As the West reveres Gorbachev, some in former Soviet states revile a ‘butcher.’

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Luke Bell, country music singer, dead at 32

Country musician Luke Bell, who went missing earlier this month, has been found dead, according to officer Frank Magos from the Tucson Police Department. He was 32.

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For Chinese leaders, Gorbachev provided a ‘textbook’ of what not to do.

President Xi Jinping has called the collapse of the Soviet Union “a cautionary tale.”

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What to consider when looking for a new home

The stress of hunting for a place to call home can continue long after you've moved in if you end up in a spot that has unexpected issues or otherwise doesn't feel quite right.

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Where Exactly Is Times Square?

New York City considers far-flung boundaries for the Crossroads of the World as it decides where to ban guns.

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Why Many Americans Turned on Anthony Fauci

A science worth following must lead.

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Canada reviews anti-racism funding after 'vile' tweets

The prime minister says its "unacceptable" money went to a group whose consultant made anti-Semitic posts.

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Black tea may lower your risk of death, study finds

A warm cup of tea in your favorite mug can seem to heal the soul -- and a new study finds it may be good for your body, too.

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Scenes from the Devastating Flooding in Pakistan

Months of rain has swollen rivers and inundated communities across Pakistan, killing more than 1,100 people.

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$1.34 billion lottery prize still unclaimed

Just around a month ago, a ticket for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever was sold, netting the winner close to $1.34 billion.

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Response to Trump Search Highlights Violent Rhetoric From the Right

As they did before the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, the former president and his allies are fueling outrage among supporters.

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Madam C.J. Walker, America's first female self-made millionaire, is now a Barbie

Madam. C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S., is the next female role model to be honored in Barbie's line of Inspiring Women dolls.

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FTC Sues Over Tracking Data That Could Expose Visits to Abortion Clinics

Federal regulators said the sale of geolocation information on tens of millions of smartphones could expose people’s visits to private places.

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Moment 10-year-old saves mom from drowning caught on video

In early August, a 10-year-old boy in Kingston, Oklahoma, spotted his mother -- who suffers from seizures -- drowning in the family swimming pool and dove into action to save her. CNN affiliate KTEN has more.

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In fantasy, medieval life is depicted as sexual violence and squalor. It's not that simple

Note: This article contains light spoilers for "House of the Dragon" and "Game of Thrones."

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'Are you kidding me?': Deputy finds goat in patrol car

Deputy Casey Thrower of the Madison County Sheriff's office in Alabama, records the moment he returns to his patrol car and sees two goats eating his paperwork. HLN's Robin Meade has the report.

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FTC sues data broker Kochava for selling location information that could unmask abortion-seekers

The Federal Trade Commission is suing a data broker that the agency claims has sold sensitive location data that can identify specific abortion-seekers, religious worshipers or others who may be at risk of discrimination, intimidation or even violence.

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Beefcake, Goethe’s Boswell and the Greeks

Our critic recommends old and new books.

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Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.

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US sends two warships through Taiwan Strait, in first transit since Pelosi trip

Two United States Navy warships have entered the Taiwan Strait in what is the first US naval transit in the waterway since US-China tensions spiked this month over a visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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They once fought to defend South Korea. 70 years later, these foreign veterans are choosing to be buried there

For more than 30 years, British veteran James Grundy made an annual 5,500-mile journey to South Korea, to visit the graves of bodies he had recovered as a young man thrust into war.

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Over Caves and Over Budget, Mexico’s Train Project Barrels Toward Disaster

Pitched as a way to develop the country’s poorest region, the Maya Train is threatened by a ballooning budget and rushed construction over fragile terrain. But Mexico’s president has refused to slow it down.

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Texas has bused nearly 9,000 migrants to NYC and DC as an affront to Biden's immigration policies

Texas has bused nearly 9,000 asylum seekers to New York City and Washington, DC in recent months, as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to highlight his criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies.

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Video shows school bus lose tire while driving with students

Video shows a school bus' wheel fall off in Jacksonville, Florida, with students on board for a second time that week.

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Three people injured during disturbance at a Wiz Khalifa concert

Authorities said three people were injured during a disturbance at a concert Friday night at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana.

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Screening dog at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport wins TSA's 'Cutest Canine Contest'

Dog lovers -- get ready for your hearts to melt over a hard-working dog named Eebbers.

