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U.S. Enters War With Iran, Bombing Key Nuclear Sites.
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June 22, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Israel-Iran Conflict: Trump Claims Success After Bombing Key Iran Nuclear Sites

After hitting Iran’s most heavily fortified nuclear installation, President Trump warned of more strikes “if peace does not come quickly.” Iranian ballistic missiles wounded at least 10 in Israel, officials said.

As U.S. Enters Israel’s War Against Iran, the Region Fears What’s Next

The fight between two well-armed Mideast powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern only deepened by U.S. involvement.

Midwest Cities Bake as Heat Wave Blankets the Central U.S.

St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines were among the cities that saw heat indexes hit triple digits on Saturday, with the East Coast bracing for similar conditions by Monday.

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World

Sheltering in a Bunker, Iran’s Supreme Leader Prepares for the Worst

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has picked replacements in case military commanders die in Israeli strikes. He has also named possible replacements for himself.

4 Missing After Medical Helicopter Crashes in Quebec Lake

The helicopter was carrying four crew members and a patient when it crashed on Friday night, officials said.

Hot-Air Balloon Crashes in Brazil, Killing at Least 8 People

A hot-air balloon carrying 21 people caught fire and fell from the sky in a region in southern Brazil popular with tourists.

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U.S.

Video | Mahmoud Khalil Lands at Newark After Months of Detention

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist detained for his role in protests at Columbia University, returned to the East Coast on bail after 104 days of imprisonment in Louisiana.

Windy Conditions Fan Wildfires in the West

The Forsyth fire in Utah threatened a small community in the state’s southwest corner. Farther west, the Conner fire burned rapidly near Lake Tahoe.

A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award.

The University of Florida student won an academic honor after he argued in a paper that the Constitution applies only to white people. From there, the situation spiraled.

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Politics

Trump Got the Fight He Wanted. Did It Turn Out the Way He Expected?

The president’s clashes with Los Angeles over immigration were a decade in the making — and their outcome remains unclear.

Senate Official Rejects Food Aid Cuts Proposed by Republicans in Megabill

The ruling by the parliamentarian sent G.O.P. lawmakers back to the drawing board to cover the costs of President Trump’s domestic policy bill.

Trump Says He Wants to Fund More Trade Schools. Just Not These.

The Job Corps program has long been the subject of debate, but it is now also a point of contention in the administration’s efforts to pull back the social safety net.

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Business

A.I. Sludge Has Entered the Job Search

Candidates are frustrated. Employers are overwhelmed. The problem? An untenable pile of applications — many of them generated with the help of A.I. tools.

Air India C.E.O.’s Remarks After Plane Crash Draw Scrutiny

A video message by Campbell Wilson, Air India’s chief executive, closely resembled what the head of American Airlines said after a deadly crash months earlier.

Walmart Tries to Shed a Stodgy Vibe to Battle Digital-Native Rivals

The retailing giant is spending billions to attract workers to a new headquarters and woo shoppers with drone delivery and a broader range of items (like Louis Vuitton handbags).

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Arts

A Retelling of the Mahabharata, Set to Modern-Day Struggles

At Lincoln Center, the Toronto-based theater company Why Not strives to balance the old and new in its production of the Sanskrit epic.

Dr. Demento, Song Satirist and D.J. Who Promoted Weird Al, Is Retiring

Barry Hansen, mostly known by his D.J. name, said he’d end his show’s run after 55 years of playing parody songs. His syndicated show was once heard on more than 150 radio stations.

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New York

In Final Push for Mayor, Lander Appears With 2 Cuomo Accusers

The campaign event by Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller running for mayor, came as Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner, appeared with the mother of a murder victim.

Detention Is Over for Students Trump Seeks to Deport. Not His Crackdown.

An effort to expel students the administration says are a national security threat has given way to a broad campaign that touches many corners of American life.

The Question Dividing New Yorkers: Is the City Sinking or Bouncing Back?

On the cusp of choosing the city’s next mayor, New Yorkers are taking stock of their town. But many are split on whether it’s back on track, or off the rails.

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Science