Friday, September 30, 2022

Queens Man Charged With Murder After Paramedic’s Stabbing

The 34-year-old suspect fled into his apartment and barricaded himself after killing Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, prosecutors said.

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Police release body cam footage from fatal shooting



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Biden Warns Russia That the West Will Not Recognize Putin’s Actions

The president also said that Mr. Putin should not dare to take his fight into NATO territory, underscoring the unity among the alliance.

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Americans are still weighed down by high inflation, though sentiment is improving

Americans are feeling more positive about the economy and believe inflation will settle down — but plenty of uncertainty is still swirling.

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House Postpones Stock-Trading Vote

The majority leader’s announcement that the House would not vote this week on a bill to curb trading by members of Congress punted the issue until after the midterm elections and reflected a rough road ahead.

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Swiss court finds in favor of Lindt and orders Lidl to destroy its chocolate bunnies

Lindt & Spruengli's foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies deserve protection from copycat products, Switzerland's highest court ruled on Thursday, and ordered German discounter Lidl to stop selling a similar product in Switzerland and to destroy its remaining stock.

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Tesla AI Day: Here's what to expect

Tesla will hold its second annual AI Day in Palo Alto, California, Friday evening. The six-hour event will include updates on Tesla's work in artificial intelligence, "Full Self-Driving," its supercomputer "Dojo" and maybe a humanoid robot, according to invitations posted online by Tesla supporters. The event is expected to be live-streamed.

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10-year-old separated from family at train station



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Thursday, September 29, 2022

New apprenticeship program at VT college



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Meta Will Freeze Most Hiring, Zuckerberg Tells Employees

The company’s chief executive had signaled for several months that he wanted to rein in costs as he shifts attention toward the metaverse.

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16 Jackson homes have lead in water connections



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Senate Passes Bill to Aid Ukraine and Avert Government Shutdown

The stopgap spending measure was the final legislative deadline facing the Senate before the midterm elections. It heads to the House next, with a midnight deadline on Friday.

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Details released on who is eligible for student loan debt forgiveness and what to expect

The Biden administration on Thursday is kicking off its efforts toward forgiving student loan debt, sending updates on the process via email before the window to apply opens next month.

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Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Housing Prices Expected to Fall

As the average 30-year mortgage rate eclipses 7 percent, home buyers and sellers are confronting sticker shock.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Is Beyond Meat beyond saving?

Having an executive allegedly bite someone's nose might be the least of Beyond Meat's problems. Investors have taken a big chomp out of Beyond Meat's stock price as fears grow that the popularity of plant-based food may have reached a peak.

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NYC Tests Show Children Gained in Reading, but Lost Ground in Math

The first standardized test results that capture how most city schoolchildren did during the pandemic offered a mixed picture.

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Chamber of Commerce sues Biden administration regulator

The US Chamber of Commerce and other trade groups filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over the agency's recent attempt to examine discrimination in financial services, a move that the groups argue needs congressional approval.

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Here’s Why Hurricane Ian Is Sucking Water Out Of Tampa Bay

The effect is called a reverse storm surge, but it won’t last. Officials are warning that the water could come rushing back.

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Protests in Prague Signal a Troubled Winter Ahead in Europe

Tens of thousands gathered in the Czech capital for the second such protest in a month, spurred by an energy crisis and rising prices that are affecting countries across Europe.

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The Gottmans’ New Book Tries to Fix Your Marriage In 7 Days

The renowned love researchers have been happily wed for decades. Would following the advice in their new book improve my own relationship?

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The Challenges of Dating With Chronic Illness

Deciding if and how to share health information can leave daters on a tightrope between vulnerability and vigilance.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The Dazzling Life and Shocking Death of Cheslie Kryst

A beauty queen, an attorney, a TV star whose suicide was a reminder of a troubling uptick in mental health struggles among women and in the Black community.

