Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges

Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home.

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University basketball team's jet nearly collides with plane

The Gonzaga University sports team was departing Los Angeles when the incident occurred.

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Five People Indicted in Connection With Liam Payne’s Fatal Fall

Two people are accused of supplying the singer with drugs and three others with negligence related to his fall from the balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel.

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Jimmy Carter's legacy... in his own words

A look back through the BBC archive of interviews with the former president.

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Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024

New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site

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How TSMC’s Arizona Chip Plant Seeded a Tiny Taipei in the Desert

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund.

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Georgia Inaugurates Mikheil Kavelashvili as President Amid Anti-Western Drift

Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China.

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Interior Dept. Is Caught Between Tribes in Casino Battles

The Biden administration’s consideration of three proposed tribal casinos in California and Oregon has touched off a fierce debate about tribal sovereignty and land rights.

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As Roy Cooper’s Term Ends in North Carolina, He’s Cagey About His Future

In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president.

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A Look at Presidential Christmas Messages After Trump’s Holiday Post

Past U.S. presidents have used their holiday messages to inspire the nation to overlook their differences and face hard times by coming together. President-elect Donald J. Trump had his own idea.

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Mozambique Unrest: What to Know

More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military.

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Manmohan Singh, Indian Premier Who Spurred Economic Boom, Dies at 92

The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan.

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New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.

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Body found in wheel well of United plane after landing in Hawaii

A United Airlines spokesperson says it's unclear how or when the person got into the landing gear compartment of the aircraft.

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A Billionaire Gave $1,000 to UMass Dartmouth Graduates. Some Missed Out.

A billionaire gave $1,000 to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates in May. You had to be there.

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Avoid California Beaches Because of Dangerous Waves, Officials Warn

An unusually powerful surf has already killed one man and destroyed part of a historic pier in Santa Cruz, Calif.

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History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve

Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.

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The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report

Both men display the same contempt for the law.

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The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report

Both men display the same contempt for the law.

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A 1,000-Year-Old Seed Grows in Israel

For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart.

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Heroism attributed to CEO murder suspect is alarming - Mayorkas

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers.

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Letter Calling for Tracking People of Color Circulates in an Oregon County

The letter, distributed in Lincoln County, Ore., tells community members to report people who may be undocumented, the sheriff’s office said.

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Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation".

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Donald Trump Is Vulnerable

His win did not upend the rules of American politics or render him immune to political misfortune.

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Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation

Body-camera footage shows an officer from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky detain the woman, who gave birth later that day.

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Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.

The latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.

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Marisa Paredes, Acclaimed Diva of Spanish Cinema, Is Dead at 78

A prolific actress, she was best known globally for her work with the filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, with whom she had a stormy relationship.

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Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York

A freshman at George Mason University, who is a citizen of Egypt, was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of planning an attack.

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Bird Flu Has Hit California Dairies So Hard That They’re Calling It ‘Covid for Cows’

The virus has spread rapidly in California, the nation’s largest producer of milk. Farmers are frustrated that their herds are getting infected despite various precautions.

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Gisèle Pelicot Has Changed France

She has opened up a conversation about sexual violence in a country where a serious reckoning was well overdue.

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Done With Never Trump

There’s plenty to dislike and fear about Trump, but Never Trumpers overstated our case, defeating our purpose.

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‘Murder Hornet’ Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say

The hornet was discovered in a corner of Washington State. Five years later, a massive mobilization has eliminated the invasive species, at least for now.

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Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect charged with seventh murder

Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, is accused of killing Valerie Mack, who was last seen by her family in New Jersey in 2000.

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Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?

As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.

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Polly Mellen, Fashion’s Storied Cheerleader, Dies at 100

With photographers like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Bert Stern and others, the veteran editor created some of the most indelible images of modern fashion.

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Jay-Z asks court to dismiss rape lawsuit over inconsistencies

The accuser acknowledges making "some mistakes" in her accusation, but stands by her claim.

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Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia for Months. Here’s Why.

Protests in Bolivia triggered by a feud between the president and a political rival have caused turmoil. One fallout: fuel shortages that have left drivers lining up for gas for days.

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Where It Isn’t Christmas Until the City Shoots Lasers at 20,000 Crows

In Rochester, N.Y., every year in early December thousands of crows descend on the city, which tries to shoo them away with loud noises and bright lights.

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Biden issues 39 presidential pardons and commutes 1,500 sentences

The White House says it is the highest number of presidential acts of clemency in a single day.

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British Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness

Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.

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How the six-day hunt for New York shooting suspect unfolded

It was a McDonald's employee hours away from the scene of the crime who spotted a man resembling the suspect.

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With Quick Vote and Little Fanfare, Saudi Arabia on Track to Get the 2034 World Cup

Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.

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Judge Denies Nadine Menendez’s Request to Postpone Trial Further

Ms. Menendez, the wife of New Jersey’s former senator, is scheduled to stand trial on Jan. 21, eight days before her husband is expected to be sentenced for taking bribes.

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A $6.2m banana, a crypto empire and Trump's potential conflicts

Trump's expanding business ventures have made it easier than ever for those hoping to influence US policy to steer money his way.

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The Winners and Losers Following the Fall of Assad

Two cheers for the end of the regime, but be wary of what happens next.

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Records Seized by Israel Show Hamas Presence in U.N. Schools

While Israel asserts that the United Nations has tried to minimize the problem, the global organization says Israeli officials are waging an unfair campaign to discredit it.

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The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone

What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?

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Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.

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Dorothy's ruby slippers to be auctioned off

The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.

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Missing grandmother's body recovered from Pennsylvania sinkhole

Elizabeth Pollard, 64, went missing after she went out to search for her cat on 2 December.

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November Jobs Report Shows Gain of 227,000; Unemployment Rises

Hiring bounced back after disruptions from storms and a major strike.

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Donate This Holiday Season: Ex-Convicts Need Your Help

New Jersey Re-entry Corporation helps people stay out of prison once they’ve been in.

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Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the Wild

Researchers are trying a new strategy to reintroduce Hawaiian crows, which have been extinct in the wild for two decades.

