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Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.
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‘No Win’ for Minneapolis Police Caught Between Trump and City Residents
With the Trump administration accusing local police of dereliction and some in the community feeling unprotected, outnumbered Minneapolis officers find themselves facing difficult choices.
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How to View the Artemis II Moon Launch
The first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years is coming up. Here’s how to see it at sites in and around the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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5 New Stylish Hotels for City Lovers
New accommodations around the world allow you to soak up urban culture and immerse yourself in hotel creature comforts.
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Southwest Begins Assigning Seats, Ending 50 Years of the Boarding Scrum
The airline said assigned seating, rolled out on Tuesday, aligned with passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.
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Fed Meeting Comes at Pivotal Moment for Central Bank’s Independence
The Trump administration has unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Federal Reserve, including a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome H. Powell.
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What to Watch as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a series of reductions in the latter half of 2025. The big question is how long the pause will last.
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Sundance Film Festival Says Goodbye to Park City, Utah
“It’s hard not to feel a disturbance in the force,” said Ethan Hawke, whose acting career took off after his early movies appeared at the Utah festival in the 1990s.
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A Municipal Debt Boom Is Driving Public Projects and Tax Breaks for Investors
Municipal debt issuance surpassed $500 billion last year, a record that’s found a deep pool of buyers.
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What Americans Really Mean by ‘Affordability’
A few key necessities are driving dissatisfaction, particularly among the young, our poll finds.