Is America Stuck in a Gerontocracy?

Michelle Cottle and David Brooks on what we really mean when we talk about age in politics.

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GOP candidate in Maryland called 9/11 terrorist attacks an 'inside job'

The Republican Party's nominee for Maryland attorney general hosted a series of five radio shows in 2006 devoted to arguing in support of 9/11 conspiracy theories questioning if the terror attack was the work of an "elite bureaucrat" who had demolition charges in every building in New York City and even suggesting if those who died after a hijacked plane hit the Pentagon were killed elsewhere.

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You Want to Clean Up the House? Same Here

How to improve the House of Representatives.

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Biden still testing positive after rebound Covid-19 case but 'continues to feel well,' White House says

President Joe Biden is continuing to isolate at the White House on Sunday after testing positive for a rebound case of Covid-19 Saturday morning, White House physician Kevin O'Connor wrote in a letter Sunday that was released by the White House, adding that the President "continues to feel well," but, "unsurprisingly, his SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing remained positive."

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McKinney Fire Becomes California’s Largest of 2022, Burning 51,000 Acres

The fire sent a huge cloud called a pyrocumulonimbus 39,000 feet into the air. Storm winds, high temperatures and drought conditions helped it grow over the weekend, officials said.

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Stopping wildfires before they start

The Amazon is burning at its fastest pace in over a decade. Meet one scientist who’s trying to reverse the trend.

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Activists protest Chicago teen curfew

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How Have You Been Dealing With Extreme Weather in the U.S.?

We want to hear from you.

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School gets new stadium from private owner

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Julianna Peña vs. Amanda Nunes: U.F.C. Battle of Toddler Moms

Years ago, the U.F.C. excluded women. The contestants in Saturday’s title bout, Julianna Peña and Amanda Nunes, are proud to be fighters and mothers.

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Ricardo Cruciani, Pain Doctor, Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Patients

Ricardo Cruciani was known as a gifted neurologist. But Manhattan prosecutors said he took advantage of his patients’ chronic pain.

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Men accused in Young Dolph murder in court

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How Do Workers’ Wages Relate to Inflation?

Why workers’ pay has become central to inflation debates.

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ShotSpotter leads to quick arrest after going live

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Pushing an Immigration Conspiracy Theory, While Courting Latinos

Blake Masters, a top candidate in Arizona’s Republican primary for the Senate, has accused Democrats of plotting to “import” new voters. That poses a challenge in a state where a third of the voters are Hispanic.

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Five-Year-Old L.A. Times Investigation Becomes the Talk of the Town

A recent book by a reporter from the newspaper has ignited debate about how an explosive article he helped write in 2017 was handled by editors.

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Biden says Senate bill will fight inflation and bring down cost of living.

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Seven Key Provisions in the Climate Deal

The $369 billion climate and tax bill would affect every aspect of U.S. energy production, with incentives for producers and consumers to move away from fossil fuels.

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Biden and Xi Conduct Marathon Call During Time of Rising Tensions

White House officials characterized the call, which lasted for two hours and 17 minutes, as a relationship-tending mission.

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Viktor Bout Could Be Swapped for Brittney Griner. Who Is He?

Viktor Bout has been accused of supplying arms to Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and rebels in Rwanda. His exploits helped inspire a 2005 film, “Lord of War,” that starred Nicolas Cage.

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In Monkeypox, Gay Men Confront a Crisis With Echoes of the Past

Monkeypox has sparked frustration and anxiety among gay and bisexual men in New York, who remember mistakes and discrimination during the early years of the AIDS crisis.

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How Goes the War on Inflation?

The news on prices is surprisingly good.

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This counts as good news for Boeing

Boeing has become so embattled, the company's stock rose even after reporting a worse-than-expected loss and sales that came in $900 million short of forecasts.

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What Is LIV Golf? It Depends Whom You Ask.

Bold new project or crass money grab? Even golf’s best players (and former President Donald Trump) disagree on the merits of the new Saudi-financed golf tour. Here’s what you need to know.

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The US and Russia Are Locked in a Dangerous Spiral

Escalation, though incremental and thus far contained in Ukraine, is already underway.

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Searing heat in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast to continue through the week

Heat warnings and advisories are coating the Pacific Northwest as daily temperatures soar to record-breaking levels in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, stirring memories of the blistering heat wave that brought all-time records last year.