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Discover Europe's hidden vacation spots and ideas for fall travel

Shoulder season is almost here, when travel transitions from peak crowds and prices to something -- hopefully -- a little more mellow. Join us for our roundup of weekly travel news as well as tips for where to travel in late 2022.

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Judge Recommends Rejecting Bid by Sept. 11 Families to Seize Frozen Afghan Funds

A federal judge said the Afghan central bank’s assets could not legally be used to pay off judgment debts owed by the Taliban to relatives of victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Americans are flocking to Europe's hot spots. Here's where Europeans are going instead

If you've been thinking every American you know is in Europe this summer (or headed there this fall), you might be right.

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Screening dog at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport wins TSA's 'Cutest Canine Contest'

Dog lovers -- get ready for your hearts to melt over a hard-working dog named Eebbers.

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Mariners to Sign Julio Rodriguez to Extension Worth at Least $210 Million

Julio Rodríguez talks, and plays, like one of the best players in the game. Still a rookie, his new deal with the Mariners could pay him as much as $470 million.

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Michigan GOP Set to Nominate Election-Denying Lawyer Backed by Trump

Matthew DePerno’s political rise has been tied to a debunked election report. Some see parallels between his dive into 2020 conspiracies theories and his legal career.

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FBI cite 'evidence of obstruction' in Trump search

Top secret files were kept at Mar-a-Lago along with assorted newspapers and magazines, say investigators.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Reasons for Positive Drug Test a Stretch

The Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. said he tested positive for a banned steroid after innocently using a cream to treat a skin problem. There are several reasons to question his story.

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Psilocybin Therapy Sharply Reduces Excessive Drinking, Small Study Shows

Researchers said the results offered promise to the millions of Americans with alcohol use disorder.

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Why Aren’t New York City Subway Stations Air-Conditioned?

A few stations have the ability to cool the platforms. What would it take to avoid the subterranean heat wave?

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'It pissed me off': Actor who played Luke on 'Gilmore Girls' speaks out on episode that made him feel objectified

"Gilmore Girls" actor Scott Patterson says a Season 3 scene left him feeling "uncomfortable" and "pissed off" because he felt he was being objectified.

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Cardio and Strength Training May Help You Live Longer, Study Says

A consensus is building among experts that both strength training and cardio‌ are important for longevity.

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'I need an abortion': The text that gets pills sent in secret

Some Americans turn to Mexican women for abortion help, but all are treading on shaky legal ground.

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Mario Batali Settles 2 Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits

The celebrity chef has reached an agreement with two women who accused him of grabbing them in separate incidents in Boston.

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Capitol Records drops virtual rapper FN Meka over criticism that it was offensive to Black artists

When Capitol Records signed so-called robot rapper FN Meka earlier this month, it billed the move as a new frontier in the music industry.

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Dog attacks like the one that killed a Florida mail carrier are a common hazard

Dog attacks like the one that took the life of a mail carrier in Florida are a common hazard of the job, with thousands of postal workers attacked every year, according to the United States Postal Service.

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For Lindsey Graham, a Showdown in Georgia

The senator from South Carolina is fighting efforts to force him to testify before a grand jury investigating election interference by Donald J. Trump and his allies.

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You Graded My Grammar Essay. I Think I Got a B-Minus.

The idea of hypercorrection struck a chord. Ending a sentence with a preposition? Not so much.

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Watch baby elephant play with bubbles

Staff at the Fort Worth Zoo released a video we all needed — a baby elephant having the best time popping bubbles.

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Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer pleads guilty to helping falsify search warrant

Kelly Hanna Goodlett, 35, pleaded guilty to a civil rights charge for helping falsify a search warrant.

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ExpressJet Airlines files for bankruptcy

ExpressJet Airlines, which calls itself a "reboot" of the company formerly flying as Delta Connection and United Express, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday in Delaware and ceased operations, according to the company website.

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Biden to Announce Decision on Student Loan Debt Relief

The decision, expected Wednesday, will cap months of deliberations over fairness and the potential to exacerbate an inflation rate that has reached a 40-year high.

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Why teachers in Ohio's largest school district voted to go on strike

The day before classes are scheduled to start, teachers in Ohio's largest school system say they won't end their strike without improvements to what they describe as dilapidated schools where a lack of heating and air conditioning has led to miserable classroom environments.

