Migrants and End of Covid Restrictions Fuel Jump in U.S. Homelessness

The number of people experiencing homelessness topped 770,000, an increase of more than 18 percent over last year.

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In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan

American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand.

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Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.

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In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy

Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.

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Italian Journalist Is Detained While Reporting in Iran

Cecilia Sala, 29, was arrested on Dec. 19, but news of her detention only became public on Friday. The reason for the arrest of Ms. Sala, a well-known reporter, has not been made public.

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What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Sabotage

Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.

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A Month On, a Tenuous Cease-fire Holds Between Israel and Hezbollah

Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes and accusations of breaches. Implementation of the deal has been slow. But the truce has brought some calm to a tumultuous region.

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12 Workouts to Try in 2025

Here are some ideas to get you moving in the year ahead.

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