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Biden Endorses Israeli Proposal for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

The proposal would begin with a temporary six-week cease-fire that would pave the way for negotiations to end of the war and rebuild Gaza.

 

  1. Smoke rising near a camp in the southern Gazan city of Rafah on Thursday.
    Eyad Baba/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  2. Palestinians returning to devastated parts of the Jabaliya camp in northern Gaza on Friday.
    Omar Al-Qattaa/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  3. Palestinian boys playing in Rafah on Friday.
    Eyad Baba/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  4. Protesting outside the Israeli cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
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  5. Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem on Friday at the funeral of Sgt. Yonatan Elias, who was killed in action in Gaza.
    Maya Alleruzzo/Associated Press
  6. Houthi supporters in Yemen brandish rifles as they rally in support of Gazans on Friday.
    Khaled Abdullah/Reuters

Congressional leaders invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to deliver a joint address.

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She Made an Offer on a Condo. Then the Seller Learned She Was Black.

Raven Baxter, a molecular biologist, claims a white homeowner tried to pull out of a sale because of her race.

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A woman in a bright pink jacket with long hair stands with her hands folded, looking off into the distance.

Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Mother, Dies at 86

Ms. Robinson was a linchpin of the Obama family who provided stability and care for the family’s two daughters during a tumultuous time in Washington.

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Marian Robinson at the White House in 2022.

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Deepfake of U.S. Official Appears After Shift on Ukraine Attacks in Russia

A manufactured video illustrates the growing threat of disinformation and especially so-called deepfake videos powered by artificial intelligence.

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The image shows a man in a dark suit and tie standing behind a lectern with the seal of the U.S. State Department and maps on screens behind him, as well as an American flag. In the foreground a reporter is raising her hand.

Blinken Hints U.S. May Allow Ukraine Greater Latitude to Strike in Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested the use of American-supplied arms could expand beyond the current limitation to strikes in the Kharkiv area.

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Wait, We’ve Been Flying the Flag the Alitos Had? San Francisco Removes It.

Critics slammed Justice Samuel Alito after the “Appeal to Heaven” flag was flown outside his home, but it had billowed in San Francisco for 60 years.

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In front of the gray San Francisco City Hall building, a row of flags fly on flagpoles. The first flag closest to City Hall is an American flag. The one after that is the “Appeal to Heaven” flag with a green pine tree on it. After that is another American flag, a Texas flag, a California flag, another American flag and a flag that says, “Don’t Give Up The Ship.”

Romance Novels That Bring the Sizzle

This batch of books will let you feel the heat wherever you happen to live.

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Here are five new mysteries to read this summer.

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Turn back the clock with the best new historical fiction.

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2,000 Sea Lions Roamed, Just to Make This Dock Their Home

The sea lion population at San Francisco’s Pier 39 set a record this week.

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More than a dozen sea lions lie on a wooden float while a splash of water hits them.

The Great Read

How 3 Texas Teenagers Grew Up to Be Broadway Stars (and Stayed Friends)

Trey Curtis and J. Quinton Johnson are performing in “Hamilton.” Their friend Vincent Jamal Hooper is Simba in “The Lion King.”

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J. Quinton Johnson, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Trey Curtis lean forward with a blue sky in the background.

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Challenge on Exceptions to Abortion Ban

The court unanimously reversed a ruling that had expanded the definition of what counts as a medical emergency under the state’s strict abortion ban.

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The Texas Supreme Court in session,

Southern Baptists Plan to Vote on Whether to Oppose I.V.F.

A proposal to be considered in June would advance fetal personhood and call on adherents to reject in vitro fertilization as immoral.

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Bracing for Start of Trial in Gun Case, Hunter Biden Is Squeezed for Money

The cash crunch could limit his ability to hire expert witnesses or other specialists for his legal defense, people close to the situation said.

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Hunter Biden standing in front of a black vehicle, wearing a black suit and tie and holding a black binder.

Opinion

The Editorial Board

Donald Trump, Felon

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What Matters Most About Trump’s Guilty Verdict, According to 7 Opinion Writers

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A crowd of Trump supporters wearing various items of Trump-themed clothing: a shirt with many images of the former president’s face, baseball jerseys with Trump 45 on the back, and so on.
Jonathan Alter

Jonathan Alter

Six of Trump’s Dumbest Trial Mistakes

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Randall D. Eliason

I Was Skeptical of the ‘Zombie’ Trump Case. I Stand Corrected.

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David French, Michelle Goldberg and Patrick Healy

3 Opinion Writers on the Trump Verdict: ‘If We Think There’s a Trump Cult Already …’

Leigh Steinberg

Sports Gambling Is a Ticking Time Bomb

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A colorful illustration of anthropomorphic balls for soccer, tennis, bowling, baseball, football and basketball sitting at a green felt table and betting money on cards.
Zeynep Tufekci

Zeynep Tufekci

Bird Flu Doesn’t Have to Become History’s Most Avoidable Disaster

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Peter Coy

Peter Coy

Why Can’t College Grads Find Jobs? Here Are Some Theories — and Fixes.

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The EveningNewsletter

After a Guilty Verdict, Donald Trump Shifts to Campaign Mode

President Biden endorses Israel’s cease-fire proposal, a brutal heat wave hits South Asia and more news.

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On PoliticsNewsletter

The Ecstasy, Agony and Awkwardness of the Trump Conviction

The verdict is cold comfort for many on the left who worry it won’t change his front-runner status.

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For Female Climbers, Dangers Go Beyond Avalanches and Storms

Women are increasingly reporting sexual harassment and abuse in the sport, including accusations against the renowned climber Nirmal Purja.

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Retired Navy Admiral Is Arrested on Bribery Charges

Federal prosecutors said that Robert Burke, a retired four-star admiral, steered a government contract to a company in exchange for a job at the firm.

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Why Greece Is Betting Big on American Gas

Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. The U.S. is among its strongest backers.

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Alzheimer’s Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds

New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier.

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