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Europe’s Drought Reveals WWII Relics and Bombs in Danube River

The Danube River is running so low on water that the wreckage of German battleships, sunk in 1944, has resurfaced, posing a danger to local ship traffic.

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Should Kids Be Kept Off Social Media?

Two teens and an adult react to a guest essay calling for raising age restrictions. Also: Trump and declassifying; restaurant jobs; mass entertainment; cryptocurrency.

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Texas flash floods leaves cars almost underwater

Parts of the Dallas, Texas area received a summer's worth of rain overnight.

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Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty to cocaine conspiracy, federal prosecutor says

Rapper Fetty Wap has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, according to the prosecutor's office.

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David A. Kay, Who Searched for Nuclear Weapons in Iraq, Dies at 82

He scoured the country for weapons of mass destruction after the U.S. invasion in 2003, but came up with scant evidence.

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A Surprising Year Could Culminate in a Surprising U.S. Open

Two unseeded players won in a big U.S. Open warm-up tournament, another unexpected result in an odd tennis season.

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A mom ran her own shooting drill with her 5 year old and the video went viral

A young mom in Oklahoma bought her child a bulletproof backpack insert and videotaped herself while training him on how to use it. The video went viral on TikTok with parents expressing praise and experts urging caution.

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Trump, Dr. Oz and Our Political Cult of Celebrity

Jessica Bennett and Frank Bruni discuss why “everything is celebrity culture” — even America’s politics.

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If you've ever asked for a 'water cup' at Chipotle and then taken lemonade, they're on to you

Lemonade thieves, Chipotle is on to you.

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Live Performance Is Back. But Audiences Have Been Slow to Return.

Attendance lagged in the comeback season, as the challenges posed by the coronavirus persisted. Presenters hope it was just a blip.

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Should Biden Announce That He Won’t Run Again?

Maureen Dowd thinks he should. Readers are divided. Also: New York City’s housing shortage; swimming while fat.

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Some Colleges Don’t Produce Big Earners. Are They Worth It?

Many attendees aren’t better off financially than those who have only a high school degree, at least not right away. How should applicants consider these institutions?

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3 men indicted in the beating death of gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger

Three men have been indicted in the beating death of imprisoned Boston gangster and convicted murderer James "Whitey" Bulger, prosecutors announced Thursday.

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Let’s Not Watch the ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel, ‘House of the Dragon’

We don’t have to submit to what the entertainment industry’s overlords have decreed will be the Next Big Thing.

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Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway wins OK to buy 50% Occidental stake

A US energy regulator on Friday gave Berkshire Hathaway, the company controlled by billionaire Warren Buffett, permission to buy up to 50% of oil company Occidental Petroleum Corp's common stock.

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What Is the Espionage Act and How Has It Been Used?

The Espionage Act is a World War I-era law covering the handling of sensitive information.

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Odesa Is Defiant. It’s Also Putin’s Ultimate Target in Ukraine.

President Vladimir V. Putin knows that Ukraine’s fate, its access to the sea and its grain exports hinge on Odesa. Without it, the country shrivels to a landlocked rump state.

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Apple issues emergency security alert: Update your device now

CNN's Christine Romans and Rahel Solomon says Apple is urging users to update their device immediately to prevent hackers from taking complete control of their devices.

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Walmart is expanding abortion coverage for employees

Walmart, the nation's largest private employer, is expanding travel and abortion coverage for its US employees effective immediately.

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CEO famed for higher pay advocacy exits after sexual assault allegations

Dan Price was the poster child for resisting corporate greed, making headlines in 2015 for setting a minimum $70,000 salary for all employees at the payments company he led — saying he cut his own salary as CEO by 90% to achieve it.

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Alec Baldwin speaks out on 'Rust' shooting in first interview with CNN

Actor Alec Baldwin is speaking out to CNN amid new findings from the "Rust" shooting investigation. Baldwin maintains he never pulled the trigger and explains why he was scared former President Donald Trump could get him killed. CNN's Chloe Melas has more.

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Retailers Stumble Adjusting to More Selective Shoppers

In earnings reports this week, companies showed it has been a struggle to adapt to a consumer mind-set that is vastly different from what it was during much of the pandemic.

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Will the F.B.I. Investigation Give Trump a Boost?

Readers discuss a David Brooks column about the political fallout. Also: Honoring the victims of the 1972 Olympic massacre in Munich; economic illusions.

