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Why Biden Wanted to Debate Early, and Why Trump Said Yes
President Biden, trailing in polls, is hoping to shake up the race and mitigate political risk. Donald Trump is eager for onstage clashes.
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Biden and Trump Agree to Debate in June and September
President Biden said he accepted invitations from CNN and ABC News to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10. Donald Trump agreed to participate in both events.
In a matter of hours, CNN and ABC outmaneuvered their rivals and landed a coveted pair of prime-time debates.
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In an about-face, major U.S. business donors are increasingly on board for a second Trump term.
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Slovakia’s Leader in Critical Condition After Being Shot 5 Times
Prime Minister Robert Fico was wounded in what officials said appeared to be a politically motivated attack. A suspect was detained.
Here’s what to know about Robert Fico, the veteran politician who has aligned himself with Viktor Orban of Hungary.
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The Stock Market Is Back in Rally Mode
Investors seized on the latest inflation report as another sign that interest rates could be cut his year, helping push the S&P 500 past its March record.
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Inflation rose 3.4 percent in April, a slight easing from last month and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve.
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How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence
As shootings surged, millions more people found themselves living in areas that were more dangerous than before.
Look up the changes in your neighborhood.
Our reporter explains the surprising patterns of fatal shootings.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTUkraine Fights to Hold Off Fierce Russian Assaults in Northeast
Ukrainian forces were putting up a fierce defense in Vovchansk, engaging in what appeared to be street fighting as they tried to contain the Russian advance.
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Ukrainians Flee Russia’s Kharkiv Offensive
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Blinken Warns Fighting Could Undo Aid Gains in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said active fighting in the area was taking a toll after Israel had taken some steps to improve assistance.
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A Leading Free Expression Group Is Roiled by Dissent Over Gaza
Amid criticism over its response to the war, PEN America faces questions about when an organization devoted to free speech for all should take sides.
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See how Gazans are being pushed into areas with scarce aid because of Israel’s operation in Rafah.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTA France in Shock Confronts the Violence in Its Midst
The ruthless assault that freed a prisoner and set off a manhunt has turned attention to a multibillion-dollar drug trade fueling gang warfare.
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President Emmanuel Macron of France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia, which has long sought independence.
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‘The Seeds Had Been Planted. Trump Didn’t Do It Himself.’
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Patrick Healy and Kristen Soltis Anderson
These 12 Women Voted for Trump in 2020. How Do They See Him Now?
Michelle Cottle
Trump’s O.G. Henchmen Would Like a Word With America
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Alexander Gabuev
The West Doesn’t Understand How Much Russia Has Changed
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Julia Angwin
Press Pause on the Silicon Valley Hype Machine
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Gernot Wagner and Conor Walsh
Don’t Slam the Door on Inexpensive Chinese Electric Vehicles
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C.D.C. Director Mandy Cohen on Avian Flu and Public Mistrust
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