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Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
Justice Clarence Thomas Did Not Disclose Additional Trips From Billionaire Patron, Democrats Say
The U.S. Should Abolish Anonymous Sperm Donations
When André 3000 Spoke to (Then Performed for) The New York Times
‘The Interview’: Jonathan Roumie
Egg Prices Jump Before Holidays as Bird Flu Spreads
How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau
Undocumented Workers Take on Dangerous Jobs to Feed America
Amid Russian Attacks, Ukraine Seeks New Ways to Power Its Cities
German Officials Search for Motive in Christmas Market Attack
Trump Wanted Shutdown to Happen on Biden’s Watch, Not His
Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
Troy Masters, Pioneering L.G.B.T.Q. Journalist, Dies at 63
Pakistan Faces Resurgance of Terrorism
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Yemeni Missile Lands in Tel Aviv
Chicago Board of Education Votes to Fire Leader of City’s School System
Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly
In Late Push, Senate Democrats Narrowly Top Trump on Judicial Confirmations
Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear
U.S. Prisons Flout Law by Keeping Inmates Past Release Date, A.C.L.U. Says
Why Luigi Mangione Faces 2 Murder Cases Tied to One Killing
The House Voted to Avert a Government Shutdown
Luigi Mangione to Be Arraigned on New York State Charges on Monday
Toronto Jewish School Attacked Again, Prompting Canada to Investigate Antisemitism
Why Have So Many Canadians Turned on Justin Trudeau?
The Budget Fight and Trump’s Nihilistic Style
G.O.P. Spending Hawks Defy Trump on the Debt Limit, Previewing More Clashes
At Luigi Mangione’s Perp Walk, Mayor Eric Adams Appeared Stage Right
Biden Administration Weighs Putting Up Roadblocks to Trump’s Deportation Campaign
F.D.A. Approves Weight-Loss Drug to Treat Sleep Apnea
Biden to Withdraw Unfinished Student Debt Proposals for 38 Million Borrowers
Jagmeet Singh, Key Trudeau Ally, Abandons Him in Fresh Blow to Canada’s Government
Driver Rams Christmas Market in Germany, Injuring Several
Indiana Man Sentenced to 130 Years for Delphi Murders
Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave Alone
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Meet the 38 Republicans who defied Trump on the spending and debt deal.
Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York
Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures
Musk Expresses Support for Far-Right Party in Germany’s Election
Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?
The Logic Behind the Rash of U.F.O. Sightings in New Jersey
Australia Targets China’s Influence With Deals in Pacific Islands
Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More
Wall St. Is Making Irrelevant Predictions, Again
PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Measure, Sped Up in November
They Entered Treatment. Drugs, Overdoses and Deaths Followed.
The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge
Why Public School Curriculum Is Resistant to Political Pressure