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Cohen Tells Jurors of Deal Made in Oval Office That Led to Trump’s Trial

Michael Cohen’s story of a hush-money arrangement struck in the White House was the only personal account tying Donald Trump to falsified documents.

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Michael Cohen in a dark suit and cerulean tie walks outside an apartment building.

Donald Trump’s defense lawyer seemed to struggle to land a “gotcha” moment while grilling Michael Cohen.

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Here are five takeaways from Donald Trump’s 17th day on trial.

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U.N. Lowers Count of Women and Children Killed in Gaza

The overall death toll has not declined, but incomplete data has prompted the United Nations to use more conservative figures for children and women.

 

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Antony Blinken Tells Ukraine ‘You Are Not Alone’ as Russia’s Military Makes Gains

The secretary of state made the comments in Kyiv. The Biden administration had warned that Congress’s delay in approving aid would leave Ukraine vulnerable.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken played guitar while in Ukraine, strumming along to a song with a “free world” message.

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Westminster Finals: Which Dog Will Win Best in Show?

Micha, a cocker spaniel, and Monty, a giant schnauzer, were tonight’s first group winners. The terriers are last to compete before best in show is awarded.

 

  1. Monty, a giant schnauzer, was the winner of the working group.
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  3. Micha, a black cocker spaniel, was the winner of the sporting group.
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  6. Pineapple, a Norwegian Buhund, won the junior handler group.
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Take a look behind the scenes at Westminster.

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Alice Munro, a Literary Alchemist Who Made Great Fiction From Humble Lives

The author specialized in exacting short stories that were novelistic in scope, spanning decades with intimacy and precision, our critic writes.

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This black-and-white photo shows a smiling woman with short, thick dark hair sitting in a chair. The woman is wearing a loose fitting, short-sleeve white blouse, the fingers of her right hand holding the end of a long thing chain necklace that she is wearing around her neck. To the woman’s right, we can see part of a table lamp and the table it stands on, and, behind her, a dark curtain and part of a planter with a scraggly houseplant.

Alice Munro, the Nobel laureate and master of the short story, has died at 92.

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Manhunt Is 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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The Great Read

Sarah Paulson Dares to Play the People You Love to Hate

The actress has received a Tony nomination for “Appropriate,” in which she plays a woman who makes a sport out of verbally eviscerating her family.

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Larry Hogan and Jim Justice Win Their G.O.P. Senate Primaries

Mr. Justice is positioned to win the seat being vacated by Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat, flipping it to the G.O.P.

 

Mike Pence sought public financing for his failed 2024 presidential campaign, a highly unusual move.

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The W.N.B.A. Is Entering a New Era, and It Will Never Be the Same

Skyrocketing viewership, sold-out arenas and young stars highlight a period defined by explosive changes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

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Connecticut Sun Spoil Caitlin Clark’s W.N.B.A. Debut With 92-71 Win

The Indiana Fever rookie scored 20 points but also turned the ball over for a game-high 10 times.

OpenAI’s Chief Scientist and Co-Founder 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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Ilya Sutskever, wearing a blue shirt, sits on a red couch in front of a mural.

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Singapore’s Riches Grew Under Its Leader. So Did Discontent.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is stepping down, oversaw astounding successes, but some Singaporeans want a different kind of politics.

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A man and a woman, both wearing batik clothes, walk down a red carpet lined with flags as soldiers in dress uniform stand at attention.

Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Had 2 Electrical Failures 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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Opinion

David French, Rebecca Roiphe and Ken White

‘They Have Established the Backbone of the Case’: Three Lawyers Dissect the Trump Trial

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Jonathan Alter

Jonathan Alter

Where’s the Devastating Takedown of Michael Cohen that Trump Needs?

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Paul Krugman

Paul Krugman

Preparing for the Second China Shock

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Bret Stephens

Bret Stephens

What a ‘Free Palestine’ Means in Practice

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Cyrus R. Vance Jr.

What It Takes to Keep Harvey Weinstein, and Men Like Him, Behind Bars

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Lucy Foulkes

‘High-Functioning Anxiety Isn’t a Medical Diagnosis. It’s a Hashtag.’

Farah Stockman

Can This Ex-Republican Revive Democrats in Rural Ohio?

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Nick Frisch and Dan Wang

American Hypocrisy on TikTok Will Resonate Beyond China’s Borders

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The EveningNewsletter

Trump’s Defense Takes Aim at Cohen

Donald Trump’s lead lawyer aggressively questioned Michael Cohen, President Biden increased tariffs on Chinese imports and more news.

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Climate ForwardNewsletter

4 Takeaways From Our Home Insurance Investigation

The home insurance market is starting to buckle amid more intense heat, storms and fires across the U.S.

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King Charles III Unveils First Official Painted Portrait Since Coronation

The king, who was diagnosed with cancer in February but has since returned to public duties, unveiled the striking painting by Jonathan Yeo on Tuesday.

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  3. Giancarlo Esposito at Jonathan Yeo's studio in London in 2024.
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  4. Malala Yousafzai at the National Portrait Gallery in London in 2013.
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  5. Taron Egerton as he portrayed Elton John in the film "Rocketman" at Jonathan Yeo's studio in London in 2024.
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  6. George W. Bush at Lazarides Gallery in 2007.
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Justice Dept. Says Criminal Case Against Boeing Can Proceed

The department said that the aircraft manufacturer was in violation of a 2021 settlement related to problems with the company’s 737 Max model.

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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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Ex-Nickelodeon Star Says Dan Schneider ‘Preyed’ on Her as Boss

The claims by Lori Beth Denberg, who appeared on “All That,” came as Schneider’s conduct at Nickelodeon has drawn scrutiny in a new docuseries.

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