| Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents
- Federal authorities, who have launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Minnesota, said they will re-examine thousands of refugee cases in the state.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:09:57 +0000
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| E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
- The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States’ turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:05:38 +0000
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| U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident
- The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:57:53 +0000
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| Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’
- The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:46:07 +0000
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| What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?
- The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:32:17 +0000
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| Federal Officials Identify Pair Shot by Border Patrol in Portland, Ore.
- The shooting during a traffic stop, a day after the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, generated angry denunciations by local officials.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:18:43 +0000
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| In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood
- Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:17:17 +0000
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| Prosecutor Asks for Owner of Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire to Be Detained
- The request came after hours of questioning of the bar’s co-owners. Some 40 people died in the fire that broke out during a New Year’s celebration.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:11:34 +0000
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| With ‘The Rip,’ Netflix Makes an Exception for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
- The streaming giant agreed to pay the entire production crew of the pair’s new movie a bonus if the film performs well on the service.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:01:24 +0000
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| Google’s Ex-CEO Backs Start-Up Approach to Big Telescopes for Space and Astronomy
- Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:29:32 +0000
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| How Our White House Photographer Finds New Angles on the Oval Office
- Doug Mills, winner of three Pulitzers, sits, crawls and hoists cameras high in the air to bring viewers fresh perspectives. He was at it again this week during our marathon interview with President Trump.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:25:51 +0000
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| Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage
- Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:11:20 +0000
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| Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
- After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:38:35 +0000
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| Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page Reduce Ties to California
- Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:26:13 +0000
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| Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine
- The attack seemed intended to send a message to Europe as it strongly backs Kyiv in the peace talks.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:59:07 +0000
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| Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout
- The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, new tax filings show.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:49:51 +0000
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| December’s Jobs Data Reinforces Fed’s Cautious Approach to Future Cuts
- For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:23:54 +0000
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| Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last?
- The legislative session that began this week poses a significant test of the most closely watched collaboration in state and city politics.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:19:55 +0000
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| Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
- China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:19:31 +0000
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| This Is Trump’s One Small Trick to Destroy American Democracy
- The president is claiming borderless license to turn on his perceived enemies, both foreign and domestic.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:04:19 +0000
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