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How Adams Lost His Coalition and Became an Also-Ran
Eric Adams started with strong support among Black and working-class voters. By the time he dropped out, his re-election effort was polling below 10 percent.
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Alaska Seized a $95,000 Plane Over Illicit Cargo: A Six-Pack of Beer
The plane’s owner, an 82-year-old veteran, has asked the Supreme Court to hear his case and set limits on forfeitures of property used to commit crimes.
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The Man Expanding Trump’s Presidential Powers
Coral Davenport, a New York Times reporter, explains how Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, plans to circumvent Congress’s budgetary powers to advance the Trump administration’s agenda.
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Trump to Meet With Congressional Leaders as Shutdown Looms
The top four congressional leaders were set to gather with President Trump on Monday, but with both sides dug in, there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to avoid a shutdown.
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Which Federal Benefits and Services Continue During a Government Shutdown?
Without a deal in Congress by Tuesday, the government will run out of funding.
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Exploring Earth’s Most Stunning Hidden Gems
Exploring Earth’s Most Stunning Hidden Gems There’s something addictive about discovering a place that feels untouched, like it’s been waiting just for you to stumble upon it. While the well-trodden paths of Paris, Tokyo, and New York have their own magic, there’s a deeper thrill in uncovering the world’s lesser-known wonders. These hidden gems often…
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Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk
On a visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action.
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For Many Moldovans, Their Election Is a Choice Between Russia and the E.U.
Parliamentary elections in this nation bordering Ukraine come at a critical moment in Moldova’s push for European Union membership.
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Russia Hammers Kyiv in 12-Hour Drone and Missile Assault
At least four people were killed in the attack, which also wounded dozens of civilians in the capital and around the country.
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Afghanistan Frees a U.S. Citizen Held in Prison
The move comes as the country seeks to break the international isolation it has faced since the Taliban seized power in 2021.