| Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
- An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:56:07 +0000
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| I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family
- As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:48:40 +0000
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| Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan
- The woman plunged 10 feet, and a passer-by heard her screams. Con Edison said video footage suggested the manhole cover had been dislodged by a truck 12 minutes earlier.
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:42:07 +0000
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| Who Were the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting?
- Authorities identified the teenagers they say killed three men, and then themselves, in an attack on the largest mosque in the county.
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:27:08 +0000
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| Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky
- Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:21:58 +0000
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| Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War
- With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:49 +0000
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| Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders
- The three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were instrumental in delaying the attackers, the city’s police chief said.
Tue, 19 May 2026 22:54:26 +0000
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| International Booker Prize 2026: ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ is First Winner Originally Written in Mandarin
- “Taiwan Travelogue” is the first novel originally written in Mandarin to win the major award for fiction translated into English.
Tue, 19 May 2026 22:52:45 +0000
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| Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In
- The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
Tue, 19 May 2026 22:17:04 +0000
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| Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff Race Against John Cornyn
- The president embraced Ken Paxton, a MAGA loyalist, over Senator John Cornyn, despite warnings from Republican leaders about Mr. Paxton’s history of scandal.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:57:05 +0000
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| Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
- News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:56:37 +0000
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| The I.R.S. Will Drop Audits of Trump and His Family
- Also, voters cast ballots in key primaries. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:50:17 +0000
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| Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America
- In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:29:49 +0000
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| Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
- An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:28:52 +0000
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| Where Are the Republicans Who Put America First?
- The “Trump First” wing of the G.O.P. is in ascendance. The rest of the party needs to fight back.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:27:22 +0000
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| Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska
- The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:43:53 +0000
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| ‘The Future of Truth’ Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I.
- Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation after The New York Times asked about the fake quotes.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:08:55 +0000
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| Amid Global Turmoil, Trump Shows Off White House Ballroom Construction
- President Trump showed off the construction on his ballroom project, providing a deeper look at the things that matter to him.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:06:17 +0000
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| Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation
- Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:06 +0000
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| Twist in FIFA Corruption Case: 2 Fugitives Emerge, Seeking a Plea Deal
- Federal prosecutors are negotiating with Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, a father and son from Argentina, who after more than a decade suddenly agreed to meet in Brooklyn.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:50:18 +0000
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