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Mario Draghi’s Fall Is a Triumph of Democracy, Not a Threat to It

No voter ever cast a ballot for him.

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U.S. Authors Dominate Booker Prize Nominees

Six of the 13 writers in contention for the prestigious British literary award are from the United States, with novelists from Britain, Ireland and Zimbabwe also on the list.

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Tow truck driver pulls deputy from fiery crash

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Paul Sorvino: A Voluble Man Who Excelled as a Brick of a Mobster

The actor may be best known for “Goodfellas,” but he almost bailed on it because the character of the underboss Paulie Cicero was so difficult to pin down.

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Tractor trailer splits home in two

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Emails Reveal Details of Trump Fake Electors Plan

Previously undisclosed communications among Trump campaign aides and outside advisers provide new insight into their efforts to overturn the election in the weeks leading to Jan. 6.

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Tony Dow, Big Brother Wally on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ Dies at 77

He went on to a varied career as an actor, director, producer and sculptor, but he could never shake his association with the sitcom that brought him stardom.

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Are Skittles Toxic? What to Know About Food Additive Titanium Dioxide

They contain the food additive titanium dioxide, which is in thousands of food products. Here’s what we learned about its safety.

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How two Texas megadonors have turbocharged the state's far-right shift

Gun owners allowed to carry handguns without permits or training. Parents of transgender children facing investigation by state officials. Women forced to drive hours out-of-state to access abortion.

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Paul Sorvino, Master of the Mild-Mannered Mobster, Dies at 83

A would-be singing star, he found success in Hollywood playing a variety of roles, but they were often quiet, dangerous men, like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas.”

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The Politics of Litigation May Be Changing

For years it was mainly Democrats who used the courts to force social change.

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Ultra-fast delivery was all the rage during the pandemic. Now these startups are trying to survive

In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.

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Woman Is Shot and Arrested After Opening Fire at Dallas Love Field

The shooting sent travelers scrambling for cover inside the airport, but no other injuries were reported, the authorities said.

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A Brooklyn Bishop Is Robbed While Delivering Sunday Sermon

A trio of armed individuals robbed Lamor M. Whitehead and his wife of more than $1 million worth of their jewelry, police said.

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‘We Survived Another Night’: In Ruined Suburb, Solace in a Small Community

In a largely abandoned apartment complex on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, the people who stayed behind find comfort in their surroundings and each other.

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We Can’t Afford Not to Prosecute Trump

He will never willingly walk away from the presidency. It was the greatest grift of his life.

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Pool hours extended to help residents

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Levittown road renamed after NYPD officer slain

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Hundreds raise money for Greenwood Park Mall shooting victims

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Missouri State completest new residence hall

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Movie producer sentenced to over 21 years

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Jonas Vingegaard Set to Win Tour de France on Second Try

Vingegaard, 25, carried an insurmountable lead into Paris, setting the stage for a new rivalry with the two-time champion he dethroned, Tadej Pogacar.

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Suspect in Zeldin Attack Is Arrested on Federal Charge

The suspect, who had been released without bail shortly after the Thursday attack on Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, will be held pending a hearing next week.

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PD: Newborn abandoned at front door of home

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What’s the Most Unusual Place You Have Ever Gone on a Date?

Share your story with the Modern Love Podcast, and you may be featured in a future episode.

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Why Trump Is Weakening

Ron DeSantis and the Jan. 6 committee are exposing the limits of his grievance strategy.

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In Jan. 6 Hearings, Gender Divide Has Been Strong Undercurrent

An investigation that has revealed grave threats to democracy, plotted and carried out mostly by men, has a heavily female cast of narrators who have paid a public price for speaking out.

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There Are 100 People in America With Way Too Much Power

Here’s how to put them in their place.

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Draghi’s Fall Reverberates Beyond Italy

The downfall of Italy’s prime minister has raised concerns across Europe about the power of populist movements and whether they will erode unity against Russian aggression.

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Graduation ceremony held at University for 21 new MCSO deputies

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New technology coming to Bentonville buses

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Officer's handcuffs used on suspected killer

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Woman shares story of fighting long-haul COVID

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Police staffing deficit cost $2.46M

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Satellite Photos Show Lake Mead Water Levels Dangerously Low

New satellite images of the reservoir, a critical source of water for 25 million people, reveal dangerously low water levels.