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Nvidia Rules A.I. Chips, but Amazon and AMD Emerge as Contenders

Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are beginning to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for a phase of A.I. development known as “inferencing.”

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Biden 'proud' to be in Angola for unprecedented visit

The US is backing a new train link to boost trade, seen as an effort to counter China's influence.

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Who Is Massad Boulos, the Lebanese American Tycoon and Trump Adviser?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Mr. Boulos, the businessman and father-in-law of Mr. Trump’s daughter, as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

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So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East

If anything, old conflicts are heating up.

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Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers

The question for the justices was whether the Food and Drug Administration had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes.

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White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash

Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.

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Best TV Shows of 2024

“English Teacher,” “My Brilliant Friend,” “Shogun,” “Babylon Berlin” and “Somebody Somewhere” were among the series that stood out in a year when television felt more mid than ever.

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Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year.

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Cucumbers Are Recalled After Salmonella Sickens People in 19 States

At least 68 people have fallen ill in the outbreak believed to be linked to cucumbers sold in the United States and Canada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

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A. Cornelius Baker, Champion of H.I.V. Testing, Dies at 63

Working inside the government and out, he lobbied to improve the lives of people with H.I.V. and AIDS, particularly those who belonged to minority groups.

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Great Lakes Storm Dumps 2 Feet of Snow on Northeast and Midwest, With More to Come

The lake-effect storm disrupted holiday plans and travel across the region. National Guard troops were dispatched in New York and Pennsylvania.

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Death of Cyclist in Paris Lays Bare Divide in Mayor’s War Against Cars

Paul Varry was run over on a city street in what prosecutors suspect was a deliberate act of road rage, as bikers and drivers choose sides.

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Husband decorates entire street for wife’s Christmas joy

John Reichart transforms his street into a winter wonderland for his wife Joan, who has Alzheimer’s.

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Bangladesh Ties with India Plunge Further After Arrest of Hindu Leader

India and Bangladesh have traded angry accusations about Bangladesh’s Hindu minority.

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Daniel Khalife, UK Prison Escapee, Is Convicted of Spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife also pleaded guilty to an escape from a London jail, strapped underneath a truck with a sling made of trousers, that embarrassed the British authorities.

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Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73

Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.

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Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees, FBI says

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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'No-one will win' - Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump tariff threats

Mexico said it would slap tit-for-tat tariffs on the US, while China said Trump's finger-pointing "runs completely counter to facts".

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G.O.P. Senator Blocking Promotion of General Who Commanded Afghan Withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue was recently selected to lead the U.S. Army’s Europe Command as the war in Ukraine heads into its fourth year.

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U.S. Investigating Political Action Committee Tied to Mayor Adams

Prosecutors and the F.B.I. are examining an organization founded by the Rev. Alfred Cockfield II, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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Donald Trump’s Luck with the Economy May Be Turning

Large, negative movements in the finances of the young and the working class are going to make his second term much tougher sledding than his first.

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Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?

Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.

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Charles Dumont, Who Wrote Enduring Melodies for Édith Piaf, Dies at 95

His dozens of songs included “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” a powerful anthem of redemptive love that became one of Piaf’s signature songs.

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White Women Were Active in the American Slave Trade, Statistical Research Shows

For generations, scholars argued that white women were rarely involved in the active buying and selling of Black people. A growing body of research says otherwise.

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Blue Man Group to End New York Run After Three Decades Off Broadway

The troupe is also closing its Chicago company, but continues to perform in Berlin, Boston, Las Vegas and, soon, Orlando.

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US listeria outbreak kills infant and prompts recall of meat products

The listeria outbreak, linked to ready-to-eat meat, is known to have sickened 11 people.

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Moment person clinging to cliff is rescued by helicopter

A 911 call was received for a man stuck and yelling for help, San Francisco officials said.

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Kendrick Lamar Surprise Releases a New Album, ‘GNX’

The rapper’s sixth studio album follows the success of a pair of tracks this year that were sparked by a war of words with Drake.

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Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

But the man, Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning home, officials said.

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Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options

One question is whether the new administration and Europe will provide security guarantees to prevent Russia from taking more territory.

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Blue Bracelets, MAGA Hats and “92% Club” Shirts: How Americans Are Flaunting Their Voting Choices

In the aftermath of the presidential election, voters are reaching for merchandise and political symbols either to celebrate the results or to make clear their opposition.

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What to know about the Matt Gaetz allegations

Public pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.

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Biden first US president to visit Amazon rainforest

The president on Sunday signed a declaration making 17 November International Conservation Day.

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Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France

The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious.

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Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden

The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden.

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Betty White Stamp to Be Released in 2025, Postal Service Says

The U.S. Postal Service announced it would honor the actress known for her comedic work on shows such as “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

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U.S. Opens Investigation Into Killing of Sonya Massey

The Justice Department notified Sangamon County, Ill., that it had opened a civil rights investigation after reports about the shooting raised “serious concerns.”

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Ex-Officer Took Nude Images From Women’s Phones in Traffic Stops, U.S. Says

In an unrelated case also in Missouri, a former state trooper was charged with searching the phones of female drivers to acquire explicit images.

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Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself.

A New York Times reporter tested a handful of chatbots to see if they could help improve his dating life. The results were decidedly mixed.

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Prosecutors Accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of Trying to Contact Witnesses From Jail

The government said the music mogul had been attempting to obstruct federal prosecutors by instructing others to make three-way calls and securing help from other inmates.

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Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue.

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Golf Carts, Loudspeaker, Lockboxes: Florence Bans Tourism Headaches

The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable.

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Taylor Swift to Tour in Canada After Trudeau Issues Plea on Social Media

Ms. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto before heading to Vancouver, the final stop in her blockbuster Eras Tour.

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NYC’s New Trash Bin Rules Take Effect: What to Know

The rules herald the end of the city’s peculiar, decades-old tradition of letting residents place their bulging garbage bags directly on the sidewalk.

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US drug overdose deaths have declined, CDC says

Experts are unsure as to what is causing the decline, which saw deaths decrease by some 14% between June 2023 and 2024.

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Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

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Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out

A woman whose family had to sell a painting in the Holocaust and a museum have struck a deal. The museum will keep the work but will help to publish a book telling the family’s story.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen in December

Millions of visitors are expected at the cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire.

