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Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive

The U.S. president said after a meeting at Mar-a-Lago that a deal was “maybe very close.” But a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal appeared unfinished, as Russia rejected several ideas.

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President Trump hosted President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. “In a few weeks, we’ll know one way or another,” Mr. Trump said of a peace deal.
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Don Bryant, 83, Dies; Co-Wrote ‘I Can’t Stand the Rain’ for His Wife

He and Ann Peebles made up one of Southern soul’s most accomplished partnerships. He finally broke through as a solo act at 75.

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Don Bryant in 2018 onstage with the Bo-Keys in Paris. “I guess it’s my time at last,” he said of his comeback as a performer late in life.
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The Lure of a Rising Asian Metropolis? No Traffic.

Indonesia is building a new, green city in the jungle. Its future is far from certain, but new residents like living there.

The wings statue at Kusuma Bangsa Park in Nusantara, with the presidential palace and government ministry buildings in the background, at Penajam North Paser Regency in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, in November.
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Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’

In Minnesota, forecasters warned of “potentially life-threatening travel conditions” as whiteout conditions reduced visibility. Heavy snow was expected over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes.

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Heavy snow on Sunday in Minneapolis, part of a system that disrupted air travel and made driving hazardous. Parts of Minnesota were under blizzard warnings.
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Pilot Is Dead After Helicopters Crash in New Jersey

Another pilot was in critical condition, according to the fire chief in Hammonton, N.J., where the crash took place.

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The two helicopters both plunged to the ground after the midair collision.
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Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data

Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.

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Google has quietly started to roll out a way for users to change their Gmail addresses ending with @gmail.com, and keep all their emails.
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Syrian Protests Over Lack of Security Leave 2 Dead

Days after a bombing at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area, members of the religious minority in Syria demonstrated for better protections.

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Members of the Syrian security forces standing guard during a protest by people from the Alawite religious minority in Latakia, Syria, on Sunday.
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Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice

The Oklahoma man had bought himself a Glock .45 handgun for Christmas and was shooting at an energy drink can when a woman nearby was fatally struck, officials said.

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Sandra Phelps was fatally shot while sitting on a covered porch with two adult family members and two children.
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The Status of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine

The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.

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Ukrainian soldiers firing toward Russian targets in the Donetsk region this spring.
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Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas

The host of our Cooking newsletter offers a few suggestions for New Year’s Day breakfasts.

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French toast casserole.
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What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration

The Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt in hospitals and soccer leagues and on Main Streets across the country, with hints of what’s to come.

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The foreign-born population in the United States hit a new high in 2024. Immigration has changed places like Marshalltown, Iowa, where some 50 dialects are spoken in the public schools.
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The Double Life of Thomas Goldstein, a Supreme Court Lawyer

Thomas Goldstein was a superstar in the legal world. He was also a secret high-stakes gambler, whose wild 10-year run may now land him in prison.

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Goldstein says: “I think of it as a pretty intellectual thing. Actually, I like it because what poker is, fundamentally, is management of luck and management of risk.”
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