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Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian novelist who combined gritty realism with playful erotica and depictions of the struggle for individual liberty in Latin America, while also writing essays that made him one of the most influential political commentators in the Spanish-speaking world, died in Lima.

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Breaking News: President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador won re-election, defeating Luisa González, a challenger who had the backing of the populist former president.

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The Israeli military struck and destroyed part of a hospital in northern Gaza shortly after telling patients and staff to evacuate the site. nyti.ms/4j8eBpr

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Every avalanche starts with a snowflake. The shape of the snowflake, what happens once it hits the ground, the weather that precedes it — all those things can contribute to whether the flake becomes part of a destructive wave of snow rushing down a mountain.

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As health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the agencies he leads have taken far-reaching steps to undermine confidence in vaccine efficacy and safety.

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A small twin-engine plane crashed in a muddy field on Saturday near the town of Copake, New York, killing all six people on board — two surgeons, two of their children and the children’s partners, according to a family member of the victims.

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Scientists are uncovering new evidence for the role of a child’s environment in the progression of ADHD symptoms. They don’t question the very real problems that lead families to seek treatment, but many believe that our current approach isn’t doing enough to help — and that we can do better.

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One pet octopus suddenly became more than four dozen. They went viral. Then it all went south.

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Breaking News from @theathletic.bsky.social: After a tense playoff, Rory McIlroy won his first Masters to become just the sixth golfer to complete a career Grand Slam. www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said people nearing retirement don’t pay attention to the stock market. Here’s how would-be retirees responded.

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A Gaza paramedic for the Palestine Red Crescent Society who has been missing since Israeli forces ambushed a group of ambulances and other aid vehicles in late March is in Israeli custody, the Red Crescent and the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Sunday.

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A home in Austin, Texas, was leveled and at least 23 others were damaged on Sunday in an explosion of unknown causes that could be heard for miles and left six people injured, the authorities said.

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Breaking News: Pennsylvania authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man who they said had set fire to the official residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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Nicky Katt, an actor known for playing wild cards and tough guys on TV shows like “Boston Public” and in films like “Boiler Room” and “Dazed and Confused,” has died. He was 54.

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Elon Musk now admits his Department of Government Efficiency will produce only 15% of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...

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The sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing six people, did not have any flight recorders, which could have provided investigators crucial information about what caused the aircraft to go down, federal officials said.

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A South Carolina man pleaded guilty on Thursday to importing sperm whale teeth and bones from four countries and selling them in the U.S., federal prosecutors said.

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China has suspended exports of rare earth minerals and magnets crucial to the world’s automakers, aerospace manufacturers and military contractors. The crackdown is part of the country’s retaliation for President Trump’s sharp increase in tariffs.

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Oscar Piastri converted his dominant pole position into a crushing Bahrain Grand Prix victory, with much of the multitude of action in the pack behind involving his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social & @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

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Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont delivered an impromptu speech onstage at the Coachella music festival in California on Saturday night in which he urged young people to oppose President Trump’s policies. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...

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The Israeli military struck and destroyed part of the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza’s decimated health care system, on Sunday. A child being treated for a head injury died because of the rushed evacuation, according to the Anglican Church in Jerusalem, which oversees the medical center.

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The White House on Sunday released President Trump’s health report, which declares that Trump “is fully fit to execute the duties” of the presidency while laying out a few conditions, such as high cholesterol, for which he has been treated.

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The Trump administration signaled on Sunday that it would pursue new tariffs on the powerful computer chips inside smartphones and other technologies, just two days after it excluded a variety of electronics from the steep import taxes recently applied on goods arriving from China.

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The governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, said he and his family were evacuated from their home early on Sunday after an arson attack that significantly damaged a section of the governor’s residence.

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Two Russian ballistic missiles slammed into a bustling city center in northeastern Ukraine on Sunday morning, officials said, killing at least 32 people in what appeared to be the deadliest attack against civilians this year.

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A state judge in Idaho — which has one of the strictest abortion bans in the nation — appeared to slightly broaden access to abortion there on Friday. In situations where a mother faces risk of death, the ruling allows for abortions even when death isn’t imminent.

