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Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes
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Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsFollowing the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president’s power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization.​Following the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president’s power to...

Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Government
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Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Government

Israel joined the major U.S.-led assault as President Trump pledged to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program and devastate its military. Iran vowed retaliation and several Arab states that host U.S. military bases said they had been attacked.​ Read More Israel joined the major U.S.-led assault as President Trump pledged to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program and devastate its military....

Iran Hits Back Across the Mideast, Targeting U.S. Bases and Allies
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Iran Hits Back Across the Mideast, Targeting U.S. Bases and Allies

Waves of retaliatory strikes were reported in Israel and across several Gulf countries on Saturday. The Emirati government said at least one person was killed from falling missile debris.​ Read More Waves of retaliatory strikes were reported in Israel and across several Gulf countries on Saturday. The Emirati government said at least one person was killed from...

After the U.S. Attack on Iran, See Photos From the Middle East
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After the U.S. Attack on Iran, See Photos From the Middle East

See images from the Middle East after the United States and Israel on Saturday launched a major attack against Tehran.​ Read More See images from the Middle East after the United States and Israel on Saturday launched a major attack against Tehran. 

Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
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Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.​ Read More Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions. 

Here’s What World Leaders Are Saying About the U.S.-Led Attack on Iran
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Here’s What World Leaders Are Saying About the U.S.-Led Attack on Iran

Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation.​ Read More Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation. 

What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
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What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran

The United States, joined by Israel, launched an attack on major cities in Iran, as President Trump called on Iranians to overthrow the government.​ Read More The United States, joined by Israel, launched an attack on major cities in Iran, as President Trump called on Iranians to overthrow the government. 

As U.S. Bombs Tehran, Some Iranians Feel Abandoned by Their Leaders
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As U.S. Bombs Tehran, Some Iranians Feel Abandoned by Their Leaders

The government provided little advice in the days before the attacks or as the bombs fell, more than a dozen Iranians said in interviews.​ Read More The government provided little advice in the days before the attacks or as the bombs fell, more than a dozen Iranians said in interviews. 

Diya Vij Is New York’s Next Culture Czar
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Diya Vij Is New York’s Next Culture Czar

Diya Vij, the incoming commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, said she wanted to make “open, accessible and sometimes radical cultural activities possible.”​ Read More Diya Vij, the incoming commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, said she wanted to make “open, accessible and sometimes radical cultural activities possible.”