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Israeli Strike on a Gaza Church Kills Three - As cease-fire talks stalled, a deadly strike on a Catholic church in Gaza City prompted Pope Leo XIV to call for an immediate end to the fighting. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:05:35 +0000 |
Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City - In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:56:20 +0000 |
Fired D.E.I. Administrator Rachel Dawson Sues the University of Michigan - In her lawsuit, Rachel Dawson denies making antisemitic remarks and accuses the school of racial bias in its investigation and decision-making. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:53:39 +0000 |
Justice Dept. Asks for 1-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Raid - The move was a stunning reversal of Biden-era efforts to address racial disparities in local law enforcement. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:53:19 +0000 |
In the Trump Administration, Watchdogs Are Watching Their Backs - The president has fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since he took office. Employees say they are demoralized and reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:48:20 +0000 |
To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House - A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title? Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:38:11 +0000 |
F.D.A. Approves Juul Vapes After Yearslong Delay - The company was accused of marketing its products to teenagers, causing a surge in use. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:18:55 +0000 |
Heavy Rain Floods Kansas City Area, Prompting Overnight Rescues - Firefighters waded through waist-deep water to rescue people from nearly two dozen cars, officials said. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:17:46 +0000 |
Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations - The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed the Senate over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:07:29 +0000 |
Ron Wyden, a Democrat, Won’t Let Go of the Jeffrey Epstein Case, Either - Senator Ron Wyden has found that four banks waited until Mr. Epstein’s arrest on federal charges to flag $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions. Mr. Wyden wants the documents made public. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:52:04 +0000 |
White House Seeks to Inspect Fed Renovation in Bid to Pressure Powell - Russell T. Vought, the head of the Office of Management and Budget, said he and other administration officials wanted access to the Fed’s building in Washington. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:42:23 +0000 |
Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ and ‘Who’s Sorry Now’ Singer, Dies at 87 - Ms. Francis, who had a natural way with a wide variety of material, ruled the charts with songs like “Who’s Sorry Now” and “Where the Boys Are.” Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:35:58 +0000 |
N.Y.P.D. Officer Accused of Theft to Pay for ‘Booty’ Exercises and BMW - Yeison Rodriguez Acosta used data he had obtained as a Wells Fargo employee to spend customers’ money on luxury car payments and a body-shaping program, among other expenses, prosecutors said. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:31:41 +0000 |
Students Want the Liberal Arts. Administrators Are Ignoring Them. - Students want to study the humanities and liberal arts. But university administrators keep getting in the way. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:18:35 +0000 |
PepsiCo Reaches for Protein and Fiber to Boost Sales of Frito-Lay Snacks - The food giant said its Frito-Lay snack division planned to make a line of Cheetos and Doritos with no artificial colors or flavors, as demand falters. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:13:58 +0000 |
Trump’s Attacks on Powell and the Fed Ripple Through Global Economy - The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:08:38 +0000 |
The UK Plans to Lower the Voting Age to 16. Here’s What to Know. - The plan has been described as the largest expansion of voting rights in Britain in decades. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:58 +0000 |
Trump’s National Guard Troops Are Questioning Their Mission in L.A. - Thousands of National Guard members have served in the L.A. region since last month. Six soldiers spoke in interviews about low morale over the deployment. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:24:17 +0000 |
Texas Legislature Special Session Will Answer Questions About Redistricting, Floods - A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from President Trump’s demand for a newly gerrymandered House map. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:22:57 +0000 |
Why Israel Attacked Syria - For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:58:33 +0000 |
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