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Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency announced this week that they found cases of seemingly fake people receiving unemployment benefits. But that fake data exists for a reason. nyti.ms/42CtLMS

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For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/s...

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The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China has resulted in huge average tax rates on each other’s imports. Here’s a breakdown of how the tariffs on certain goods from China add up: nyti.ms/4cxIih9

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The Trump administration said on Friday that it had moved a portrait of former President Barack Obama in a White House hallway and replaced it with a painting of President Trump pumping his fist after the assassination attempt last year.

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Two groups representing Harvard professors sued the Trump administration on Friday, saying that its threat to cut billions in federal funding for the university violates free speech and other First Amendment rights.

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Southern California Edison, the electric utility whose equipment has been the focus of investigations into the deadly Eaton fire, said on Friday that it planned to bury over 150 miles of power lines in fire-prone areas near Altadena and Malibu — one of the top requests from fire-ravaged communities.

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Just updated this…The chief prosecutor for military commissions, Rear Adm. Aaron Rugh, says his office is reviewing the ruling and “will make a decision on whether to appeal in the near future.”

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The right-wing politicians who view Russia as an ally appear to be a disproportionately powerful minority out of step with most of the public they represent, Jonathan Mahler writes. “As radical as this particular agenda may seem, the broader phenomenon is one that the United States has seen before.”

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The British government moved swiftly on Saturday to take control of operations at the country’s last large crude steel producing facility, in what appeared to be a major step toward nationalizing the plant.

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President Trump announced a plan on Friday to put a strip of land along the southern border under Pentagon control, which could allow the military to detain migrants for trespassing on a military base until Border Patrol could arrest them.

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A trade war with China and tariff threats on other countries are ramping up pressure on stores that sell products from overseas. “Do I buy less because I think business is going to be hurt or do I try to buy extra merchandise because I’m afraid of an increase in prices?” one business owner asked.

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Powerful winds swept across northern China on Saturday, toppling trees and causing dust storms across the region. Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourists sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.

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Preliminary diplomatic talks between American and Iranian officials over Tehran’s nuclear program ended on Saturday with a senior Iranian official calling them “positive” and saying they would resume next week.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Trump is engaging the full power of the presidency to settle scores,” our columnist Maureen Dowd writes. “The White House was not meant for petty tyrants on revenge tours. In the biggest job in the world, Trump seems like a very small man.”

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As federal investigators began the long job of examining what caused a helicopter to crash into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people on board, details began to emerge about the small company that made the flight and its operator’s checkered history.

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Even before this year’s economic turmoil hit, financial anxiety among Americans was running high. Here are six strategies that experts say will help you keep a cool head and protect your money when anxiety is heating up.

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Two to five inches of snow fell over an area stretching from Albany, New York, to Maine overnight Friday into Saturday morning, forecasters said. While spring technically started last month, snowfall at this time of year is far from rare.

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Breaking News: The Trump administration exempted many electronics, including smartphones and computers, from most of the president’s tariffs on China. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4j9KqhM

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“It’s one of the most inappropriate things I’ve gotten to be a part of. Yet there’s a lot of love and care for the subjects involved.” The comedian Ramy Youssef recently discussed his new animated series and why he’s not interested in representing anyone but himself. Read more on The Interview.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Unless the president changes course or is forced to do so, these tariffs will hurt — and the pain is going to get worse,” the New York Times editorial board writes.

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A federal judge ruled on Friday that one member of Elon Musk’s government efficiency program could have access to sensitive payment and data systems at the Treasury Department, as long as that person goes through appropriate training and files disclosures.

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“The Last of Us” aired over two years ago, so fans might need a refresher on what Joel and Ellie went through and where they are now. Before the second season debuts on Sunday, here is what you need to know.

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Whipsawed by the tariff back and forth? Ten percent tariffs are still in effect, and higher tariffs may come. Here's how they will affect wine. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/d...

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The New York Times examined a block in Altadena, California, and found memories of a close-knit neighborhood wiped out by the Eaton fire.

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