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A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike
Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.
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John Barbata, Turtles and C.S.N.Y. Drummer, Dies at 79
Barbata belonged to marquee bands of the late ’60s and ’70s, drumming on smash hits such as “Happy Together,” the first song he recorded with the Turtles.
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Christie’s Holds Major Art Auctions Despite Cyberattack
Although a cyberattack hobbled its website, the auction house held two major sales, totaling $115 million, on Tuesday night. One expert praised the evening’s “really respectable sales in a difficult environment.”
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Seeking History in Maryland, and Zombie Campaigns Linger: Primary Takeaways
Angela Alsobrooks would be the third Black woman elected to the Senate if she wins her Maryland race against Larry Hogan; Nikki Haley keeps racking up votes.
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Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
Automakers in the United States and their supporters welcomed President Biden’s tariffs, saying they would protect domestic manufacturing and jobs from cheap Chinese vehicles.
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Westminster Dog Show 2024: Photos From Behind the Scenes
A look at the action in Queens as the annual dog show takes over the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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Manhunt Underway in France After Prisoner Escapes in Ambush
The French authorities said that armed assailants had attacked a prison convoy, killed two guards and freed an inmate.
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Michael Cohen Testifies on White House Deal That Led to Trump’s Trial
Michael D. Cohen’s story of an arrangement struck in the White House with Donald Trump was the only personal account tying the former president to falsified documents.
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Justice Dept. Says Boeing Violated 2021 Settlement Over Max Plane
The department said the company had failed to design and enforce an ethics program to prevent violation of U.S. fraud laws.
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OpenAI’s Chief Scientist, Ilya Sutskever, Is Leaving the Company
In November, Ilya Sutskever joined three other OpenAI board members to force out Sam Altman, the chief executive, before saying he regretted the move.
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Mike Johnson Visits Trump’s Criminal Trial to Say What He Can’t
Outside the Manhattan courthouse where Donald J. Trump is being tried on criminal charges, Mike Johnson attacked a key witness who linked the former president to a plan to cover up hush money paid to a porn star.
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Google Unveils AI Overviews Feature for Search at 2024 I/O Conference
The tech giant showed off how it would enmesh A.I. more deeply into its products and users’ lives, from search to so-called agents that perform tasks.
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Alice Munro, Nobel Laureate and Master of the Short Story, Dies at 92
Her stories were widely considered to be without equal, a mixture of ordinary people and extraordinary themes.
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Lori Beth Denberg, Former Nickelodeon Star, Says Dan Schneider ‘Preyed’ on Her
Lori Beth Denberg, who appeared on “All That,” told Business Insider that he showed her porn multiple times and fondled her once. He says her claims are “exaggerated” and “in most cases, false.”
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Fossil Catches Starfish Cousin in the Act of Cloning Itself
The brittle star specimen suggests that the sea creatures have been splitting themselves in two to reproduce for more than 150 million years.
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After Ill-Advised Shortcut, 2 Horses Are Rescued in a 5-Hour Mission
Nearly 50 people were needed to get the horses, Damascus and Beau, out of a swampy area and over a makeshift bridge during the rescue in Lebanon, Conn.
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Where’s the Devastating Takedown of Michael Cohen That Trump Needs?
The defense team is struggling with its most basic task.
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Trump Hush-Money Trial Day 17 Takeaways: Cohen Is Cross-Examined
The key prosecution witness faced defense lawyers as the trial nears what may be an unexpectedly early conclusion.
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The Black Female Artists Redefining Minimalism
A new generation of painters and sculptors is finding creative freedom by making rigorously pared-down work.
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Anti-Abortion Activist Who Led Blockade of Clinic Gets Nearly 5 Years in Prison
Lauren Handy, who drew widespread attention after human fetal remains were found at her home, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for her role in a 2020 blockade of a reproductive health clinic.
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