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A Former Harrods Employee Accuses Al-Fayed of Trafficking and Says His Brother Knew

In a U.S. court filing, a former employee says she was trafficked, raped and abused when Mohamed al-Fayed owned Harrods, and that his brother Ali may have evidence of the abuse.

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Netanyahu Seeks to Delay Testifying at His Corruption Trial

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is on trial for bribery and fraud. Now he wants to delay giving testimony.

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Lou Donaldson, Soulful Master of the Alto Saxophone, Dies at 98

A player of impeccable technique and a mainstay of the Blue Note label, he recorded constantly as both a leader and a sideman beginning in 1952.

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For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky

What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.

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Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?

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Piecing Life Back Together After Helene, One Mud-Splattered Photo at a Time

The Mosses’ home washed away during the hurricane, and with it went their photos of a son who had died as a child. They didn’t know a determined detective was on the case.

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FEMA Fires Employee for Telling Hurricane Milton Relief Workers to Skip Houses With Trump Signs

The agency said it was investigating the incident in the aftermath of the Category 3 hurricane that hit Florida in October.

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Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?

A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.

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Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

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'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition

As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.

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Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

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Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.

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The US's biggest prize battleground state – why it matters

BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome.

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Trump Rallies Draw Fewer Crowds as Election Campaign Winds Down

The former president likes to talk about the attendance at his rallies, but empty seats and early exits have grown more common.

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What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

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Expect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year

Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.

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Nageeye and Chepkirui win New York City Marathon

Abdi Nageeye outkicks former champion Evans Chebet to win the men's race at the New York City Marathon in 2:07.39.

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Janey Godley, Scottish Comic Who Brought Humor to Harrowing Topics, Dies at 63

Ms. Godley said she believed there were “funny sides” to terrible experiences, including some that she drew from her own times of loss and hardship.

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A Texas Judge’s Fight to Keep a High Profile Case Out of His Court

A battle over a new rule to limit credit card late fees has spiraled into a larger skirmish about how much power litigants should have to maneuver their cases into friendly courtrooms.

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Trump’s Attack on Liz Cheney Is Just as Malicious as It Appears

It went far beyond a chicken-hawk accusation.

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Sugar Rationing Lowered Diabetes and Hypertension in British Children

British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life.

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At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.

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The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don’t All Tell the Same Story

Either way, it’s too close to make a prediction.

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Actress Teri Garr, star of Young Frankenstein, dies

The Oscar-nominated actress is known for her roles in hit movies including Young Frankenstein and Tootsie.

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Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

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Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March

The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday.

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'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven

Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.

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The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law

Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.

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California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

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Penny Hires

The courtroom presence of Jo-Ellan Dimitrius illustrates the pressure on the 12 people who will decide if Daniel Penny is guilty of manslaughter for choking a man on a New York subway train.

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Dan Price, Former CEO of Gravity Payments, Charged With Rape

The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence.

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What's next for the Menendez brothers?

A district attorney will argue for the brothers' resentencing on Friday - but freedom is still a long way off.

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As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Two people sharing a home caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.

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Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets

The government says it "didn't get the balance quite right" when it bolstered immigration to address labour shortages.

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How One Georgia Voter’s Mistake Turned Into a Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory

One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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A Feathered Murder Mystery at 10,000 Feet

Scientists say they have observed one of the highest-altitude acts of bird predation ever recorded.

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Suspected drunk driver 'almost struck' Kamala Harris motorcade

The suspect who "almost struck a vehicle" had no recollection of entering the highway after driving the wrong way, arrest report says.

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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, Will Run Against Mayor Adams

Zohran Mamdani, a state lawmaker from Queens, has entered the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, joining a crowded field hoping to unseat Eric Adams.

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Why Harris Is Struggling With Blue-Collar Voters in Detroit

Not everyone is impressed by her background as a prosecutor.

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Trump and Harris trade bitter attacks in battleground blitz

The Republican says his opponent was "lying" about once working at McDonald's, while she says he is "unstable".

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Why Hasn’t the 9/11 Trial Started?

A new court, a death penalty case and even the weather have contributed to the go-slow process at Guantánamo Bay.

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The farmers targeted by false claims and threats over Harris ad

Two Pennsylvania farmers have been targeted by false claims and threats after appearing in a Kamala Harris advert.

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Musk’s $1 Million Offer Raises New Legal Questions

Some election lawyers said the giveaway may run into laws that prohibit paying people to register to vote.

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2 Dead, Hundreds Rescued in ‘Historic’ New Mexico Floods

Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday. Rescue efforts were ongoing with more storms in the forecast.

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Sister Sally Butler, Nun Who Blew the Whistle on Sex Abuse, Dies at 93

In the 1960s, she worked with priests to serve residents of housing projects in Brooklyn. Decades later, she learned that those priests had been abusing young boys.

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Michael Valentine, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies at 74

An engineer who loved to drive fast, he helped build an industry-altering device that made its debut after the national speed limit of 55 m.p.h. became law.

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How Fugetsu-Do Survived the Evolution of Little Tokyo

Fugetsu-Do, a mochi store in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, has existed for 121 years, with a lasting impact on its community.

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Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.

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On TikTok, Some Grieved Liam Payne’s Death With Reaction Videos

On TikTok, some users posted videos of themselves learning about Liam Payne’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual.

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‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on front line of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

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For Ruben Gallego, the Campaign Trail Runs Through the Grand Canyon

The Democratic congressman, who is running for Senate in Arizona, hiked thousands of feet down to meet the Havasupai, a Native tribe, on their land, part of an extensive outreach effort in a competitive race.

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Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist’s Murder

Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. On Wednesday, a judge added eight years to that minimum.

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Richard V. Secord, Middleman in Iran-Contra Scandal, Dies at 92

A war hero and a former Air Force general, he denied wrongdoing for his role in the Reagan-era shipment of arms to Iran to support Nicaraguan rebels.

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Substitute Teacher Reenacted George Floyd Murder at Minnesota High School

Students said the teacher, who claimed to be a police officer, also said “police brutality isn’t real.”