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The Big Ten Conference signs media rights deal reportedly worth over $1 billion per year

The NCAA's Big Ten Conference announced on Thursday it has reached a massive media rights agreement with CBS, FOX, NBC and NBCUniversal's Peacock for a deal reportedly worth an average of at least $1 billion a year.

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Opinion: Twice, I've lived in the marital shadows. The Supreme Court will never send me back

In 1981, long before the legalization of same-sex marriage, I committed to living for the rest of my life with Carole, the woman I loved. But when Carole and I introduced each other to friends, we had no language to describe our relationship.

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Expect interest rate hikes to continue into 2023, Fed official says

San Francisco Federal Reserve president Mary Daly said Thursday morning that raising interest rates by either half or three quarters of a percentage point in September would be a "reasonable" way to bring inflation down.

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What Will Jamad Fiin Do With Her Influence?

“I’m just trying to get the hang of everything,” said Jamad Fiin, whose talents have upset people’s expectations of what a girl in a hijab can do.

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Deshaun Watson: Cleveland Browns quarterback suspended for 11 games over sexual misconduct allegations

The NFL suspends Deshaun Watson for 11 games and fines him $5m after an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against the Cleveland Browns quarterback.

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Millennials, the Data Says You’re Middle-Aged. What Do You Say?

NYT Opinion wants to hear from readers born from 1977 to 1984 about reaching midlife.

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US World War One wreck found by divers off Cornwall

Divers explore the wreck of the USS Jacob Jones for the first time after it was sunk in 1917.

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Monkeypox case reported in man whose risk factor was nonsexual outdoor contact

Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers new insight into other ways it may be spreading.

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How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still

Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.

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Kanye West's Yeezy Gap clothes are being displayed in giant trash bags

Kanye West -- who changed his name to Ye in 2021 -- has come under fire for what's being described as a visual merchandising strategy at the Gap. Instead of displaying the latest Yeezy x Gap collection on traditional hangers and t-shirt plinths, the clothes appear in giant trash bags dotted around the shop floor.

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R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor

The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial.

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TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules

The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads.

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Tiny glowing fish is full of antifreeze to help it survive Greenland's icy waters

A tiny fish that lives in the icy waters off the coast of Greenland may be unassumingly small, but scientists have found it's exceptional in more ways than one.

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Judge Throws Out Plea Deals for Couple in Submarine Spy Case

The case captivated many, combining spy book tradecraft with the strains of suburban life.

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Mariah Carey 'Queen of Christmas' trademark attempt prompts backlash

The singer's attempt to trademark the title causes a dispute with other Christmas-associated stars.

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Former US Rep. TJ Cox indicted on federal charges

Former US Rep. TJ Cox, a Democrat from California, has been indicted on federal money laundering and wire fraud charges related in part to campaign donations, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.

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Why Bed Bath & Beyond stock surged today

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond surged 60% to a near five-month high in volatile trading on Tuesday, as retail investors continued to drive up the highly shorted stock's price.

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American Airlines to buy 20 supersonic jets

American Airlines is placing a bet on a future in which supersonic jets might return to the skies, shuttling passengers on some routes at speeds roughly twice as fast as current commercial aircraft.

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Two of New York’s Oldest Mafia Clans Charged in Money Laundering Scheme

Nine members and associates of the Genovese and Bonanno families were charged with racketeering in a case that centered on the use of secret gambling parlors in Queens and Long Island.

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Liz Cheney: Republican Trump critic faces election battle in Wyoming

Liz Cheney's top challenger was picked by Donald Trump, illustrating the competing sides of the party.

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Pete Carril, Princeton’s Textbook Basketball Coach, Dies at 92

Without athletic scholarships, he made outgunned teams winners by keeping them moving and unnerving opponents, leading to one of the biggest upsets in college basketball.

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Frozen pizza recalled due to metal pieces

About 13,000 pounds of frozen pizza made by Home Run Inn Frozen Food is being recalled because of potential metal contamination.

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Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near

The Biden administration is in talks with tribes, environmental groups and others fighting for dams to be removed from the lower Snake River in the Pacific Northwest.

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How one state could force Tesla to drop the name 'full self-driving'

"Full self-driving," the controversially named driver-assist feature from Tesla, may have finally met its match.

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How the Taliban Has Rolled Back the Clock Since Seizing Power

Nearly a year since the Taliban seized power, new restrictions have reshaped the social fabric. Schools and jobs are again off-limits for women, music has been banned, and beards are mandatory for men — just like in the 1990s.

