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National Guard Soldier Dies From Wounds in D.C. Shooting

President Trump said the West Virginia National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, had been “savagely attacked.” The other victim was in critical condition.

Recent Afghan Arrivals Fear Their Futures in the U.S. Are Now in Jeopardy

Many are anxious after the Trump administration vowed to undertake sweeping reviews of immigrants after the shooting of two National Guard troops.

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Suspect ‘Could Not Tolerate’ Violence of His Unit in Afghanistan, a Friend Said

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Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Generations Prompts Scrutiny of Safety Lapses

The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 80 years, killing more than 90 and prompting arrests.

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‘No Alarm Went Off’: Survivor Recounts Harrowing Escape

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Nader Ibrahim, Tiffany May and Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times

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Intelligence on U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Is Limited

The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since the campaign began in early September. But it does not know who specifically is being killed.

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A Fishing Town Confronts the President’s Priorities

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Julian E. Barnes, Katrin Bennhold, Nikolay Nikolov, Leila Medina, Lazaro Gamio, Samuel Granados and Stephanie Swart

U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on ‘Mass Migration,’ Document Says

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Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them?

Three in four Americans ages 45 to 60 say they expect to overspend for the holidays. They’re “sort of like the glue within the consumer spectrum.”

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Irresistible Deals Put Them in Debt. Now They’re Trying to Manage Their Overspending.

The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.

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An illustration split into two levels. The top level features young people milling in a brightly lit room with colorful walls displaying various items. The bottom level has older people standing in an empty gray room. — Janne Iivonen

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Our Best Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

They’re quite possibly the best part of the holiday. Here’s what to do with them.

Leftover Cranberry Sauce? Make This Grilled Cheese.

This Turkey Pho Is Soothing and Uses Leftovers

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The Great Read: Reader Favorites

I’ve Written About Loads of Scams. This One Almost Got Me.

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Did a Brooklyn Couple Poison a Neighbor’s Trees for a Better View in Maine?

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11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys)

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Penn & Teller’s Greatest Trick: Making Us Think They’re Not Friends

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Jane sits on a bed combing a granddaughter’s long blond hair, while another granddaughter seated behind her combs hers.

Her Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They’re Raising Her Sister’s Kids.

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Three women sit outside together under a tree in a black-and-white photograph.

A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings

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Sean Duffy Longs for the ‘Golden Age’ of Air Travel. What Was That Like?

Back in the 1950s and ’60s, passengers could count on hot meals on china, plenty of legroom, the occasional piano bar and wool blankets. Those days are gone.

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A blonde woman in an air hostess uniform pours a drink from a silver carafe on top of a drink cart. A man in a suit and a woman in a suit dress sit on a couch in the background. A woman wearing pearls and a sweater awaits her drink in the foreground. — Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos, via Getty Images

Trump Cut Europe Out of the Ukraine Talks. Here’s How Europe Pushed Back.

European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point-plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.

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France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat

The effort is aimed at young people and came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of children in a future war.

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Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias

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Marco Rubio gesturing with open hands, speaking in front of alternating Ukrainian and American flags. Many microphones are visible in the foreground. — Fabrice Coffrini/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Canada Lifts Climate Laws, Planning a Pipeline in Alberta

Prime Minister Mark Carney reached a tentative deal with the province as part of his program to curb the country’s economic dependence on the United States.

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Mark Carney, wearing a dark suit, speaks to Danielle Smith. They stand in front of two flags. — Todd Korol/Reuters

On Thanksgiving, an Unexpected Kind of Grace

SNAP benefits helped Leanna Nieves buy dinner for her family, but she used the day to set aside what have been chronic worries about the federal program.

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Two women and a young girl prepare food in a kitchen. — Cassandra Klos for The New York Times

She Was Born Without an Immune System. Gene Therapy Saved Her Life.

“Bubble boy disease” was once a death sentence. A scientific breakthrough changed that.

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Saying Goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’

The first episodes of the final season just premiered on Netflix. In interviews, the young stars looked back on the show and how it shaped them.

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Robert A.M. Stern, Architect Who Reinvented Prewar Splendor, Dies at 86

He designed museums and libraries before winning international acclaim for 15 Central Park West, hailed as a rebirth of the luxury apartment building.

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Robert Stern Dreamed of a Fresh New York

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A bespectacled older man with a stern face looks at the camera while sitting surrounded by architecture models. — Richard Perry/The New York Times

Cowboys’ Playoff Hopes Are Lifted as Dallas Holds Off Kansas City

Dak Prescott passed for 320 yards and two touchdowns, leading Dallas to a 31-28 victory.

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The Editorial Board

The Uniquely American Heartbreak of Yet Another Tragedy

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Molly Jong-Fast

Trump’s Greedy Thanksgiving

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An illustration of a man with white hair dressed in a Superman outfit, but instead of a large S on his chest is the number 65. Beams of many colors fill the background behind him.

Ken Stern

Forget 65. It’s Time to Redefine Old Age.

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‘We Are Going to Have to Fight Three Wars’

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