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Supreme Court Leans Toward Truck Driver Fired Over Drug Test

The driver, Douglas Horn, sued the maker of a product said to be free of THC under a federal racketeering law, saying he had suffered a business injury.

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How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

India and Canada expelled diplomats as tensions rose over last year's killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

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Trump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan voters

Trump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state.

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N.J. Transit Train Hits Tree on Track, Killing 1 and Injuring 23

A light rail train traveling south from Trenton collided with a chunk of tree, killing the train’s operator.

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John F. Kennedy Jr.’s 1990s-era Magazine Is Back, With a QAnon Twist

It is a reanimation story strange enough for a zombie movie, made possible by the fact that the original George trademark lapsed, only to be secured by a conservative lawyer.

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The Ground Game: Harris’s Turnout Machine vs. Trump’s Unproven Alliance

Both parties are frenetically chasing votes in the counties that could very well decide the election. In many places, inexperienced conservative groups are going up against a more tightly organized Democratic operation.

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Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69

Mr. Salmond led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain.

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Will Social Security Be There for Millennial and Gen-Z Workers?

Despite fears about long-term solvency, millennials and Gen Z workers have a major stake in the program.

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Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong Say ‘The Apprentice’ Is a ‘Human Tragedy’

The “Apprentice” stars and the director Ali Abbasi say their film is a “humanistic” treatment of the former president and his mentor, Roy Cohn.

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Residents of a Mobile Home Park Join Forces to Buy Their Community

The residents are the first in the state of Maine to successfully utilize a new law making it easier for them to compete with investors and gain ownership of the land their homes sit on.

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Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night

The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.

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Does Your School Use Suicide Prevention Software? We Want to Hear From You.

Concerned about anxiety and depression among students, some schools are monitoring what children type into their devices to detect suicidal thinking or self-harm.

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Thomas Rockwell, 91, Dies; Taught Children ‘How to Eat Fried Worms’

His father, Norman Rockwell, depicted his childhood on covers of The Saturday Evening Post. The worms came later.

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Book Review: ‘War,’ by Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward doesn’t know which story he wants to tell in his latest presidential chronicle.

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Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium

The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.

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Meteorologist becomes emotional giving Hurricane Milton update

The weather system has rapidly intensified into a category five storm with winds of up to 175mph (281km/h).

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U.S. Budget Deficit Rises to $1.8 Trillion in 2024

New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show continuing fiscal strain, despite steady economic growth.

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Is the Election Affecting Your Relationships? Tell Us About It.

If this political season is influencing your marriage, friendships or dating life, for better or worse, we want to hear about it.

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Georgia Supreme Court Restores State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban

The ban will resume while the court considers an appeal to a decision that had briefly allowed greater access to abortions in the state.

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Christopher Ciccone, Who Dished About His Sister Madonna, Dies at 63

An artist, designer, choreographer and dancer, he was best known for writing a grudge-settling memoir about his formerly close bond with the pop star.

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The Year American Jews Woke Up

American Jews need to recover their instinct for danger.

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Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hit Hard by Deadly Marburg Virus

The Health Ministry has reported that 80 percent of the infected are health care professionals.

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America Needs a President

The sidelining of the White House in global crisis spots is a big red flag.

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Sadness and defiance in Trump-shooting town trying to heal

The town is undergoing its own healing process ahead of the former president's visit.

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Fake 'Kamala Harris ad' used AI voice and UK department store advert

BBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.

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Our Housing Crisis Has Its Roots in the Financial Crisis

Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors.

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What Happens Next in Hunter Biden’s Criminal Cases

The president’s son now confronts a daunting and uncertain process that could result in serious time behind bars when he is sentenced in his tax and gun cases in mid-December.

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Pras Sues Lauryn Hill Over Canceled Fugees Tour, Alleging Fraud

Ms. Hill was accused of deceiving the other group members about tour finances. She called the lawsuit “baseless” and “full of false claims.”

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US man jailed for cloning giant sheep for trophy hunting

The 81-year-old breeder imported tissue from the Marco Polo argali sheep, the world's largest, from Kyrgyzstan.

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California Will Allow Amsterdam-Like Cannabis Cafes

Marijuana businesses will be allowed to serve food and have live music performances as a way to attract more customers.

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California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first US regulations on artificial intelligence.

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Austria’s Far Right Wins Election but May Fall Short of Forming a Government

The Freedom Party got nearly 30 percent of the national vote, but mainstream parties have vowed to join in a coalition government without the party’s pugilistic leader, Herbert Kickl.

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‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor, Drake Hogestyn, Dies at 70

Mr. Hogestyn was best known for playing John Black on the daytime soap opera and appeared in more than 4,200 episodes over 38 years.

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Can Lina Khan Hold On?

Ms. Khan’s term as the chair of the Federal Trade Commission ended Wednesday. In a wide-ranging interview, she discussed her aggressive approach to antitrust and its critics.

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Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

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New R.S.V. Vaccines Had Limited Takers Last Year. Will This Year be Better?

Some of the problems that patients ran into, including a lack of insurance coverage, have been resolved.

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Major U.S. Prison Offers Substandard Health Care, Watchdog Says

Among the most alarming findings by the Justice Department’s watchdog: the decision to discontinue antidepressant medication for 15 inmates, without consulting or examining the patients.

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Republican anger clouds Zelensky-Biden 'victory plan' meeting

Ukraine's leader was due at the White House, while a feud escalated over a trip to an arms factory.

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Canada's Trudeau survives no-confidence vote in parliament

While vote to topple his government has failed, it signals a new series of tests for the prime minister.

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Meta Unveils New Virtual Reality Headset and Other Products

At an event in Silicon Valley, Meta exhibited a range of products meant to blend the real world and virtual reality, with a healthy dose of A.I.

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Scathing report details security failures before Trump rally shooting

Calling the lapses "a perfect storm of stunning failure", a bipartisan Senate report says the problems remain unaddressed.

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The Death of Outdoor Dining Is a Blow to New York’s Vitality

All for a set of narrow, self-serving complaints about parking and noise.

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US to ban Chinese tech in cars

Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".

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Trump rejects second TV debate as 'too late'

Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the presidential election.

