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‘She Has a Mortal Wound,’ Father of National Guard Member Says

  • He said his daughter, one of two Guard members in critical condition after being shot near the White House, was not expected to recover.
  • The 29-year-old Afghan man identified by officials as the gunman had worked with C.I.A. units and had entered the United States in 2021.

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Suspect ‘Could Not Tolerate’ Violence of His Unit in Afghanistan, a Friend Said

A childhood friend in Afghanistan said that the suspect had suffered from mental health issues and was disturbed by the casualties his unit had caused.

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Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Generations Prompts Scrutiny of Safety Lapses

The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 70 years, killing more than 80 and prompting arrests.

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Trump Cut Europe Out of the Ukraine Talks. Here’s How Europe Pushed Back.

European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point-plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.

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France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat

The effort is aimed at young people and came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of children in a future war.

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Intelligence on U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Is Limited

The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since the campaign began in early September. But it does not know who specifically is being killed.

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Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them?

Three in four Americans ages 45 to 60 say they expect to overspend for the holidays. They’re “sort of like the glue within the consumer spectrum.”

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Irresistible Deals Put Them in Debt. Now They’re Trying to Manage Their Overspending.

The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.

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Heading to the Mideast, Pope Leo May Show ‘Who He Really Is’

The pontiff is visiting Turkey and Lebanon during the first international trip of his papacy, which is his biggest test yet.

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The British Public Thinks Immigration Is Up. It’s Actually Down, Sharply.

Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80 percent from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.

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Saying Goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’

The first episodes of the final season just premiered on Netflix. In interviews, the young stars looked back on the show and how it shaped them.

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She Was Born Without an Immune System. Gene Therapy Saved Her Life.

“Bubble boy disease” was once a death sentence. A scientific breakthrough changed that.

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What Was the ‘Golden Age’ of Air Travel Like?

A U.S. official asked passengers to dress up and mind their manners. But they can no longer count on china crockery, plenty of legroom and piano bars.

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What’s Next for Arne Slot and Liverpool?

This is not a blip. It is not a slump. Last season’s Premier League winners look broken.

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Rubber in Artificial Field Found to Contain Banned Substance

A soccer player who failed a drug test has been cleared of a doping violation after ingesting rubber from the surface, which contained a stimulant.

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They Upsized to a House in Brooklyn for Less Than $900,000. But Where?

When their Ditmas Park apartment became too cramped, a young family looked for a house in central Brooklyn where they could spread out. Here’s what they found.

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I Think My Good Friend Is Betraying Me, but I’m Not Sure. What Should I Do?

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Movie Review

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’: Forgive Them, Father

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Is It OK to Binge Drink Occasionally?

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He’s Beautiful, but He Has a Huge Blind Spot

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This Town Is Staving Off Loneliness One Casserole at a Time

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How a Rediscovered Klimt Was Swept Up in an International Dispute

The Viennese painter’s portrait was owned by a Jewish family who fled the Nazis. It was taken to Hungary and then to block a sale by an Austrian gallery.

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Guinea-Bissau Installs Military Ruler After Claims of a ‘Fabricated’ Coup

The opposition has accused the president of putting a general in charge of the government so that he could stay in power.

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Rocket Attack on Iraqi Gas Field Cuts Power to Most of Kurdistan

The strike is the latest on energy infrastructure in Iraq’s Kurdish region. Some regional authorities have privately blamed them on Iran-affiliated militias.

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Russia Labels Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Group as Terrorist Organization

A legal assault against the opposition leader’s movement has deepened since his death in prison last year.

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The Four Words No Soccer Player Wants to Hear

It’s a reality that can creep up on players during a season or be revealed in one brutal moment.

The Cycling World Record Attempt That Ended in a Russian Prison

Sofiane Sehili had travelled more than 11,000 miles. Then he made a huge mistake.

Why the N.F.L. Changed the Kickoff Time for the First Thanksgiving Day Game

Fans will have an extra half hour to get settled for this year’s game in Detroit.

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Culture and Lifestyle

Our Favorite Dining Rooms

These spaces — including a wood-paneled seaside cottage in Massachusetts and a grand Venetian chamber — are a host’s dream.

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