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Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave Alone

Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave Alone

Charlie Savage
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Politics

Congress devised some positions to stay on during changes in administrations. But Donald Trump has declared his intent to replace at least three.


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Indiana Man Sentenced to 130 Years for Delphi Murders

Indiana Man Sentenced to 130 Years for Delphi Murders

Annie Correal
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Politics

Richard Allen, of Delphi, Ind., received the maximum sentence, concluding a case that came to be known as the Delphi Murders. His lawyers plan to appeal.


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Meet the 38 Republicans who defied Trump on the spending and debt deal.

Meet the 38 Republicans who defied Trump on the spending and debt deal.

Annie Karni
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Politics

The rebels are largely the most conservative lawmakers who are passionate about slashing spending and debt. They hail from deep-red districts where a primary challenge is less of a danger.


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Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York

Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York

Isabelle Taft
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Politics

A freshman at George Mason University, who is a citizen of Egypt, was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of planning an attack.


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How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

Katrina Miller
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Politics

The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill.


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Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

Melissa Eddy
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Politics

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.


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‘Nickel Boys’ Director RaMell Ross On Reinventing the Very Act of Seeing

‘Nickel Boys’ Director RaMell Ross On Reinventing the Very Act of Seeing

Salamishah Tillet
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Politics

In “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross uses what he calls “sentient perspective” to convey the characters’ view of their world. Critics say the result is stunning.


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Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?

Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?

Kevin Roose and Adriana Zehbrauskas
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Politics

A recent visit to Amazon’s overhauled drone delivery program in Arizona left me impressed by the drones, but skeptical that the public will welcome them.


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How a Scrappy New Publisher Landed 25 Books on the Best-Seller List in a Year

How a Scrappy New Publisher Landed 25 Books on the Best-Seller List in a Year

Alexandra Alter
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Politics

Bloom Books took off with the help of E L James, the author of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” It broke with tradition and became the fastest-growing imprint in romance.


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Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More

Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More

Christine Chung, Ceylan Yeğinsu and Steven Moity
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Politics

The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period.


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Wall St. Is Making Irrelevant Predictions, Again

Wall St. Is Making Irrelevant Predictions, Again

Jeff Sommer
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Politics

Optimistic guesses about the future are not forecasts, our columnist says.


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A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

Annie Roth
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Politics

A 38-day expedition in the remote Alto Mayo region, where development threatens wild habitats, turned up one previously unknown animal after another.


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PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Measure, Sped Up in November

PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Measure, Sped Up in November

Jeanna Smialek
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Politics

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index climbed 2.4 percent from a year earlier, though the report’s details were more subdued than expected.


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The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge

The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge

Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch
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Politics

Donald Trump has yet to take office but the president-elect and Elon Musk are already influencing policy, putting the federal government hours away from a shut down.


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When We Roll Back the Rules

When We Roll Back the Rules

German Lopez
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Politics

We cover America’s embrace of individual freedom.


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