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Murder in U.S. Continues Steep Decline, F.B.I. Reports

Homicides fell 11.6 percent nationwide in 2023, and violent crime overall fell by 3 percent after a surge in crime during the pandemic.

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The Tumult that Transformed Racquet, the Tennis Magazine

The indie magazine Racquet aims to become a major player in the business of tennis — after a messy dispute between its two founders.

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Mercury Morris, Elusive Rusher on a Perfect Dolphins Team, Dies at 77

Part of a talented backfield triumvirate that also included Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick, he helped lead Miami to two Super Bowls and an undefeated season.

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Trump says too late for another debate as Harris pushes for second clash

Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the election.

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Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall

For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women is vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing.

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The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Cultural Artifacts to Indonesia

The repatriation, the second of its kind by the Dutch, shows a working model for returning looted treasures from Europe to former colonies around the world.

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Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Says He Was Forced to Sign Letter Recognizing Maduro

Edmundo González said the government made him sign a document recognizing President Nicolás Maduro as the election winner before he could flee to Spain.

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France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says

The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U.

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US sues ship firms for $100m over Baltimore bridge crash

The Justice Department said repair costs should be carried by the companies responsible, not US citizens.

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With Sandbags and Team Spirit, a Polish City Fought Off a Flood

Thousands of residents of Nysa, in southern Poland, formed a human chain overnight to pass each other sandbags, building a wall along a river embankment to keep the raging waters at bay.

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Bystander shot in head as NY police tackle armed subway fare-evader

Officers fired during a clash with a man who pulled a knife after being stopped for fare evasion, police say.

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How apparent assassination attempt unfolded, in 60 seconds

Donald Trump has been targeted in an alleged assassination attempt, for the second time in a matter of months.

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First-Time Emmy Winners, From Jodie Foster to Lamorne Morris

Jodie Foster added to her awards collection while the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” helped propel their shows to big nights.

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'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events

New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex.

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In ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates Takes One Last Case

The Oscar winner found surprising depths in this reboot of the beloved procedural, which she said will be her final job. “This is my last dance,” she said.

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Vance doubles down on false 'pet-eating' claims

The baseless claims targeting Haitian immigrants have led to several security threats in the town of Springfield, Ohio.

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Election in Montreal Poses a Test for Trudeau

A vote in Montreal is seen as a referendum on Canada’s prime minister, who has brushed aside calls to step down as party members fear a wipeout in the next general election.

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The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries

Holding an inquiry has become one of the British government’s go-to responses to outrageous harm. But that approach can sometimes stall change and delay justice.

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US Coast Guard rescues Haitian migrants stranded by smugglers

Eleven people were rescued by boat from the uninhabited island of Monito in Puerto Rico.

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Justin Timberlake Pleads Guilty to Driving While Impaired in Hamptons Case

The pop star agreed to pay a $500 fine and serve 25 hours of community service at a charity of his choosing.

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A Corporate Minimum Tax Aimed at Closing ‘Loopholes’ Leaves Gaps

The Treasury Department estimates that a new law requiring big companies to pay a 15 percent tax will raise $250 billion from large corporations over the next 10 years.

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Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the movie “Argo.”

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'Say their names' - fallen soldiers honoured at Capitol

The thirteen US service members were killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport, as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

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Book Review: ‘Here One Moment’ by Liane Moriarty

There are stakes on the plane in “Here One Moment,” the latest from the Australian fiction powerhouse.

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Why Teen Voices Matter in the 2024 Election

Introducing the Headway Election Challenge, a running conversation with teenagers about their role in U.S. democracy.

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Line Fire Grows in Southern California, Closing Schools

Schools in some San Bernardino County districts were closed on Monday, and forecasters warned that above-average temperatures, wind and low humidity could worsen fire risks.

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Is US economy better or worse now than under Trump?

BBC Verify looks at jobs, inflation, stocks and other indicators to compare the Trump and Biden economies.

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What We Know About the Investigations Involving Eric Adams’s Top Aides

The administration of New York City’s mayor was thrown into turmoil as federal inquiries reached his inner circle.

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Can the Business of Tennis Be Fixed?

In an interview with DealBook, the U.S.T.A. chief Lew Sherr discussed the U.S. Open’s record attendance, the prospect of a new tennis league, and fighting with pickleball for court space.

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Ex-Mafia Hitman Sentenced to 25 Years for Whitey Bulger Murder

Fotios Geas, who was already serving a life sentence, bludgeoned the Boston gangster to death in his cell in 2018, prosecutors said.

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Judge recounts moment defendant attacked her in court

The judge was attacked by a defendant when she was sentencing him in court, in January.

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Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.

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Boeing Starliner Set to Leave Space Station Without Crew

The troubled spacecraft is scheduled to undock on Friday for a trip back to Earth while two NASA astronauts will stay in orbit.

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Biden Expected to Block U.S. Steel Takeover

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is expected to raise national security concerns about selling the iconic steel producer to Japan’s Nippon Steel.

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Developers Use Art to Attract Tourists and Increase Property Values

Artwork has been part of urban projects for decades, but a new push from developers looking for ways to drive foot traffic has created a boom for the art world.

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China hits back at Canada EV tariffs with canola probe

The move could lead to tariffs on a key Canadian export and escalates a trade fight between the two countries.

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Virginia Ogilvy, Confidante to Queen Elizabeth II, Dies at 91

Born into New York wealth and married to a Scottish earl, she was the only American-born lady-in-waiting to the queen, serving for nearly 50 years.

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Putin Arrives in Mongolia in Defiance of I.C.C. Arrest Warrant

The Russian president is making a state visit to a country that is heavily dependent on Moscow for oil.

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A guide to Trump's four criminal cases

The former president is juggling potentially explosive legal battles with campaigning for the White House.

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Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American Hostage Found Dead, Mourned Across U.S.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the hostages who were found dead on Saturday. Many remembered him as a gleeful and good-humored person — who later became a symbol of hope.

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With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms

The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.

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Arthur J. Gregg, Trailblazing Army Officer, Is Dead at 96

The first Black officer to achieve the rank of lieutenant general, he lived to see an Army post in Virginia renamed in his honor.

