World
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At Least 22 Dead in Fire at Amusement Park in India, Police Say
Officers said the cause of the fire was still under investigation, but they plan to file a negligence charge against…
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New Jersey Man Gets 12 Years for Violent Acts During Jan. 6 Riot
Christopher Joseph Quaglin rushed the police and grabbed an officer by the neck during the U.S. Capitol riot, prosecutors said.
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5 Mount Everest Climbers Are Dead and 3 Missing This Summit Season
High above the clouds on Earth’s highest peak, climbers are making the arduous trek up Mount Everest. The narrow window…
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Sometimes U.S. and U.K. Politics Seem in Lock Step. Not This Year.
In 2016, Britain voted for Brexit and America for Trump, heralding a populist wave. Both countries face pivotal elections this…
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Israel Continues to Fight in Rafah, Despite the World Court Order, Officials Say
The Israeli military was pressing ahead with its operation in Rafah on Saturday, according to three Israeli officials, a day…
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Director Who Fled Iran Brings a Movie and a Message of Hope to Cannes
At a news conference for his film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” Mohammad Rasoulof reveled details of his escape…
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Crowds for Raisi Show Support for Iranian State, Supreme Leader Says
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pointed to the turnout at memorials for Iran’s president at a time when external critics say popular…
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Ukraine Steps Up Attacks With U.S. Long-Range Missiles
The assaults have hit military targets in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. Pressure is now mounting on Washington to let Kyiv…
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How a Horror-Loving Librarian Spends His Sundays
Rafael Rodriguez works at one of the few libraries open on Sundays in New York City. That means his day…
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Why N.Y.C. Hotel Rooms Are So Expensive Right Now
The average hotel room rate in the city is $301 a night, a record. A major reason: One of every…