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U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America as Drug Operation Expands
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October 25, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Leaves Behind a Reeling Washington to Chase a Deal With China

President Trump is embarking on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with Beijing.

Trump to Use $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops

It is not clear how far the gift will go toward covering the salaries of the nation’s 1.3 million troops.

U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America, a Major Escalation

The Trump administration has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, which have killed 43 people.

World

Asia, Caught in the Middle, Faces Trump and Xi’s Tug of War

President Trump’s visit shows how the United States and China are vying for influence in Asia over trade, technology and the fate of Taiwan.

Ukraine’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Has the Wind at Its Back

Britain hosted a meeting of European leaders to discuss bolstering support for Kyiv as winter approaches.

‘You Love It or You Hate It’: Pumpkin Spice Lattes Divide Europe

One of America’s favorite fall drinks shows up in Brussels and Antwerp, but rarely in Paris and Rome. It has yet to reach the ubiquity — or the sugar content — of its stateside counterpart.

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U.S.

Trump Administration Plans a Shake-Up at ICE to Speed Deportations

The preliminary plan stems from frustration over the pace of the deportations, which are lagging behind President Trump’s demands.

Immigration Crackdown Spreads Through Chicago, Including Wealthy Neighborhoods

Federal agents detained a man on the city’s North Side on Friday, and residents emerged from their homes, yelling and blowing whistles.

Lengthy Execution by Nitrogen Gas in Alabama Renews Concerns Over Method

Anthony Boyd was the eighth person executed by nitrogen gas since Alabama began using the method last year. His execution came over the strenuous objection of three liberal Supreme Court justices.

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Politics

Bannon Claims ‘There Is a Plan’ for Trump to Run for a Third Term

The claim comes after months of President Trump toying with the idea, insisting that he is “not joking” about defying a constitutionally-mandated term limit.

Justice Department Will Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey

The Trump administration said that monitors will watch polling in two states, led by Democrats, where key races or issues are on the ballot.

Trump’s Son Is Poised to Profit From Pentagon Drone Proposal

A small company that has been manufacturing motors domestically for only a few weeks and has Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser won a parts order from the Army.

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Business

Fed Prepares Bank-Friendly Changes to Annual Stress Tests

The Federal Reserve Board is poised to start releasing in advance models it uses to test the biggest banks’ readiness to withstand economic shocks.

Sports Leagues Feared a Betting Scandal Like This. Will Anything Change?

As legalized betting has become ubiquitous in American sport, the opportunities for cheating, like those outlined in a recent federal indictment, have multiplied.

Hollywood Weeps as Warner Bros. Hangs a Sale Sign

Losing the stand-alone studio, suddenly a real possibility, would be “heartbreaking,” one producer said.

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Arts

A Missing Picasso Is Found, and a Small Spanish Town Loses Its Air of Mystery

For a brief moment, the puzzle of what had happened to Pablo Picasso’s “Still Life With Guitar” infected Deifontes with caper fever.

Among the East Wing Rubble: The Presidency’s ‘Best Perk’

Nixon watched “Patton” there. Obama hosted the “Lincoln” cast. Built in 1942, the White House’s private movie theater offered refuge and entertainment.

Xbox’s Prized Sci-Fi Franchise Is Heading to PlayStation

As part of a strategic shift away from exclusivity, Microsoft is bringing Halo to Sony’s competing console for the first time.

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New York

Adams Eyes a Reality TV Star Who Could Help Block a Mamdani Rent Freeze

Mayor Eric Adams has only weeks left in office, but he can use them to appoint people with the ability to shape policy beyond his tenure.

Mamdani Says Rivals Are Pushing Hate as Mayor’s Race Enters Last Stretch

Zohran Mamdani’s opponents, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, denied accusations that they are stoking Islamophobia with their rhetoric and actions.

Texas Cheat ’Em? U.S. Details How Mob Lured High Rollers Into Poker Trap.

A Manhattan apartment was at the center of a Mafia-run ring that used former N.B.A. players as bait and technology to read cards, prosecutors say.

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Food

Boo! Startling Flavors and High Prices Lurk in the Trick-or-Treat Bag.

This year’s Halloween candy sales suggest that Americans are feeling divided, strapped and in need of a (mild) surprise or two.

This Fast, Protein-Packed Chili Will Fuel Your Halloween

Genevieve Ko’s lighter, brighter take on the budget-friendly classic is the perfect counterpoint to all that holiday candy.