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May 27, 2026, 4:47 p.m. Eastern time

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They Started I.V.F., Then Split. Now Who Gets Custody of the Embryos?

For 47-year-old Erin Millender, this will likely be her last chance to become a mother. Her husband no longer wants to have a child with her.

‘That Awful Thing That Happened’ Is Now a Stunning Memoir

In her ingenious “Dog Days,” Emily LaBarge writes about a terrifying event without resorting to “the trauma plot.”

5 Things to Know About Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas

With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

‘Debbie Downer’ Is Enjoying an Upswing

With her popular mystical podcast, a return to Broadway in “The Rocky Horror Show” and a second Tony nomination, Rachel Dratch is finally getting her due.

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‘60 Minutes’ Journalist Who Accused CBS of Political Meddling Loses Her Deal

Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.

Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya

In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin, Government Analysis Finds

The firm that was given a no-bid contract to fix the troubled landmark is charging 20 percent. The typical profit margin is 6 percent to 12 percent, internal records show.

Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General

After connecting his opponent to past criticism of President Trump, the conservative state senator now advances to the general election.

Two Survivors Left at Sea After U.S. Attacks Boat in Pacific

One person was killed in the U.S. military’s 58th strike against vessels it accused of smuggling drugs.

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