Few experts gave the Knicks a chance to beat the champion Boston Celtics — except for the devoted fans who packed the street outside Madison Square Garden.
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Voices Against Trump’s Assault on Democracy
More from our inbox: I Know Harvard. Harvard Won’t Fold.A Ruling on Transgender TroopsThe Zen of A.I.?Guards stand next to the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.Credit…Ron Edmonds/Associated PressTo the Editor: The …
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The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Pope Leo XIV stepped onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Thursday, simultaneously stepping into his new role as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Crowds in the square and around the world rejoiced moments earlier when …
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New York City Predicted Record Tourism. Then Came Trump.
The city’s tourism agency revised its 2025 forecast, with an estimated decline primarily driven by fewer foreign travelers.
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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind
G.O.P. lawmakers from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut popular programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.
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Mistrial in Murder Case Against Michigan Officer Who Shot Motorist
The jury deadlocked in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who testified that he feared for his life when he fatally shot Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 2022.
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Five Pencils for You. Infinite Luxuries for the Trumps.
You’re reading the Frank Bruni newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Reflections on the mess (and magic) of politics and life. Get it with a Times subscription.Around the same time last week that President Trump decreed two dolls to be plenty for …
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Sergeant Hunter Was in Danger
Matthew Hunter woke up disoriented, his cheek against concrete. He looked around and saw a rectangular bench, a camera and a toilet. There was no window. He sat up and noticed what he was wearing: cargo shorts and a Mötley Crüe T-shirt, same as the …
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White Smoke Signals a Pope Has Been Chosen. What Happens Next?
A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.
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