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Thaksin Shinawatra, Former Thai Premier, Cleared of Insulting Monarchy

But the reprieve for Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a political force, did not mean that the legal troubles for him and his family were over.

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Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister who has long jostled for power in Thailand, in Bangkok, on Friday.
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Erik Menendez Has Been Denied Parole. Here’s What to Know.

A California parole panel said Mr. Menendez should not be released from prison, 36 years after he and his brother, Lyle, killed their parents. Lyle’s parole hearing is Friday.

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Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez during a court appearance in 1990. The brothers were convicted of murder in the killings of their parents.
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White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable

The Trump administration highlighted material dealing with topics like sexuality, slavery and immigration.

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The atrium shared between the American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, two Smithsonian museums whose exhibitions were criticized by the White House.
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‘Twelfth Night’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o in Illyria

The actress is luminous, alongside her look-alike brother Junior Nyong’o, Sandra Oh and Peter Dinklage, in Shakespeare’s comedy at the newly revived Delacorte Theater.

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Sandra Oh and Lupita Nyong’o in “Twelfth Night” at the Delacorte Theater in Manhattan. Nyong’o stars as Viola who, in this scene, is disguised as Cesario.
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‘Flying Blind’: Trump Strips Government of Expertise at a High-Stakes Moment

President Trump has few sources of independent advice just as he is trying to broker an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps the trickiest negotiation of his presidency.

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President Trump has made it clear he believes his personal connection with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia can help him secure a peace deal on Ukraine.
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Noem’s Spending Rule Causes Delays at Homeland Security Dept.

The secretary’s requirement that she personally approve any expense over $100,000 has created a backlog of “mission critical” contracts, records show.

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If a key contract is not renewed soon, T.S.A. agents could be forced to manually inspect passports and driver’s licenses, leading to long waits at airports nationwide, documents show.
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U.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria

The Pentagon provided few details about the operation. But counterterrorism raids — as opposed to airstrikes — typically involve helicopter-borne commandos.

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Adm. Brad Cooper, in Bahrain in 2023, became the head of U.S. Central Command in August.
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Taking on the Fed, Trump Combines Retribution Tactics With a Power Play

The president’s second term has been marked by his eagerness to go after his foes and his assertions of presidential authority. Both traits are on display as he seeks control over the central bank.

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Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, has been relentlessly attacked by President Trump.
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Family of Slain New Jersey Woman Who Reported Harassment Says Police ‘Failed’

Dr. Lauren Semanchik told the police that she was “especially uncomfortable” because her ex-boyfriend was a state trooper. She and her boyfriend were later shot to death.

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Dr. Lauren Semanchik’s mother, Jennine Semanchik, in black, and sister, Allison Semanchik, right, at a news conference Thursday to announce a lawsuit against several law enforcement agencies.
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Red Envelopes With Cash Are Changing Hands at Adams Campaign Rallies

New York Times reporters witnessed supporters of Mayor Eric Adams handing out cash-filled envelopes. Sometimes, that money went to reporters from Chinese-language outlets.

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A red envelope containing cash is handed out at a campaign rally for Mayor Eric Adams of New York City in Flushing, Queens.
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Newsom Signs California Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to redraw California’s congressional districts in a way that could flip five seats for Democrats. The plan still requires voter approval.
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What Do You Want to Read About Disability?

Input from readers will help shape our coverage.

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Books about the hearing impaired community in the Austin Public Library on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 in Austin, TX.
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Europe Watches as Hurricane Erin Crosses the Atlantic

It won’t be a hurricane much longer, but the storm could still make an impact next week.

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Hurricane Ophelia brought hurricane strength winds and soaring waves to the United Kingdom in 2017.
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