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A New Era Dawns for the N.C.A.A.: Paying Athletes Directly

If approved, the $2.8 billion settlement of an antitrust lawsuit would allow for the first revenue-sharing plan for college athletes. How will it work?

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Barack Obama Is a Surprise Guest at Biden’s State Dinner for Kenya

The dinner was held in honor of Kenya, but it was clear that the night was built to keep Democratic allies close as President Biden headed into campaign season.

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Former President Barack Obama
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President William Ruto of Kenya and his wife, Rachel Ruto, with President Biden and Jill Biden, the first lady
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Mr. Ruto and Mr. Biden
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Brad Paisley
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Hunter Biden
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Howard University Gospel Choir
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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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Sean Penn and Ann Lee
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Al Sharpton and Aisha McShaw
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Mark Weinberg and Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix
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Bianna Golodryga and Peter Orszag, former director of the Office of Management and Budget
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President Biden honored Kenya as it prepared to send forces to Haiti.

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The state dinner guest list included Bill and Hillary Clinton, Melinda Gates and Sean Penn.

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China Has a Plan for Its Housing Crisis. Here’s Why It’s Not Enough.

A new approach by China’s top leaders is bold but pales against the problem: a vast number of empty apartments no one wants to buy.

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The abandoned shells of several unfinished apartment towers with weeds growing in a path between them. — Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times

Top U.N. Court Is Expected to Rule on Israel’s Assault on Rafah

South Africa has requested that the International Court of Justice in The Hague order Israel to halt its ground assault in southern Gaza.

People walk by a small fire on a debris-strewn street. — Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Analysis

U.S. Military Faces Reality in Gaza as Aid Project Struggles

The Pentagon predicted that a stream of humanitarian aid would be arriving in Gaza via the floating pier, but little relief has reached the besieged strip.

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At a Trump Rally in the Bronx, Chants of ‘Build the Wall’

Speaking to a more diverse crowd than his events usually draw, Donald Trump addressed New Yorkers and railed against President Biden and the migrant crisis.

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Donald Trump speaks from a stage with trees behind him. In the foreground, members of the crowd have their hands up showing 4 more years with their fingers. — Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

Once Critics of Trump, These Republicans Are Now Playing by His Rules

Republicans like Nikki Haley have had to contort themselves to overlook their criticisms of former President Trump as they decide to back him after all.

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Ohio’s governor called a special legislative session to ensure President Biden is on the fall ballot there.

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Lawmakers Dial Up Pressure on Alito to Recuse From Elections Cases

The outcry over Justice Samuel Alito comes amid fears about whether the American public will regard the Supreme Court’s rulings about Jan. 6 as fair.

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Justice Alito, Virginia Thomas and Justice Thomas sitting in a row. The two men are wearing dark suits and Ms. Thomas is wearing a black suit. — Doug Mills/The New York Times

Why Amtrak Is to Blame for a Hellish Night for New Jersey Commuters

Sharing tracks means that any disruption along the 427-mile Northeast Corridor, which links Boston to Washington, D.C., can be felt by thousands of passengers.

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Morning commuters walk through Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan. — Dave Sanders for The New York Times

At U.C.L.A., Protesters Briefly Occupy Building Before Police Move In

The actions came as the university chancellor testified before Congress. The school said it was not aware of officers making any arrests.

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In a House hearing, Republicans demanded discipline for student protesters.

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Russia, in New Push, Increasingly Disrupts Ukraine’s Starlink Service

Russia has deployed advanced technology to interfere with Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Ukrainian officials said, leading to more outages.

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Two members of the Ukrainian military, dressed in camouflage fatigues, against the back of a truck. — Sasha Maslov for The New York Times

A Test of Cloud-Brightening Machines Poses No Health Risk, Officials Say

After halting a test of controversial technology to fight global warming, the city of Alameda, Calif., said it had found no “measurable health risk.”

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Clouds of misty air billow across the flat deck of an aircraft carrier, with two people standing near the edge of the mist. — Ian C. Bates for The New York Times

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Opinion

David Brooks

We Haven’t Hit Peak Populism Yet

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David Austin Walsh

Do You Want a ‘Unified Reich’ Mind-Set in the White House?

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A photo of Donald Trump raising his fist in the air. His arm is obscuring his face from the side. — Doug Mills/The New York Times

Kristen Soltis Anderson

The ‘Trump-Oprah’ Voter

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Paul Krugman

America Is Still Having a ‘Vibecession’

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Sophie Pinkham

A Giant Crater in Siberia Is Belching Up Russia’s Past

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John Ghazvinian

The Death of Iran’s President Could Change the World

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A man casually looking down walks past a banner showing flying missiles. — AFP/Getty Images

Frank Bruni

How to Buy Yourself a Longer Life

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Pamela Paul

When Representation Forgets to Include the Jews

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Joshua Mendelsohn

It’s Not Too Late to Pay Caitlin Clark

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Mara Gay

Biden’s Powerful Reminder of Trump’s Racist History

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Rachel L. Harris and Lisa Tarchak

Forget the Polls, President Biden. Our Readers Have Some Strategy Ideas.

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John McWhorter

The Pop Songs You Hate Are Good for Democracy

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Letters From Our Readers

Why Biden Is Behind in the Polls

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Katherine Miller

Nikki Haley, Ever Pragmatic, Tries to Keep Her Options Open

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Rollin Hu

When Antitrust Law Rescues Olivia and Taylor Fans

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W.J. Hennigan

The Future of These Nuclear Testing Victims Is in Mike Johnson’s Hands

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More News

Restaurant Collapse Kills at Least 4 and Injures 16 in Majorca

People were feared to be trapped after parts of a beach restaurant’s terraces fell to the ground level on a Spanish island popular with tourists.

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Cannabis Tops Alcohol as Americans’ Daily Drug of Choice

A new study shows a growing number of people are regularly using cannabis, while frequent alcohol consumption has remained stable.

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Bob McCreadie, ‘the Master of Going Faster,’ Dies at 73

One of the winningest drivers in dirt racing history, he was a folk hero who cursed wildly, drove aggressively and crashed a lot.

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A black-and-white photo of a young man who has a large beard and wears a trucker hat. He is squatting in front of a dirt racing car. — via McCreadie family

Analysis

Is Modi Worried? India’s Long-Deflated Opposition Finds Some Momentum.

After setting a very high bar for his party in the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often appears on the defensive as the voting nears its end.

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Culture and Lifestyle

In shadow, a man without a shirt on climbs up the underside of a large boulder, gripping with both hands. — Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times

Where Royals Once Hunted in France, a Green Forest Welcomes Everyone

With its splendor and proximity to Paris, the Forest of Fontainebleau draws millions of people each year. Some worry that its popularity is taking a toll.

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