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Supreme Court Seems Ready to Limit Election Case Against Donald Trump

The conservative majority appeared poised to rule that ex-presidents have some level of immunity, which could delay any trial until after the November election.

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Read four takeaways from the Supreme Court hearing on former President Trump’s immunity claim.

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U.S.C. Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns

The move came after campus protests over the war in Gaza that led to arrests, as well as controversy over the decision to cancel the speech of its valedictorian.

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Pro-Palestinian encampments have spread nationally, leading to hundreds of arrests.

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Sending in the police inflamed campus tensions in 1968. Our columnist asks: Why would it be different now?

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Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Is Overturned by New York’s Top Court

Prosecutors in the 2020 case called witnesses whose assault accusations were not part of the charges. A separate 16-year sentence in California was not affected.

 

Harvey Weinstein, in a suit and tie, walks with a walker.

Here are five takeaways from the decision.

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Read the court’s ruling, with annotations.

In Trump Tower, the President-Elect Praised the Man Who Kept His Secrets

David Pecker, the ex-publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald Trump thanked him for burying stories at a meeting of the future administration.

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Donald Trump between his lawyers at the defense table.

Here are five takeaways from David Pecker’s testimony.

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The former publisher of The Enquirer said he and others around Donald Trump feared his anger.

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One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu

There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak in dairy cows may be widespread.

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The Great Read

Shelley Duvall Vanished From Hollywood. She’s Been Here the Whole Time.

After two decades, the actress known for her roles in era-defining films like “The Shining” and “Nashville” has returned to acting. But what happened to her?

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U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages

In an effort to raise pressure on Hamas, world leaders called on the group to release all of the hostages seized during its Oct. 7 terrorist attack.

 

The Army has begun building a floating pier for humanitarian aid off the coast of Gaza, the Pentagon said.

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After Months of Speculation, the 2024 N.F.L. Draft Is Finally Here

The Chicago Bears are expected to draft Caleb Williams, the U.S.C. quarterback, first overall. Then the intrigue begins.

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The N.F.L. draft has become a trading floor, with complex models and frenzied swapping.

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Drafting a successful N.F.L. quarterback remains “an inexact science.”

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For Detroit, the host city, the N.F.L. draft is like the Super Bowl.

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U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad, Dealing Another Blow to Africa Policy

The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the U.S. and toward Russia.

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Movie Review

In ‘Challengers,’ a Love Match

Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist play friends, lovers and foes on and off the tennis court in Luca Guadagnino’s latest.

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A man and woman, in profile, look at each other intensely, her hand on his cocktail glass.

“Challengers” is a romp through competitions and clothes. The Times Styles desk couldn’t help having feelings.

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Opinion

Jonathan Alter

Jonathan Alter

David Pecker, Trump’s Trash Collector, Got Cold Feet

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Paul Krugman

Paul Krugman

Can Biden Revive the Fortunes of American Workers?

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People in Chattanooga, Tenn., wearing T-shirts that read “Stand Up U.A.W.” and “Future U.A.W. Member” celebrate after winning a vote to join the United Automobile Workers.
David Brooks

David Brooks

Why Are We Gambling With America’s Future?

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Pamela Paul

Pamela Paul

You’ve Been Wronged. That Doesn’t Make You Right.

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Stuart Stevens

Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed

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Zeynep Tufekci

Zeynep Tufekci

‘By the Time We’ve Detected 10, It’s Probably Too Late’

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Mary Ziegler

The Looming Decision That Could Get Pro-Choice Voters to the Polls

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The EveningNewsletter

Justices Seem Ready to Limit Election Case Against Donald Trump

Harvey Weinstein’s New York conviction is overturned, hundreds are arrested in a wave of student protests and more.

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What Happened at Guantánamo, From the People Who Lived It

Catch up on the new season of “Serial.”

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