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Landon Y. Jones, Who Made People a Star Among Magazines, Dies at 80

An unapologetic champion of the newsworthiness of celebrities, he also drew attention to teenage pregnancy and helped popularize the term “baby boomer.”

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Harris unscathed after walking careful line in first interview

There was no new ammunition for Republicans, but it highlighted the challenge she faces in pitching herself as a change candidate.

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Key takeaways from first Harris and Walz interview

The vice-president and Democratic nominee tells CNN her "values have not changed" despite shifts on key issues.

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Life After Factory Farming: ‘The Longer They’re Out, the Happier They Are.’

Tyler Whitley works with a group that helps farmers leave industrialized livestock agriculture, and says consumers can play a role.

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C.I.A. Warning Helped Thwart ISIS Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna

The agency provided information about several suspects that led to arrests, the deputy director said.

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Pelosi calls Trump 'domestic enemy' in new Jan 6 footage

The footage, turned over to Congress by HBO and obtained by the BBC, shows Ms Pelosi's evacuation during the riot.

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First Jan 6 rioter to enter Capitol building sentenced to prison

Michael Sparks jumped through a window and chased a police officer. He was given a term of more than four years.

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Trump and Harris spar over muting debate microphones

The 10 September debate on ABC News is the only one that both candidates have officially committed to.

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The Human Cost of Your Breakfast Banana

In June, a Florida jury found Chiquita Brands liable for the deaths of eight men killed by a Colombian paramilitary group the company had financed.

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Donald Trump’s Campaign-Finance Disclosures Are ‘a Governance Nightmare’

We know the rules on political giving are broken, but so are the rules on spending.

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The catcher set to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game.

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Alabama High School Football Player Dies After Sustaining Head Injury

Caden Tellier, a quarterback, suffered a critical brain injury after being tackled in the third quarter of a game on Friday night, school officials in Selma said.

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Why Roth Accounts May Be a Good Savings Option at Any Age

These savings accounts, which are often pitched to young investors, can be a good investment option for older and retired workers.

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In Hawaii, a Sense of Alertness Without Panic Ahead of Tropical Storm Hone

Although the storm is not expected to pass directly over the Big Island, forecasters warned of threats including flooding and damaging winds.

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Ancient Tablets Foretold Doom Awaiting Babylonian Kings

A new translation of cuneiform relics from the second millennium B.C. highlights the warnings that astrologers saw in eclipses.

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Why Harris’s 2024 Campaign Feels Nothing Like Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Bid

The first-female-president energy of 2016 has been replaced by a more serious tone, with Democrats warning gravely of the new frontiers in the post-Roe era.

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SpaceX will return stranded astronauts next year

Nasa said Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore would not return to Earth until February 2025.

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Key moments when Harris and Obama's political paths crossed

Two decades after they first met, he will use his convention speech to try to propel her to the White House.

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New Covid Vaccines: What to Know about Efficacy, Access and Cost

We asked experts about the right time to get a shot, and how long protection will last.

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'Coach Walz' rallies Democrats with personal pitch to middle America

The running mate of Kamala Harris told the Democratic convention that voters should back "the right team" and "turn the page on Donald Trump".

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Obamas, dancing delegates and other takeaways from DNC day two

The former president and first lady aim jokes at Donald Trump - and rapper Lil Jon gets delegates on their feet.

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NYC Reading Scores Decline Slightly as Schools Overhaul Teaching

Math scores notched upward in the city, and officials said the drop in reading was explained in part by an effort to change reading instruction and retrain hundreds of teachers.

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Justice Dept. Investigating Tennessee Prison Over Reports of Abuse

State audits of the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, outside Nashville, have suggested that understaffing and high turnover have created an unsafe environment.

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Switzerland Offers Reward for Ideas to Remove Old Bombs From Its Lakes

Switzerland is offering $58,000 in prize money for ideas to remove munitions from the depths, in case they start polluting. The catch: The cure can’t be worse than the problem.

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Can Democrats Make the Case to Climate Voters?

In another year of record-breaking temperatures, Democrats are faced with the challenge of making climate change resonate with voters.

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Ukrainian Lawmakers Pass Bill Aiming to Ban Russian-Aligned Church

The measure, which awaits President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signature, would further a long, post-Soviet split between two of the world’s largest Orthodox communities.

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Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Among 6 Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily

Fifteen other people were rescued after the vessel went down in a storm. Expert divers were called in to carry out search operations in the deep water. Among the missing was a British software mogul.

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To Undecided Voters, Harris Is Famous, but Unknown. They Want to Learn More.

Vice President Kamala Harris has lit a fire among loyal Democrats. But many voters still want to know more about what she stands for.

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Elon Musk Closes X Operations in Brazil Over Fight With Judge

The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend accounts.

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Why this Democratic convention will not be like Chicago in 1968

There are parallels - a president exiting the race and anti-war protests - but the violence and chaos of that event is unlikely to be repeated when Democrats convene in the city this week.

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Behind the Pageantry of Shen Yun, Untreated Injuries and Emotional Abuse

As the popular dance show grew into an international juggernaut, some of the group’s young performers paid a steep price.

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Bermuda Braces as Hurricane Ernesto Powers Through the Atlantic

The Category 2 storm left hundreds of thousands without power in Puerto Rico this week. It now threatens Bermuda this weekend.

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America Can’t Produce the Weapons It Needs for the Future. This Could Help.

The United States, Australia and Britain are making it easier to share defense technology, hoping to spur the innovations needed to keep up with China.

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Peter Marshall, Longtime Host of ‘The Hollywood Squares,’ Dies at 98

He played straight man to all manner of celebrities, asking questions on what was for many years the most popular game show on television.

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Boeing Faces a Steep Climb in Catching Up to Airbus

As Boeing works to address quality control issues, its new chief starts at a disadvantage in competing with the other big maker of passenger planes.

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Whimsical Parade of Banksy Animals Sends Fans on a Giddy Hunt

Each day for nine straight days, a new Banksy artwork appeared somewhere in London. For some, it became a citywide treasure hunt.

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Who Is Brian Niccol, the Incoming Starbucks CEO From Chipotle?