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Woman prints resume on cake, sends to Nike



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Ohio school's service dog poses for school picture



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HS volleyball player forced to take out hair beads



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Student earns perfect score on AP Calculus Exam



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Teen fleeing in stolen BMW smashes into minivan



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Ilse Nathan and Ruth Siegler, Sisters and Survivors Together, Die 11 Days Apart

They stood by each other at Birkenau, married other Holocaust survivors, lived near each other in Alabama and remained close into their 90s.

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Six-Figure Artworks, by a Fifth Grader

Andres Valencia’s paintings have sold for more than $125,000. And he’s 10 years old.

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Wisconsin House speaker sues House January 6 committee, seeking to block subpoena

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection subpoenaed Wisconsin House Speaker Robin Vos over the weekend, demanding he testify Monday morning, which prompted Vos to file an emergency lawsuit.

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How to Evacuate With Pets During a Hurricane or Other Disaster

Owners should make every attempt not to leave their pets behind, animal advocates say. You can avoid the worst by planning ahead.

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Republicans Intensify Attacks on Crime as Democrats Push Back

With images of lawlessness, G.O.P. candidates are pressing the issue in places where worries about public safety are omnipresent. Democrats, on the defensive, are promising to fund the police.

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Walmart enters the metaverse with Roblox experiences

Walmart has entered the metaverse.

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‘Let’s Do It Legit’: Drug Arrestees Vie for First New York Pot Licenses

People who have been punished for marijuana offenses are applying to open the state’s first retail cannabis dispensaries.

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Sunday, September 25, 2022

After Dobbs: Feminism Beyond the Gender Binary

Jennifer Finney Boylan and Thomas Page McBee on what the feminist movement owes the trans community.

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Crane falls into building in downtown Oklahoma City



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Amish girl returns home to welcome parade



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EKG designer catches own disease with device



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Botham Jean's sister speaks about his legacy



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Brother of woman killed caring for teen nieces



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An Anti-Muslim Symbol From India Is Paraded on Main Street, New Jersey

The bulldozer has become a symbol of oppression in India. Its appearance in a New Jersey parade has exposed fault lines between the region’s Hindu and Muslim communities.

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Saturday, September 24, 2022

Judge won't block youth offenders move to Angola



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A Year When Everything Is Going Right for Western Canada’s Farmers

This year’s harvest will be bountiful, with prices more than offsetting increased costs for items like fuel.

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Adam Schiff criticizes slow pace of DOJ investigation into broader Jan. 6 plot

US Rep. Adam Schiff, who serves on the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, expressed his frustration Saturday with the slow pace of the various criminal investigations conducted by the Department of Justice into the attack on the US Capitol.

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What Putin’s Nuclear Threat Means for Ukraine and the U.S.

Russia is flailing and losing. The nuclear threat is growing.

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Atlanta wants to build a massive police training facility in a forest. Neighbors are fighting to stop it

When Ram moved to the Boulder Walk neighborhood just southeast of Atlanta five years ago, it felt like finding a hidden gem: It was a diverse, affordable and family-friendly community just steps away from the local high school, bordering a forest but still a short drive from the big city; perfect for her family of five.

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Pharoah Sanders, Whose Saxophone Was a Force of Nature, Dies at 81

He first gained wide recognition for his work with John Coltrane and went on to a fertile, prolific career, releasing dozens of albums as a leader.

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Climate Activist Sets Himself on Fire at the Laver Cup

The protest disrupted the tournament on a day when Roger Federer was scheduled to play the last competitive match of his career.

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GOP congressional committee cancels ad reservations in key House race in Ohio

The National Republican Congressional Committee is canceling all their ad reservations in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, according to CNN's ad tracker AdImpact, a sign that Republicans are losing faith in J.R. Majewski's controversial bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur.

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Billionaire hedge fund manager argues for increasing immigration to fight inflation

Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund manager and activist investor, has an alternative idea to fight inflation: Increase immigration.

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The Fed's fight against inflation could cost the US 1.2 million jobs

In its efforts to bring down historic inflation and cool the economy, the Federal Reserve has used multiple euphemisms to describe the potential impact on Americans' jobs, from economic "pain" to "unfortunate costs" and a "softening labor market."