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As a Mob Attacked the Capitol, Trump Stood By

Readers discuss the latest hearing by the Jan. 6 committee. Also: War poetry; child care funding; pregnant at 10; shrugging at the pandemic.

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Pup stuck with quills after meeting a porcupine

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Russia Restarts Gas Shipments Through Pipeline, but Keeps Germany Guessing

Russia is again sending natural gas through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany, but nobody knows how much and how long the fuel will flow.

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Company admits to supplying tainted fuel to NASA

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Ukraine Tries to Make the Case That It Can Win, Citing Recent Strikes

Pushing back against skepticism that Western weapons will allow them to turn the tide against Russia, Ukrainians point to successful attacks using new long-range rocket systems.

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Why Biden’s Second Booster Wasn’t Enough to Prevent Infection

The Omicron variant is evolving in ways that make it better able to evade the body’s immune defenses. But booster shots still help prevent severe illness.

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Why Did It Take So Long to Deploy the National Guard on Jan. 6?

The House select committee’s hearing on Thursday could shed light on what steps were and were not taken by the Trump White House to send troops to help quell the violence at the Capitol.

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ECB Surprises With Big Rate Rise, Its First in 11 Years

Policymakers are trying to slow soaring inflation while avoiding a recession among the countries that use the euro.

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A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low

The federal government has told states to agree on urgent water cuts to ensure dams can keep generating power. Researchers say reductions once considered “unthinkable” may be necessary in the long term.

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Uvalde Superintendent Recommends Firing School Police Chief

Chief Pete Arredondo has been criticized for a delay of more than an hour in entering the classroom where a gunman had fatally wounded 19 students and two teachers.

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Miracle hamster survives condominium fire

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In Argentina, a Battle Over Gender-Inclusive Language in Classrooms

The city of Buenos Aires banned gender-neutral language in schools, reigniting off a debate that is reverberating across the world.

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3 y/o falls from 18th floor of high-rise

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London Shows How Unprepared Northern Cities Are for a Warmer World

As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming.

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Inflation: A Revolution of Falling Expectations

Surprising hints that this may turn out OK.

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Jill Biden meets Ukraine first lady at the White House

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska is at the White House on Wednesday to privately meet with first lady Jill Biden and take part in a larger bilateral meeting with American officials.

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What’s Behind Europe’s Heat Waves?

This year’s scorching weather is in keeping with a trend. Scientists say a number of factors, including changes in the jet stream, are in play.

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Man drowns trying to save son

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Bill de Blasio Drops Bid for N.Y. House Seat

Polls showed Mr. de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City who also prematurely ended a 2020 presidential bid, trailing in a crowded Democratic primary.

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Biden’s Fist Bump With the Saudi Prince

President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Merrick Garland and Donald Trump; the erased Secret Service texts; political changes; Columbia unranked.

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What recession? America's banks reveal few signs of trouble

If a recession were to arrive in the United States, there would normally be evidence of pain at America's biggest lenders. But so far, top banks aren't seeing major signs of weakness, even as they admit they're bracing for tougher times ahead.

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Georgia Congressman Jody Hice Subpoenaed in Trump Inquiry

Representative Jody Hice has been one of the most vocal proponents of false claims that Donald J. Trump won the 2020 presidential election.

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The Unraveling of an Award-Winning Documentary

The director of “Sabaya,” about Yazidi women who had been sexually enslaved by ISIS, says that he wasn’t present for a key scene and that he substituted footage.

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Business Updates: Takeaways From Big Banks’ Quarterly Financial Reports

Profits were lower than they were a year ago, but data showed consumers were still spending and borrowing.

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Gerald Shargel, Criminal Defense Lawyer for the Mob, Dies at 77

He coupled legal scholarship with courtroom wit to decimate the prosecution’s cases against Mafia bosses.

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Jak Knight, Known for the Netflix Series ‘Big Mouth,’ Dies at 28

Mr. Knight, who had been a successful stand-up comedian for several years, was also a writer for the ABC sitcom “Black-ish.”

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Cameron Smith Wins the 150th British Open at St. Andrews

The Australian, who tied for third at the Masters in April, overtook Rory McIlroy with a brilliant final round to capture his first major championship.

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6 inmates escape Louisiana juvenile correction facility, one still on the run

At least six inmates escaped from the Bridge City Center for Youth in Louisiana early Sunday morning, the state's Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) reported.

