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Columbia University’s President, Nemat Shafik, to Testify in Congress  
Nemat Shafik said some contested phrases — like “from the river to the sea” — might warrant discipline, angering some supporters of academic freedom.  

Arizona Republicans Splinter Over Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban  
The State Senate introduced a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban dating back to the Civil War, while the House blocked an effort to do so.  

Arizona Abortion Ban: What We Know  
The state’s highest court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. Here’s what to know about the ruling.  

Columbia’s President Faces Difficult Road Ahead as Students Protest on Campus  
For Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, a hearing on antisemitism went relatively well. But on campus, intense protests suggest a difficult road ahead for the university.  

Dubai Flooding Photos and Video: Heavy Rains in UAE and Oman Kill at Least 19  
The heavy rains also flooded parts of Dubai International Airport, causing scores of flight delays and cancellations, and brought other cities in the U.A.E. to a standstill.  

Justice Dept. Nears $100 Million Settlement to Larry Nassar Victims Over FBI Failures  
The deal, which could be announced in coming weeks, would bring an end to one of the last major cases stemming from a horrific sports scandal.  

Miscalculation Leads to Escalation as Israel and Iran Clash  
Israeli officials say they didn’t see a strike on a high-level Iranian target in Syria as a provocation, and did not give Washington a heads-up about it until right before it happened.  

The Kamala Harris Moment Has Arrived  
With the issue of abortion rights, the vice president has hit her stride.  

Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data  
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.  

Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment  
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.  

Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas Without a Trial  
Democrats quickly swept aside the articles of impeachment accusing the homeland security secretary of refusing to enforce immigration laws and breach of public trust, calling them unconstitutional.  

Is Trump’s Trial Really About ‘Hush Money’?  
Both the prosecutors and defense are trying to frame it differently.  

Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate  
Hundreds of earthquakes were detected in the weeks preceding the eruption of the volcano in North Sulawesi province. Hundreds of people were evacuated.  

How London Became a ‘Hot Spot’ for Threats Against Iranian Journalists  
Iranian reporters and broadcasters in Britain have suffered physical attacks, threats and surveillance, a report by Reporters Without Borders said, weeks after a newscaster was stabbed in London.  

NRA Settles D.C. Lawsuit, Agreeing to Overhaul Charity Accused of Mishandling Funds  
The gun group settled with the District of Columbia’s attorney general, who said it had misused tax-deductible donations. The N.R.A. denies all wrongdoing in the case.  

Israel Signaled That It Would Retaliate Against Iran  
Also, the House is set to vote on aid for Ukraine and Israel. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.  

As Civil Rights Era Fades From Memory, Generation Gap Divides Black Voters  
Many older Black voters see moral and political reasons to vote. Younger Black voters feel far less motivated to cast a ballot for Democrats or even at all.  

Johnson Pushes Ahead on Bill for Israel and Ukraine Aid, Teeing Up Weekend Vote  
The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other American allies.  

Tesla Seeks to Revive Musk’s $47 Billion Pay Deal With New Shareholder Vote  
The company’s directors are asking shareholders to again approve the multibillion-dollar compensation plan and to move the company’s registration to Texas, from Delaware.  

Abortion Is Remaking Our Political Landscape. Why Aren’t Guns?  
Is it possible for us to get to the same place on gun safety that we’re getting to on abortion — where the people who make the policy feel pressure to be sensible?  

Rusty Foster Tracks Media Gossip From an Island in Maine  
Rusty Foster could never live in New York. But his hit newsletter, Today in Tabs, is an enduring obsession of the city’s media class.  

4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University  
The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress and Columbia representatives.  

What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for the U.S. Defense of an Open Internet  
Global digital rights advocates are watching to see if Congress acts, worried that other countries could follow suit with app bans of their own.  

On the Ground at the Venice Biennale  
Scenes from the pre-opening at the pivotal art event.  

Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?  
Experts and couples are challenging the conventional wisdom that sex is essential to relationships.  

‘It’s a Very Winnable Case’: Three Writers Dissect the Trump Trial  
Debate and analysis about the case, jury selection and anticipation for a potential witness.  

Donald Trump and American Justice  
Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to others during his term.  