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Mar-a-Lago: FBI warns of increased threats after Trump search

A memo to law enforcement notes an uptick in "threats and acts of violence" since the Mar-a-Lago search.

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U.K. Police Investigate Online Threat to J.K. Rowling

The author of the “Harry Potter” books was threatened on Twitter after she posted condolences for the novelist Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed on Friday in western New York.

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I Was Skeptical of Baby Gear. Then I Became a Dad.

Fears of pointless consumerism were no match for the joy and relief our gear provided.

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Mar-a-Lago -- and its owner -- have long caused concerns for US intelligence

Revealing an airstrike over "beautiful" chocolate cake. A trespasser from China carrying flash drives and electronics. Cellphone photos of the "nuclear football" briefcase. And now, classified documents recovered during an FBI search.

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Social Media Is Awful. Group Chats Can Be a Refuge.

In the apocalyptic landscape of our algorithmically juiced culture wars, a group chat is a refuge.

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The God I Know Is Not a Culture Warrior

So why do we talk about God only when we’re fighting about something?

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Partition Survivors Seek Closure Through a YouTube Channel

The YouTube channel Punjabi Lehar, based in Pakistan, has reunited people who were separated by the partition of India in 1947.

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From Cheney friend to foe, Hageman takes command of Wyoming race

Harriet Hageman proudly wears Wyoming on her sleeve -- and wields it like a hammer against Liz Cheney.

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After Years of Languishing in Egypt’s Prisons, a Sudden Release

Political prisoners in Egypt live under constant uncertainty about how long they will be detained. So freedom often comes as a big, and welcome, surprise.

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31-year-old makes emotional call to his mom after long journey to the MLB

After a decade in the minors, Wynton Bernard finally got the call to join the Colorado Rockies in the MLB. His first call? To his mother.

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Stock Buybacks and Dividends Become a $1.5 Trillion Political Target

Companies have been criticized for the vast sums they are sending investors. Some of that money could be put to better use but for the most part, our columnist says, bring it on.

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Trump Claims He Declassified All the Documents at Mar-a-Lago. Even if That’s True, it Probably Doesn’t Matter

None of the three criminal laws cited in the search warrant turn on whether documents have been deemed to be classified.

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Russia’s Economy Contracts Sharply as War and Sanctions Take Hold

The country’s gross domestic product from April through June declined 4 percent from a year earlier, new government data shows.

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Rushdie has lived under an Iranian death sentence since 1989.

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FBI took 11 sets of documents from Trump's home

Some documents taken from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home were marked top secret, US media report.

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WSJ: FBI took 11 sets of classified docs from Mar-a-Lago, including some at highest classification level

The FBI recovered 11 sets of classified documents from its search of Mar-a-Lago earlier this week, including some materials marked as "top secret/SCI," The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

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What Happens If Shelling Continues at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant?

Repeated shelling inside the plant’s complex over the past seven days has stirred new concerns of a nuclear accident.

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Man arrested on suspicion of raping a US tourist in central Paris

A 23-year-old man has been arrested following an investigation for suspicion of rape aggravated by drunkenness, the Paris Prosecutor's Office told CNN.

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C.D.C. Eases Covid Guidelines, Eliminating Quarantines

The new guidelines are intended to help prevent severe disease, the agency said.

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Alex Jones and the Wellness-Conspiracy Industrial Complex

The Sandy Hook defamation trial showed how bogus health products have turned misinformation into big business.

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'A punch in the gut.' City council votes to dissolve police department after accusations emerge over a racist joke about slavery

A city council in Alabama has voted to dissolve its three-member police department after the assistant chief sent a racist text message to other officers, according to the mayor, James Latimer.

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Don’t Blame Monkeys for Monkeypox, W.H.O. Says After Attacks

The outbreak is centered on humans, not animals, health officials said, after a report that some monkeys were harmed in São Paulo, Brazil, out of fear of transmission, according to local authorities.

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Sesame Place announces diversity initiatives

Sesame Place has announced new measures to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following a class action lawsuit alleging racial bias.

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Are Democrats Bungling Their Outreach to Voters?

Readers react to a guest essay critical of email fund-raising appeals with a desperate tone. Also: The raid at Mar-a-Lago; the Alex Jones case.

