How Israel’s Mission to Rescue Four Hostages Unfolded
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How Israel’s Mission to Rescue Four Hostages Unfolded

The Israeli military’s mission to rescue four hostages was a rare operation that required weeks of planning, and was given the final go-ahead just a few minutes before it commenced on Saturday morning, according to Israeli officials. Israeli special forces, backed by the military, intelligence and air force, raided two…

The Cats of Old San Juan Are Being Run Out of Town. Locals Can Empathize.
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The Cats of Old San Juan Are Being Run Out of Town. Locals Can Empathize.

A federal plan to remove feral cats from a historic site in Puerto Rico’s capital has upset some residents, who are also feelin pushed out as housing costs soar. WHY WE’RE HERE We’re exploring how America defines itself one place at a time. In Puerto Rico, a historic neighborhood is…

Biden and Macron Talk Togetherness, With No Mention of Discord Over Gaza
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Biden and Macron Talk Togetherness, With No Mention of Discord Over Gaza

President Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of France stressed on Saturday how much they agree with each other about world affairs, including the war in Ukraine, even as their countries have expressed sharply different views of the fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Appearing briefly together before reporters after…

George Clooney Complained to White House About Biden’s Criticism of I.C.C.
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George Clooney Complained to White House About Biden’s Criticism of I.C.C.

George Clooney contacted a top White House official in May to complain after President Biden criticized the International Criminal Court’s decision to seek a warrant against top Israeli officials over the war in Gaza, a case the actor’s wife had worked on, according to two people familiar with the situation….

Opinion | No, Byron Donalds, Jim Crow Didn’t Create Stronger Black Families
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Opinion | No, Byron Donalds, Jim Crow Didn’t Create Stronger Black Families

Now, there have always been a few problems with this assessment, beginning with the underlying assumption that the relative economic success of white Americans is due primarily to stable family structure and not the result of broad and largely unrestricted access to education, economic opportunity and public goods as well…