Modi’s Hindu Nationalism Stokes Tension in Indian Diaspora

The killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, carried out by what Canada described as Indian government agents, occurred amid widening divisions in the diaspora.

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What I’m Reading: Apples, Private Actors and Marina Abramovic

A retrospective of the performance artist’s work at the Royal Academy of Arts in London captures boundaries being violently tested and redrawn.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.

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Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Crash in Illinois Leaves 5 Dead

A tanker carrying the toxic gas crashed and ruptured on Friday night, leading to an evacuation of residents within a one-mile radius of Teutopolis, Ill., officials said.

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FDA Wants to Oversee Lab Tests It Says Put Patients ‘At Risk’

Genetic testing that reveals potential cancer risks or other maladies with no regulatory oversight is among the targets of the agency’s proposed review.

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Obituary: Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career.

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A Founder of the Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Is Arrested

Su Zhu, a founder of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that collapsed last year, was arrested in Singapore.

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Videos show New York inundated by flooding

Torrential rain has brought New York City to a near-standstill, with large areas hit by flash floods.

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Grilling the world’s biggest meat producer

Brazil’s JBS produces 32 billion pounds of animal products a year.

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Impeachment hearing: Republicans promise revealing evidence

GOP-called witnesses tell committee there is not enough evidence yet for impeachment

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Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

Lengthy and expanding walkouts by the United Automobile Workers union against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could strain a fragile supply chain.

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'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history.

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Cassidy Hutchinson: Five things we learned from latest Trump aide book

Cassidy Hutchinson book alleges sexual assault at a rally and burning of documents in the White House.

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Rankin County Sheriff Lied to Spy on His Girlfriend

Powerful figures in Mississippi, including the attorney general, two judges and a future congressman, learned how a sheriff lied to spy on his girlfriend. They all kept his secret.

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Tickets to Theater on the Night Lincoln Was Shot Sell for $262,500.

Two bits of green paper for admission to Ford’s Theater on the night of Lincoln’s assassination were sold for $262,500.

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Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender.

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A Mystery Species Was Discovered in Trafficked Pangolin Scales

Researchers believed there were eight species of the strange mammals. But a ninth was identified genetically, although no one knew it was a separate species in the wild.

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Usher to perform 2024 Super Bowl half-time show

The star, whose hits include Yeah! and Confessions, follows Rihanna in taking the coveted slot.

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Do Voters Actually Care That Tim Scott Isn’t Married?

A spouse brings advantages to the campaign trail, as a built-in surrogate and cheerleader. But interviews with voters show they have bigger concerns than a candidate’s love life.

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Polls Show Low Approval Ratings for Biden, and Trump Coasting in Primary

Surveys from NBC News and The Washington Post/ABC News pointed to a general election between two unpopular candidates.

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San Francisco Residents Tired of City’s Negative Reputation

San Francisco’s national reputation has plunged since the pandemic began, and many residents say they are frustrated by how their beloved city is being viewed.

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Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses

As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says.

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How TikTok Fueled the Tinned Fish Trend

As more grazers turn snacks into meals, canned seafood is gaining a foothold on those charcuterie boards, thanks in part to TikTok.

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AfD Candidate Loses Race for Mayor in Nordhausen, Germany

Voters on Sunday rejected the candidate for the hard-line Alternative for Germany Party, which is rattling German national politics, in the race for mayor in the city of Nordhausen.

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India’s ‘Lake Man’ Relies on Ancient Methods to Ease a Water Crisis

Anand Malligavad turned to centuries-old knowledge to reclaim dozens of lakes in the high-tech capital of Bengaluru. Now, he is in demand across India, one of the world’s most water-stressed nations.

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A Dirty Deal With Putin Could Be a Power Shift for the World

Tom Friedman on what could be a real endgame to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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A Happy Himalayan Kingdom Is Driving Its New York City Neighbors Nuts

An extraordinarily loud air-conditioner atop the Kingdom of Bhutan’s permanent mission to the United Nations has plagued a 43rd Street apartment building for years.

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Newsom Vetoes Bill on Parental Support of Child’s Gender Identity in Custody Cases

The bill would have instructed judges in custody battles to weigh a parent’s support for a child’s gender identity. The governor’s veto breaks from his usual stance on transgender rights.

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Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering.

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Are Fossil Fuels the Next Cigarettes?

California’s lawsuit against oil giants mirrors a legal strategy used in the 1990s against the tobacco industry.

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For Migrants in New York Shelters, 60-Day Limit Creates More Confusion

The city began notifying adult migrants in July that they would soon have to reapply in order to stay in shelters. For some who have reached the deadline, the future remains uncertain.

