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Why Is Trump Returning MS-13 Leaders to El Salvador? Takeaways From Times Reporting.
The agreement with Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, is undermining a long-running federal investigation into the gang, according to people familiar with the inquiry.
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Trump Vowed to Dismantle MS-13. His Deal With Bukele Threatens That Effort.
Top gang leaders being sent back to El Salvador were part of a lengthy federal investigation that has amassed evidence of a corrupt pact between the Bukele government and MS-13.
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Hidden Marvels: Uncovering Nature’s Lesser-Known Wildlife Wonders
Have you ever been on a nature walk where something unexpected caught your eye? Maybe it was the flash of bright color from a bird you’d never seen before, or a curious insect working hard at its task. These moments remind us that there’s so much more to the natural world than the well-known lions,…
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10 Life Lessons That Changed Everything
Here are ten truths I learned the hard way. Each one is deeper than it first appears—and each changed my life. 1. Love Yourself First Learning to love yourself is a radical act in a world that often teaches us self-doubt. I spent years believing I had to earn my worth through achievement, appearance, or…
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Conquering Soccer and Arming Warlords
The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of Manchester City, a top English soccer team. Behind the scenes, he has been described as the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars.
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The Beatboxing, Dancing Nuns Expanding the Flock in Brazil
The Catholic Church’s effort to win young followers relies in part on influencers, D.J.s and two Brazilian nuns with plenty of rhythm.
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After War With Israel and U.S., Iran Rests on a Knife Edge
The Islamic Republic limps on after the 12-day conflict. Where will the nation go from here?
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Europe Heat Wave Drives Record-High Temperatures, Prompting Health Alerts
Extreme heat has gripped Europe with record-high temperatures, health alerts and wildfires, from France and Spain to Greece.
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Israel’s Attack on Evin Prison Killed 71, Iranian State Media Report
The notorious detention facility in Tehran, where dissidents and political prisoners are held, came under attack on June 23.
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She Thought Lady Gaga Bought Her Art. Then Things Got Strange.
The artist Emma Webster was excited when it appeared the pop star wanted to buy one of her artworks. But it was an impostor and she has asked the F.B.I. for help.