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As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters
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January 12, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

The investigation, which is said to center on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.

As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters

Despite an internet blackout, reports are emerging of a rise in deadly violence as protests spurred by economic woes have snowballed into a mass movement.

‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Be Deployed to Minneapolis, Noem Says

The announcement by the homeland security secretary came days after an immigration officer shot and killed a woman, Renee Good, in the city.

World

Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’

Reza Pahlavi, once the crown prince of Iran, says protesters there have been emboldened by President Trump suggesting that he could take military action.

Famed Nigerian Author Blames Death of Toddler Son on Negligent Care

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is accusing a private hospital in Lagos of administering an overdose of a sedative, prompting an outpouring of complaints by Nigerians about their health care system.

Trump Threats and Venezuela Strike Leave Mexico Agonizing Over How to Respond

President Claudia Sheinbaum and her inner circle have been grappling with the right tone to strike in the country’s response to the Venezuela strike for fear of antagonizing the White House.

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U.S.

Avalanche in Washington State Kills 2

The men were among a group of four skiing in the backcountry near Longs Pass, east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. The area received heavy snowfall last week.

Trump Regrets Not Seizing Voting Machines After 2020 Election

In an interview, the president said he should have ordered the National Guard to take the machines to find evidence of fraud, but added that the Guard might not have had the sophistication to do so.

Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue Is Attacked With Fire

A suspect was in custody and charged with arson and accused of setting the Saturday morning fire. It’s not the first time the Beth Israel house of worship has been attacked.

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Politics

‘I Think We Don’t Like Them’: Trump Says MAGA Has No Room for Antisemites

After years in which President Trump has variously embraced and tolerated far-right figures and groups, the Republican Party is mired in a debate about how expansive its coalition should be.

Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’

President Trump’s comments were a blunt distillation of his administration’s racial politics, which rest on the belief that white people have become the real victims of discrimination in America.

Two Hours, Scores of Questions, 23,000 Words: Our Interview With President Trump

Four New York Times reporters pressed Mr. Trump about a range of topics in a nearly two-hour interview. Here is a transcript of their conversation.

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Business

How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Woman’s Life

Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement plan wanting.

Allegiant to Buy Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal

The combination of the two small, budget airlines comes as low-cost carriers have struggled with high costs and competition.

With the Golden Globes, Podcasts Are Ready for Their Close-Up

The annual awards show will anoint a best podcast for the first time this year, a sign of the industry’s increasing status in Hollywood.

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New York

Mayor Mamdani Is Moving On Up to Gracie Mansion

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, have begun moving their belongings from their Queens apartment to the official mayor’s residence in Manhattan.

New York Seeks Ban on A.I.-Generated Images of Candidates

Last year, the Cuomo campaign released a video created by artificial intelligence that depicted Zohran Mamdani eating rice with his hands. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban such tactics.

Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Case

The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.

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Arts

Golden Globes Winners: The Complete List

The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.

Our Photos From Inside the Golden Globes

Our photographer is capturing behind-the-scenes moments with stars at Sunday night’s awards show.

Bob Weir: A Life in Pictures

The Grateful Dead guitarist, singer and songwriter was a bedrock of the band that became a psychedelic institution.

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Science

This Dinosaur Really Knew How to Get a Grip

A fossil of Manipulonyx reshetovi, found in a Mongolian desert, shows how the dinosaur used its specialized claw to snatch eggs.

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Louisiana’s Eroding Coast

Local governments are suing oil companies over environmental damage. The companies want the suits moved out of state courts, to friendlier venues.