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The Joy of Reading on Trains

A rail journey is the perfect time to tackle your TBR

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Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Post-Communist Pillar, Dies at 98

He served for 38 years in Parliament and, after being elected president at a critical moment in Italy’s fortunes, helped stabilize the country.

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Influx of Migrants Exposes Democrats’ Division on Immigration

Democratic voters far from the border say they want leaders to do more to address the growing number of migrants in their cities, but they don’t agree on what.

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New Covid Vaccines Hit Insurance Snags: What to Do if Yours Gets Denied

The updated shot is here. But pharmacies are rescheduling appointments, and some people are being told their insurance will not cover it.

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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G.O.P. Candidates Focus on China to Demonstrate Foreign Policy Credentials

The 2024 hopefuls are rolling out plans to counter Beijing, criticizing President Biden while largely sidestepping topics more divisive among Republican voters.

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Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children's return to England

The British actress says her former partner is refusing to send their two daughters back to the UK.

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Lina Lutfiawati Sentenced to 2 Years After Eating Pork on Camera

Lina Lutfiawati, an influencer from Indonesia, received a two-year sentence after a video of her eating pork rinds angered the nation’s ​​top Muslim clerics.

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Rupert Murdoch's media empire through the years

He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.

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U.A.W. Strikes at GM, Ford and Stellantis. Here’s What to Know.

The strike began on Sept. 15 at three plants, but could expand if contract talks remain bogged down.

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The Reach of Wildfire Smoke Is Going Global and Undoing Progress on Clean Air

In the United States, smoke from wildfires is undoing progress from the Clean Air Act. In poorer countries, the situation is even worse.

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Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.

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Disney Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises

Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.

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Gary Woodland: Former US Open champion has surgery to remove brain tumour

Gary Woodland, the 2019 US Open winner, is recovering after surgery to remove a brain tumour.

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Burberry Street Fashion Week Ad Sows Confusion in London

Tourists and Londoners alike were perplexed when the Bond Street tube station was temporarily renamed “Burberry Street” as part of a sponsorship deal with Transport for London.

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Jennifer Wexton: Virginia Democrat diagnosed with rare neurological illness

Democrat Jennifer Wexton, 55, said she will not seek re-election in 2024 due to her diagnosis.

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First Trial in the Death of Elijah McClain Expected to Begin: What to Know

The 23-year-old died days after an encounter with the police and paramedics in 2019, which prompted investigations and demand for change within the Aurora, Colo., police force.

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Vivek Ramaswamy: Six things the Republican presidential candidate believes

The Republican presidential candidate has been criticised for his plans to remove a visa programme.

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Trump Says He Hopes Meadows Will Remain ‘Loyal’ to Him in Election Case

The former president, who has been warned against saying anything that could influence witnesses in his election interference case, made the statements during an interview on “Meet the Press.”

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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How a Lawsuit in N.J. Could Bring Aid in Dying to Millions

The plaintiffs want the state to drop its residency requirement. Oregon and Vermont have already done so.

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Until 3183 A.D., The ‘Time Pyramid’ Is a Work in Progress

The “Time Pyramid” is being assembled slowly by the residents of a German town, who can scarcely imagine the world in which the artwork will be completed.

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Ken Paxton: Texas Attorney General acquitted of corruption charges

Ken Paxton has always denied wrongdoing and called the impeachment a 'politically motivated sham'.

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Dr. Brian Monahan, the Capitol Physician, Gets Pulled Into Politics

Dr. Brian P. Monahan has been thrust into the center of a political controversy as Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, seeks to dismiss concerns about his age and health.

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UAW Union and Ford, General Motors and Stellantis Resume Talks

The United Auto Workers said it had “reasonably productive conversations with Ford” but did not mention G.M. or Stellantis.

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What I’m Reading: Eclectic Edition

The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics.

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Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2016 Brussels Bombings

Three men, including one who is presumed dead, were sentenced to life in prison. The sentences arrived seven years after the deadliest terrorist assault in Belgium’s history.

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Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Robert Olson fell from grace

High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying.

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As Junta Tightens Grip, Niger Is Being Strangled by Sanctions

Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do.

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Witness Testimony Casts Doubt on Some Biden Impeachment Allegations

As Republicans announced they were moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, fresh evidence emerged this week casting doubt on some of the key claims.

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Texas Senators Begin to Deliberate Ken Paxton Impeachment

The Republican-controlled Senate is weighing whether to remove the attorney general, Ken Paxton, based on evidence of bribery and abuse of office.

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China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue

General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.

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Democrats Visited the Roosevelt Hotel Sheltering Migrants. It Got Ugly.

After New York City’s mayor begged for help from the federal government, Congressional Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, came to visit the city’s main migrant shelter.

