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Mariinsky Dancers Barred From Youth Ballet Gala in New York
Two dancers from the Russian company were set to perform at a benefit for a prestigious competition for young dancers,…
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Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted…
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What We Know About Columbia University’s President, Nemat Shafik
Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling protests over…
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Student Protesters at Columbia Remain Defiant
The encampment is gone, but some activists spent the night on the university lawn, with what seemed like light enforcement,…
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Menendez Corruption Trial Delayed for One Week
The senator’s trial will start May 13, a week later than planned, to give defense lawyers more time to prepare.
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How to Fly Your Kid Solo, Free of Stress
For many parents and guardians, putting a child on a flight alone may seem terrifying. Belligerent passengers, delays, turbulence: All…
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Ukrainians Wait, Nervously, to See if U.S. Will Provide Critical Aid
From the battlefield to battered cities, soldiers and civilians are counting on Congress to approve $60 billion in military support.…
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The Vatican Transforms a Prison Into a Gallery
For its offering at this year’s Venice Biennale, the Holy See chose an unusual venue: the Giudecca women’s prison.
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Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak
Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can only observe a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your…
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Shadow War Between Iran and Israel: A Timeline
For decades, Israel and Iran have fought a shadow war across the Middle East, trading attacks by land, sea, air…
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