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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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Pickup Driver Arrested After Crash With Migrant Worker Bus in Florida Kills 8
Forty others were taken to hospitals, and the driver of the pickup truck that collided with the bus was charged with D.U.I. manslaughter, the authorities said.
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NTSB Says Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Lost Power Twice Before Departure
A report from the National Transportation Safety Board said crew members had adjusted the electrical configuration of the ship even before it left port.
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Trump’s Defense Cast Michael Cohen as Untrustworthy
Also, Biden increased tariffs on Chinese imports. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
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Todd Blanche, Trump’s Lawyer in Hush-Money Trial, Cross-Examines Cohen
This case is Mr. Blanche’s second criminal trial as a defense lawyer. He seemed to struggle to land a “gotcha” moment on Tuesday while grilling Michael D. Cohen about a dizzying variety of interactions spanning years.
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TikTok Creators Sue to Block U.S. Law Requiring Sale or Ban
The group, whose legal fees are being paid for by the company, said a ban of the app would violate their First Amendment rights.
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Blinken Plays Guitar During Visit to Ukraine
The secretary of state, a longtime guitarist, strummed along to a song chosen to underscore a central message of President Biden’s foreign policy.
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Mike Pence Sought Public Funds as 2024 Presidential Bid Collapsed
The former vice president found little traction in his campaign and still had more than $1.3 million in unpaid bills at the end of March.
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The Trump Hush-Money Trial Courtroom Is Its Own Character. Here’s What It’s Like.
The courtroom where Donald J. Trump’s trial is being held is on the large side, but still too small to contain the vast interest in the case.
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The Deadly, Hidden Threat to Gaza's Civilians
Unexploded bombs and other ordinance are hidden throughout Gaza posing a threat to civilians now and they will continue to potentially kill long after the war is over. We hear about a victim of one of these munitions and of the challenges of removing such threats as civilians are fleeing fighting.
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Hospitals in Gaza are near collapse despite protections under international law
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Leonard Rubenstein of Johns Hopkins University about the unprecedented Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza, and what international law could do to protect them.
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Captain Sandy Yawn of ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Marries Leah Shafer
Sandy Yawn of “Below Deck Mediterranean” married Leah Shafer on — what else? — a superyacht in Florida.
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Blinken Visits Ukraine Amid Russian Military Gains
The Biden administration had warned for months that Congress’s delay in approving an aid package would leave the Ukrainians vulnerable.
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Mental Health Awareness is Backfiring on Teens
We need to be smarter about how we talk about mental illness.
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Harvard Reaches Agreement With Protesters to End Encampment
The statements from the two sides reveal some differences in nuance over what the agreement calls for.
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