Providence, R.I. Digs Out From Three Feet of Snow

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24 février 2026 à 21:23

A day after the city got a record-breaking amount of snow, some residents clung to the magic. Others were gearing up for endless shoveling.

Work crews shovel snow from the steps of the Rhode Island State Capitol on Tuesday in Providence, R.I.

D.O.J. Sues U.C.L.A. After It Refused to Pay $1 Billion Fine

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Par : Alan Blinder · Michael C. Bender and Anemona Hartocollis

24 février 2026 à 21:19

The Trump administration accused the university’s Los Angeles campus of not doing enough to curb antisemitism, months after it tried to cut research money and demanded more than $1 billion.

The campus of the University of California, Los Angeles.

Study Shows Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep

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Par : Chris Buckley

24 février 2026 à 21:08

Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities.

Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was vice chairman of the Central Military Commission at the time, waving at the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, China, in 2024.

Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud

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Par : Michael Gold

24 février 2026 à 19:50

The State of the Union gives the president a high-profile chance to issue a call to action on election security legislation he has pressured Republicans to ram through over Democratic opposition.

A polling place in Eau Claire, Wis. President Trump is pushing legislation that would require that Americans provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and would create a nationwide requirement that voters show photo identification to cast a ballot.

Spanberger Will Stress Affordability in Democratic Response to Trump’s State of the Union

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Par : Reid J. Epstein

24 février 2026 à 19:11

Abigail Spanberger, the newly elected governor of Virginia, was chosen to deliver her party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia won election to her office last year.

Snowball Fight in New York Turns Chaotic After Police Arrive

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Par : Maia Coleman

24 février 2026 à 21:33

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers had been attacked at Washington Square Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the episode looked like a snowball fight, not a crime.

What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico

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Par : Ephrat Livni

24 février 2026 à 19:49

Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Offerings of flowers, candles, photos and dollar bills at a shrine to Jesús Malverde — a “narco-saint,” in Culiacán, Sinaloa state, in 2024.

Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest

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Par : Paul Sonne and Constant Méheut

24 février 2026 à 19:43

Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.

Ukrainians carrying the body of a Russian soldier near a destroyed Russian border post in 2024.

Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist

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Par : Mark Landler

24 février 2026 à 21:14

Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks, a ticket scam and security lapses, which led to the heist in October.

Laurence des Cars, the president and director of the Louvre Museum, during a hearing at the National Assembly in Paris last year.

America Has an Edge Over China. Why Won’t We Use It?

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Par : Jonas Nahm

24 février 2026 à 19:21

American manufacturing prowess won’t be restored without bringing new technologies to the factory floor.

After Being Shoved in Front of a Train, He Has Returned to the Subway

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Par : Katherine Rosman

24 février 2026 à 18:57

Joseph Lynskey was determined to overcome his fear and reclaim his life as a New Yorker who enjoys the city in full. On Tuesday, he filed a lawsuit against the city and the M.T.A.

Joseph Lynskey recently returned to the 18th Street subway station in Manhattan, where he had been shoved in front of an oncoming train in 2024.

Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump

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Par : Jim Tankersley and David Pierson

24 février 2026 à 18:53

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany arriving at a meeting at the White House last year. Mr. Merz will visit China for the first time since he became chancellor last May, testing his ability to balance ties between Berlin and Beijing.

As Air Safety Bill Fails, Backers Say Recent Near Miss Shows Its Need

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Par : Kate Kelly and Karoun Demirjian

24 février 2026 à 21:26

The legislation’s advocates say a close call between two private planes near Teterboro, N.J., on Feb. 13 underscored how collision prevention technology could save lives.

A Learjet corporate aircraft carrying eight people to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey was forced to to descend quickly to avoid a midair collision on Feb. 13.

Home Depot Says Homeowners Are Weary From Economic Pressures

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Par : Kim Bhasin

24 février 2026 à 18:51

Sales fell at the home-improvement retailer, as homeowners shied away from big-ticket home improvement projects amid worries about housing costs and the job market.

Home Depot has seen “significantly reduced demand for projects and other purchases associated with buying and selling a home,” its chief financial officer said.

Trump’s New Tariffs Are Illegal Too

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Par : Lev Menand and Joel Michaels

24 février 2026 à 18:24

Just another attempt to ignore the law and dare the courts to step in.

Trump’s New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges

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Par : Ana Swanson and Tony Romm

24 février 2026 à 18:11

Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.

As the president takes steps to resurrect his tariffs, his chief legal foes are mulling their own options.

Trump’s Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories

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Par : Peter S. Goodman

24 février 2026 à 21:37

Tariffs unaffected by President Trump’s Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.

News that the Granite City Steel factory in Granite City, Ill., was rehiring laid-off steel workers was hailed as a sign of industrial revival.

Two Missouri Deputies Are Killed After Traffic Stop in Christian County

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Par : Billy Witz

24 février 2026 à 20:46

The suspect, who had been charged with receiving stolen property, was killed after fleeing into the woods, according to the sheriff’s office in Christian County, south of Springfield.

Brad Cole, the sheriff of Christian County, Mo., spoke to reporters early Tuesday.

Trump to Address a Complacent Congress Badly Split Over His Agenda

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Par : Carl Hulse

24 février 2026 à 17:27

President Trump will speak to a legislative body that has ceded much of its power to him but has recently pushed back gently, and where partisan divides are deeper than ever ahead of the midterm elections.

Congress remains highly divided over several of President Trump’s policy priorities ahead of his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives

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Par : Erin Griffith and Karen Weise

24 février 2026 à 20:58

For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.

Trump Officials Seek to ‘Reimagine’ Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud

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Par : Tony Romm

24 février 2026 à 17:23

Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats.