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Rebekah Peppler

How to Apéro Like the French

Rebekah Peppler shines a spotlight on a beloved French tradition that you can try at home.

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Emily Anthes and Linda Qiu

Farm Animals Are Hauled All Over the Country. So Are Their Pathogens.

Tens of millions of farm animals cross state lines every year, traveling in cramped, stressful conditions that can facilitate the spread of disease.

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Nick Corasaniti

2 Liberal Groups to Spend $5 Million on State Supreme Court Races

The National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Planned Parenthood Votes are joining together to help their preferred candidates for 2024 as state-level party battles gain steam.

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Lynsey Chutel

South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament

With elections a week away, the political comeback of Mr. Zuma, the former president, has presented a test for the country’s fledgling democracy.

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Patrick Healy

The Dangerous Political Headwind Facing Biden

Many voters who respect the president don’t necessarily want him to return to office.

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Jeffrey Toobin

A Trump Conviction Doesn’t Hang on Michael Cohen

As provocative as the testimony has been, this case may turn on something a great deal more mundane.

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Avner Gvaryahu

Occupation Has Corrupted the Humanity of Israel’s Military

There is a disregard among Israeli soldiers for Palestinian lives, and we are seeing it in Gaza today.

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Gail Collins and Bret Stephens

We’re in a ‘My Wife Did It’ Moment

Justice Alito and Senator Menendez have one thing in common.

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Dodai Stewart

Is Curbside Parking an Endangered Species?

City officials and others are reconsidering how New Yorkers store their cars.

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Megan Specia and Emma Bubola

Julian Assange’s Extradition Appeal Hearing: What Could Happen?

A hearing on Monday will determine whether Julian Assange has any more recourse in the British courts to appeal his extradition to the United States.

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Li Yuan

Chinese Firms Face Authoritarianism at Home and Hostility Abroad

The experience of TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, in Beijing and Washington shows how much the ground has shifted for China’s entrepreneurs.

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Vivian Wang and Siyi Zhao

In China, Deepfakes of ‘Russian’ Women Point to ‘Nationalistic Sexism’

A.I.-manipulated videos on Chinese sites use young, supposedly Russian women to promote China-Russia ties, stoke patriotism — and make money.

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Ana Swanson and Jack Ewing

Senate Inquiry Finds BMW Imported Cars Tied to Forced Labor in China

The report also found that Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen bought parts from a supplier the U.S. government had singled out for its practices in Xinjiang.

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Patricia Cohen and Liz Alderman

Europe Wants to Build a Stronger Defense Industry, but Can’t Decide How

Conflicting political visions, competitive jockeying and American dominance stand in the way of a more coordinated and efficient military machine.

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Emile Ducke and Evelina Riabenko

For Old Ukrainians, Russia’s Invasion Echoes World War II Trauma

The oldest Ukrainians whose towns have been bombarded and overrun by Russia’s invasion have memories of similar miseries at the hands of Nazi Germany in World War II.

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Shaila Dewan, Robert Gebeloff and Sylvia Jarrus

How Gun Violence Spread Across Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, had only about 100 homicides a year. Then came a pandemic surge. With more guns and looser laws, can the city find its way back to the old normal?

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Shane Goldmacher

Will Trump Run as a Felon? A Big 2024 Question Will Soon Be Answered.

The ruling in the trial of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, which may come this week, could be a deciding factor in a tight race.

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Nate Schweber

Outside the Trump Trial: Sock Puppets, Sex Pills and Smutty Balloons

The city serves up a cast of supporting characters who flock to a park outside Manhattan Criminal Court, where Donald Trump is on trial, and grab the spotlight.

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Jonah E. Bromwich and Ben Protess

Prosecutors Poised to Conclude Trump Case as Trial Enters Final Days

Monday’s court session will begin early, with the cross-examination of Michael D. Cohen continuing. Lawyers have been told to have their closing arguments ready by Tuesday.

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Sarah Kerr, Shakked Auerbach, Mark Boyer and Daniel Bateman

Proud to Serve Israel, but Not Its Government

Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces who have returned home from war have joined the growing calls within Israel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.

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