She’s the Youngest Player in Her League. That’s Hardly Her Only Challenge.

Akane Shiga went undrafted by P.W.H.L. teams and doesn’t speak English. She’s carving a path in pro hockey nearly 6,000 miles from home anyway.

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Tax Bill Moves Forward, but Election-Year Politics Threaten Its Chances

Republicans planned on Wednesday to push a $78 billion bipartisan tax bill through the House. The effort is a test of whether a dysfunctional Congress can pass major legislation in an election year.

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Trump Is Turning Court Appearances Into Campaign Stops

The New York Times’ Jonathan Swan analyzes Donald J. Trump’s campaign strategy in the court room.

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Law Enforcement Braces for Flood of Child Sex Abuse Images Generated by A.I.

Artificial intelligence technology has drastically simplified the creation of images of children being exploited or abused, whether real or fake.

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Trump’s PACs Spent Roughly $50 Million on Legal Expenses in 2023

The former president is facing four criminal indictments and potential trials that could drive his legal bills even higher as he seeks to lock up the Republican presidential nomination.

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War in Ukraine Has Weakened Putin, C.I.A. Director Writes

William J. Burns says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created recruiting opportunities for the spy agency and ushered in a new era.

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Coroner Suspends Investigation Into Death of Former N.H.L. Player

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