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Israel Appears to Soften Stance in Cease-Fire Talks

Israel has reduced the number of hostages it wants freed in the first phase of a new truce in Gaza, officials said. Hamas has not commented on the proposal.

 

  1. Looking at a damaged building in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday.
    Hatem Khaled/Reuters
  2. Children at a makeshift movie theater set up among the tents in Rafah on Sunday.
    Haitham Imad/EPA, via Shutterstock
  3. A Palm Sunday service at a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza City.
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  4. Displaced Palestinians in Rafah.
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  5. Israeli soldiers resting outside the border with southern Gaza.
    Amir Cohen/Reuters
  6. Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza.
    Jack Guez/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

As Anger Grows Over Gaza, Arab Leaders Push Back on Protests

The war has led to demonstrations across the Arab world. The numerous arrests suggest that governments are fearful of the outrage turning on them.

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Israeli officials believe the International Criminal Court is preparing arrest warrants over the war.

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The latest push for a Gaza pause, crackdowns on college protests and more.

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College Protests Over Gaza Deepen Democratic Rifts

Scenes of chaos unfolding on campuses across the U.S. are stoking internal divisions and carry political risk as a major election year unfolds.

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The base of a statue of a trojan near an ivy-covered building is defaced with graffiti. In red letters, the message says, “Say no to genocide.” A man in a red jacket stands to the right.

University leaders have had to confront a central question: When does a demonstration cross the line?

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Here’s what to know about the turmoil at colleges over the Israel-Hamas war.

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With Abortion and the Border, Arizona Becomes a 2024 Political Hothouse

A battle over abortion bans and criminal charges against allies of former President Trump are raising the state’s election-year profile.

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About a dozen people stand near a pink Planned Parenthood banner. Many of them are holding signs that say “March. Vote. Win.

Koch Group Attacks Biden on the Economy, Hoping to Engage Latino Voters

Libre, an arm of the conservative network, is set to spend millions targeting what it calls President Biden’s “punitive economic policies.”

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The DailyAudio

Here’s what a second Donald Trump presidency would bring.

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Donald Trump has managed to delay the cases against him.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington Right Now

The vibrant food scene in and around the nation’s capital includes Italian, Ethiopian, Salvadoran and more. (We want to hear what you think, too.)

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Florida Abortion Ban to Take Effect, Cutting Off Major Access Point

The state has dozens of clinics that serve thousands of women a year. The six-week ban, taking effect Wednesday, will require most to travel much farther.

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Kelly Flynn, in a black top and jeans, standing in a dimly lit medical office for a portrait.

In Cuba, ‘Filthy’ Capitalists Become an Economic Lifeline

The country’s Communist revolution made private businesses largely illegal. Today, they are proliferating, while the socialist economy craters.

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The Aggressive and Expensive Legal Team Defending Eric Adams

With New York’s mayor and his top aides facing several investigations, he is amassing a team of high-powered lawyers paid by his donors and taxpayers.

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Mayor Eric Adams holds his thumb to his chin, striking a pensive look as he sits during a news conference.

How ‘History and Tradition’ Rulings Are Changing American Law

A new legal standard is gaining traction among conservative judges — one that might turn back the clock on drag shows, gun restrictions and more.

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Oral arguments serve a crucial role, Chief Justice John Roberts said. But they are not always what they seem.

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Ukraine Retreats From Villages on Eastern Front as It Awaits U.S. Aid

Ukraine’s top commander said his troops were facing a dire situation as Russia tried to push its advantage before an American military package arrives.

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Killing One Type of Owl to Save Another

An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the Pacific Northwest.

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A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check

The table stakes for small companies to compete with the likes of Microsoft and Google are in the billions of dollars. And even that may not be enough.

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Old friends from London have become rivals at Google and Microsoft in Big Tech’s A.I. race.

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I Was an Attorney at the D.A.’s Office. This Is What the Trump Case Is Really About.

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This Isn’t the China I Remember

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Some Concrete Reasons Not to Be Totally Panicked

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I Was a Graduate Student at Columbia During the Protests of ’68

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For Trump, a Long Day and a Long Week Ahead

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The United States Had Every Right To Force a TikTok Sale

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Can Nonprofit News Save the South From Itself?

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A Free Speech Organization Should Stand by Free Speech

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