Securing Postwar Ukraine, Even With Trump’s Pledge to Help, Is Complex

Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.

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Europe’s Leaders Headed Off Giveaway to Putin, but Emerged Without a Clear Path

The leaders dropped everything to travel to Washington to ensure President Trump didn’t force a bad deal on Ukraine. A road map for peace remains elusive.

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over Cease-Fire Proposal

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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What Are the Best Exercises for Back Pain?

The condition is hard to treat. But moving can help, if you do it right.

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Do Food Expiration Dates Really Matter?

Labels on food are confusing for all kinds of reasons. Here’s what they mean.

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Trump’s Get-Tough Approach on Homelessness May Sweep Up Veterans

The administration has pledged to end support for Housing First, the approach behind the V.A.’s greatest housing success story.

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Vietnamese Are Helping Cuba With 38-Cent Donations. A Lot of Them.

Cuba sent doctors and food to Vietnam during the war. Now ordinary Vietnamese are sending cash to struggling Cubans.

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Hurricane Erin Brings Rip Currents Closing Jersey Shore and Rehoboth Beaches

Several beaches in New Jersey and Delaware were closed on Monday as the powerful storm churned in the Atlantic. Rip currents have been blamed for at least one death.

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Zelensky Says He’s Ready to Meet Putin After Trump Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky emerged upbeat, but repeated that Ukraine will not cede land to Russia. There were few tangible signs of progress toward a peace deal.

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Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know

Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.

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