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Israel Appears to Soften Stance in Cease-Fire Talks
Israel would accept fewer freed hostages in the first phase of a new Gaza truce, officials said. The U.S. secretary of state is visiting the region.
As Anger Grows Over Gaza, Arab Leaders Push Back on Protests
The war has led to demonstrations across the Arab world. The numerous arrests suggest that governments are fearful of the outrage turning on them.
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University officials have given students, who have occupied a central lawn on campus for nearly two weeks in protest of the war, until 2 p.m. to leave.
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College Protests Over Gaza Deepen Democratic Rifts
Scenes of chaos unfolding on campuses across the U.S. are stoking internal divisions and carry political risk as a major election year unfolds.
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Here’s what to know about the turmoil at colleges over the Israel-Hamas war.
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How Arizona Is Becoming a 2024 Election Hothouse
A battle over abortion bans and criminal charges against allies of former President Trump are raising the state’s election-year profile.
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Surprise Tactics and Legal Threats: Inside R.F.K. Jr.’s Ballot Access Fight
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s effort to get on the ballot in 50 states has already cost millions, federal campaign finance records show.
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Election updates: A Koch group is seeking to engage Latino voters by attacking President Biden’s economic record.
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A new legal standard is gaining traction among conservative judges — one that might turn back the clock on drag shows, gun restrictions and more.
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Oral arguments serve a crucial role, Chief Justice John Roberts said. But they are not always what they seem.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTTesla Reaches Deals in China on Self-Driving Cars
Elon Musk met with the country’s premier, a longtime Tesla ally, and secured regulatory nods and a necessary partnership with a Chinese tech company.
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Beijing is keen to exploit Elon Musk’s visit for its own purposes.
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I Was an Attorney at the D.A.’s Office. This Is What the Trump Case Is Really About.
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This Isn’t the China I Remember
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Gail Collins and Bret Stephens
Some Concrete Reasons Not to Be Totally Panicked
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Serge Schmemann
I Was a Graduate Student at Columbia During the Protests of ’68
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Sarah Wildman
A Mother’s Advocacy Might Have Kept Her Hostage Son Alive
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Tim Wu
When It Comes to TikTok, the World’s Democracies Have Played the Sucker for Far Too Long
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Margaret Renkl
Can Nonprofit News Save the South From Itself?
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A Free Speech Organization Should Stand By Free Speech
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