Columbia University’s President, Nemat Shafik, to Testify in Congress  
Nemat Shafik said some contested phrases — like “from the river to the sea” — might warrant discipline, angering some supporters of academic freedom.  

Arizona Republicans Splinter Over Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban  
The State Senate introduced a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban dating back to the Civil War, while the House blocked an effort to do so.  

Arizona Abortion Ban: What We Know  
The state’s highest court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. Here’s what to know about the ruling.  

Columbia’s President Faces Difficult Road Ahead as Students Protest on Campus  
For Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, a hearing on antisemitism went relatively well. But on campus, intense protests suggest a difficult road ahead for the university.  

Dubai Flooding Photos and Video: Heavy Rains in UAE and Oman Kill at Least 19  
The heavy rains also flooded parts of Dubai International Airport, causing scores of flight delays and cancellations, and brought other cities in the U.A.E. to a standstill.  

Justice Dept. Nears $100 Million Settlement to Larry Nassar Victims Over FBI Failures  
The deal, which could be announced in coming weeks, would bring an end to one of the last major cases stemming from a horrific sports scandal.  

Miscalculation Leads to Escalation as Israel and Iran Clash  
Israeli officials say they didn’t see a strike on a high-level Iranian target in Syria as a provocation, and did not give Washington a heads-up about it until right before it happened.  

The Kamala Harris Moment Has Arrived  
With the issue of abortion rights, the vice president has hit her stride.  

Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data  
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.  

Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment  
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations.  

Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas Without a Trial  
Democrats quickly swept aside the articles of impeachment accusing the homeland security secretary of refusing to enforce immigration laws and breach of public trust, calling them unconstitutional.  

Is Trump’s Trial Really About ‘Hush Money’?  
Both the prosecutors and defense are trying to frame it differently.  

Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate  
Hundreds of earthquakes were detected in the weeks preceding the eruption of the volcano in North Sulawesi province. Hundreds of people were evacuated.  

How London Became a ‘Hot Spot’ for Threats Against Iranian Journalists  
Iranian reporters and broadcasters in Britain have suffered physical attacks, threats and surveillance, a report by Reporters Without Borders said, weeks after a newscaster was stabbed in London.  

NRA Settles D.C. Lawsuit, Agreeing to Overhaul Charity Accused of Mishandling Funds  
The gun group settled with the District of Columbia’s attorney general, who said it had misused tax-deductible donations. The N.R.A. denies all wrongdoing in the case.  

Israel Signaled That It Would Retaliate Against Iran  
Also, the House is set to vote on aid for Ukraine and Israel. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.  

As Civil Rights Era Fades From Memory, Generation Gap Divides Black Voters  
Many older Black voters see moral and political reasons to vote. Younger Black voters feel far less motivated to cast a ballot for Democrats or even at all.  

Johnson Pushes Ahead on Bill for Israel and Ukraine Aid, Teeing Up Weekend Vote  
The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other American allies.  

Tesla Seeks to Revive Musk’s $47 Billion Pay Deal With New Shareholder Vote  
The company’s directors are asking shareholders to again approve the multibillion-dollar compensation plan and to move the company’s registration to Texas, from Delaware.  

Abortion Is Remaking Our Political Landscape. Why Aren’t Guns?  
Is it possible for us to get to the same place on gun safety that we’re getting to on abortion — where the people who make the policy feel pressure to be sensible?  

Rusty Foster Tracks Media Gossip From an Island in Maine  
Rusty Foster could never live in New York. But his hit newsletter, Today in Tabs, is an enduring obsession of the city’s media class.  

4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University  
The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress and Columbia representatives.  

What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for the U.S. Defense of an Open Internet  
Global digital rights advocates are watching to see if Congress acts, worried that other countries could follow suit with app bans of their own.  

On the Ground at the Venice Biennale  
Scenes from the pre-opening at the pivotal art event.  

Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?  
Experts and couples are challenging the conventional wisdom that sex is essential to relationships.  

‘It’s a Very Winnable Case’: Three Writers Dissect the Trump Trial  
Debate and analysis about the case, jury selection and anticipation for a potential witness.  

Donald Trump and American Justice  
Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to others during his term.  

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