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World
He’s a Paralympian, a Surgeon and Now the First Disabled Astronaut
LONDON — John McFall is no stranger to a challenge. An avid sprinter in his youth, he had to learn…
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World
Lawmakers Back Bill to Enshrine Abortion Rights in France’s Constitution
PARIS — French lawmakers on Thursday backed a proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the country’s Constitution, in a move…
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Politics
Jean-Marie Straub, Uncompromising Filmmaker, Is Dead at 89
Jean-Marie Straub, a celebrated filmmaker aligned with the French New Wave who sparked critical debate with films he made with…
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Politics
Why Imran Khan Can’t Outplay Pakistan’s Military
Imran Khan is a cornered tiger. After surviving an assassination attempt on Nov. 3 while leading a protest march, Mr.…
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Politics
The Glow of a Wedding Amid Bombs and Blackouts
“Say it louder,” the groom’s father teased the young couple. The timid “I do’s” barely registered in the high-ceilinged Odesa…
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World
A Posthumous Solo Album Reveals a Jazz Star’s Melancholy
Following the death of Esbjörn Svensson, a pianist and one of Europe’s most influential jazz musicians, in a scuba diving…
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Politics
Cecilia Marshall, Rights Advocate and Widow of Justice, Dies at 94
Cecilia Marshall, who as an NAACP stenographer transcribed the legal briefs for the Brown v. Board of Education decision and…
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Food
How Do You Tell a Vandal From a Visitor? Art Museums Are Struggling.
LONDON — For Hans-Peter Wipplinger, the director of Vienna’s Leopold Museum, the last few weeks have been challenging. As climate…
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World
After 3 Mass Shootings, a Thanksgiving With 14 Empty Chairs
A janitor working his shift at a Virginia Walmart. A 40-year-old woman returning home to Colorado Springs for the holidays.…
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Food
The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle
“I think it’s one of the best costumes. It’s so furry and smooth and nice. But it’s also really hot.”…