| Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
- Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidant of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:10:55 +0000
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| In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
- Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support “sending the next generation off to fight and die” in Iran.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:57:37 +0000
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| No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
- President Trump’s decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their costly and increasingly personal battle into a May runoff.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:38:06 +0000
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| Judge Ejects Federal Prosecutor From Court and Orders Bosses to Testify
- Judge Zahid Quraishi ordered a hearing on who had the authority to lead New Jersey’s top federal law enforcement office.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:37:31 +0000
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| For Once, We Fight With an Equal Ally
- Israel is the rare U.S. ally that pulls its weight, shares the risk and contributes to victory.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:20:47 +0000
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| An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
- The officer, whom police did not identify but who works at Gracie Mansion and City Hall, is now under investigation. The man who was shot, a 30-year-old, is in critical condition.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:15:44 +0000
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| The Unlikely Alliance to Save East Palestine, Ohio
- In Ohio after a toxic chemical accident, finding common ground in the country’s health wars.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:09:12 +0000
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| Plus-Size Southwest Passengers Say New Extra-Seat Policy Has Led to Fat Shaming
- Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made them buy extra seats.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:01:51 +0000
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| Oscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021
- The 17.9 million total followed similar drops for the Grammys and the Golden Globes.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:54:59 +0000
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| Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site
- The state accused Kalshi of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:46:44 +0000
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| Why Mamdani Mentioned Palestinians in His St. Patrick’s Day Message
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York hailed Ireland’s fight for self-determination and its history of solidarity, including with Palestinians.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:11:31 +0000
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| Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’
- Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump’s talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale political transformation.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:56:32 +0000
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| Trump Administration Offers Narrow Immigration Changes to End D.H.S. Shutdown
- Administration officials have put forth several proposals to answer Democratic demands for major changes in President Trump’s crackdown in exchange for reopening the Department of Homeland Security.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:48:20 +0000
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| Iran’s Leadership Suffers a Double Blow
- Also, the Senate begins a bitter debate about voting rules. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:46:13 +0000
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| Ruling on RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Changes Leaves Health Groups Scrambling
- Lawyers for both sides in the federal lawsuit, brought by six medical organizations, are trying to understand the ramifications of the judge’s decision.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:44:49 +0000
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| Jesse Jackson Jr. Seeks Comeback After Corruption Scandal
- After his promising career was halted by a corruption scandal that sent him to prison, the former Democratic congressman is trying to return to the House.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:28:05 +0000
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| TSA Official Warns Small U.S. Airports Could Close if Shutdown Continues
- T.S.A. officers, working without pay for more than a month, have called out of work and quit in growing numbers as the shutdown drags on.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:15:02 +0000
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| What’s It Like to Have Dyslexia? Trump’s Attack on Newsom Exposes Stigma
- As many as 20 percent of Americans have dyslexia, a learning disorder that is not connected to IQ.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:07:45 +0000
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| Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?
- Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran’s de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But “decapitation has its limits,” an analyst warns.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:55 +0000
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| John Lithgow’s Career Spans 200 Roles — From ‘3rd Rock’ to Roald Dahl
- Is there anyone John Lithgow can’t — or won’t — play?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:59:06 +0000
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