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January 13, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Synagogue Is Vandalized Days After Anniversary of L.A. Wildfire That Leveled It

Graffiti denouncing Zionism was discovered Sunday on a wall of the campus, which has not yet been rebuilt after the Eaton fire.

Why the Rockets Stayed 85 Miles Away in San Francisco Before Playing the Kings

The Houston Rockets played a road game Sunday night at the Sacramento Kings, but that contest was the end point of a long travel odyssey. Unavailable to book the preferred hotel in Sacramento because two other teams had taken all the rooms, the Rockets stayed in San Francisco and then bused 85 miles to Golden 1 Center Sunday afternoon.

Facing Political Pressure, Trump Seeks Answer to Rising Housing Costs

White House officials have explored a vast array of ideas as the president looks to unfurl a housing affordability plan at an economic conference this month.

What Seniors Are Writing About in Their College Admissions Essays

Some students are still mentioning their race or immigrant status as the Trump administration cracks down on diversity efforts. But many are avoiding sensitive aspects of their identity.

Ricky Gervais Won the Comedy Award. Wanda Sykes Got the Last Laugh.

Although Gervais has hosted the Golden Globes five times, he was not at the ceremony on Sunday night.

The Quest to ‘Make America Fertile Again’ Stalls Under Trump

Administration officials have been urging Americans to get married and procreate, but some conservatives are frustrated by a lack of action.

Backstage With the Golden Globe Winners

Rose Byrne, Owen Cooper, Seth Rogen, Teyana Taylor and other award winners in the spotlight.

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Today's Recipe

Two bowls filled with a greenish soup with white beans, chunks of broccoli and bits of barley.

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

Broccoli, Barley and Cannellini Bean Soup

Recipe from Marcella Hazan

Adapted by Pete Wells

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67

1 hour 15 minutes

Makes 4 servings as a main course, 6 as an appetizer

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