World
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Expert Panel Calls on Germany to Legalize Abortion in First 12 Weeks
For decades, Germany allowed early abortions even while keeping them illegal. A government-appointed commission says the system is “untenable.”
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James Dean, Founding Director of NASA Art Program, Dies at 92
He arranged for artists to have access to astronauts, launchpads and more. “Their imaginations enable them to venture beyond a…
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Protesters Block Roads Across the U.S. to Support Those in Gaza
Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down traffic Monday morning in cities across the country, part of a global effort to disrupt economies…
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Britain’s Leaders Condemn Iran’s Attacks but Urge Israel to Show Restraint
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on Monday combined a strong condemnation of Iran’s weekend attack on Israel with a…
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David Egilman, Doctor Who Took On Drug Companies, Dies at 71
His testimony as an expert witness in some 600 trials helped plaintiffs win billions of dollars in cases involving malfeasance…
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Robert Beerbohm, Pioneering Comic Book Retailer and Historian, Dies at 71
A professed archaeologist of the industry, he opened his own stores and partnered with other experts and vendors in the…
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Ukraine Sees ‘Hypocrisy’ in Western Allies’ Defense of Israel
For people in eastern Ukraine, where nightly barrages of drones from Russia outpace the military’s overwhelmed air defenses, the response…
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New York Nears a Housing Deal to Confront Affordability Crisis
The agreement could clear the way for the construction of hundreds of thousands of homes and make it more difficult…
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Roberta Karmel, First Woman Named to the S.E.C., Dies at 86
She got her training as a young lawyer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, but once she became a commissioner,…
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Iran’s Strike on Israel Creates Military Uncertainty, Diplomatic Opportunity
Analysts feared Iran’s strikes might set off a wider war. But with Israel still weighing its response, the attack’s military…