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NFL has a new halftime show sponsor

Apple Music is replacing Pepsi as the new sponsor for the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show.

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Climate Activist Sets Himself on Fire at the Laver Cup



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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Hertz is buying up to 175,000 electric vehicles from GM

Hertz has agreed to purchase up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors over the next five years. This follows earlier announcements that Hertz would buy 100,000 electric cars from Tesla and another 65,000 from the Volvo spin-off brand Polestar.

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Goats at O'Hare clear up airport vegetation



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Vehicle thief fights 81-year-old man



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Two brothers die in Ohio refinery fire



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'Swatting' calls impact 14 Minnesota schools



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What Alex Jones Said About Sandy Hook

Alex Jones spent years accusing the family members of Sandy Hook shooting victims of being actors in a hoax and suggesting that their children were still alive.

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Herschel Walker’s Company Said It Donated Profits, but Evidence Is Scant

The Georgia Republican candidate claimed his business donated 15 percent of its profits to charities. Three of the four groups named as recipients say they didn’t receive money.

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Can You Get the New Covid Booster and Flu Shot at the Same Time?

Combining vaccines may be more convenient, experts said.

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What Is Legionnaires’ Disease and How Can I Protect Myself?

Nearly one out of every 10 people who gets sick with Legionnaires’ dies because of complications from the illness. Here’s what to know about prevention, detection and treatment.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment, the Global Pact to Curb Hydrofluorocarbons

In a bipartisan vote, lawmakers voted to join an international agreement to phase out the hydrofluorocarbons commonly found in refrigerators and air-conditioners.

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Allan M. Siegal, Influential Watchdog Inside The Times, Dies at 82

As a top editor who was both feared and revered at the newspaper for decades, he left a deep imprint as its arbiter of language, taste, tone and ethics.

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Former officer who held down George Floyd's legs gets 3 years in prison for aiding and abetting manslaughter

The former Minneapolis Police officer who held down George Floyd's legs in May 2020 was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday on a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.

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Kansas man sentenced to more than 5 years for performing illegal autopsies

A Kansas man has been sentenced to five years and nine months after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud connected to performing an illegal autopsy, the US Department of Justice said.

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America gained 2.5 million new millionaires last year

The number of rich people in the world rose at a rapid pace last year, boosted by gains in the stock market and house prices.

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Home sales dropped 20% in August from a year ago

Home sales declined for the seventh month in a row in August as higher mortgage rates and stubbornly high prices pushed prospective buyers out of the market.

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Speeding Up Your Daily Walk Could Have Big Benefits

In the largest study to incorporate activity tracker data, picking up the pace paid dividends for long-term health.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Walmart and Target push to lower credit card fees

Frustrated by extra credit card fees when you shop?

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U.S. Shores Up Ukraine Aid as Energy Crisis in Europe Looms

The Biden administration is trying to keep its allies on board as the Russian invasion has sent energy prices soaring.

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Will Cheri Beasley’s North Carolina Senate Race Break Democratic Hearts Again?

Since a blue wave in the state in 2008, winning elections hasn’t been easy for Democrats. But polling is evenly divided as Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd compete.

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Montana says it will use less strict process for modifying birth certificates

Montana will comply with a court order requiring it to enforce a process that makes it easier for residents to change the sex designations on their birth certificates, the state's health department said Monday, abandoning a recent effort to impose stricter rules in the record-changing process.

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Trump’s Lawyers Skirt Question of Declassification in Documents Case

The former president insists he shouldn’t have to state in a legal proceeding that he declassified the documents, while casting doubt on whether they remain classified.

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Do Antidepressants Work for Severe PMS?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is an extreme and often debilitating form of PMS that can be tricky to manage. Here’s what treatments work.

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Frank Carone, Mayor Eric Adams’s Chief of Staff, to Resign

Frank Carone, a Brooklyn power broker who has drawn scrutiny for his past business dealings, says he will lead the mayor’s re-election campaign.

