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Kyle Buchanan and Erik Carter

Danielle Deadwyler Goes Deep in “The Piano Lesson”

After breaking through with “Till,” the actress delivers another formidable performance. Still, when it comes to Hollywood, she’d rather keep some distance.

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Julia Jacobs

After Five Generations, a Family Gave Back the Treasures in its Closet

The descendants of a 19th-century federal official decided to return a prized collection of heirlooms to a descendant of a Lakota leader, Chief Spotted Tail.

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John Eligon

President João Lourenco of Angola Discusses Biden’s Upcoming Visit

President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s partnership with the United States and says the recent election won’t derail that.

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Michael Schwirtz, Muyi Xiao and Riley Mellen

E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea

Multiple countries are investigating and the authorities in Europe say they have not ruled out sabotage. But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables were not cut deliberately.

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John Yoon

Stowaway Travels on Flight From New York to Paris, Officials Say

A Delta Air Lines pilot announced on a trip from New York to Paris that there was an extra passenger. The airline said it was working with the authorities to investigate the flight.

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Pamela Paul

Grandma Foods

The comforts of eating like an old person.

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Jacob Dreyer

Is Communist China Coming for Your Turkey, Too?

China’s push to develop alternative proteins is not a threat to America. It’s good for the planet.

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Daniela J. Lamas

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Motherhood

The uncertainty before making a decision about having kids is the hardest part.

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Maureen Dowd

My Brother Is Doing the Trump Dance

Kevin sighs happily and sleeps easily while I’m holding my breath.

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Mitch Smith and Graham Dickie

This 22-Foot Turkey Roosts in a Region of Roadside Giants

Big Tom is a beloved landmark in his Minnesota hometown. Across the Midwest, small places take pride in having the largest of just about anything.

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Mike Dang

Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.

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Mark Landler

850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close

Livestock has been traded on the historic site in Britain’s capital for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.

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Ana Ley

Demetrius Crichlow, MTA’s New Subway Boss, Says He’s Here to Stay

For a decade, the M.T.A. has not retained a city transit president for longer than three years. Now a 27-year veteran of the authority is taking the job.

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Christopher Flavelle

The U.S. Is Building an Early Warning System to Detect Geoengineering

Balloon launches from around the world are part of a new kind of global alarm system: One that can detect if another country tries to dim the sun.

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Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar

India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem

The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.

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Mujib Mashal, Hari Kumar and Atul Loke

Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs

In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.

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Shayla Colon

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

For the 98th time, Macy’s brings New Yorkers its annual parade. This year, there will be 22 floats, 17 character balloons and performances by the Temptations and T-Pain.

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John Koblin

Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?

The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.

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Shane Goldmacher and Ken Bensinger

Republicans Built an Ecosystem of Influencers. Some Democrats Want One, Too.

Democrats were badly outflanked online in the election, and progressive influencers are now trying to create networks to be a left-wing answer to Turning Point USA.

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Katie Rogers

Donald Trump Jr. Emerges as a Loyal Enforcer

His siblings have long retreated from the inner circle, but the president-elect’s eldest son has made a name for himself as the person who can best assess loyalty to the Trump political brand.

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