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For G.O.P., a Looming Trump Indictment Takes Center Stage

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Monday about Donald Trump’s expected indictment, as Republicans weighed whether to heed the former president’s call to protest.

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Donald Trump stands at a podium, holding his hand over his brow as he looks out at the audience.
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Prosecutor in Trump Case Wades Into Treacherous Political Waters

Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, appears poised to indict former President Trump, and the political firestorm has already begun.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis accused the Manhattan district attorney of political motivations.

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Robert Costello, once an adviser to Michael Cohen, appeared before the grand jury to assail the former fixer’s credibility.

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Putin and Xi Celebrate Ties Unbroken by Russia’s War in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin welcomed Xi Jinping to Russia, briefly noting China’s peace plan for Ukraine but stressing Moscow and Beijing’s enduring partnership.

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A photograph released by Russian state media showing China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin at the Kremlin on Monday.
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Inside the 3 Months That Could Cost Fox $1.6 Billion

The decision by Fox News executives in November 2020 to treat the more hard-right Newsmax as a mortal threat spawned a possibly more serious danger.

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A Fox News producer sued the network, saying she was coerced into giving misleading testimony in the Dominion case.

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Los Angeles Schools to Shut Down After Workers Vow to Strike

The nation’s second-largest school district will cancel classes starting on Tuesday, while thousands of employees pressed demands for higher pay.

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Another N.C.A.A. No. 1 Gone, as Indiana Loses to Miami

The Hoosiers joined Stanford as top seeds to lose on their home court. With the loss to Miami, Indiana is just the sixth No. 1 to miss the round of 16 since 1994.

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Miami’s Destiny Harden, in an orange No. 3 jersey, holds up her right hand and makes a “three” sign after a shot. Indiana players and a Miami teammate are visible behind her.
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Countdown to Change in Women’s College Basketball: One Mississippi …

Eighth-seeded Ole Miss’s upset win over Stanford, a No. 1 seed, may signal a new era of competitive parity, our columnist writes.

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Bush Doesn’t Second-Guess Himself on Iraq. Even if Everyone Else Does.

George W. Bush has told advisers that the world is better off without Saddam Hussein — and he has not changed his mind about that.

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Former President George W. Bush waving and holding a baseball, while wearing a gray jacket and blue shirt.
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Macron’s Government Survives but Faces Wrath of France Over Pension Overhaul

Two no-confidence votes failed to oust the cabinet of President Emmanuel Macron over a law raising the retirement age to 64 from 62.

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A large assembly hall whose red seats are filled with French lawmakers. In a columned observation area above, people look down on the chamber.
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Fate of First Republic Hangs in Balance as Shares Plummet Again

A $30 billion cash infusion and a frantic effort to sell a stake in the bank have done little to calm investors.

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A line chart of various regional bank stocks shows that First Republic has tumbled in recent days, falling nearly 9 percent since the start of the year.
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For Years She Said a Coach Abused Her. Now She Has Named a Legend.

Jennifer Fox, who has long discussed what happened when she was 13 and her coach was 40, has revealed the final detail: his identity.

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Jaylen Brown on Basketball, Activism and Being Black in Boston

The star Celtics guard talks about his career year in the N.B.A., educational inequality and his association with Kanye West.

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Gail Collins and Bret Stephens

Never Mind About Ron DeSantis

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Andrew Meier

Before His Death, I Asked the Manhattan D.A. What His Greatest Fear Was. He Answered: ‘Trump.’

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Robert Morgenthau and Donald Trump in formal attire.
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For George Bush and Myself, Our Iraq Wars Never Ended

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Bill Gates: ‘I Worry We’re Making the Same Mistakes Again’

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S.I. Rosenbaum

I Fantasized About Multiple Timelines, and It Nearly Ruined My Life

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Peter Coy

How to Fight Climate Change for a Bargain

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Dale Maharidge

The Colorado River Is Running Dry, but Nobody Wants to Talk About the Mud

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Ron DeSantis Has a Secret Theory of Trump

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A U.N. report said it was still possible to hold warming to relatively safe levels, but it would require global cooperation, billions of dollars and big changes.

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Who’s Behind the Judicial Overhaul Dividing Israel? Two New Yorkers.

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Lawyers for Hyejeong Shin said she longed for the sense of safety she felt as a teenager at a Massachusetts boarding school.

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Exploring a Malaysian Jewel Box Packed With Color and Spice

George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food.

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Why ‘Ted Lasso’ Has Yet to Take Off Across the Pond

While its billboards decorate skylines across American cities, the show has nothing more than a niche audience in the United Kingdom.

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‘Bill Belichick 2.0’ Could Be Next to Take Over the Patriots

With 19 more victories, Belichick will have the most wins in N.F.L. history. If he retires afterward, a former player turned coach could be in line.

Why Are the Warriors So Unbelievably Bad on the Road?

Forget defending the N.B.A. title, our columnist writes. Golden State is sweating just to make the playoffs.