent, who wrote about shooting her own ...

Biden's dog 'should be put down', opponent who shot and killed her own dog suggests

'It's sacred ground': Native Americans hit out at 'offensive' land plans at the heart of the US electric car revolution

It could be a scene from centuries ago. In the Nevada desert, Native Americans are protesting over a mining project they say desecrates sacred land.

'It's sacred ground': Native Americans hit out at 'offensive' land plans at the heart of the US electric car revolution

Lando Norris ends Max Verstappen's winning streak with first Formula One win

Lando Norris has ended Max Verstappen's winning streak by securing the first victory of his career at the Miami Grand Prix.

Lando Norris ends Max Verstappen's winning streak with first Formula One win

Cease-Fire Talks Between Israel and Hamas Again at an Impasse

There had been signs the two sides were inching closer to an agreement, but talks in Cairo stalled and a Hamas delegation left the city.

Cease-Fire Talks Between Israel and Hamas Again at an Impasse

Candidates for Federal Office Can Raise Unlimited Funds for Ballot Measures

A decision by the Federal Election Commission would allow the Biden and Trump campaigns to raise money for outside groups pushing ballot measures.

Candidates for Federal Office Can Raise Unlimited Funds for Ballot Measures

Immigrants Find Fun and Community at Queens Soccer Fields

For generations of immigrants, Sunday soccer at Flushing Meadows Corona Park is more than a game.

Immigrants Find Fun and Community at Queens Soccer Fields

LAPD Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at USC

The university has been in turmoil following the decision not to allow its valedictorian to speak at graduation.

LAPD Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at USC