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How this 14-year-old's life changed after meeting his hero John Lewis

Walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge is a powerful experience for pretty much anyone who knows the history of Bloody Sunday, a 1965 march for voting rights in Selma, Alabama, that was stopped by violent, racist state troopers.

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Cameron Smith Wins the 150th British Open at St. Andrews

The Australian, who tied for third at the Masters in April, overtook a third-round leader, Rory McIlroy, with a brilliant final round to capture his first major championship.

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Mom makes plea for missing daughter

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Ask a Flight Attendant About Flying Now

Whether you have travel anxieties or you’re just curious about what really goes on behind the curtain, you can finally get your questions answered.

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Family: Father killed in front of daughter

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Mayor holds meeting to tackle bullying in schools

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The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?

The United States is rolling out a reimagined suicide prevention number to address a national mental health crisis. But funding and staffing issues have left some questioning whether it’s ready.

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House Passes Two Bills Seeking to Ensure Access to Abortion

Neither piece of legislation has the votes to advance in the Senate, but Democrats intend them to draw clear lines on the issue for the midterm elections.

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After 35 years, 2 vacated men out of prison

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The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?

The United States is rolling out a reimagined suicide prevention number to address a national mental health crisis. But funding and staffing issues have left some questioning whether it’s ready.

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Amber Alert issued for missing 10-day old infant

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The Worst Place in the World to Drill for Oil Is Up for Auction

Oil exploration in the Congo rainforest would be a pollution disaster for communities that depend on it and for wildlife.

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Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Access to Emergency Medical Abortions

Recent administrative guidance to hospitals said they had to allow the termination of a pregnancy in emergency situations if complications posed a threat to the health or life of the woman.

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Military training started fire that caused evacuations

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The Webb Telescope Restored (Some of) My Faith in Humanity

The machine that’s a low-key a triumph of the human spirit.

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The ‘Murdaugh Murders’ in South Carolina: What to Know

The deaths of a lawyer’s wife and son brought new scrutiny to three other cases in recent years.

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The Dollar Has Muscled Higher While the Euro Lost Ground

Why? Part of the answer is interest rates.

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X-Ray Appears to Reveal New Van Gogh Self-Portrait, Experts Say

A conservator at the National Galleries of Scotland uncovered the painting on the back of another one by the Dutch artist.

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Sunak Takes the Lead to Replace Johnson as U.K. Prime Minister

The former chancellor of the Exchequer led a pack of candidates after the first round, while an obscure trade minister surprised in second place.

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Human skeleton found burned inside BBQ pit

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Sunak Takes the Lead in the Voting for U.K. Prime Minister

The former chancellor of the Exchequer led a pack of candidates after the first round, while an obscure trade minister surprised in second place.

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Tattoo shop donates to abortion rights organizations

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Many American Voters Want to Upend System, Poll Finds

Desire for structural changes cuts across both parties, a Times/Siena College poll found, but for starkly different reasons. Even Democrats now question if the government is a force for good.

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Alex Murdaugh Is Expected to Be Charged With Killing Wife and Son, Lawyer Says

Mr. Murdaugh, who comes from a powerful legal family in rural South Carolina, has already faced a wave of fraud and theft charges since the killings last summer.

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Child found unresponsive at waterpark dies

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U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader in Syria Killed in Drone Strike

The attack was the latest in a series of American operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda in Syria.

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Man called 'hero' after pulling neighbor from fire

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Murder suspect invokes 'Bigfoot' defense

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The Power of a Casual Check-in Text

New research says most of us underestimate the power of the casual check-in.

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A massive leak revealed how Uber avoided police with secret technology

Hundreds of thousands of leaked Uber documents obtained by The Guardian and shared with a consortium of news outlets show how during its most aggressive period of growth, the ride-hailing company reportedly employed secret technology to thwart police investigations, sought favors from high-ranking government officials and even perceived a silver lining in possible violent clashes between its drivers and taxicab operators.

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The Rajapaksa Family Promised Sri Lanka Prosperity, but Brought Destitution

The Rajapaksas fall, and take Sri Lanka with them.

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Federal judge says trial for Steve Bannon will go on next week

A federal judge on Monday denied a request by Steve Bannon for his contempt-of-Congress trial to be delayed from its July 18 start date and severely limited the defenses that the former Donald Trump adviser could put forward at the trial.

