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November 17, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Pentagon to Withdraw Some National Guard Troops From Chicago and Portland

The move comes amid court battles and objections by state and local leaders to President Trump’s deployment orders.

4 Dead After Suspected Migrant Boat Overturns Near a San Diego Area Beach

The boat capsized off the coast, officials said. Four people were taken to a hospital and one person was taken into custody.

Waymo Was Thriving in San Francisco. Then One of Its Driverless Cars Killed a Cat.

The self-driving taxis have become ubiquitous in the city, but an uproar ensued when one ran over a beloved feline.

Justice Department Joins Suit Challenging New California Congressional Districts

The agency intervened in a lawsuit brought by the California Republican Party seeking to throw out a map, approved last week by the state’s voters, that would redraw House districts to favor Democrats.

Fast-Growing Fire in Mono County, California, Forces Evacuations

The Pack fire has grown to 3,400 acres amid high winds, but a coming winter storm might help firefighters control the blaze.

How 49ers fans became the NFL’s road warriors: ‘It was our stadium’

The 49ers started leaning into their fans' takeover mentality more heavily this year, resulting in large gatherings in Houston and New York.

Anthropic Says Chinese Hackers Used Its A.I. in Online Attack

The company claimed that A.I. did most of the hacking with limited human input and said it was a rapid escalation of the technology’s use in cybercrime.

Swalwell Denies Allegations of Fraud and Says Trump is Targeting Him

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, said he would not back down from his criticism of President Trump, and denied wrongdoing.

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Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Vivian Lui.

Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs

By Yasmin Fahr

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40 minutes

Makes 6 to 8 servings

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