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Iranian charged with plotting to kill John Bolton

US officials say the alleged plot to kill John Bolton was likely in revenge for a senior commander's death.

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Afghan Man Charged in Muslim Killings Was Headed for Texas

The police in Albuquerque revealed details of the evidence against Muhammad Syed, an Afghan immigrant who has been charged in the shooting deaths of two fellow Muslims.

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Montreal Pride: 'You can't cancel our identities'

Local authorities tried to cancel the Montreal Pride parade at the last minute, but that didn't stop a large crowd from carrying on anyway.

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US officials concerned as Russia launches Iranian satellite

The US has warned Russia plans to maintain use of the satellite to spy on Ukrainian troop movements.

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Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial

Vaccine maker Pfizer says it has begun Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine candidate against Lyme disease with French vaccine company Valneva SE.

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Elon Musk cited this tool in his bot dispute with Twitter. Its creator has thoughts

Kaicheng Yang, a researcher at Indiana University's Observatory on Social Media, received quite the surprise last week. Botometer, a tool he helped build to examine automated activity on Twitter, had been mentioned in court documents in the legal battle between Twitter and Elon Musk over their $44 billion acquisition deal.

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Olivia Newton-John’s Transformation Into Pop Royalty

When the singer smudged her classy image, she “unlocked something new that shot her to the top of pop’s Olympus,” our critic writes: “The vestal vamp.”

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The F.B.I. Raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home

Two readers hope the former president will be held accountable; another sees a Democratic plot. Also: Hitler’s generals; David McCullough; Uvalde and Parkland; cats.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder

The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences.

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Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

The British-born star was best known for playing Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease.

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Why 99% of sea turtle babies are now born female, according to scientists

Florida's sea turtles are grappling with a unique problem made worse by climate change: recent heat waves have caused the sand on some beaches to get so hot that nearly every turtle born was female.

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In War-Torn Mykolaiv, Ukrainians Search for Informers

As the city emerged from a 54-hour lockdown, the governor of the Mykolaiv region declared the operation a success, saying that five people had been arrested.

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Another Gaza Conflict, but With a Difference: Hamas Sat It Out.

In the weekend battle with Israel, Hamas left the fighting to Islamic Jihad, another militant group, highlighting differences between them over how best to combat Israel.

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Blinken Africa trip: The world should not dictate to the continent

The US's top diplomat is trying to curry favour amid growing influence from Russia and China.

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Furor Over Documenta Highlights a Widening Chasm in Germany

One of the art world’s most important events, Documenta, is at its halfway point. So far, a tiny fraction of the art has been the main topic of conversation.

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What the Alex Jones trial means for the future of conspiracy culture

The Texas jury's decision last week to have Alex Jones face punitive damages of more than $45 million in a lawsuit filed by the parents of Sandy Hook shooting victim Jesse Lewis was a "reckoning that was 10 years in the making," CNN's chief media correspondent Brian Stelter said.

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Ron Sider Was a Model for Christians Committed to Justice

His 1978 book, “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger,” helped me through a crisis of faith.

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A man was hospitalized after an alligator bit him in the face at Florida's Lake Thonotosassa

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We Went on a Lanternfly-Killing Rampage. They’re Still Here.

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that ecologists have urged the populace to squish on sight, is back, infesting the New York City area.

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The New Politics of Abortion

The pro-life movement needs to learn the art of the possible.

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Jury finds pharmacist who refused to fill 'morning-after pill' prescription caused woman emotional harm equal to $25,000

A jury in Atkins County, Minnesota, on Friday found that a pharmacy did not discriminate against a woman by refusing to fill her emergency contraception prescription, court records show.

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Major Indiana Employers Criticize State’s New Abortion Law

The drug company Eli Lilly said it “will be forced” to look outside the state for employment growth. The engine maker Cummins said the law will “impede our ability to attract and retain top talent.”

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Hunters are swarming the Florida Everglades for the annual python challenge. The state says it's vital to save the ecosystem

Deer, raccoons, possums, and fox once flocked the area of the Everglades National Park in south Florida.

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Breonna Taylor Raid Puts Focus on Officers Who Lie for Search Warrants

When warrants are based on misstated evidence or outright lies, the consequences can be disastrous. Prosecutors say that’s what happened in Ms. Taylor’s case.

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Gender Is Complicated for All of Us. Let’s Talk About It.

