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Front Page: The New York Times – March 6, 2023

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In Florida Legislative Session, a Chance for DeSantis to Check Off His Wish List

Republican lawmakers have indicated the session will be guided by Gov. Ron DeSantis’s priorities, including a proposal that would expand gun rights.

Using A.I. to Detect Breast Cancer That Doctors Miss

Hungary has become a major testing ground for A.I. software to spot cancer, as doctors debate whether the technology will replace them in medical jobs.

Ukrainian Soldiers, Nearly Encircled, Push Russians Back

The battle for Bakhmut is not over — at least not yet. Ukrainian assault brigades offered Moscow a bloody reminder of that over the weekend.

They’re Exporting Billions in Arms. Just Not to Ukraine.

As traditional weapons suppliers like the U.S. face wartime production shortages, South Korea has stepped in to fill the gap, while trying not to provoke Moscow.

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Front Page: The New York Times – March 5, 2023

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How the Fall of Roe Turned North Carolina Into an Abortion Destination

The state, which is near others with abortion bans and restrictions, has had a 37 percent rise in abortions since the constitutional right to abortion was overturned.

A New Front Line in the Debate Over Policing: A Forest Near Atlanta

Six weeks after a protester was shot and killed, officials are bracing for more confrontations with activists seeking to stop a police and fire training center.

Whirring Into Action in Ukraine’s Skies

Against the odds, Ukraine’s helicopter brigades are not only still operational, but are an inspirational component of its war effort.

Inside the Panic at Fox News After the 2020 Election

“If we hadn’t called Arizona,” said Suzanne Scott, the network’s chief executive, according to a recording reviewed by The New York Times, “our ratings would have been bigger.”

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Front Page: The New York Times – March 4, 2023

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Biden Meets With German Chancellor Amid Concerns Over Ukraine and China

President Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany are trying to show that they are the stewards of a strong NATO alliance against Russian aggression and Chinese interference.

President Biden said he and Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, would work in “lock step” to provide military support to Ukraine.

As A.I. Booms, Lawmakers Struggle to Understand the Technology

Tech innovations are again racing ahead of Washington’s ability to regulate them, lawmakers and A.I. experts said.

Condemning Murdaugh’s ‘Lies,’ Judge Sentences Him to Life in Prison

The sentence was the maximum that the judge could hand down for the murders of Alex Murdaugh’s wife and son, given that prosecutors had not sought the death penalty.

The Democrats’ SOS Candidate Keeps His Options Open

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois has maintained his political organization, built a progressive record and is open about his ambitions. For now, he says, they don’t include the White House.

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News: Olaf Scholz Meets With Biden, China’s ‘Two Sessions’, Arctic Security

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March 3, 2023: Olaf Scholz and Joe Biden meet at the White House. Plus: what to expect from China’s annual session of parliament, the effect of the war in Ukraine on Arctic security and Andrew’s Mueller’s What We Learned

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Front Page: The New York Times – March 3, 2023

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In First Wartime Meeting, Blinken Confronts His Russian Counterpart

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said he told Sergey V. Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, that Moscow must end its war against Ukraine and return to a nuclear arms control treaty.

Alex Murdaugh Convicted of Murdering Wife and Son

Alex Murdaugh was found guilty on Thursday of murdering his wife, Maggie, 52, and their younger son, Paul, 22, on the family’s rural estate.

The verdict came less than three hours after jurors began deliberating. It followed a six-week trial that served as a reckoning for Mr. Murdaugh, a lawyer whose life unraveled in recent years.

Canadians Fume as Migrants Surge at Their Border

A surge in illegal crossings from the United States has led to calls to shut down a rural road on the Canadian border.

Oklahoma Wants to Be the ‘Next Texas.’ Imagine That.

Long in booming Texas’ shadow, Oklahoma has been trying to make itself an appealing place to move — if people would just give it a try.

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News: Tinubu Wins Nigeria Election, West Bank Raids, Hungary-Finland Debate

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March 2, 2023: Bola Tinubu of Nigeria’s ruling party wins the country’s presidential election. Plus: escalating violence in the West Bank, business news and the latest from Paris Fashion Week.

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Front Page: The New York Times – March 2, 2023

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Biden Challenged by Softening Public Support for Arming Ukraine

Proponents of more aid fear that growing taxpayer fatigue toward shipping tens of billions of dollars overseas could undercut the war effort.

Chicago’s Choice Points to a Democratic Divide the G.O.P. Hopes to Exploit

The two mayoral candidates, both Democrats, are on opposite sides of the debate over crime and policing. Republicans, with an eye toward 2024, are watching closely.

Where Digital Payments, Even for a 10-Cent Chai, Are Colossal in Scale

India’s homegrown instant payment system has remade commerce and pulled millions into the formal economy.

A Shifting Mood on Crime Propelled Chicago’s Leading Candidate for Mayor

Paul Vallas, who emerged as the front-runner with a tough-on-crime message, will face Brandon Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, in an April runoff.

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News: France Seeks ‘New Era’ In Africa, Serbia And Kosovo Normalize Ties

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March 1, 2023: Macron’s four-nation Africa tour: to what extent does this mark a “new era” for France’s relations with the continent? Plus: Serbia and Kosovo accept a provisional proposal to normalise ties, the latest business news and where are the world’s new cultural capitals?

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Front Page: The New York Times – March 1, 2023

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Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The administration faced a conservative court that has insisted that government initiatives with major political and economic consequences be clearly authorized by Congress.

Scrounging for Tanks for Ukraine, Europe’s Armies Come Up Short

The struggle to deliver on promises to provide Leopard 2 tanks for use against Russian forces has exposed just how unprepared European militaries are.

Biden Is Betting on Government Aid to Change Corporate Behavior

The administration says the conditions it has attached to $40 billion in new subsidies will help U.S. semiconductor makers compete globally. Some economists disagree.

Tea and a Photo-Op Put King Charles in Cross Hairs

King Charles’s meeting with an E.U. leader on the day a Northern Ireland trade deal was announced drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.