Mr. Niccol, whom the coffee chain poached from Chipotle, has emerged in recent years as a top leader in the restaurant industry.

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Older Adults Do Not Benefit From Moderate Drinking, Large Study Finds

Virtually any amount increased the risk for cancer, and there were no heart benefits, the researchers reported.

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Tom Cruise abseils off stadium roof in daring Olympic finale

The Mission: Impossible star, known for his love of stunts, wowed the Stade de France.

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Who Won the Olympics? All the Ways We Could Think Of to Track the Medal Count.

Which country won the most events involving nets, balls or weapons? We (over) analyzed the medal standings in Paris.

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Jordan Chiles Lost Her Bronze Medal Over Four Seconds

An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. wants her bronze back.

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Celine Dion 'does not endorse' Trump use of Titanic song

A clip of the artist singing My Heart Will Go On was played at one of President Donald Trump's rallies.

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Ancient Calendar, Recently Discovered, May Document a Long-Ago Disaster

The markings on a pillar in southern Turkey are more than decorations on the stone, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh says. They may memorialize a time when comet fragments struck Earth.

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Israeli Strikes on Schools Pose a Life-or-Death Choice for Civilians

Schools in Gaza have taken in tens of thousands of people seeking safety. Israel, arguing that Hamas uses the shelters, has struck school grounds repeatedly.

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The Presidential Campaign’s Carbonated Détente

In a land of plenty that reveres personal freedom, we imbibe as we wish.

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Biden 'not confident' of peaceful transition if Trump loses

In his first interview since he dropped out of the race, the president says he is concerned about the transfer of power.

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Republicans attack Democratic VP pick's handling of Floyd protests

The Minnesota governor's detractors say a slow response led to extensive looting and damage.

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Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. Finds

A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic.

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'He offers so much': Democrat voters on Walz

The BBC spoke to Democratic voters about Kamala Harris's choice of running-mate.

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Here’s Why You Should Kill Spotted Lanternflies

The battle continues against the colorful bugs. Here’s how New Yorkers can help curb the infestation.

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Man nearly hit when small plane crashes on golf course

The pilot said complete mechanical failure led the aircraft to come down in California.

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Bangladesh Protesters Swarm Sheikh Hasina’s Residence after Prime Minister Flees

Looters made off with furniture, bedding and potted plants

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Canada Covid protesters cleared of plotting to kill police

The two men were arrested and charged at a 2022 border blockade in Coutts, Alberta.

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Perfumes, Candles, Toothpaste — Vanilla Is in Everything. And It’s Under Threat.

Vanilla substitutes exist, but there is no replacing the symphonic complexities of the real thing.

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Stephen Nedoroscik is America's pommel horse hero

The US gymnast and Rubik's cube enthusiast became an online sensation after earning two bronze medals at the Olympics.

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Violent Protests Grip U.K. Cities in Wake of Southport Stabbing

Tensions have grown in some communities across Britain since a stabbing in the northern town of Southport on Monday, while misinformation over the identity of the attacker has swirled online.

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Toddler rescued after falling down 10-ft pipe

A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10-ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home.

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D.O.T’.s Proposal to Let Families Fly Together for Free: What to Know

A new federal policy would require airlines to seat families together on flights, without incurring any extra fees.

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Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.

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Pentagon Data Shows High Suicide Rates Among Troops Exposed to Blasts

A military report on suicide rates broken down by occupation finds the highest rates among categories of troops that often work and train around weapons blasts.

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Missouri Man Is Freed After 1991 Murder Conviction Is Overturned

Christopher Dunn, who spent more than three decades in prison, was released one week after the Missouri attorney general blocked a judge’s order for his immediate release.

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Israel’s Five Wars

Whatever comes next in Lebanon is a piece in a much larger battle.

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Energy Companies Turn to Robots to Install Solar Panels

Energy companies say a labor shortage is one big obstacle to installing more solar power. They’re turning to machines to speed things up.

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'Fire devils' spotted as California fire doubles in size

Firefighters battle a growing wildfire, the largest blaze in California this year.

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Fatal Police Shooting of Woman in New Jersey Is Under Investigation

A woman was shot to death by a police officer responding to a report of a mental health crisis in Fort Lee, N.J., early Sunday morning.

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Edna O’Brien: An Appreciation

Her fiction delivered searing, candid portraits of Irish society through the prism of female friendship.

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A Village’s Anguish Over 12 Children Lost to a Rocket Strike

A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon.

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As Park Fire Spreads in California, Some Residents Defy Evacuation Orders

In Butte County, Calif., some defied evacuation orders so they could protect their property from the fire that has quickly become the state’s largest this year.

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Memecoins, Cryptocurrencies Based on Internet Memes, Roar Back

One of the wildest, most scam-ridden corners of the cryptocurrency industry — memecoins, which are rooted in internet memes — has roared back.

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Three Members of the Nelons Gospel Group Are Killed in a Plane Crash

The band members were traveling on Friday to a performance when their plane crashed in Wyoming. Four others on board were killed.

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Andrew Left, Prominent Short Seller, Accused of Fraud in Multiyear Scheme

Federal authorities filed charges against Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, who they said made at least $16 million from a multiyear scheme to manipulate market prices.

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Weinstein in hospital with Covid and double pneumonia

Disgraced film producer moved from New York prison cell, where he is serving a 23-year jail term for rape and sexual assault.

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They Got a Mysterious $24,000 Water Bill. Then the Shut-Off Notice Came.

A federal lawsuit accuses New York City of defying state and city regulations meant to protect vulnerable homeowners from losing water service.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg: Joe Biden Left Us in Good Hands with Kamala Harris

On Sunday, the president selflessly let go of the reins but not before ensuring we were in good hands.

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They Were Hotshot Real Estate Agents. Some Women Say They Were Predators.

Tal and Oren Alexander, who had lifestyles as flashy as their real estate deals, are now accused of a string of sexual assaults.

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Sewage Spill Temporarily Closes Two Los Angeles Beaches

An estimated 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek this weekend, closing Venice and Dockweiler State Beaches, officials said. But on Tuesday morning, locals stuck to their beach routines.

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An Unbending Leader’s Crackdown Rains Carnage on Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s deadly response to student-led protests has grown into the biggest challenge ever to her dominance.

