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Erdogan Visits Quake Area as Death Toll Passes 11,600 in Turkey and Syria

  • Shortages of trucks and fuel were slowing some rescue efforts. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey visited the area near the epicenter.
  • Crews have rescued more than 8,000 people in Turkey alone. But the chances of finding people still alive are dropping quickly.

 

  1. Hatay, Turkey
    Anadolu Agency via Reuters
  2. Iskenderun, Turkey
    Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times
  3. Kahramanmaras, Turkey
    Reuters
  4. Near Antakya, Turkey
    Emily Garthwaite for The New York Times
  5. Jindires, Syria
    Syria Civil Defense via Storyful
  6. Kahramanmaras, Turkey
    Anadolu Agency via Reuters
  7. Iskenderun, Turkey
    Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times
  8. Harim, Syria
    Omar Haj Kadour/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  9. Kahramanmaras, Turkey
    Emin Ozmen for The New York Times
  10. Kahramanmaras, Turkey
    Stoyan Nenov/Reuters
  11. Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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  12. Adana, Turkey
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Biden Challenges Republicans to Help Him ‘Finish the Job’ on the Economy

In his first State of the Union speech with a divided government, President Biden celebrated economic gains and appealed for bipartisan unity.

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  1. Economy
  2. Law Enforcement
  3. China
  4. Roe v. Wade
  5. Deficit
  6. Health Care
  7. Infrastructure
  8. Immigration
  9. GOP Response

Here are seven takeaways from President Biden’s State of the Union address.

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Putin Most Likely Approved Supply of Missiles That Downed MH17, Inquiry Says

Investigators said there were “strong indications” that Vladimir Putin decided to supply the missile system that separatists used to down a passenger jet in 2014.

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‘Freedom Will Win,’ Zelensky Vows in Surprise Visit to Britain

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine addressed Britain’s Parliament during a visit to a key ally in his war effort.

 

  1. Eastern UkraineUkrainian tanks near the front line.
    Lynsey Addario for The New York Times
  2. Near BakhmutA Ukrainian soldier in an artillery unit near the front line.
    Yasuyoshi Chiba/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  3. IrpinA funeral for a Ukrainian soldier who died fighting near Bakhmut.
    Emile Ducke for The New York Times
  4. Near MarinkaFiring a rocket toward Russian positions.
    Marko Djurica/Reuters
  5. HostomelA residential building damaged during Russian attacks.
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What’s a Japanese Mobster to Do in Retirement? Join a Softball Team.

The members of the Ryuyukai have done nearly 100 years of hard time. Now they’re just looking to stay out of trouble.

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The Many Ways LeBron James Can Score

His game has evolved over the past 20 years, making him a threat from all over the court — no matter how old he gets.

These charts show how LeBron James overtook Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and all of the N.B.A. greats.

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SZA’s Ruination Brought Her Everything

Her moody, enigmatic music made her a megastar. Can she learn to live with success?

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A Troubled Mother Faces Murder Charges in Her Young Children’s Deaths

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Fossils found in New Zealand highlight an era after the dinosaurs when giant flightless birds prowled the seas for prey.

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Opinion

How Did Biden Do? Our Columnists Tell You What They Saw During the State of the Union.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Queen of Having It Both Ways

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I Can See the Path to Biden’s Re-election

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The World’s Biggest Democracy May Not Stay That Way

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Madonna’s New Face Is a Brilliant Provocation

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Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying leadership.

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Officers Manhandled and Beat Tyre Nichols. We Tracked Each One’s Role.

A Times visual investigation found that the six officers immediately used physical force, escalating even as Mr. Nichols became increasingly incapacitated.

The Harrowing Personal Story France’s Prime Minister Rarely Tells

The daughter of an Auschwitz survivor, Élisabeth Borne has avoided bringing her past into politics, even when it might be appropriate.

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China’s Bid to Improve Food Production? Giant Towers of Pigs.

High-rise hog farms have sprung up nationwide as part of Beijing’s drive to enhance its agricultural competitiveness.

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Tracking the Coronavirus ›

United States › United StatesAvg. on Feb. 7 14-day change
New Covid cases 39,460 –14%
New deaths 449 –17%
World › WorldAvg. on Feb. 7 14-day change
New Covid cases 202,811 –37%
New deaths 2,096 –48%

U.S. hot spots ›

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For some New Yorkers, routine dips into icy water have become one way to survive winter.

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