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This Acrobatic Hunting Trick Is Straight Out of the Spider-Verse

A small Australian spider uses a Cirque du Soleil-worthy tactic to prey on fierce ants.

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Adnan Syed’s Legal Journey: a Timeline

The defendant, who was the subject of the 2014 podcast “Serial,” is serving life in prison, maintains that he is innocent and has fought to be released.

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Why the latest Chrysler 300 is missing a supercharged V8

As the big Chrysler 300 sedan, with its trademark large square grille, approaches the end of an 18-year production run, the brand unveiled a special edition model in Detroit last Tuesday night. That model, the Chrysler 300C, comes with a 485-horsepower V8, but it could have had much more power than that from a supercharged engine.

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Three Reasons Puerto Rico Is in the Dark

Hurricane Fiona’s devastation partly reflects several factors that preceded the storm.

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Sunday, September 18, 2022

Saints legend announces discharge from hospital



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After Dobbs: Does ‘Big Tent’ Feminism Exist? Should It?

Anne-Marie Slaughter and Tressie McMillan Cottom on the future of the feminist movement.

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Trump Rally Plays Music Resembling QAnon Song, and Crowds React

In Ohio, a dark address by the former president featured music that was all but identical to a theme song for the conspiracy theory movement.

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The Return of Combat Joe

President Biden’s combative side comes out periodically. That’s when he’s at his best.

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Our Memory Is Flawed. Luckily, God’s Isn’t.

What a parent’s dementia reveals about God and humanity.

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House Oversight panel receives Trump financial documents after court settlement

The House Oversight Committee has begun receiving financial documents from former President Donald Trump's former accounting firm, Mazars, after a deal was reached to end litigation over the documents earlier this month.

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‘The World Has Changed’: Cameron Mackintosh on Closing ‘Phantom’

In an interview, the storied British producer said that weakening box office and rising production costs led to the decision to end the longest run in Broadway history.

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Saturday, September 17, 2022

What Did You Wear to That Wedding?

Were you invited to a wedding with a nontraditional dress code (think: desert chic or coastal glam)? We want to see what you wore.

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5 shot in Milwaukee after fight; woman arrested



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Nurses come to woman's rescue



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As Trump Inquiry Heats Up, Garland Warns of Threats to Rule of Law

Addressing new citizens on Ellis Island, the attorney general emphasized that all Americans are equal under the law.

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Prince William and Prince Harry Stood Vigil Over the Queen at Westminster Hall

Prince William and Prince Harry stood vigil over their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Hall as mourners streamed in to pay their respects.

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Why Queen Elizabeth’s Strength Is Putin’s Weakness

Why the mystical quality we call legitimacy is key for rulers.

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Nancy Pelosi Visits Armenia Amid Conflict With Azerbaijan

The House speaker, who has previously inserted herself at the center of global conflicts, is the highest-ranking American official to visit Armenia since it gained independence 30 years ago.

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Abortion Helps Realign Puerto Rico’s Politics

Long-dominant political parties are losing power to new ones, including one trying to limit abortion in one of the few U.S. jurisdictions where it remains unrestricted.

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Philanthropy, the Billionaires’ Way

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s decision to give away billions to fight climate change was made possible by an increasingly popular tax maneuver.

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Judge Raymond Dearie Takes On Fraught Role in Trump Documents Case

The long-serving federal judge was named as the special master with responsibility for sifting through the materials seized from the former president.

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The California County Where MAGA Took Control

In a state run by Democrats, Shasta County is a rare instance where far-right activists dominate board meetings and exert power.

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Do You Know Someone Who Has Died of Covid Recently? We Want to Hear From You.

New York Times reporters are looking for people who will share the stories and experiences of loved ones who have recently died.