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Webb Space Telescope: How to Watch Biden and NASA’s Image Reveal

From the White House on Monday, humanity will gets its first glimpse of what the observatory in space has been seeing — a cluster of galaxies.

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New York’s Top Judge, Janet DiFiore, to Step Down

Judge Janet DiFiore, after more than six years on the court, and whose legacy includes a sweeping opinion on gerrymandering, will leave her post at the end of August.

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Golf swings support fallen trooper's family

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Local climate action

In the absence of national climate measures in the United States, how much can be done at the local level? Our reporters talk about the opportunities and barriers.

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ONEOK helps displaced Medford residents

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Stephen Bannon Agrees to Testify to Jan. 6 Panel

Stephen K. Bannon, the former Trump campaign manager and White House adviser, made the abrupt about-face after the former president authorized him to talk to investigators.

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Hong Kong Pilots Restore a Memory on Wheels: A Vintage Double-Decker Bus

When the pandemic cut their flight hours, two pilots spent months and hundreds of thousands of dollars reviving a vehicle that reminded them of a happier time in Hong Kong.

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With Roe Overturned, Austin’s Loss Could Be Brooklyn’s Gain

Cities around the South have challenged the supremacy of coastal supercities, drawing a steady flow of creative young people. Will new abortion bans put an end to that?

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"Brain-eating amoeba" closes Iowa beach

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Bakery sees support after Facebook post

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Funeral services for Highland Park victims

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Woman threatened with chainsaw

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Houston Astros visit Uvalde

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Putting the Public Back in Public Service

A group of academics and lawmakers, citing a new study that found voters feel shut out of congressional deliberations, is pushing to engage citizens more directly in the work of Congress.

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Boris Johnson Leaves a Mixed Legacy With His Brexit Gambit

Departure from E.U. is a clear negative for the U.K. economy, but it could have been worse.

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Restaurant: Woman put bug on plate, walked out

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Border Patrol Agents Face Disciplinary Action for Treatment of Migrants

The move came after a monthslong internal investigation found that agents had used “unnecessary” force against migrants at the border in Del Rio, Texas, in September.

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The Far-Right Christian Quest for Power

Political candidates on the fringe mix religious fervor with conspiracy theories, even calling for the end of the separation of church and state.

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The U.S. May Be Losing the Fight Against Monkeypox, Scientists Say

Longstanding weaknesses in the public health system are giving the virus a chance to become entrenched.

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No. 2 Theranos Executive Found Guilty of 12 Counts of Fraud

Ramesh Balwani, who helped his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Holmes lead the failed blood testing start-up, was convicted on Thursday. They will likely be sentenced together.

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White House communications director Kate Bedingfield leaving her role

White House communications director Kate Bedingfield will depart her role in the coming weeks, chief of staff Ron Klain told CNN on Wednesday.

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I.R.S. Asks Inspector General to Review Audits of Comey and McCabe

The tax agency said its commissioner asked the Treasury Department’s inspector general for tax administration to look into the audits after The Times raised questions about them.

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Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Russian Court

“There was no intent,” the American basketball star told a Russian judge, as any resolution of the highly politicized case appeared to shift toward the diplomatic arena.

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What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

The W.N.B.A. star has been detained in Russia since February after she was accused of having drugs in her luggage. She pleaded guilty on July 7.

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James Caan, Actor Who Won Fame in ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 82

A Bronx native, he starred in countless movies and TV shows, but was most closely identified with the volatile character Sonny Corleone.

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Officials Apologize for Snafus in Monkeypox Vaccine Roll Out

The city has struggled to respond to a growing monkeypox outbreak, the first major public health crisis since the Covid pandemic began.

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Biden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner's wife

• 'I'm terrified I might be here forever': Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to Biden

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South Dakota’s Derecho Brings Green Sky and Strong Winds

Meteorologists recorded winds of up to 99 miles per hour in parts of the state, with minor damage reported.

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22 migrants who died in a hot semi-truck in San Antonio have been identified

Twenty-two migrants found dead in a sweltering semi-truck in San Antonio, or who died in the days after, have been named for the first time on Wednesday by the Bexar County medical examiner, now that most of the 53 migrants have been identified by authorities.

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The Economy Is Already Cooling, So Why Is the Fed Dousing It With Cold Water?

