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Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality

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Aishvarya Kavi
The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.

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Advocacy groups had filed a class-action civil rights lawsuit in 2023 alleging that the Defense Department had failed to remedy “ongoing discrimination” after the repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy more than a decade earlier.

Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump’s Victory Peacefully

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Annie Karni
Vice President Kamala D. Harris presided over the certification of her own loss without disputing it, and Democrats made no move to challenge the results.

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Vice President Kamala Harris shook hands with Speaker Mike Johnson after lawmakers in Congress officially certified President-elect Donald J. Trump’s election victory on Monday.

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

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Euan Ward
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.

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Lisa Johnson, the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon, sits beside the U.S. special envoy, Amos Hochstein, as they talk with Najib Mikati, Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, in Beirut on Monday.

New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again

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Maria Cramer
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.

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There were 377 homicides reported in 2024, the lowest number of killings in New York City since 2020, according to police figures. The number of burglaries, robberies and larcenies also dropped.

A Reporter’s Reflection on Jan. 6, Then and Now

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Luke Broadwater
Luke Broadwater was at the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Four years later, he reflects on what has changed.

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Rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, disrupting the certification of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s Electoral College victory over President Donald J. Trump in the 2020 election.

Dana White, U.F.C. Head, Joins Meta’s Board

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Kate Conger
Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.

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Dana White, left, the chief executive of Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Mark Zuckerberg have bonded over their passion for professional fighting.

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

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Zach Montague and Euan Ward
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

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A destroyed neighborhood in Damascus, Syria, last month. The easing of restrictions will allow humanitarian groups to help provide basic services such as electricity, energy, water and sanitation.

Winter Storm Snarls Travel in Mid-Atlantic With Snow and Ice

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Christine Chung
The storm caused thousands of flights and dozens of train trips to be delayed or canceled. At Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, all runways were closed Monday evening.

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On Monday, a plane was de-iced at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. A winter storm caused delays and cancellations at airports across parts of the country.

Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds

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Judson Jones
Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.

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The Mountain fire tore through Ventura County in November, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds like the ones forecast this week.

Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister

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Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

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Justin Trudeau on Monday after announcing that he will resign as Canada’s prime minister and Liberal Party leader, outside his residence in Ottawa.

Where to Watch ‘The Brutalist’

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Annie Aguiar
Interested in watching the three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect? Good luck if you don’t live in New York or Los Angeles.

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Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones in “The Brutalist.” Brody won a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama.
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