Biden Says Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Would Be ‘a Major Mistake’

The president also said his successor would face blowback from the Republican Party if he tried to unwind the Biden agenda.

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Many Evacuated, but Some Malibu Residents Broke Out the Hoses

Thousands of people were told to flee their homes in Malibu, Calif., as the Franklin fire approached. But a few stayed behind, using garden hoses to protect their property and themselves.

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Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus

Thousands of Syrians have been traveling to and from the Lebanese border since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Some families hoped to reunite with loved ones, while others are leaving amid an uncertain future.

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Syrian Rebels Vow Punishment for Atrocities Under Bashar al-Assad

The rebels who seized Damascus are trying to get a new government up and running, even as foreign powers like Israel and Turkey, and armed Syrian groups, fight for power.

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A Northern Gaza Hospital Lacks Food and Water for Patients, Officials Say

The health ministry in Gaza said dozens of patients are at risk of death because the Indonesian Hospital does not have enough water and food to keep them alive.

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U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets

The economic lifeline ensures that Ukraine will have economic support after President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

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Wednesday Briefing: A Wave of Post-Assad Attacks

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French Court Finds Author Charles Onana Guilty of Denying Rwandan Genocide

Charles Onana and his publisher were fined for passages in a book that were found to have violated a French law making it illegal to deny an officially recognized genocide.

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The Debilitating Toll of Back Pain

The suspect charged with killing the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare was said to have back issues, one of the most common medical problems nationwide.

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Wall Street’s Titans Can’t Wait for Trump 2.0

The financial world sees plenty of opportunity in the return of President-elect Donald J. Trump. For now, Wall Streeters are looking past the risks.

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