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Iowa teen ordered to pay her alleged rapist's family $150,000 is not the first sex trafficking victim penalized for killing their alleged assaulter

An Iowa judge's ruling this week ordering a teenage girl -- who was 15 when she killed a man she said raped her multiple times -- to pay his family $150,000 in restitution has reignited conversations about what justice looks like for girls and young women who have experienced sexual violence.

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Save America PAC pays $3 million to Trump lawyer

The Save America PAC has advanced former President Donald Trump's attorney Chris Kise $3 million in an upfront payment to cover his legal fees, a person familiar with the arrangement told CNN.

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Fact check: How three new Republican attack ads deceive on policing and crime

Republican midterm candidates around the country are running attack ads criticizing their Democratic opponents over crime and policing. But some of their September ads have been deceptive.

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Analysis: The Durham probe isn't turning out how Donald Trump said it would

• Exclusive: Meadows complies with DOJ subpoena • Jan. 6 committee seeks another 3,200 pages of emails from Trump attorney

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Rise of Far-Right Party in Sweden Was Both Expected and Shocking

The Sweden Democrats, with roots in neo-Nazism, came in second in national elections and will have a powerful influence on a new center-right government.

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Trump's fixation with purchasing Greenland went far deeper than previously disclosed, new book reveals



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Roger Federer’s Career in Photos

For more than two decades, tennis fans admired Roger Federer’s every move as he won 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

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Democrats Delay Senate Vote to Protect Gay Marriage as GOP Balks

The chief negotiators were short of the 10 Republican votes that would be needed to win passage, but hoped to draw more support after the November elections.

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Campus to have automated pizza machine



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Mexico Arrests Army General Linked to Disappearance of 43 Students

A top military officer suspected of ordering the killing of at least six of the students who disappeared in 2014 has been arrested, the latest in a string of high-profile arrests.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

As markets wobble, buy the stocks that pay you back

Tuesday's massive stock market meltdown should serve as a reminder to investors that in times of turmoil, it pays to own shares of companies that also pay you.

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In Dramatic Shift, Right-Wing Bloc Wins Slim Majority in Sweden

Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Wednesday that she would resign. Despite the success of the far-right Sweden Democrats, they will influence but are not expected to be formally part of the governing coalition.

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Good inflation news: Wholesale prices fell in August

Just one day after August's disappointing Consumer Price Index report triggered a meltdown on Wall Street, a separate inflation report indicated that wholesale price increases are showing signs of improvement.

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Who Will Pay for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

The state will cover the huge price tag at a time when many in Britain are struggling to pay their bills and are bracing for a difficult winter.

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California Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon

Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, said the retailer punishes companies that offer lower prices on other websites.

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Rommy Hunt Revson, Creator of the Scrunchie, Dies at 78

A former nightclub singer, she developed the simple ornamental hair tie that quickly became a ubiquitous accessory.

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What Is Brain Fog and How Can I Treat It?

Researchers are just beginning to understand the cognitive dysfunction that some people experience with Covid-19 and a range of other health issues.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

15,000 Minnesota nurses walk off the job

About 15,000 nurses in Minnesota went on strike Monday morning, saying they are fighting for better staffing and better care for their patients.

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Bill Gates: ‘We’re in a Worse Place Than I Expected’

The philanthropist on how the pandemic and the effects of the war in Ukraine are setting back progress.

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To Save Whales, Don’t Eat Lobster, Watchdog Group Says

The group says that the shellfish, long considered a more responsible choice, cannot be considered a guilt-free meal anymore.

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Why CVS and Walmart still print photos

Many aspects of drug stores and supermarkets feel like they're of another era. But perhaps the most retro part of these stores is the photo-printing equipment.

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How the Passage of Time Softened the Fury Over Diana’s Death

A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.

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When the Queen Died, Someone Had to Tell the Bees

A report that the royal beekeeper had informed Queen Elizabeth II’s bees of her death received some mockery, but it has been a tradition for centuries.

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New NY Rules Offer Road Map for Regulating Private Hasidic Schools

The State Board of Regents on Tuesday enacted regulations aimed at holding New York private schools to minimum academic standards.

