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Trump’s Ambassador to Belgium Is Summoned After Accusing Officials of Antisemitism

The diplomat, Bill White, was then asked to meet with the Belgian foreign minister, at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.

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Bill White, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium, is expected to meet on Tuesday with Belgian officials over his social media posts.
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The Portal Bridge Has Caused Headaches for Decades

A main rail link to New York City, the bridge over the Hackensack River will be replaced. Few commuters will miss it.

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Firefighters spraying water onto burning pilings below the Portal Bridge in 2005.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks With Paramount

Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.

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Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. Paramount has not publicly raised its offer from $30 a share.
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Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute

The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain in Madrid last month. He asked prosecutors to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for the spread of child sex abuse material on the platforms.
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Digging Through the Epstein Files

We look at how The Times has tackled a complex reporting project.

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There are an estimated 180,000 images in the latest release of the Epstein files.
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Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84

An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson acknowledged the applause of delegates at the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.
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Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.

In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.

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Congress has left intact a large set of federal programs that the White House tried to slash or eliminate this fiscal year.
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New Jersey Commuters Face Month of Misery as Service to Manhattan Is Slashed

NJ Transit suggested that commuters should work from home for the next month, as Amtrak moves train traffic to a new bridge, severely reducing service into Manhattan.

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A view of the new Portal Bridge North in Kearny, N.J., on Thursday. The important work of replacing the 116-year-old Portal Bridge began over the weekend, and disruptions for New Jersey commuters have already begun.
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2 Strikes in 3 Years: N.Y.C. Nurses Awaken as a Major Labor Voice

But a rift has emerged among the union’s leaders as workers at four hospitals are back on the job, while a walkout persists at a fifth hospital.

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Three years ago, Nancy Hagans, the president of the New York State Nurses Association, led members on a strike. She has been back on the picket line in recent weeks.
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A Rio Carnival Party That Goes On and On

The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots celebration far from the glamour of the official parades.

Revelers taking part in the Boi Tolo on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.
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Investigators Hope DNA Testing Can Provide Breakthrough in Guthrie Case

An expert said lab analysis of gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s home could produce results within days.

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The F.B.I. said the glove appeared similar to those worn by the masked man whose image was captured in surveillance footage from Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
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U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

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Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy, and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, in Davos, Switzerland, last month. They are expected to attend the negotiations with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday.
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Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS

“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.”
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Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low

Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.

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A Ukrainian artillery brigade firing in the Zaporizhzhia region of eastern Ukraine in October. The conflict will enter its fifth year later this month.
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U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

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Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy, and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, in Davos, Switzerland, last month. They are expected to attend the negotiations with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday.
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