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Stars auction dog walks and dinner to help crews on SAG-AFTRA strike

Would you rather have Adam Scott walk your dog, or Lena Dunham paint a mural in your house?

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I.R.S. Freezes Pandemic-Era Tax Credit Amid Fraud Fears

The tax agency is ramping up audits and criminal investigations into unscrupulous promoters of the Employee Retention Credit.

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To Understand Clean Energy Challenges, We Went to Uzbekistan

It’s facing many of the issues that will be on display at upcoming climate summits.

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Million-dollar sweater: Bids pour in for Diana's sheep jumper

The jumper caused a stir - and speculation about the black sheep's symbolism - before her 1981 wedding.

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E-Bike Trade-In Program Would Aim to Prevent Fires in NYC

The City Council is expected to approve a multi-million-dollar city program to try to get unsafe e-bikes and batteries off the streets.

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Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.

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Judge Sets Rule for Trump on Secret Evidence in Documents Case

Judge Aileen Cannon’s order did not specify where the former president could discuss the classified material or directly address his request that it be at Mar-a-Lago.

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Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping Guzmán run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape.

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Spelling Bee Tips and Tricks

Two Games editors take you through the best ways to move up the ranks.

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Double rainbow shining over New York City on 9/11

New Yorkers were delighted to witness a double rainbow above New York City on the anniversary.

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U.S. Already Has 23 Billion Dollar Disasters in 2023

A record number of large-scale disasters have hit the United States since January, and hurricane season is far from over.

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Decongestant in Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work, Panel Says

The agency now must decide whether products containing the ingredient, like some Sudafed and NyQuil products, should no longer be sold.

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The 50th Anniversary of the Chile Coup in Photos

Gen. Augusto Pinochet led the violent overthrow of the socialist government of Salvador Allende, seizing power for nearly 17 years. Here is a selection of photographs from the coup and its aftermath.

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Canada Truck attack: Trial begins for man accused of killing Muslim family

Four members of the Afzaal family died when they were run over with a truck in London, Ontario.

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Rubiales Quits, but Women’s Soccer in Spain Is Still Troubled

After the resignation of the country’s soccer chief, recriminations, accusations and an inquiry remain.

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I Watched a Democracy Die. I Don’t Want to Do It Again.

How Chileans remember the trauma of our past could not be more important than now, when the temptation of authoritarian rule is again on the rise.

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Culling, Curfews and Caps: Australia ‘Declares War’ on Its Cat Problem

Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.

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Daniel Zhang Steps Down From Alibaba

Daniel Zhang, who had been expected to give up his chief executive and chairman roles this month, is also leaving as head of the company’s cloud division.

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He Wanted His Texas Home to Resemble a ‘Groovy’ Opium Den

His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’”

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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A Long Walk on Prince Edward Island

On Prince Edward Island, in eastern Canada, a writer finds her rhythm, along with equal parts solitude and camaraderie, as she treks from inn to inn on part of a new 435-mile trail.

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Richard Davis, Gifted Bassist Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 93

He was best known for his jazz work. But he was also heard on Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and with orchestras conducted by Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein.

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Watching ‘Barbie’ and Thinking About Death

A summer blockbuster left a Times columnist uncomfortable. A new play about art under totalitarianism helped her understand why.

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The U.S. Open Men’s Singles We Only Half Expected: Djokovic vs. Medvedev

Novak Djokovic will be playing for his 24th Grand Slam title. Daniil Medvedev will be conjuring his 2021 Open outcome.

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Automakers and U.A.W. Remain Far Apart as Contract Deadline Nears

The United Auto Workers has said it is prepared to strike at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis if a deal is not reached before current contracts end on Thursday.

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Rescuers Blast Open Passages to Extract Sick American From Cave in Turkey

Mark Dickey, an American, became ill 3,400 feet underground in a cave in Turkey. International crews have gathered to help, but it will take time to carry him out.

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Nancy Pelosi: Democrat and ex-Speaker, 83, to seek re-election

The first female House Speaker will seek a 19th term, reigniting debate about the age of US leaders.

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Biden Cracks Down on Drilling and Mining

In the months since President Biden approved the Willow drilling project, his administration has curtailed fossil fuel activities on millions of acres of public land and in federal waters.

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Pelosi Suggests Sexism Is Behind Calls for Feinstein to Step Aside

The longtime Democratic leader, who has served in the House for close to four decades, also left the door open to running again.

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Neglect in New Jersey Nursing Homes Violated Veterans’ Rights, U.S. Says

A Justice Department report detailed mismanagement in the state facilities that led to continuing failures in basic care and a rash of deaths during the Covid pandemic.

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The rare moment an okapi calf takes his first steps

The male okapi calf was born to first-time parents Ludimi and Epulu, after a 14-month gestation.