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Why Russia and China are drawing closer.



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Blue Origin 'responding to an issue' after abort system activated on uncrewed launch

Blue Origin experienced an "anomaly" during an uncrewed launch of its New Shepard rocket from West Texas on Monday morning, triggering an abort system that allowed the capsule to parachute to Earth.

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Losses in Ukraine Prompt Debate on Russian TV

The divergence of views, even on tightly-controlled state television networks, highlighted how Moscow’s narrative had quickly shifted.

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Ukraine’s Sudden Success Could Bolster Europe’s Support — and Morale

“It’s not for nothing.” Ukraine’s backers say that an offensive over the weekend shows Western military aid is helping, and that it’s time to supply more sophisticated weaponry.

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Murder suspect escapes from jail



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Columbia University Drops From No. 2 to No. 18 in U.S. News Rankings

The change comes about eight months after a Columbia math professor accused the university of fudging some statistics used in the rankings.

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William Klein, Who Photographed the Energy of City Life, Dies at 96

He built his reputation with dreamlike images of New York, Rome, Moscow and Tokyo and cast a satirical eye on fashion in a decade of work for Vogue.

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Sunday, September 11, 2022

Strong Women, Madwomen, Mob Women

Our critic recommends old and new books.

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Yellen says inflation and higher gas prices remain a 'risk'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that there is a "risk" that US gas prices could rise again later this year, as fears grow over the possibility that Americans' wallets could be strained by a spike in prices similar to the one seen this summer.

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Republican congressman presents convicted January 6 rioter with flag flown over US Capitol after her release from prison

Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas presented an honorary American flag recently flown above the US Capitol to a convicted January 6 rioter after she was released from prison Friday.

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Why better pay wasn't enough to get rail unions threatening to strike to agree to a deal

It's not just about the money.

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‘Glorious’ Hero or ‘Deplorable’ Traitor? Pétain’s Legacy Haunts French Island

Philippe Pétain, who led France to victory in World War I and then collaborated with the Nazis, is buried on a small island, where his grave is the site of bitter debates over his legacy.

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Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor's flowers files a federal lawsuit

Attorneys for Michael Jennings, a Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor's flowers, filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday alleging that the three Childersburg, Alabama, police officers who arrested him violated his rights under the First and Fourth amendments.

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What We Pray for When We Pray for Our Children

How readers across the country pray with their families.

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

FBI: Endangered teen girl last seen at ATL airport



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In Premier League, Crisis Is a Constant

Change at Chelsea. A loss at Liverpool. Chaos is part and parcel of the Premier League story line. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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The Ukraine War’s Decisive Season

We will soon see if European resolve holds up.

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Mom of daughter shot, killed is suing Saginaw Co.



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Gun Violence Epidemic Looms Over Swedish Election

The far right has made strides by tying the longstanding issue to immigration, while Sweden’s center-left party is blaming it on failed integration to fight an exceptionally tight race.

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Why Can’t I Stand the Sound of Chewing? Misophonia, Explained

Misophonia, a little-known syndrome, is characterized by strong negative emotional reactions to certain sounds or visual cues.

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Credit Card Sales at Gun Stores Would Be Flagged Under New Code

The move was approved by a group that sets standards for business transactions, but it was unclear how companies and banks would carry it out.

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Texas DPS chief rejects claims of cover-up in Uvalde investigation and denies telling his captains 'no one is losing their jobs'

Texas' top cop Col. Steven McCraw vowed Thursday to fire any member of his Department of Public Safety who did not do their job the day a gunman massacred 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

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In New Hampshire, a MAGA Rivalry Is Splitting House Republicans

Two young conservatives are battling for the mantle of Trumpism in a congressional primary in a competitive district in New Hampshire that could help decide the House majority.

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In Ohio, Biden Says Democrats Have Started a Manufacturing Revival

President Biden attended the groundbreaking for an Intel computer chip factory in a heavily Republican part of Ohio, an effort to focus voter attention on parts of the economy that are improving.

