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Karoun Demirjian and Aishvarya Kavi

Trump Administration to Lay Off Nearly All of USAID Staff

Officials for the agency were notified of the planned cuts on the same day they learned that about 800 awards and contracts administered through U.S.A.I.D. were being canceled, three people said.

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Paresh Dave, Zoë Schiffer, Makena Kelly

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi

The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.

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Jamison Hensley

Barkley rushes off with top offensive player award

Big winners at the NFL Honors on Thursday night included Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (top offensive player), Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (top offensive rookie) and Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II (top defensive player).

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NFL Nation

2025 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?

Here are all the winners from Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans.

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Jack Milko

Wyndham Clark shakes off “crappy few weeks” to grab WM Phoenix Open lead

Wyndham Clark plays a shot from the bunker on the 3rd hole at TPC Scottsdale. | Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Scottsdale resident Wyndham Clark has grabbed the first round lead at the WM Phoenix Open, a stark departure from his recent form.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Outside of a T-15 at The Sentry in Maui, Wyndham Clark has not had a great start to the 2025 season.

The 2023 U.S. Open champion defined the last few weeks as “crappy,” an entirely accurate description. He missed the...

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Mike Coppinger

Sources: Canelo, Jake Paul finalizing May 3 fight

Canelo Alvarez, boxing's top star, is finalizing a deal to face Jake Paul in a cruiserweight boxing match May 3 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.

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Amazon Valentine’s Day Gifts That Are Less Than $25 (And Very Nice)

Self care goodies, unique home decor pieces and more – all for under $25.

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Eat Some Imaginary Crumbl Cookies And We'll Get To Your Favorite Color In No Time

Lookie, lookie, lookie, it's imaginary Crumbl cookies!

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If You're About To Take A Trip To Somewhere Cold, Here Are 40 Things You May Want To Pack

Waiting around to see The Northern Lights is a bit more pleasant with hand warmers. (Worth it, regardless.)

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Can You Pass This Extreme-Difficulty Rom-Com "Jeopardy!" Quiz?

No, because no one loves rom-coms like I LOVE 'em.

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Just 31 Magical Products You Can Get For Under $20

Prepare for these to cast a spell over your entire life.

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Alan Rappeport

Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director

Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.

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Megan Farokhmanesh

E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too

The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to health care.

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Jamal Collier

LeBron, Davis reunited -- as All-Star teammates

LeBron James was the first pick of the new-look 2025 NBA All-Star draft Thursday night and was soon joined by a now-former teammate -- Anthony Davis.

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A Candle Shaped Like A Salami, Whipped Cream Sunscreen, And 31 Other Fun Products For Whimsy Worshippers

These praise-worthy items have mastered the art of silliness and deserve your reverence.

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Eric Lipton

What to Know About the Trump Family’s Deals in the Middle East

The region has become a hot spot for the family’s business. Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, noted last year that “Gaza’s waterfront property could be very valuable.”

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Peter Baker

Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution

Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump proposes.

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Shawn McCreesh

Trump Pauses Online Tirade to Preach Unity

At the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Mr. Trump took a moment to speak of bipartisan comity. Just hours earlier, he torched the federal bureaucracy, the global order, the media and Democrats.

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Jack Milko

Jordan Spieth back in WM Phoenix Open contention without any wrist pain

Jordan Spieth during the first round of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Spieth looked like his old-self during the first round of the WM Phoenix Open.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In his second event after returning from a lengthy absence, Jordan Spieth looked like his old self during the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday.

The three-time major winner carded a 3-under 68 on Day One, a round that featured plenty of theater. He birdied the par-4 6th hole from well...

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