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November 17, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Says House Republicans Should Vote to Release Epstein Files

President Trump reversed himself as he faced the prospect that dozens of Republicans could vote this week to compel his administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting 81 People on First Day

Border Patrol agents descended on Charlotte this weekend searching for immigrants in the country illegally. It remains unclear how long the agents will stay.

The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’

As President Trump has championed crypto and the industry has gone mainstream, funds from scammers and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

World

Trump-Style Candidate Heads to Runoff in Chile’s Election

The conservative José Antonio Kast will face Jeannette Jara, a Communist Party member, in a vote next month.

Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs

For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.

Friends Say a Suspect in the Louvre Heist Had Tried to Leave a Rough Past Behind

He had been best known as a daring urban dirt-bike rider who had pulled off stunts at iconic sites in Paris, according to several friends.

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U.S.

Calvin Duncan’s Unlikely Journey: Convict to Exoneree to Elected Official

Mr. Duncan was elected clerk of the criminal court in New Orleans on Saturday, ousting an incumbent who claimed Mr. Duncan had never been cleared of the murder that sent him to prison.

In Pulpits and Pews, Catholic Churches Urge Compassion for Immigrants

Immigration was on the minds of priests and parishioners following a letter from the nation’s Catholic bishops decrying how immigrants are being treated.

U.S. Airport Restrictions to End Monday

The administrator of the F.A.A. said that attendance among air traffic controllers had improved. New data suggested that some airlines had not been complying with the flight cuts in recent days.

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Politics

Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations

Under President Trump, an agency intended to keep Americans safe has diverted resources from combating child abuse, trafficking and terrorism.

Trump Defends Tucker Carlson After Nick Fuentes Interview

President Trump defended Mr. Carlson’s friendly interview with an openly antisemitic white supremacist that prompted denunciations from some on the right.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Extends an Olive Branch to Trump

The Georgia Republican, long a loyal Trump ally, had come under attack by the president after showing independence, notably on the government’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

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Business

The Man Yelling ‘Iceberg!’ on the Hollywood Titanic

Matthew Belloni has grabbed the movie industry’s attention by saying they’re about to sink.

They Rushed to Buy Homes During the Pandemic. Now, Some Feel Trapped.

Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.

Trump Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Into Contraction

The Japanese economy shrank by 1.8 percent compared to the same quarter last year, as U.S. tariffs dampened automobile exports and prompted a bleak outlook for growth.

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Arts

‘Chess’ Review: At Least They Have the Music

This new revival, starring Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher and Aaron Tveit, is a reminder why the erratic yet rewarding show has endured all these years.

On ‘S.N.L.,’ the White House Says Trump’s Only Crime Was ‘Loving Too Much’

The Epstein files played a prominent role in this episode hosted by Glen Powell, while Will Forte returned to play his fan-favorite character MacGruber.

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New York

New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting

Mr. Boyd was wounded early on Sunday in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He is in his first year as a defensive player with the team after signing in March.

Boy, 10, and Woman, 21, Are Killed in Newark Shooting

Three other people, including an 11-year-old boy, were wounded in the shooting on Saturday night, city officials said. It was unclear whether the police had made any arrests.

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Food

A Mid-November Sunday Means Lemony Roast Chicken

More specifically, this showstopping lemon-garlic roast chicken with squash.

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Well

Frustrated by the Medical System, Patients Turn to A.I.

Chatbots are cheap, always available, superficially empathetic — and sometimes wrong. Some have concluded they’re a risk worth taking.

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Fashion & Style

His Jeans Are Gigantic. His Internet Fame Is Too.

Carter Anderson purchased an outrageous pair of pants to try to win a contest and became an unlikely social media star along the way.