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Prosecutors Begin Case Against Peter Navarro in Contempt Trial

The Justice Department kicked off arguments against Mr. Navarro on Wednesday, telling a jury he had willfully ignored lawmakers investigating Jan. 6.

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In Mexico, Drug Trade Flourished With the Help of the State

An article sheds light on a notorious cold case.

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Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Dozens face racketeering charges for protests

Atlanta officials claim that "anarchists" conspired to illegally occupy a planned police training site.

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Woody Allen Draws Protests and Praise at the Venice Film Festival

The director premiered his 50th film, “Coup de Chance.” It won over critics but not protesters, who asked organizers to “turn the spotlight off of rapists.”

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George Santos and Prosecutors Discuss ‘Paths Forward’ as New Evidence Looms

Representative George Santos and federal prosecutors asked to postpone a status conference to continue discussions on “possible paths forward” in his fraud case.

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Video shows police officer escape from raging fire

Brittan Morgan was helping to evacuate an area when both sides of the road were engulfed in flames.

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Burning Man Aftermath: Local Sheriff Says Festival’s ‘Principles’ Were Ignored

In the aftermath, a local sheriff complained that festivalgoers were not living up to their core principles of community, responsibility and “leaving no trace.” Now comes the cleanup.

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United Airlines briefly grounds all US flights after glitch

The airline said a "systemwide technology issue" was to blame for the brief disruption.

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Naomi Klein, Naomi Wolf and the Political Upside Down

“Doppelganger” is a brilliant examination of a berserk political moment.

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Julio Urias, L.A. Dodgers Pitcher, Is Charged With Domestic Violence

The star pitcher was charged after a physical altercation on Sunday evening at a soccer stadium in South Los Angeles and later freed on $50,000 bail, the authorities said.

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A Painting Looted at Least Once, From Hitler, Is on the Block

Some experts believe this 17th-century work now up for sale was originally stolen by the Nazis, but no clues to its prewar owner have turned up in years of searching.

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He’s Wanted in a 1970 Bombing. The F.B.I. Aged His Photo to Seek Tips.

The suspect, Leo F. Burt, has evaded capture since the anti-Vietnam War bombing at the University of Wisconsin, which was considered the largest act of domestic terrorism at the time.

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Telluride Film Festival Goes On, Despite Anxiety Over Strikes

The festival opened this weekend with fewer stars, who were wary of breaking union rules about promoting films while two strikes have shut down much of Hollywood.

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A Crackdown on Free Speech in Jordan

A satirical Arabic website, much like The Onion, poked fun at a royal wedding in Jordan in June. Not long after, it was blocked. “We’re totally backsliding,” said one cartoonist in the kingdom.

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South African Inquiry Rebuts U.S. Charge on Russian Arms

A government investigation about a Russian ship contradicts U.S. accusations that South Africa provided arms to fight Ukraine, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But a government report won’t be released, he added.

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In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts

A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and the amplifying role of social media.

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On Fire Island, a Home for Art — and the Artists Who Make It

How a New York homeowner and a pair of gay architects turned a midcentury Sears catalog kit house in the Pines into a contemporary refuge that looks nothing like its neighbors.

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How Some Iranian Americans View Education and Financial Success

Many Iranian Americans say their families place a high premium on education — sometimes at the expense of early financial independence — potentially complicating their financial futures.

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‘Jamaica Mistaica’: Jimmy Buffett Song Inspired After Plane Sprayed by Gunfire

In 1996, the police in Jamaica mistook Buffett for a drug smuggler after he landed his seaplane with the singer Bono and others on board and opened fire on it.

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A Ship That Sank in 1881 Is Found Nearly Intact in Lake Michigan

Trinidad, built in 1867, was part of the lucrative grain trade on the Great Lakes. Its remarkably intact wreckage, which included stacks of dishes, was just discovered.

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.

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Why Are So Many Players Getting Sick at the U.S. Open?

Ons Jabeur has won two rounds despite having flu symptoms, but Dominic Thiem was forced to retire from his second-round match with an illness.

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Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante Still at Large Outside Philadelphia

Hundreds of law officers were searching for a Brazilian national who escaped from prison two weeks after being convicted of first-degree murder.

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Mitch McConnell: From polio victim to political titan

The Kentucky senator has been behind many of his party's most consequential moments in Washington.

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Pope’s Remarks on ‘Reactionary’ U.S. Catholics Rankle, and Resonate

Where Francis sees rigid ideology replacing faith in the conservative American Catholic hierarchy, his critics see a struggle to preserve traditions and teachings they saw as settled.

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Tennessee woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis, who sports a mullet that is 5ft 8in, says her hair was inspired by a 1980s music video.

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