Today's Headlines: Biden Seeks to Head Off Escalation After Israel’s Successful Defense

Iran's Strikes on Israel Open a Dangerous New Chapter for Old Rivals
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Biden Seeks to Head Off Escalation After Israel's Successful Defense

Biden Seeks to Head Off Escalation After Israel's Successful Defense

By Peter Baker and Michael D. Shear

The president told Israel that the interception of nearly all of the Iranian drones and missiles used to attack it constituted a major victory, and so further retaliation might not be necessary, U.S. officials said.

Iran's Strikes on Israel Open a Dangerous New Chapter for Old Rivals

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Iran's Strikes on Israel Open a Dangerous New Chapter for Old Rivals

By Steven Erlanger and Farnaz Fassihi

Experts say Tehran does not want a broader war. But it is far from clear whether Iran or Israel will choose to escalate a conflict that has become more direct and out of the shadows.

This Prosecutor Pledged to Change George Floyd's City. Her Critics Are Circling.

This Prosecutor Pledged to Change George Floyd's City. Her Critics Are Circling.

By Ernesto Londoño

Mary Moriarty, a former chief public defender, became the top prosecutor in Minneapolis, promising an overhaul. Now she faces criticism, including from fellow Democrats.

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Iran Just Made a Big Mistake. Israel Shouldn't Follow.

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Iran Just Made a Big Mistake. Israel Shouldn't Follow.

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