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Ukraine Searches for Answers on Russian Plane Crash
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Trump Strengthens Grip on Capitol Hill as He Presses Toward Nomination

Trump Strengthens Grip on Capitol Hill as He Presses Toward Nomination

By Annie Karni

The former president's opposition has all but killed the prospects for a bipartisan border deal, reflecting how his influence in Congress has grown as he gains ground in the Republican primary.

Ukraine Searches for Answers on Russian Plane Crash

Ukraine Searches for Answers on Russian Plane Crash

By Andrew E. Kramer and Maria Varenikova

Moscow has accused Ukraine of downing the craft, which it says carried 65 Ukrainian P.O.W.s. The claims cannot be independently verified. Kyiv says Russia is exploiting the episode for propaganda.

Inside Trump's Cutthroat Conquest of Iowa and New Hampshire

Inside Trump's Cutthroat Conquest of Iowa and New Hampshire

By Shane Goldmacher, Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman

The former president's victories in Iowa and New Hampshire were the product of a win-or-else ethos, a fractured opposition and his power to make the party stand for whatever he stands for.

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The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.

Technology

The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.

By Cecilia Kang

The office is reviewing how centuries-old laws should apply to artificial intelligence technology, with both content creators and tech giants arguing their cases.

How 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Presses Up Against the Limits of Empathy

Opinion | Guest Essay

How 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Presses Up Against the Limits of Empathy

By Maggie Blackhawk

The movie offers clues about how a reckoning with American colonialism must begin.

Today's Videos

Yellen Defends Biden's Economic Gains While Criticizing Trump

Video Video: Yellen Defends Biden's Economic Gains While Criticizing Trump

By Reuters

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen criticized the Trump administration's economic policies, while praising the Biden administration for successfully navigating the pandemic.

Families of Israeli Hostages Protest Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza

Video Video: Families of Israeli Hostages Protest Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza

By Reuters

Families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza attempted to block aid trucks from entering the territory at the Kerem Shalom border crossing to push their government do more to prioritize the return of their loved ones.

Drivers Navigate Flooded Louisiana Roads

Video Video: Drivers Navigate Flooded Louisiana Roads

By Storyful

Parts of Louisiana and Texas faced significant flooding as heavy rain inundated the region.

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