Tsunami Warning in San Francisco ‘Felt Like a Science Fiction Movie’

Many Bay Area residents raced away from the ocean after a jolting cellphone alert warned, “You are in danger.” Others raced toward it.

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In First Post-Election Speech, Obama Calls for ‘Forging Alliances and Building Coalitions’

“Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success,” the former president said in the speech in Chicago.

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Trump Names David Sacks to Oversee Crypto and A.I.

David Sacks, a venture capitalist who hosts a hit podcast, has generally called for a looser hand in regulating both emerging technologies.

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What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California

State and local officials were working to assess the full scope of the damage, but early reports appeared to show that the quake did not cause major destruction.

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The Head of South Korean President Yoon’s Party Calls for His Impeachment

The statement by Han Dong-hoon makes it more likely that President Yoon Suk Yeol will be impeached in a parliamentary vote on Saturday.

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Jordan Neely’s Father Sues Daniel Penny, Accusing Him of Assault

Andre Zachery claims that Mr. Penny, who put Mr. Neely in a chokehold on a subway train last year, caused his son’s death through “negligence, carelessness and recklessness.”

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Police Release Photos of Suspect in Brian Thompson’s Killing as Manhunt Continues

The man sought in the killing of Brian Thompson wore a hood and a smile in surveillance photos. Investigators visited a hostel on the Upper West Side as they mapped his movements.

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How a Stowaway at J.F.K. Airport Made It All the Way to Paris

Prosecutors accused Svetlana Dali, 57, of hiding among other travelers during a busy travel day before Thanksgiving.

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Former Proud Boys Leader Testifies in Defense of Officer Accused of Aiding Him

Enrique Tarrio appeared in court for the first time since being sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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Pete Hegseth Vows to Keep Fighting as Defense Secretary Votes Remain Uncertain

Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon said he would try to earn every vote so long as he remained the president-elect’s pick, despite continued concern among Republican senators about his past conduct.

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