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Federal Judge Denies Request to Block ICE Surge in Minnesota

Local officials had sought a preliminary injunction to stop the federal deployment of some 3,000 immigration agents to Minnesota, arguing that the move amounted to a violation of state sovereignty.

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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.

© Saher Alghorra for The New York Times

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.

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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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Spending Deal Leaves Government in Shutdown Limbo for the Weekend

The House still must clear the legislation for President Trump’s signature, but is not expected to return to Washington to do so before Monday.

© Victor J. Blue for The New York Times

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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