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Wonking Out: The Mysteries of the Almighty Dollar

Why is our currency so often the rest of the world’s problem?

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Hochul Declares Polio State of Emergency for New York

The virus has now been detected in a Nassau County wastewater sample, officials said.

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Failure to Slow Warming Will Set Off Climate ‘Tipping Points,’ Scientists Say

As global warming passes certain limits, dire changes will probably become irreversible, the researchers said, including the loss of polar ice sheets and the death of coral reefs.

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Pentagon halts deliveries of F-35 fighter jets after discovering component made in China

The Pentagon says it's temporarily stopping deliveries of Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 aircraft after learning from the manufacturer an alloy made in China was in a component of the stealth fighter jet, violating federal defense acquisition rules.

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Charles Ascends to a Role He Has Prepared for All His Life: King

Once an awkward, self-doubting young man, he takes the throne, at 73, as a self-assured, gray-haired eminence.

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Here's when you can buy boozy Fresca

Fresca Mixed, a boozy version of the popular soda, is finally about to hit shelves.

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Queen Elizabeth Leaves Behind a Radically Different Britain

She helped obscure a bloody history of decolonization whose proportions and legacies have yet to be adequately acknowledged.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Target's ace CEO isn't leaving anytime soon

Target chief Brian Cornell — who led a major comeback at the retail chain — will stay on the job for three more years, the company announced Wednesday.

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A Long-Shot Push to Bar Trump in 2024 as an ‘Insurrectionist’

The drive reflects concern among Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans that, despite multiple investigations and evidence of wrongdoing, the former president may make a comeback.

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Democrats see this as their silver bullet issue in 2022

If you want to understand what political parties and their candidates believe will decide elections, pay attention to the issues they are talking about on TV.

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Analysis: Why won't GOP Senate candidates say they support Mitch McConnell?

During an appearance on Fox News earlier this week, Dr. Mehmet Oz was asked a simple question: If he was elected to the US Senate from Pennsylvania and Republicans take the majority this fall, would he support Mitch McConnell for leader?

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This Is the Kind of Storytelling That Economics Needs

Science fiction opens the mind to other ways the world could be.

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Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen

Democrats and Republicans want the administration to do more to ensure that American military aid to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates does not contribute to civilian casualties.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Student Journalists Reveal a Changing World. Let Them.

The shutdown of a high school newspaper in Nebraska is only the latest episode in efforts to censor student publications across red states.

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Peter Straub, Literary Master of the Supernatural, Dies at 79

A fan of Henry James and John Ashbery, he brought a poet’s sensibility to stories about ghosts, demons and other things that go bump in the night.

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Former Pentagon Leaders Warn of a Dangerous Era

The challenge to the 2020 election result has helped create “an extremely adverse environment,” former defense secretaries and generals said in an open letter.

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CVS is making a big bet on house calls

CVS believes that the future of health care is house calls from doctors.

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How China Has Added to Its Influence Over the iPhone

Apple is taking small steps toward India. But the production of its latest phone, set for introduction on Wednesday, shows how difficult it will be to make big changes.

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Can You Get Addicted to Melatonin?

The sleep supplement doesn’t cause physical dependence, but falling asleep without it can be tricky for some people.

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Monday, September 5, 2022

New California law could raise fast-food minimum wage to $22 an hour

In a move the restaurant industry warns could raise fast-food prices, California's governor signed into law a bill creating a "Fast Food Council" to determine standards for pay, hours, and working conditions for the state's fast food workers.

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California’s Heat Wave Sets Records, and Stretches Power Grid

Demand was expected to outstrip energy supply on Monday evening, an official said, and Tuesday could see record demand for power.

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West Indian Parade Returns After Two-Year Covid Hiatus

Scenes from the Labor Day tradition, which returned to Brooklyn after it had been canceled for two years because of Covid-19.

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Denver woman falls 900 feet to her death while climbing Capitol Peak

A Denver woman fell 900 feet to her death Saturday while climbing one of Colorado's most treacherous mountains, according to a news release from the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office.

