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Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas

Some felt fatigued. Others were excited, as puffy white flakes floated down from the sky. Either way, North Carolina and South Carolina were bracing for a rare burst of cold and snow.

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A snowstorm touched every county of the Carolinas, including downtown Greenville, S.C., on Saturday.
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Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets

The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The Pentagon imposed restrictions on media organizations in October, calling them a reasonable initiative to balance national security with media access.
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New Epstein Files Name Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Other Powerful Men

Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Sergey Brin were among those who exchanged messages or visited with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the newly released documents.

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President Trump was mentioned in more than a dozen tips received by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, but the released files contained no corroborating evidence.
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Demond Wilson, Long-Suffering Son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79

As Lamont, he was a young man in constant battle with his father and business partner, played by Redd Foxx, on the popular 1970s series.

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When Demond Wilson took the role of Lamont on the 1970s show “Sanford and Son,” he was a theater veteran but a newcomer to the screen.
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Alex Pretti Memorial Grows, a Week After He Was Killed

One week after the I.C.U. nurse was shot dead by federal agents, tributes continue to build on the sidewalk where he fell.

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There are flowers, candles and words upon words at the scene of the killing.
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Federal Judge Denies Request to Block ICE Surge in Minnesota

Minnesota officials had sought a temporary end to the deployment of 3,000 federal agents, claiming state sovereignty had been violated.

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The lawsuit sought to halt the aggressive tactics of immigration agents in Minneapolis-St.Paul.
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These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World

Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment as the border between Gaza and Egypt looks set to reopen in the coming days.

Mohammed al-Ser suffered a severe head injury in June that left him partly paralyzed. He is depicted before he underwent cranial surgery this week, but doctors say he needs care outside Gaza to fully recover.
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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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Israel Launches Attack in Gaza

A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders.

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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.

© Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times

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.

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

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.

© Alexey Malgavko/Reuters

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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