Pentagon Is Reviewing Deal to Equip Australia With Nuclear Submarines

The 2021 pact, meant to help counter China’s ambitions in the Asia Pacific, will be examined to ensure that it meets “America First criteria,” a U.S. official said.

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Gaza Aid Group Says Hamas Attacked Its Palestinian Workers

The group, which has been harshly criticized by the U.N. and other aid providers, said at least five people had died in an attack on one of its buses.

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What RFK Jr.’s ACIP Shakeup Could Mean for Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of an influential committee, including the appointment of new members, has created concern about vaccine access.

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E.P.A. Axes Biden’s Climate and Pollution Limits on Power Plants

Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said erasing regulations would produce jobs and lower electricity costs. He called efforts to fight climate change “a cult.”

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Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in New York Sex Crimes Retrial

The conviction, on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act, was handed down in a mixed verdict that acquitted Harvey Weinstein of a second count of the same crime.

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Judge Opens Door to Releasing Mahmoud Khalil as Soon as This Week

Mr. Khalil, a legal permanent resident, has been held in Louisiana for more than three months. The judge suggested he could be released as early as Friday unless the government successfully appeals.

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Scheme to Take Torture Victim’s Crypto Went Back Months, Prosecutors Say

Two cryptocurrency investors met three times with the victim, a longtime friend, demanding his electronic devices and the passkey to an account worth millions of dollars.

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David Paterson Backs Cuomo for Mayor

Andrew M. Cuomo was backed on Wednesday by former Gov. David Paterson, a former rival who is now an ally in Mr. Cuomo’s bid to become mayor of New York City.

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U.S. Argues Against Any Court Order Restricting Use of Troops in L.A.

The filing by the Justice Department came ahead of a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Federal District Court.

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