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March 4, 2024Americas

A Massachusetts Library is Forgiving Fees for Cat Photos

A program this month encourages library patrons in Worcester, Mass., who have lost or damaged books or other items to reactivate their […]

March 4, 2024Americas

Here’s What’s in the Bipartisan Spending Bill to Prevent a Partial Shutdown

Democrats rejected almost all of House Republicans’ marquee policy demands. But G.O.P. negotiators forced some spending cuts, including to the E.P.A. and […]

March 4, 2024Americas

Rikers Island Will Not Close by 2027 Deadline, N.Y.C. Official Admits

The city is required by law to shutter the Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027 and replace it with four borough-based […]

March 4, 2024Americas

Trump Stays on Colorado Ballot After Supreme Court Rules on 14th Amendment Case

The justices ruled that the 14th Amendment did not allow Colorado to bar the former president from the state’s primary ballot. The […]

March 4, 2024Americas

Alabama Primary: New Congressional Map Gives Democrats a Rare Chance

A court-mandated redistricting has made for a suddenly competitive congressional race in a ruby-red state, and Democrats have lined up to seize […]

March 4, 2024Americas

Home Sellers Claim Warren Buffett’s Brokerage Defrauded Them

A division of Mr. Buffett’s conglomerate was added to a string of defendants in an antitrust lawsuit that alleges brokerages inflated commissions […]

March 4, 2024Americas

Highlights of the Supreme Court’s Opinions on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility

The main opinion was a joint ruling that was not signed by any particular justice. None of the opinions addressed whether Donald […]

March 4, 2024Americas

Jack Teixeira Agrees to 16-Year Plea Deal in Document Leaks Case

Airman Teixeira withdrew his not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to six counts of “willful retention and transmission of national defense information,” according […]