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Howard Lutnick, Trump’s ‘Buoyant’ Trade Warrior, Flexes His Power Over Global Business

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Par :Ana Swanson
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Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, has become a go-to for major companies seeking relief from tariffs. But he’s not always friendly to their interests.

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As head of the Commerce Department and the man that President Trump has selected to lead his trade policy, Howard Lutnick has found himself in a position of incredible influence over global business.
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Feeling Political Heat From Trump, Colleges Pump Up Their Lobbying

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Par :Steven Rich and Vimal Patel
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An analysis by The New York Times found that schools targeted by the Trump administration have sharply increased spending on lobbying and became far more reliant on lobbyists with Republican ties.

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The University of California system spent over $900,000 on lobbying in the first quarter of 2025, according to the analysis. The Trump administration targeted two of its schools for investigation.
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A Look at One of the Last Things Pope Francis Wrote

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Par :Lauren Jackson
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In a foreword to a book, he articulated the church’s position on marriage.

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Pope Francis leading a prayer from the window of his office overlooking St. Peter’s Square in January.
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Apartments for Rent in a Former Office, but You Have to Live in Midtown

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Par :Ellen Rosen
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The developer behind transforming Pfizer’s former headquarters in Midtown Manhattan into about 1,600 apartments is hoping young people won’t care about the area’s lack of a neighborhood.

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In Midtown Manhattan, Pfizer’s former headquarters are being turned into apartments.
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Spain and Parts of Portugal and France Hit by Widespread Power Outage

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Par :Amelia Nierenberg · Jonathan Wolfe · Tiago Carrasco · Rachel Chaundler and Catherine Porter
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The blackout hit critical infrastructure like airports and caused transportation disruptions across the two countries. The cause of the outage was unclear.

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A dark market in Vigo, Spain, after a massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and France on Monday.
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Edwin Kneedler, a ‘Citizen Lawyer,’ Gets a Standing Ovation at the Supreme Court

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Par :Adam Liptak
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In a remarkable scene, the justices applauded Edwin S. Kneedler, a government lawyer with a reputation for candor, care and integrity.

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Edwin S. Kneedler in 2008. He joined the Office of the Solicitor General, the elite unit of the Justice Department that represents the federal government in the Supreme Court, in 1979.
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Pay Off Syria’s Debt to the World Bank

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Par :Raja Abdulrahim
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The countries agreed to cover $15 million owed to the lender as the new government in Damascus looks to rebuild the economy after the civil war.

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A market in Damascus, Syria. The civil war has taken a huge toll on the country’s economy, with industries decimated and infrastructure destroyed. The Syrian government expressed its “deep gratitude” for the joint payment.
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Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

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Par :Emma Bubola
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About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel in 2013 after cardinals failed to reach consensus on a new pope.
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Canada Votes

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Par :Matina Stevis-Gridneff
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We explain what’s at stake in today’s election.

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Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney.
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Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program

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Par :Andrew E. Kramer and Tyler Hicks
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Ukraine has adapted strategies and weapons during its fight against Russia. It is now banking on expanding the use of domestically produced drones, even though American arms remain crucial.

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Flying a drone in Ukraine last week. The technology gives the pilot the video equivalent of a front-row seat as bombs hurtle into Russian soldiers, cars, tanks or bunkers.
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American Children Sent to Honduras, and A.I. on the Battlefield

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Par :Tracy Mumford · Will Jarvis · Ian Stewart · Jessica Metzger · Sheera Frenkel and Sapna Maheshwari
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Plus, teaching student athletes how to go viral.

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The children, 4 and 7, were put on a plane with their mother, who was deported. The family’s lawyer said the mother was given no choice but to take her children, which the Trump administration denied.
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Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk

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Par :Choe Sang-Hun
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North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for the “heroic” soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as Moscow and Pyongyang make first comments on the joint operation.

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A photo released by Russian state media shows its leader Vladimir V. Putin meeting with Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, in Pyongyang last year.
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Kurdish Distrust of Syria’s New Government Runs Deep

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Par :Alissa J. Rubin and Daniel Berehulak
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The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary.

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Coffins display deceased family members’ photographs as mourners gather to grieve the loss of a couple and their eight children, killed by a Turkish forces attack on their home days before, during a funeral last month in Kobani, Syria.
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Albuquerque Has a Crime Problem. Is the National Guard the Answer?

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Par :Jack Healy
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New Mexico’s governor said the troops are needed to help quell violence. But in the deeply blue city, the plan to deploy them has drawn uneasy comparisons to the talk of President Trump.

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National Guard troops in Albuquerque listen to an instructor in preparation of deploying next month to support law enforcement.
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Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party

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Par :Robert Draper
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The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, is embracing a key rhetorical theme in the president’s political ascendancy.

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Since his arrival to the Senate in 2019, Josh Hawley has charted two seemingly parallel courses: as a full-throttle champion of socially conservative causes and as a populist.
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Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

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Par :Carl Hulse
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Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as Congress returns for a critical month, giving Democrats an opening for fresh attacks.

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As Congress returns from a recess, Republicans will be forced to begin providing specifics of their tax and spending program, giving Democrats fodder for attacks.
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Brad Lander’s 2 Goals in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: Beat Cuomo and Win

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Par :Dana Rubinstein
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Mr. Lander, the New York City comptroller, says voters seeking a competent leader should look to him and not the former governor: “I am a decent person. Let’s just start there.”

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Brad Lander said that if former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was elected mayor, it would be “dangerous for New York City.”
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Families Split as India and Pakistan Cancel Visas After Kashmir Attack

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Par :Suhasini Raj · Mujib Mashal · Pragati K.B. and Atul Loke
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The repercussions from a terrorist attack led to painful scenes at the countries’ border, as families with mixed citizenship were suddenly divided.

Checking the passports of people waiting to cross into Pakistan from India on Sunday. Last week, India ordered nearly all Pakistani citizens to leave the country.
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One Key to a Successful Campaign for Pope? Act Like You’re Not Campaigning.

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Par :Jason Horowitz and Elisabetta Povoledo
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Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church.

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Cardinals taking communion during the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday. On Monday cardinals will begin a critical week of meetings, where church leaders, including those considered papabili, or pope material, will give brief statements.
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U.S. Dollar’s Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last?

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Par :Eshe Nelson
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European officials see the concern over the “safe haven” reputation of U.S. financial assets as a chance to attract investors.

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The European Central Bank in Frankfurt. “We see that our stability, predictability and respect for the rule of law is already proving a strength,” a European commissioner said.
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​North Korea Confirms It Sent Troops to Fight for Russia

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Par :Choe Sang-Hun
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Its leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine and praised their “heroism and bravery​.”

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A commemorative march marking an anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army was held in Pyongyang on Friday.
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