‘The Two Popes,’ ‘Conclave’ and Francis’ Autobiography: The Papacy in Recent Culture

The Vatican — with its politics, its pageantry and its power — has long been a favorite subject for artists and thinkers.

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Russia and Ukraine, Under Trump Pressure, Signal Openness to Direct Talks

An unusual public back-and-forth suggested that both sides in the war were eager to at least appear interested in negotiations.

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Education Department Will Resume Collections on Student Loan Debt

In an announcement this week, the department warned that millions of borrowers could be referred to debt collectors and see deductions from their paychecks.

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How Trump’s Fed Fight May Undermine His Trade Negotiations

A flight from U.S. assets, including the dollar, could worsen if the president continues his attacks on the Federal Reserve, analysts warn.

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When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts

The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.

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Chobani Plans to Invest Over $1 Billion in New N.Y. Factory

The company, which has branched out from Greek-style yogurt, will invest more than $1 billion in the plant in the town of Rome.

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The Slippery Slope of Political Iconography

A lapel pin in the likeness of President Trump, worn by the chairman of the F.C.C., raises some questions.

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Can Harvard Withstand Trump’s Financial Attack?

The world’s richest university may have enough money to survive a battle with the most powerful man in the world. But if Trump wins, Harvard won’t be the same.

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Haley Stevens Will Run for Senate in Michigan

The Democratic representative from suburban Detroit is likely to be seen as a centrist in the primary contest to replace Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring.

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Under Hegseth, Chaos Prevails at the Pentagon

The defense secretary’s inner circle is in disarray, and distrust is growing among civil servants and senior military officials.

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