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October 13, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Live Updates: Trump to Address Israeli Parliament as Hostages Are Released

President Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza. About 2,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails were set to be released in the coming hours.

How Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos

Week by week, the federal campaign to ramp up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area has created fear and inflamed tensions.

The Destructive Legacy of California’s Zombie Fires

Blazes that firefighters thought had died but then later came roaring back to life have become increasingly common, heightening scrutiny of how first-responders put out wildfires.

World

They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.

An organization that fought abortion rights in the United States is now an unlikely conduit between MAGA Republicans and Britain’s ascendant Reform U.K. party.

Viktor Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ Is Starting to Show Cracks

The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics.

Border Clash Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Threatens a Wider Conflict

Isolated confrontations have intensified over the past week into the sharpest escalation of violence between the two countries in years.

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U.S.

A Tennessee Sheriff Becomes the Face of Grief After Plant Explosion

The blast that killed 16 people has left area residents reeling, including Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County, who has fought back tears in his public briefings.

Storm Smacking the East Coast Will Bring Days of Heavy Rain and Wind

The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will bear the brunt of the storm, which will usher in beach erosion and flooding, Monday into Tuesday, forecasters said.

At Least 4 Dead in Bar Shooting in South Carolina, Sheriff Says

Four people were in critical condition after an early-morning shooting that left 12 other people injured on Sunday in St. Helena, S.C., according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

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Politics

Who Are the Louisiana Voters Behind a Major Supreme Court Challenge?

There is little information in court filings about the dozen plaintiffs who challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander.

Helena Moreno Is Elected Mayor of New Orleans

Facing challenging political headwinds and deep frustration among residents, a Democratic city councilwoman promises a turnaround.

Trump Announces Longtime Aide Dan Scavino as Head of Personnel

Mr. Scavino, one of Mr. Trump’s most trusted advisers and a deputy chief of staff, has been by his side since the 2016 campaign.

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Business

Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide

Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.

What’s the Deal With All Those FanDuel Ads?

Peter Jackson, the chief executive of Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s parent company, is fighting for attention as online gambling spreads across the United States.

Inside the World’s Most Powerful High School Cafeteria

Every three months, closed-door meetings of the billionaires who own N.F.L. teams become displays of status, beefs and sometimes Trump-induced headaches.

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Arts

The Surprising Power of Diane Keaton’s Emotional Transparency

Earlier roles in “The Godfather” and later roles in “Something’s Gotta Give” showed the depth and nuance of the actress whom we met in “Annie Hall.”

The Shutdown Closes Smithsonian Museums, Shutting Out Tourists

The institution operates some of the most popular sites in Washington and beyond, including 21 museums and the National Zoo. As of Sunday, the doors were closed.

Honeycomb Wings and Jellyfish: These Costumes Dance Too

Collaborating with the choreographer Jamar Roberts for the New York City Ballet fashion gala, Iris van Herpen created costumes that merged fantasy and form.

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Food

Chicken Enchiladas, Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches and Chile-Oil Noodles

Brilliant recipes worth talking about.

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Science

One ‘Really Big One’ After Another

The disaster caused by a predicted large earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could be compounded by shaking along the San Andreas fault in California, scientists warned.

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Real Estate

California Raises Minimum Payout for Wildfire Victims’ Items

After years of fires that left families tallying every burned toothbrush, a new law is requiring insurers to ease a grueling burden.

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Fashion & Style

Diane Keaton Was the Definition of a Style Icon

Her legacy will include the ways she shaped fashion, rather than allowing fashion to shape her.