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Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives

Pierre Poilievre, a populist who led the Conservative Party to defeat last year, was retained as its leader on Friday, despite his dismal poll numbers.

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Members of Canada’s Conservative Party voted overwhelmingly on Friday to keep Pierre Poilievre as their leader at a party convention in Calgary, Alberta.
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Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen

A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders. The opening of the border was seen as progress in the cease-fire.

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Palestinians mourning their loved ones after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Saturday.
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Usha Vance’s Pregnancy Becomes a Talking Point

The announcement that the second family is expecting a fourth child has turned Ms. Vance into a symbol of success for proponents of conservative family values.

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Usha Vance, the eldest of two daughters of Indian immigrants, initially thought that she was more or less done growing her family after she had her third child.
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Good Company

Let’s talk about the new and old shows we’ll be watching this winter.
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Kevin Warsh Has a Tough Job Ahead. It’s Not the First Time.

Mr. Warsh is known as a consensus builder, skills he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.

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The onus is on Kevin M. Warsh, President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, to prove that he can run an institution under pressure.
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A Hawkish Kevin Warsh at the Fed Could Haunt Bessent

The Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led the vetting process for the next Federal Reserve chair.
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Sell America Is the New Trade on Wall Street

Investors are increasingly souring on the United States, as illustrated by the declining dollar, the stalled stock market and rising government borrowing costs.

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The U.S. stock market has plateaued in dollar terms since the start of the year and started to slide when measured in other currencies.
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Russia’s Oil Revenue Is Plummeting

The new reality has forced the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase debt, and hovers over peace talks with Ukraine.

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In the distance is an oil refinery and thermal power station in Omsk, Russia, in 2023. The steep drop in oil revenue has sent Russia into a new era of sustained budget deficits, higher taxes and stubborn inflation.
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What to Know About the Alexander Brothers Sex Trafficking Trial

The men used their wealth and fame to lure women and then assault them, prosecutors say. The brothers have denied all allegations.

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The Alexander brothers are accused of running a wide-ranging sex trafficking conspiracy that began more than a decade ago.
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Senate Passes Deal to Fund Government and Negotiate ICE Limits

Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate with President Trump on restricting his immigration crackdown.

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A rally in Minneapolis on Friday. The Senate passed a spending package to continue funding the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while Democrats negotiate with President Trump on restrictions to the administration’s immigration enforcement measures.
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Catherine O’Hara Was Always a Delight

The Emmy-winning actress was especially adept at playing women who had been cast off but maintained an inflated sense of self, always with a great comedic payoff.

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Catherine O’Hara in “Home Alone,” the movie in which many first saw her comic gifts.
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How Europe Is Moving to Reduce Dependence on Trump

Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner.

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European leaders on Monday at a summit in Hamburg, Germany. Although they are verbally pushing harder than ever against President Trump, they are still struggling to bolster their statements with action.
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Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say

Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, told reporters on Friday that “there’s a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review of these documents.”

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Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, addressed reporters after the Justice Department released more Epstein files.
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