Today's Headlines: Top Hamas Official Is Killed in Lebanon as Fears Grow of a Wider War

Death Toll Rises to at Least 55 After Powerful Earthquake in Japan
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Top Hamas Official Is Killed in Lebanon as Fears Grow of a Wider War

By Ben Hubbard, Ronen Bergman, Aaron Boxerman, Euan Ward and Eric Schmitt

The Israeli government would not comment on the death of Saleh al-Arouri. But a U.S. official said to expect Israel to assassinate Hamas officials "for years."

Death Toll Rises to at Least 55 After Powerful Earthquake in Japan

By Motoko Rich and Hisako Ueno

The authorities continued to look for people buried in the rubble of collapsed and burned buildings in the coastal epicenter of the disaster.

Harvard President Resigns After Mounting Plagiarism Accusations

Harvard President Resigns After Mounting Plagiarism Accusations

By Jennifer Schuessler, Anemona Hartocollis, Michael Levenson and Alan Blinder

Claudine Gay faced backlash over the university's response to antisemitism on campus, which led to increased scrutiny of her academic record.

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A 'Miracle': Plane Erupts in Flames Landing in Tokyo, but All Aboard Survive

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A 'Miracle': Plane Erupts in Flames Landing in Tokyo, but All Aboard Survive

By Motoko Rich, Hisako Ueno, Kaly Soto and Emma Bubola

Japan Airlines said all 367 passengers and 12 crew members had safely, evacuated the jet. But five crew members on a Japanese Coast Guard plane that collided with it were killed.

Trump's Final Battle Has Begun

Opinion | Frank Bruni

Trump's Final Battle Has Begun

By Frank Bruni

The 2024 presidential election presents a definitive test for America.

Today's Videos

Video Shows Planes Colliding on Tokyo Airport Runway

Video Video: Video Shows Planes Colliding on Tokyo Airport Runway

By Nikolay Nikolov

Five Japan Coast Guard crew members were killed after a Japan Airlines plane collided with their aircraft while landing at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Tuesday evening.

Buildings Smolder After Russian Air Attacks on Kyiv

Video Video: Buildings Smolder After Russian Air Attacks on Kyiv

By Constant Méheut

First responders put out fires after Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones.

'The Color Purple' | Anatomy of a Scene

Video Video: 'The Color Purple' | Anatomy of a Scene

By Mekado Murphy

The director Blitz Bazawule narrates a sequence from the musical, featuring a performance by Taraji P. Henson.

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