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New California Court for the Mentally Ill Tests a State's Liberal Values
To confront the crises of homelessness and mental illness, California has passed new laws that critics say could violate the civil liberties of those suffering on the streets. Some families welcome the new measures.
Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows
U.S. regulators confirmed that sick cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly in New Mexico contracted avian influenza. They stressed that the nation's milk supply is safe.
Democrat Running on Abortion and I.V.F. Access Wins Special Election in Alabama
Marilyn Lands flipped a State House seat in the deep-red state by 25 percentage points, underscoring the continued political potency of reproductive rights.
For Many in Baltimore, the Key Was the City's 'Blue Collar' Bridge
The bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, had become an emblem of Baltimore's identity as a working port city.
Engineers Raise Questions About Bridge's Construction as Inquiry Begins
In reviewing images of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, some structural engineers said that its piers, which are essential to the structure's integrity, appeared to lack protective barriers.
Berkeley Will Repeal Its Landmark Ban on Natural Gas in New Homes
The decision, which came after a legal challenge, throws into question the fate of dozens of similar measures across the United States.
Appeals Court Keeps Block on Texas Migrant Arrest Law
The decision in favor of the federal government left in place a trial court injunction while courts determine whether the measure is legal.
Trump Attacks R.F.K. Jr., a Third-Party Wild Card
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate, has asserted that he intends to be a "spoiler" for both Donald Trump and President Biden.
Trump Advisers Talk of Palestinian Expulsions, but Activists Focus on Biden
Donald J. Trump's son-in-law and his former ambassador to Israel have amplified policy proposals embraced by Israel's far-right wing, but U.S. activists say their anger still rests with the current administration.
For Richard Serra, Art Was Not Something. It Was Everything.
He was known as the Man of Steel. But the sculptor was also an eternal poet, reshaping our perception of space, says our critic.
In Senate Race Shake-Up, Frustration With Establishment Politics
Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, ended her Senate campaign, despite an early air of inevitability to her candidacy.
One Grieving Mother Hasn't Given Up Hope for a Gun Control Compromise
A year after losing her daughter in the Covenant School shooting, Katy Dieckhaus is speaking about Evelyn, and the changes she wants to see.
Sean Combs Settled a Lawsuit, but His Troubles Were Just Beginning
The hip-hop mogul denied sexual assault accusations in a bombshell suit in November. As more allegations piled up, his business empire, and reputation, faltered.
A Bustling Block, a Traffic Stop and an Officer's Life Cut Short
A sudden eruption of gunfire shocked a crowded stretch of Mott Avenue in Queens, where some shoppers and children saw a police officer's last moments.
Man Charged in Deadly Shooting of N.Y.P.D. Officer in Queens
Lindy Jones, who is not the man the authorities say fired the fatal shot, was charged with possessing and defacing a weapon. The other man involved in the shooting has not been charged.
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