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Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.

Several career federal prosecutors in Minnesota balked at a new approach, which they viewed as legally dubious. Many left the office in protest.

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Joseph H. Thompson, at a microphone, stands near other men in suits in front of several flags. — Ben Brewer for The New York Times

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Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow

Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump seeks a quick win, rather than a long regional war.

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Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up

Ties between the exchange and the Trump family’s crypto start-up have only strengthened since President Trump pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.

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Two people, one in a dark suit and one in a white garment and turban, shake hands and smile. Another person in a dark suit observes. — Omani Foreign Ministry, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Why Trump’s Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Voting Have Raised Midterm Fears

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‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas

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Day 1 of Winter Games Features First Medal Events

The U.S. women’s hockey team dominated Finland, 5-0. Skiing, figure skating, snowboarding and more events are also underway.

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She Raised 3 N.H.L. Stars. Now She Is Developing Talent for U.S. Hockey.

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Lindsey Vonn Is Skiing on One Good Knee, but It’s a Helluva Knee

The 41-year-old American aims to complete her comeback by racing in the women’s downhill on Sunday, despite rupturing her left A.C.L. a week ago.

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Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military

Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition, produced at a plant owned by the U.S. and smuggled across the border, in attacks on Mexican civilians and the police.

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A man in a reflective vest sweeps up debris outside the police station in Villa Unión, Mexico. An exterior sign is pockmarked with bullets. — Eduardo Verdugo/Associated Press

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Super Bowl Halftime Is the World’s Biggest Stage. He Designs It.

Prince’s giant symbol, Kendrick Lamar’s streetlamps and more: The set production designer Bruce Rodgers “makes the impossible possible.”

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Bad Bunny’s All-American, All-Spanish, All-Eyes-on-Him Super Bowl

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What Our N.F.L. Insider Is Hearing About Players and Coaches

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Nearly Benched, Malcolm Butler Sealed Super Bowl History With One Iconic Play

A much hated pair of cleats proved instrumental when the Patriots and Seahawks last met in the N.F.L. title game, back in 2015.

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A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security

Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a deadly suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.

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Saudis Announce New Investments in Syria, a Sign of Deepening Ties

Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy.

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A large crowd of people, with several white-shrouded coffins at its center. — Waseem Khan/Reuters

Roland Huntford, Lore-Debunking Historian of Polar Exploration, Dies at 98

He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.

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Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine’s Power Grid

The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress.

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