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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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Columbia Tells Protesters to Clear Out Encampment or Face Suspension

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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Colorful tents are crowded into a lawn on the campus of Columbia University. — Bing Guan for The New York Times

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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About a dozen people stand near a pink Planned Parenthood banner. Many of them are holding signs that say “March. Vote. Win. — Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times

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.

Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?

Economists are divided over whether the growing amount of federal borrowing is fueling demand and driving up prices.

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Two people looking at tops at a clothing store. — Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

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Various fish and meats are served on white plates upon a wooden table. — Scott Suchman

The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington Right Now

The vibrant food scene in and around the nation’s capital includes Italian, Ethiopian, Salvadoran and more. (We want to hear what you think, too.)

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Florida Abortion Ban to Take Effect, Cutting Off Major Access Point

The state’s clinics serve thousands of women a year. That will change when a ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy takes effect Wednesday.

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Kelly Flynn, in a black top and jeans, standing in a dimly lit medical office for a portrait. — Agnes Lopez for The New York Times

In Cuba, ‘Filthy’ Capitalists Become an Economic Lifeline

The country’s Communist revolution made private businesses largely illegal. Today, they are proliferating, while the socialist economy craters.

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A scene at a restaurant as a woman serves two people at a table and a trio with two guitarists and a drummer play music. — Eliana Aponte for The New York Times

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How ‘History and Tradition’ Rulings Are Changing American Law

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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The Great Read

What’s So Funny About a Dead Comedian?

Kenny DeForest was beloved among his fellow stand-ups. After his sudden death, they came together to grieve — and to confront comedy’s eternal question: Too soon?

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Kenny DeForest holds a mic and gestures onstage. — Yoko Haraoka

Ukraine Retreats From Villages on Eastern Front as It Awaits U.S. Aid

Ukraine’s top commander said his troops were facing a dire situation as Russia tried to push its advantage before an American military package arrives.

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A bombed-out building could be seen through the windows of a vehicle. — Anatolii Stepanov/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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Tesla 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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Elon Musk and Li Qiang, the Chinese premier, both wearing dark suits, white shirts and ties, sit alongside one another with a small table between them. — Wang Ye/Xinhua, via Associated Press

Killing One Type of Owl to Save Another

An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the Pacific Northwest.

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A northern spotted owl sitting on a branch of a tree in a Pacific Northwest forest. It has brown and white feathers and an intense gaze. — Gerry Ellis/Minden Pictures

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Opinion

Rebecca Roiphe

I Was an Attorney at the D.A.’s Office. This Is What the Trump Case Is Really About.

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Gish Jen

This Isn’t the China I Remember

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An illustration shows a mother with her arm around her young son while she looks out a window at magnolia flower petals falling from a tree. — Xinmei Liu

Gail Collins and Bret Stephens

Some Concrete Reasons Not to Be Totally Panicked

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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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Sarah Wildman

A Mother’s Advocacy Might Have Kept Her Hostage Son Alive

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Margaret Renkl

Can Nonprofit News Save the South From Itself?

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A photograph of newspaper vending machines lined up against the broadside of a building. — Mark Power/Magnum Photos

Serge Schmemann

I Was a Graduate Student at Columbia During the Protests of ‘68

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Pamela Paul

A Free Speech Organization Should Stand By Free Speech

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Letters From Our Readers

The Campus Protests: Voices From Columbia, Barnard and Beyond

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Katherine Miller

For Trump, a Long Day and a Long Week Ahead

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David French

Colleges Have Gone Off the Deep End. There Is a Way Out.

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Ezra Klein

A Close Examination of the Most Infamous Public Toilet in America

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Raphael Rashid

A Small Group in South Korea Has a Big Homophobic Agenda

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Stephen Marche

Justin Trudeau Is No Match for a Polarized World

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Ross Douthat

What Columbia Students Read Before They Protest

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Jen Silverman

Art Isn’t Supposed to Make You Comfortable

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The MorningNewsletter

Delay, Delay, Delay

Here’s how Donald Trump has slowed the cases against him.

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More News

Dam Collapses in Western Kenya, Killing at Least 40

The country has been pummeled by heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding, part of a broader deluge that has devastated segments of East Africa.

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A girl stands on top of a pile of wreckage in front of a car covered with dirt and submerged in mud. — Luis Tato/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Physical Fitness Linked to Better Mental Health in Young People

A new study bolsters existing research suggesting that exercise can protect against anxiety, depression and attention challenges.

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Philips Settles CPAP Breathing Device Lawsuits for $1.1 Billion

Thousands of people with sleep apnea and other illnesses had sued the company, claiming flawed devices were harming them.

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The Aggressive and Expensive Legal Team Defending Eric Adams

With New York’s mayor and his top aides facing several investigations, he is amassing a team of high-powered lawyers paid by his donors and taxpayers.

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