Abraham Bergman, Doctor Who Sought Answers on SIDS, Dies at 91
1h By Trip GabrielHe worked for the passage of major public health legislation; most notably, he helped secure millions in federal dollars for research into sudden infant death syndrome.Alleged Assassination Plot on U.S. Soil Tests Biden’s Bond With India’s Leader
1hThe charges illustrate how complicated it can be for American presidents to balance their relationships with deeply imperfect allies.Blinken Urges Israel to Reduce Civilian Deaths as More Hostages Are Freed
2h By Michael Crowley and Thomas FullerSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli officials and a Palestinian leader on Thursday to seek improved conditions for Gaza’s civilians and to try to exert influence over Israel’s expected military offensive.DeSantis to Debate Newsom at a Tenuous Time in His 2024 Campaign
3h By Nicholas NehamasFor Mr. DeSantis, taking on Gavin Newsom is fraught with risks at a time when his presidential campaign seems to be gasping for air.Kissinger Had the Ear of Presidents. He Had Their Awe and Ire, Too.
3hIn his decades in politics, the statesman advised many presidents. Here are some of their thoughts from over the years, in their own words.George Santos Still Relishes the Limelight, Even as His Expulsion Vote Looms
3h By Annie KarniBefore the debate about his possible expulsion from Congress, George Santos seemed to embrace his starring role in a scandal of his own making.6 Takeaways From Liz Cheney’s Book Assailing Trump and His ‘Enablers’
3h By Peter BakerIn a memoir to be published next week, the former congresswoman described how Republicans berated her, how her family lost friends and how she forged an unusual alliance with Nancy Pelosi.Biden Hosts Angola’s President, Seeking to Strengthen Africa Ties
4h By Erica L. GreenPresident Biden recommitted to a promise to invest in the continent, as the United States has lagged behind Russia and China in competing for influence.Henry Kissinger, Often Impersonated and Skewered by Sketch Comics
6:54pm By Maya SalamCountless depictions on “Saturday Night Live” and beyond cast light on the idiosyncrasies and vanities of this diplomatic hard liner.When Henry Kissinger Became an Opera Character
6:24pm By Zachary WoolfeIn 1987, “Nixon in China” meditated on what was then recent history, depicting Kissinger as a smooth diplomat with a brutal side.Kissinger: A Player on the World Stage Until the Very End
5:41pmHe traveled the globe when contemporaries had died or retired. Capitals around the world were still open to him. And he remained the toast of Davos.Divided by Politics, a Colorado Town Mends Its Broken Bones
5:07pmTwo years after death threats and aspersions roiled little Silverton, the town has found a semblance of peace and a lesson for a ruptured nation.Senate Panel Approves Subpoenas for Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow
4:58pm By Carl HulseThe decision to try to compel cooperation from a leading judicial activist and a Republican megadonor came over fierce G.O.P. opposition and threats of retaliation.Nikki Haley’s First TV Ad Calls to Move Beyond ‘the Chaos of the Past’
3:48pm By Rebecca Davis O’BrienThe 30-second spot, part of a $10 million advertising effort in Iowa and New Hampshire, does not mention her front-running rival, Donald Trump, or President Biden.On Israel’s War Against Hamas, Sanders Faces a Backlash From the Left
3:01pm By Kayla GuoThe progressive disappointment with the Vermont senator, a liberal icon, reflects a broader divide among Democrats over the war.MoveOn Carries Out Layoffs as Liberal Groups Struggle to Raise Money
2:41pm By Reid J. EpsteinThe layoffs are the latest sign of a slowdown in small-dollar donations to Democratic candidates and liberal organizations.An Alleged Plot’s Burning Question: Why Would India Take the Risk?
1:39pm By Mujib Mashal and Hari KumarAfter an indictment accuses an Indian official of ordering an assassination on U.S. soil, diplomats and experts debate how far up the chain the scheme went.Henry Kissinger Always Tended His Image, Even With His Obituary
12:36pm By David E. SangerInterviewing Henry Kissinger was a bit like negotiating an arms control agreement: Full of complexity, nuance, evasion and declarations you had to check. And utterly fascinating.Could a Democrat Really Challenge Biden at This Point? Here’s What to Know.
5:03am By Maggie AstorIt’s really hard to run against a sitting president. And beginning at this point, just two months before primary voting starts, wouldn’t be feasible anyhow.Trump Will Skip the GOP Debate and Attend a Fund-Raiser Instead
Wed 11:20pm By Anjali HuynhThe fourth Republican debate will be held next Wednesday night in Alabama. The former president has not attended any of the previous debates.
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