Live Updates: South Korea’s Opposition Leader Likely to Be Next President, Exit Poll Shows

The campaign of Lee Jae-myung, a center-left candidate, rode a wave of anger against former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted for imposing martial law.

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How Low Will the Dollar Go?

Trade-war angst has put pressure on the greenback this year. Wall Street thinks it’s about to get worse.

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Trash Containerization Comes to Harlem

Several Manhattan neighborhoods now have large curbside bins for residents’ trash. Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the program as a way to keep rats at bay.

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Should Republicans Have Won in a Landslide?

The question of whether Donald Trump cost conservatives a more decisive victory is a useful one to consider.

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A DNA Technique is Finding Women Who Left Their Babies for Dead

Genetic genealogy is identifying the mothers of deceased newborns found abandoned, shedding light on crimes that went unsolved for years. Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.

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As the Trump Administration Slashes Federal Spending, Scientists Consider Leaving the U.S.

As the United States cuts budgets and restricts immigration, China and Europe are offering researchers money and stability.

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Judges in Trump Deportation Cases Face Evasion and Delays From U.S. Officials

Administration officials have either violated orders or used an array of obfuscations and delays to prevent federal judges from deciding whether violations took place.

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White House Unveils a New Official Portrait of President Trump

The official portrait, released on Monday by the White House, features a somber Mr. Trump against a dark backdrop.

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Dupont Circle Park in Washington to Close During Pride Event

The agency said it would fence off a park at the center of a neighborhood with a vibrant L.G.B.T.Q. community during WorldPride, a major international celebration.

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How a 3D-Printed Rifle Ended Up in the Middle of the Baltic Sea

A remote island chain offers an example of how firearms technology nurtured in the United States spreads among enthusiasts.

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