A distinguished professor helps me understand our complicated — and changing — culture around gender.

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Texas man sentenced to 25 years in prison for assaulting Asian family he blamed for the pandemic

A North Texas man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for assaulting an Asian family he blamed for the Covid-19 pandemic, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

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South Korea Launch Scouts the Moon, With More Missions to Come

The Danuri spacecraft, which launched on Thursday, aims to provide a lunar scientific bounty while preparing the country’s small space program for future exploration.

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US Army is developing a tactical bra for its female soldiers

The US Army is developing a tactical bra for its female soldiers.

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Artillery duels near a Ukrainian nuclear complex heighten safety fears.

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Monkeypox: US declares outbreak a public health emergency

The decision is expected to speed up the distribution of vaccines, treatments and federal resources.

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Crypto hack attacks, banning stock trading, and J.Crew cool again?

Software engineer Molly White talks to Nightcap's Jon Sarlin about the recent high-profile crypto hacks. Plus, Project on Government Oversight's Liz Hempowicz argues it's crucial to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. And is J. Crew back?! The hosts of the "Throwing Fits" podcast weigh in on the khaki comeback. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter.

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Oil slides under $90 to fresh six-month lows on demand worries

The selloff in the oil market gathered momentum Thursday on growing concerns about weakening demand for gasoline.

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Private Equity Doesn’t Want You to Read This

Government must do more to clip its wings.

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Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy?

Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead.

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Here’s What School Covid Policies Should Look Like This Year

The crisis kids face at this point in the pandemic is not the virus, but the cost of so many years of disrupted school.

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Reporter: Republicans in Washington, DC breathing a sigh of relief

CNN's Jeff Zeleny says that fear of losing the Senate seat drove many Missouri Republicans to vote against former Gov. Eric Greitens, who resigned from office in disgrace, and delivered the nomination to Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt.

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U.S. Bid to Cap Russian Oil Prices Draws Skepticism Over Enforcement

The maritime insurance industry says policing oil transactions is not workable, raising questions about enforcement of a buyers’ cartel.

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Will an Investigation of a Former Mexican President Lead to Charges?

After years of promises, many Mexicans fear that the announcement of a corruption probe into Enrique Peña Nieto might be nothing more than a political tactic.

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Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight.

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Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook school shooting was '100% real'

Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host.

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Biden to sign two major bills into law next week on semiconductors and veteran care

President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign into law two major pieces of legislation on boosting US semiconductor production and expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits next week at the White House.

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Analysis: Biden's fist bump with MBS fails to move the OPEC needle significantly

Candidate Joe Biden promised in 2019 to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" over the kingdom's human rights record. President Biden, confronted by economic reality, reversed himself.

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How to follow today's primary elections

It's primary election day in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.

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Biden Administration Sues Idaho Over Its Abortion Restrictions

The lawsuit is the first the Biden administration has filed to protect access to abortion since the Supreme Court ruling in June that ended the constitutional right to terminate pregnancies.

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Pornhub: Judge rules Visa can be sued in abuse claim

A woman who was thirteen when an explicit video of her was posted, is suing Mindgeek and Visa.

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Woods 'shunned $700m offer to join breakaway tour'

Tiger Woods rejected an offer of $700m to $800m offer to join the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, says Greg Norman.

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Guy Reffitt: Capitol rioter turned in by son gets 87 months in prison

The alleged far-right militia recruiter was turned in by his teenage son after the attack on Congress.

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Atlanta's Music Midtown festival canceled, reportedly due to state's gun laws

The Atlanta music festival Music Midtown, which draws tens of thousands of concertgoers and blockbuster musicians each year, "will no longer be taking place this year," organizers announced in a tweet Monday.

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How the U.S. Let 20 Million Monkeypox Vaccine Doses Expire

At the start of the monkeypox outbreak the U.S. stockpile contained just 2,400 doses of vaccine, a far cry from the more than 20 million it once held.

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Deshaun Watson: Cleveland Browns quarterback suspended for six games

Deshaun Watson is suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

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This giant 'water battery' under the Alps could be a game-changer for renewable energy in Europe

Switzerland has unveiled its latest renewable energy innovation: a giant water battery.

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U.N. Chief Issues Grim Warning of Risk of ‘Nuclear Annihilation’

The conflict in Ukraine and tensions over North Korea and Iran have lifted the threat of nuclear disaster to a level not seen since the Cold War.

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