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Politics
The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out
Southern California appeared to be under siege from a blockade. More than 50 enormous vessels bobbed in the frigid waters…
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Politics
I Supervised New York City Judges. Juan Merchan Put on a Master Class in the Trump Trial.
I spent almost 13 years as a judge in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. I supervised judges presiding over a…
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World
A Pacific Island With Ties to Taiwan Was Hacked. Was It Political?
Palau’s claims that China orchestrated the attack remain unproven. But it’s clear that the breach presents a danger for another…
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US
Trump Verdict Hardens Many Views, but Changes Some, Too
For the remaining undecided voters, the decision to pick former President Donald J. Trump could be more difficult now that…
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World
Robert Pickton, Notorious Canadian Serial Killer, Dies at 74
Convicted in the murder of six women (though he boasted of killing many more), he died of unspecified injuries after…
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US
Extraordinary Circumstances, Ordinary Due Process
Donald Trump’s New York trial played out in the midst of a presidential campaign, but despite claims from him and…
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World
Yael Dayan, Israeli Writer, Politician and Daughter of War Hero, Dies at 85
She was hailed for her books and admired for promoting women’s rights. But her support for a two-state solution to…
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Politics
Sam Butcher, Who Gave the World Precious Moments, Dies at 85
His childlike porcelain characters thrilled and inspired generations of collectors. They also made him a millionaire.
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Food
What Donald Trump Didn’t Say After His Trial
In his post-verdict remarks, the former president sounded more like an aggrieved New York businessman than the political martyr his…
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Politics
Scenes From a Historic Verdict
In recent weeks, the scene outside the criminal courthouse in Downtown Manhattan where former President Donald Trump was standing trial…