Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals

The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.

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Israel Bombs Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Launches by Militants

The assault killed at least two people and injured 11 others, a Houthi-affiliated TV channel reported. The strikes came after a week of attacks by the Iran-backed militia on Israel.

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Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut

The country’s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure, underscored the danger of a so-called Russian shadow fleet.

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Syrian Government Forces Hunt for Senior Assad Official

Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.

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Should Investors Worry About Market Turmoil Under Trump?

Readers have concerns that President-elect Trump’s policy agenda will unsettle stocks. If you’re tempted to make big portfolio moves, revisit 2020.

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As Retailers Offered Holiday Discounts, Shoppers Showed Up

Total spending from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 rose 3.8 percent, data released by Mastercard SpendingPulse showed.

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Investigators Try to Determine Cause of Deadly Plane Crash in Kazakhstan

Of 62 passengers and five crew members on board the Azerbaijan Airlines flight, 29 survived, according to Kazakhstan’s authorities.

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In Some Doctors’ Offices, the Weigh-In Is No Longer Required

It may be a longstanding practice, but critics say routine weight measurements are driving some patients away from care.

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Human Thought Is Far Slower Than Your Internet Connection

A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.

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How A.I. Could Reshape the Economic Geography of America

As the technology is widely adopted, some once-struggling midsize cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South may benefit, new research predicts.

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