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Bombs, Bargains and Bluster: Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
By Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt
world
A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.
By Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
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In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.
By Glenn Thrush and Benjamin Weiser
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Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.
By Abbie VanSickle
science
Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test
The rocket, built by the Jeff Bezos-owned space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have been accounted for.”
By Kenneth Chang
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4 Takeaways From the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
By Maria Cramer
world
Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
By Emma Bubola and Ryan Mac
world
Europe is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.
By Jeanna Smialek and Alexandra Stevenson
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‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong’: The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms
Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.
By Kellen Browning and Emma Goldberg
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Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton
After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.
By Annie Karni
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A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.
By Reid J. Epstein
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Says She Will Not Run for President, Then Wavers
The Michigan governor made the remarks to a reporter on Thursday morning. Later, she sounded less definitive. Ms. Whitmer has been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates.
By Mitch Smith
business
Treasury Prepares to Make Trump the Face of a New $250 Bill
Treasury Secretary Bessent backed the idea, which would require legislation allowing a living person to appear on currency.
By Alan Rappeport
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Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
By Shawn McCreesh
world
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.
By Ana Ionova
business
ABC Accuses Trump Administration of Threatening Its Broadcast Licenses
The TV network slammed the Federal Communications Commission, saying the regulator was targeting its station licenses in a campaign of “unconstitutional retaliation.”
By Jim Rutenberg
business
CBS News Names Outsider to Lead ‘60 Minutes’ as Part of Major Shake-Up
Bari Weiss, CBS’s editor in chief, named Nick Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker, as the show’s executive producer. The network also fired two on-air correspondents.
By Benjamin Mullin and Michael M. Grynbaum
business
Washington Now Has Not 1 but 2 ‘Star’ News Outlets
First, The Star was born. Now, The Washington Star is reborn. Both are hoping to win readers ceded by recent layoffs at The Washington Post.
By Katie Robertson
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Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently.
By Remy Tumin
dining
The 50 Best Restaurants in North America Are Announced
At a ceremony in New Orleans on Thursday, a Midwestern fine-dining standout took the top spot.
By Julia Moskin
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After Explosion, Mourning Mixes With Dread Over a Paper Mill’s Future
The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., which took at least eight lives, was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks and other pressures had raised risks.
By Anna Griffin and Aaron West
arts
‘Hacks’ Leaves Them Laughing
In an interview, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the series finale, their offscreen relationship and why comedy is just like sex.
By Alexis Soloski and Chantal Anderson
arts
Curating in the Cross Hairs: Is This the Smithsonian Chief’s Last Show?
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian secretary under pressure from the White House, organized an exhibit exploring America’s founding ideals.
By Robin Pogrebin
opinion
If Harvard Can’t Consider Race, Why Should Our Juries?
All Americans benefit from the outcome of this case. And yet the decision highlights just how much work still needs to be done.
By Avital Fried
opinion
How to Win
Hungary did it. The United States can, too.
By M. Gessen and Máté Bartha
nyregion
Scooter Rider and Cyclist Are Killed in Head-On Crash on N.Y.C. Bridge
The collision on the Queensboro Bridge involved an e-scooter that is not legally allowed to be used on the streets of New York.
By Stefanos Chen and Claire Fahy
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Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley
The condition of the climbers was not immediately known.
By Alexandra E. Petri
world
Italian Police Uncover Dead Mob Boss’s $230 Million Business Empire
When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman’s significant assets in a tiny European principality.
By Ephrat Livni
nyregion
Protesters Arrested at Immigration Detention Center as Tensions Rise
For nearly a week, relatives of migrants at Delaney Hall have said that some detainees have been on a hunger strike at the New Jersey facility.
By Ana Ley and Mark Bonamo