The bank’s aggressive rate-raising could lead to a recession.

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Who Could Lead the Conservative Party if Boris Johnson Resigns?

A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.

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Jayland Walker was handcuffed when his body arrived at the medical examiner's office, according to the autopsy report

Jayland Walker was handcuffed behind his back when his body arrived at the coroner's office to be processed as part of the investigation into the officers who shot and killed him in Akron last week, according to a medical examiner's report that was reviewed by CNN.

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'We couldn't survive': Surging child care costs force providers to make difficult decisions

From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families.

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Biden Speaks to Cherelle Griner About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris told Cherelle Griner they would pursue “every avenue” to bring her wife, Brittney Griner, home from Russia.

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Fed officials, spooked by data, fretted in June about inflation becoming entrenched.

Central bankers raised rates by the most since 1994 last month, and minutes from the gathering explained their logic.

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Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Soldiers for ‘Incredible Heroism’

“They went far above and beyond the call of duty,” the president said as he bestowed America’s highest military honor upon four recipients.

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Mother, toddler injured after fireworks

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Boris Johnson Is at the Beginning of the End

The prime minister’s moment of reckoning has arrived at last.

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ISP investigating after mob attacks squad vehicle

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Drug Distributors Cleared of Blame for Opioids Crisis in W. Va. County

Often described as ground zero for the epidemic, the communities of Cabell County and Huntington, W. Va., had opted out of a settlement and lost their case at trial.

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How to Protect Bristol Bay’s Salmon for the Long Haul

E.P.A. action, legislation and land conservation together can permanently protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay, the salmon and a way of life.

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'A family tradition': Hundreds camp out for Fireworks

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The Nick Kyrgios Show, Also Known as Wimbledon, Gets Another Encore

Kyrgios, the big, talented Australian, has taken over Wimbledon with his antics and psychological warfare. It’s working.

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Pope Francis Dispels Rumors He’s About to Retire

Benedict’s exit changed expectations that the papacy would always be a lifetime assignment, fueling speculation the current pope has tried to push away.

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Nazi Tapes Provide a Chilling Sequel to the Eichmann Trial

Sixty years after the execution of Adolf Eichmann, the logistics chief of the Holocaust, an Israeli documentary airs his confessions in his own voice.

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Women’s Euros Offer a Soccer Free-for-All

England will be expecting to win its first major women’s title on home soil this summer. But the field is deep, and filled with contenders.

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1 dead after boating incident on Lake Eufaula

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Several Dead in Denmark After Shooting in Copenhagen Mall

The police said that one person was in custody but that it was too early to suggest a motive for the shooting, which happened at the Field’s shopping center on Sunday.

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Bodies of 3 children, mother recovered at Lake

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Justice Department Braces for Rise in Violent Crime

Top officials at the department met with prosecutors and the local police in Philadelphia in an effort to help cities prepare for a hot-weather crime wave marked by the Fourth of July.

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Nick Kyrgios, a Dream and a Nightmare for Wimbledon, Is Winning

The Australian’s matches and news conferences have become irresistible theater — some call them a circus — a blessing and a curse for a sport that is always battling for attention.

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How Rules Fuel Populist Anger in Rural America

One Democrat attempts to flip the script by speaking out against government red tape.

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Deputy recounts saving toddler from drowning

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24-hr self-service grocery store thrives in small town

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Police towner falls, fairgrounds damaged in storms

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Man with dementia reported missing by family

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18 kids on 30 most vulnerable list rescued

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Where Is Jazz Most at Home?

The genre has long been filled with tension between mainstream outlets and the spaces in which the music is most likely to grow.

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California Requires Plastics Makers to Foot the Bill for Recycling

The landmark legislation also restricts single-use plastics. Because California’s economy is so big, experts say, the law could have far-reaching effects.

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American highways ripped apart city neighborhoods. A $1 billion plan wants to do better

The Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will soon fund up to $1 billion in projects to reconnect city neighborhoods that have been scarred by highways.

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Will There Be Enough Monkeypox Vaccine?

A factory making Jynneos, the safest vaccine, has been closed since August, threatening global supplies as the virus spreads.

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How this bank is transforming banking for Spanish speakers

For the 44 million Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States, opening a bank account can be an intimidating journey with an array of obstacles.

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New York Moves to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution

The Equal Rights Amendment prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability or sex — specifically sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy.

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