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Israel’s pager attack was a tactical success, but the payoff is unclear

After Israel turned Hezbollah’s communications system against it with deadly force, officials and experts wonder if a bigger war is coming.

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Death toll rises to 37 in Israeli strike that killed 2 Hezbollah commanders in Beirut

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Election 2024

What Trump has promised to do on Day One as president

Trump has made 41 distinct promises for his first day in office, including mass deportations and banning transgender women from sports.

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Trump to campaign in N.C. amid spotlight on GOP’s nominee for governor

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How a grocery store fight fractured a Maryland town along racial lines

All residents of tiny Snow Hill, Md., wanted was a better grocery store. The fight to get one reopened generational wounds.

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A protester in Mallorca holds a sign reading “Stop cruises.” (AFP/Getty Images)

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With visitor numbers soaring in top destinations like Barcelona and Venice, locals are saying it loud and clear: Enough.

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College Football

At Nebraska, where the quarterback resembles Mahomes, a Friday night sigh

Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola is leading a revival at Nebraska, which suffered an overtime setback against Illinois.

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A Gen Z Manning is getting a chance to play

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Michele Lerner

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The House GOP is a circus. The chaos has one source.

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Haitian Americans again must proclaim our humanity

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Edwidge Danticat

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