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US
Why Trump Is So Hard to Beat
The first Times/Siena poll of the G.O.P. primary shows he still commands a seemingly unshakable base of loyal supporters.
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Sports
A Reborn Team and a Star Who Never Wanted to Leave
Andrew McCutchen led the last successful era of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. The veteran outfielder is back and thriving — and so is the team.
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Sports
The Mets Gets Some Bad News, but Walk Away With a Win
The ace right-hander Justin Verlander’s being put on the injured list will test the team’s depth, but Max Scherzer and the Mets’ bullpen were enough to beat Miami.
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Sports
Thanks to Their Versatility, the Mets Are Feeling Good
Edwin Díaz’s injury would crush some teams, but the Mets, with a deep and experienced roster, have remained optimistic.
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Newyork
The Smell of Magic
In the third-century B.C. Greek epic poem the Argonautica, the sorceress Medea wields fragrance as a magical weapon: In order to steal the coveted Golden Fleece, which is guarded by a dragon, she lulls the creature to sleep with a scented potion ...
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Sports
Cooperstown Is in the Cards, but Probably Not Yet
Five players have been named on more than 60 percent of public ballots in this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame election. All may fall short, but their future looks good.
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World
U.S. Extends Troop Deployment in Romania, at Ukraine War’s Doorstep
The buildup is part of President Biden’s commitment to increase American forces in Europe in response to the Russian invasion last February.
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Newyork
What’s the Best Everyday Base Layer?
Facing a cold winter, a reader is looking for a long-sleeved garment that can be slipped under a sweater.
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World
Your Tuesday Briefing
Ukraine strikes military bases deep in Russia.
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Sports
Building a Hall of Fame Out of Non-Hall of Famers
Because the criteria for what makes a Hall of Famer has become confusing in recent years, it is worth comparing baseball players not in the Hall with those who are.