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Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role

President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

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Jet Fuel Shortages Could Make Travel a ‘Total Mess’ This Summer

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.

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Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but the Trump family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.

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Gambling Companies Celebrate Indictments as Pressure Grows

Betting platforms say recent federal charges prove illegal activity is being rooted out. Critics argue widespread illicit behavior is ignored.

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What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?

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The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.

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A woman with short, white hair sits at a table with a patterned cloth in a bright room. Sunlight streams through large windows, and a wooden cabinet is in the background. — Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times

They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.

The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation.

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‘Michael’ Leaves Too Much Unsaid

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A New Idea to Save the Climate? Dam the Bering Strait.

Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.

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A satellite image of the Bering Strait shows a narrow waterway of deep blue water separating two green land masses that point towards each other. — NASA

U.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense

The issue had been hanging over the former Venezuelan leader’s federal case. In March, a judge indicated that he was skeptical of the rationale for blocking the funds.

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Appeals Court Says Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border Is Illegal

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Paramount Throws Party for Trump as It Awaits Approval of Warner Bros. Deal

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Two men in law enforcement uniforms hold a man in a brown jumpsuit as they walk near a helicopter at a landing pad. — Vincent Alban/The New York Times

This ‘Sustainable’ Island Is Venice’s Newest Art Oasis

Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo has turned a former gunpowder store into a showcase for her contemporary art collection.

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Fed Chair Inquiry May Be Over, but Shadow It Cast Over Central Bank Remains

It will be a challenge to recoup confidence in the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently from a White House that has tried to bully it.

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Justice Dept. Decision Could Clear Path for Trump’s Pick to Chair Fed

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Jay Powell, the Fed chair, is seen seated at a table, looking forward, as rows of people are seen behind him. — Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

The Great Read

A Man, a Howitzer and His Battle to Fire It Into the Adirondack Woods

Many in the mountains of northern New York are tired of the military activities near an old missile silo and wary of the prospect of a howitzer range.

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A man stands beneath a concave roof inside a decommissioned missile silo. — Lauren Petracca for The New York Times

A Historic Run for Governor of New Mexico Hits a Primary Snag

Deb Haaland seemed to have an easy path to becoming the first Native American woman to lead the state — until Sam Bregman challenged her.

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The Looming Scorched-Earth Midterm Campaign

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Deb Haaland shakes hands with voters at a veterans’ event. — Nina Riggio for The New York Times

They Were Tattooed and Trafficked. Dermatologists Are Removing the Scars.

People who are sex trafficked are often branded with names and symbols. Free removal programs are helping them move on.

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Kathy Givens squints as she receives lidocaine injections during her tattoo removal procedure. — Desiree Rios for The New York Times

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