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Today — 3 April 2026NYT | Top Stories

Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General

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By: Tyler Pager
3 April 2026 at 01:07
Todd Blanche, Ms. Bondi’s deputy, will be the acting attorney general, according to a person familiar with the decision.

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Mr. Trump has been souring on Ms. Bondi for months, especially because of her handling of the Epstein files, which has become a political liability for Mr. Trump among his supporters.

Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet

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By: Elisabetta Povoledo
3 April 2026 at 00:51
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.

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Pope Leo XIV washed and kissed the feet of Roman priests on Thursday at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.

In the Birthright Citizenship Hearing, a Story of Asians Fighting for Rights

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By: Amy Qin
3 April 2026 at 00:07
Supreme Court justices and lawyers cited a litany of historic cases that reflect the many times Asians turned to the courts, trying to shape immigration law.

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Demonstrators in support of birthright citizenship on Wednesday at the Supreme Court.

Trump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court

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By: Erik Wemple
2 April 2026 at 23:21
Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.

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President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday.

Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Has Prison Sentence Overturned

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By: Jack Healy and Nick Corasaniti
2 April 2026 at 23:47
Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from prison.

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Tina Peters, the former clerk in Mesa County, Colo., had been convicted of tampering with voting machines that were under her control.

What Drives Patrick Radden Keefe?

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By: Jonah E. Bromwich
2 April 2026 at 20:36
Patrick Radden Keefe’s carefully applied ambition has propelled him to a rarefied perch.

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The writer at the home he shares with Gudzowska and their two sons.

Why People With Chronic Illness Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Health Advice

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By: Maggie Astor
2 April 2026 at 17:00
Some women with complex chronic illnesses are using chatbots to search for diagnoses or relief from their symptoms.

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With the help of the A.I. chatbot Claude, Ms. Smith concluded that she had long Covid, which was causing a condition called dysautonomia.

Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered

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By: Claire Moses
2 April 2026 at 23:18
The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.

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The recovered golden helmet of Cotofenesti and two gold bracelets on display in the Netherlands on Thursday.
Yesterday — 2 April 2026NYT | Top Stories

U.K. to Host Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz

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By: Stephen Castle
2 April 2026 at 23:33
It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part in the Iran war.

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Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper of Britain, center, hosted a virtual meeting of foreign ministers on Thursday to discuss fallout from the Iran war.

Trump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget

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By: Tony Romm
2 April 2026 at 22:21
Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.

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President Trump is likely to ask lawmakers to pour new money into the military.

Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away

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By: Kate Kelly and Karoun Demirjian
2 April 2026 at 22:04
Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.

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Investigators are said to be examining whether an air traffic controller stepped away from his console in a critical moment before the deadly accident at LaGuardia Airport on March 22.

Kanye West Plays First American Concert Since 2021

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By: Emmanuel Morgan
2 April 2026 at 23:17
After years of antisemitic behavior, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West performed his first full live show in the United States since 2021.

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Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, performing at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday night.

Volunteers in Helicopter Rescue Hiker’s Dog After a Week in the Wilderness

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By: John Yoon
2 April 2026 at 19:51
A hiker in New Zealand fell 180 feet down a waterfall and was evacuated without her dog. A crowd-funded rescue effort reunited them.

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A rescuer carrying Molly, the dog on the right, away from a remote waterfall on the Arahura River on the South Island of New Zealand, where she was found on Tuesday, a week after being separated from her owner.

Every Trump Threat to Abandon NATO Hollows It Out

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By: Steven Erlanger
2 April 2026 at 17:52
Doubts that the United States would come to the aid of NATO allies increase each time, prompting Europeans to consider an alliance without Washington.

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U.S. soldiers in a military exercise with NATO members in Romania in June. The U.S. secretary of state has warned that relations with NATO will need to be re-examined.

ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned

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By: Reid J. Epstein and Shane Goldmacher
2 April 2026 at 17:02
The Democratic fund-raising group is facing investigations from the Justice Department and congressional Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

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Regina Wallace-Jones, the chief executive of the liberal fund-raising organization ActBlue, at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. A 2023 letter from her to Congress later played a role in internal turmoil at ActBlue.

Why Everyone Loves ‘Love on the Spectrum’

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By: Anna Peele
2 April 2026 at 17:03
Without exploitation, “Love on the Spectrum” captures the triumphs and travails of dating. It has become one of Netflix’s most popular shows.

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Madison Marilla and Tyler White, two stars of “Love on the Spectrum.”

Nutrition Will Now Be Required in Medical Schools After RFK Jr. Pressure

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By: Alan Blinder and Alice Callahan
2 April 2026 at 17:02
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls for medical schools to redesign curriculums, an agency that oversees dozens has deleted diversity standards and added nutrition.

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Mr. Kennedy announced in March that more than 50 medical schools would embrace a federal framework for nutrition education.

How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company

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By: Erin Griffith
2 April 2026 at 17:02
Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.

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Matthew Gallagher, 41, built his start-up, Medvi, with artificial intelligence and few humans.

Supporters of Household Voting Believe U.S. Would Be Better Off Without Women’s Vote

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By: Vivian Yee
2 April 2026 at 17:01
Adherents to biblical patriarchy support household voting: One household, one vote — the husband’s. They say the idea is catching on.

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Sunday church service at King’s Way Church in Prescott, Ariz.

After Sting Operation, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms for Drugs Deal

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By: Ephrat Livni
2 April 2026 at 17:03
The cousin, Antoine Kassis, was found guilty of conspiracy to support a terrorist group, after trying to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia.

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A defaced billboard of former Syrian leader Bashar al Assad, in Aleppo, last year.

Meet the ‘Literary King of Tulsa’ (Before He Moves to Seattle)

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By: Elisabeth Egan
2 April 2026 at 17:01
In his free time, Jeff Martin mobilized best-selling authors to travel to sold-out events in his hometown. He will soon expand his horizons.

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Jeff Martin opened the independent bookstore Magic City Books in Tulsa in 2017. Since then, it’s become a bastion of bibliophilia in the midsize prairie town.

New York Is a Hot Spot for Alpha-Gal. Why Doesn’t the State Track Cases?

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By: Joseph Goldstein
2 April 2026 at 15:00
In more than 10 states, laboratories or doctors must notify the state health authorities of each positive test for a marker of the syndrome.

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Alpha-gal syndrome, which involves an allergy to red meat, is triggered by the bite of a lone-star tick.

Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children

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By: Jeanna Smialek
2 April 2026 at 17:06
The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

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Stéphanie Mistre, whose daughter, Marie Le Tiec, ended her life in 2021 at age 15, has become an activist for children’s online safety.
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