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Of Barbecues and Men: A Summer Storm Brews Over Virility in France

A Green politician told men to get over meat and masculinity for the sake of the planet, setting off a sizzling argument.

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Has Bidenomics Been Good for Workers?

Yes, creating millions of jobs is a good thing.

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Sunday, September 4, 2022

Family holds donation drive in honor of daughter



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Christmas in September gives 100 families toys



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Republicans Seek Path for Constitutional Convention

A new book by a former Democratic senator warns of the risks of allowing states to call for a convention. Some in the G.O.P. see it as the only way to rein in the federal government.

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Introducing ‘The Run-Up,’ a Politics Podcast from The New York Times

The midterm elections are usually a referendum on the party in power. This year, they’re about so much more.

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Biden Shouldn’t Apologize to Republicans

The president said that Trumpism resembles “semi-fascism.” He’s right.

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My Hopes and Fears for My Children as They Go Back to School

When I sent my kids back to school this year, I sent them with my prayers.

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

Marilyn Loden, Who Championed a Feminist Metaphor, Dies at 76

She was asked to speak at a conference in 1978 about barriers faced by women in the workplace. She noted a barrier she called “the glass ceiling.”

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Teen to go to trial on attempted murder charges



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How Many Drinks a Week Are Safe? Canada Considers a Much Lower Limit

Research to update Canada’s drinking guideline has found that there are no health benefits, only dangers, from alcohol.

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As Britain Prepares for a New Leader, Tensions With Allies Loom

Comments from the front-runner for prime minister, Liz Truss, suggest bumpier relations with Europe and the U.S. if she wins, with Northern Ireland getting in the way of the “special relationship.”

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Student shot dead in Baltimore schoolyard

A student at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in Baltimore, Maryland, has died after being shot Friday in the schoolyard, according to Baltimore Police.

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An algae bloom has killed thousands of fish in the San Francisco Bay Area

An algae bloom has killed thousands of fish in the San Francisco Bay Area in recent weeks, officials say, forcing shoreline cleanups, spreading unpleasant odor and spurring scientists to further investigate the extent of the ecological damage.

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Friday, September 2, 2022

Education in America: School Is for Social Mobility

If politics is the art of the possible, perhaps the biggest silver lining of these past two years has been to redefine what is possible.

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Teen charged with murder gets new trial date



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College Football Playoff Will Expand to 12 Teams

The change could take effect as soon as the 2024 season. It is expected no later than 2026.

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Ryan Walters clarifies removing teachers



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Procession honors fallen volunteer firefighter



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Barbara Ehrenreich, Explorer of Prosperity’s Dark Side, Dies at 81

Her book “Nickel and Dimed,” an undercover account of the indignities of being a low-wage worker in the United States, is considered a classic in social justice literature.

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Stocks start off September with a late day rally

New month. Same old market volatility.

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Teenagers Died of Asphyxiation in South Africa Tavern, Parents Are Told

Health officials met with families that had waited more than two months to learn why 21 teenagers died one June night in an overcrowded bar.

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Judge Says Lindsey Graham Can Be Questioned About Election Activity

Prosecutors in Atlanta have called the Republican senator to testify before a special grand jury investigating efforts by Donald J. Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss.

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A Solar Firm Plans to Build Off-Grid Neighborhoods in California

Sunnova Energy is seeking permission from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing developments that would not be reliant on established electric utilities.

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Chairman of Russian Oil Company Lukoil Dies Under Murky Circumstances

The chairman of Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, fell to his death from a sixth-floor hospital window in Moscow.

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From WFH boom to RTO bust. Could a Zoom takeover be next?

The work-from-home boom may be over, and that's not good news for one pandemic stock market darling.

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Biden’s Student Loan Plan Could Face a Protracted Legal Fight

The White House’s use of emergency powers to enact widespread debt relief could be ripe for challenges.

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Times Readers Open Up About the Real Cost of Motherhood

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