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The Secret Service Has Failed Americans Since the Trump Shooting

Conspiracy theorists have been able to fill the information void with their own versions of the truth.

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Senator Bob Menendez to quit after bribery conviction

Democrat had resisted calls to quit for accepting gifts, including gold bars, to aid foreign states.

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Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president

The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race.

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Trial Set to Start Next Year in Bombing of U.S.S. Cole

The judge reserved a courtroom for fall 2025. Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed in the bombing, which was a precursor to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Biden's legacy of accomplishment is unmatched - Harris

The US Vice-President praised Joe Biden's track record as US president.

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US President Joe Biden says it has been 'greatest honour' to serve as he ends campaign

He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country".

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Couple found dead after trying to cross Atlantic

Sarah Packwood and husband Brett Clibbery had set off from Nova Scotia and were heading for the Azores on their yacht, Theros

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Prime sued in trademark case by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement.

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Being the Green Bay Packers’ CEO Is Complicated. A Sense of Humor Helps.

In the N.F.L., being the chief executive of a publicly owned, nonprofit franchise is a singular job. Mark Murphy has been doing it for 17 years.

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The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.

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Donald Trump’s supporters saw two sides of him. Which one might govern?

Looking back at the Republican National Convention offers some clues, says Anthony Zurcher.

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Republicans Have Muffled Trump’s Election Lies at the R.N.C. Here’s Why.

The conspiracy theories about fraud in the 2020 election have largely been absent in prime time. But false claims about elections are still circulating.

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UFC boss to promote Trump's 'fighter' image at RNC finale

Dana White and the ex-president have grown ever closer since their first business deal in 2001.

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Renauld White, Debonair Model Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 80

The first Black American model to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, he was an avatar of male beauty for nearly half a century.

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Britain Approves Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food

British dogs and cats are set to become the first animals in Europe to chow down on meat cultivated from chicken cells.

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Joe Bryant, Basketball Player and Kobe’s Father, Dies at 69

A forward known as Jellybean, he played in the United States and Europe.

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A.C.L.U.’s Legal Director to Step Down After Eight Turbulent Years

As the Supreme Court veered to the right, David D. Cole oversaw hundreds of lawsuits against the Trump administration and helped secure more wins than losses before the justices.

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Sizzling Day in North Dakota? Lately, Amid Widespread Heat, It’s No Surprise.

At a county fair near Fargo, many residents shrugged off the heat, at least for one day.

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The Search for Tulsa Massacre Victims Finally Reveals a Name

In 1921, an Army veteran who was traveling home stopped in Tulsa, Okla., only to be caught in one of the worst racial attacks in American history.

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The Response to Violence Should Not Be a Media Blame Game

Conspiracy mindsets go well beyond news organizations or political parties.

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Delta Flight Attendants With Palestinian Pins Prompts Uniform Policy Change

A social media post showing two flight attendants wearing the pins drew criticism and prompted Delta to say that only U.S. flag pins would be permitted.

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Israel Launches Major Attack Against a Senior Hamas Commander

The target, Muhammad Deif, was an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks and has been the object of repeated Israeli assassination attempts over decades.

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Some of Dr. Ruth’s Most Memorable Moments

After rising to fame in the 1980s, Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, mingled with celebrities, wrote dozens of books and was named as New York’s “loneliness ambassador.”

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A Senator’s Fate Is in a Jury’s Hands

Senator Robert Menendez is charged with 16 separate crimes, including bribery, obstructing justice and acting as an agent of a foreign government.

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‘Inside Out 2’ Passes $1.25 Billion Mark and Pixar’s Biggest Movie Ever

The animated film about a young teenage girl and her complex emotions has passed the $1.25 billion mark globally and is expected to keep growing.

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Who are the Democrats calling time on Joe Biden?

A growing number of politicians, donors and party members are urging the 81-year-old to end his re-election bid.

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Menendez’s Lawyer Tells Jury That Bribery Case Is ‘Painfully Thin’

Senator Robert Menendez’s lawyers finished a six-hour closing statement on Wednesday afternoon.

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Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.

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How Canada became a car theft capital of the world

From installing bollards to hiring private security, fed up Canadians are trying new ways to safeguard their cars.

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Russian Court Orders Arrest of Navalny’s Widow, Yulia Navalnaya

The court accused Ms. Navalnaya, who left Russia in 2021, of “participating in an extremist community.” She would be subject to arrest if she ever returns to Russia, the court said.

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Prosecutors Will Seek to Indict Weinstein on New Sex Crimes Charges

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it was “actively pursuing” a fresh prosecution against the disgraced movie producer. Prosecutors projected a fall trial.

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Alec Baldwin Appears in Court as Judge Rules on Upcoming ‘Rust’ Trial

The actor is set to stand trial this week on a charge of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Nobel laureate Alice Munro's daughter reveals family secret of abuse

Andrea Skinner said her step-father began sexually abusing her at age 9 and Munro stayed with him after she learned of it.

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Who’s Running Against Mayor Adams? The Answer May Shape Other Key Races.

New York City officials, including the comptroller, Brad Lander, are weighing whether to challenge Eric Adams, potentially creating openings in other races.

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Bob's Burgers actor pleads guilty over Capitol riot

Jay Johnston joins more than 800 others who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 2021 attack.

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Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden

Concern over Mr Biden's re-election effort has reached fever pitch. Is there a better option?

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France Could Be Headed for Political Gridlock After Election

Experts said the country could be headed for months of political instability, with the National Assembly divided into three major blocs that appear unable to work with the others.

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A Perfect Peach Pie That’s ‘Better Than My Mom’s

A five-star, reader-favorite recipe for the queen of summer stone fruits.

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$235,000 Settlement Is Reached in Police Raid of Marion County Record

A former reporter of The Marion County Record has settled a lawsuit following a raid on the weekly newspaper last year that garnered widespread attention.

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Biden's interview fails to quell Democrats' concerns about his fitness

A day after the interview, a fifth Democratic member of Congress has called on him to end his bid for re-election.

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Does America Need a President?

Why subordinates or the “deep state” can’t substitute for a vacuum at the top.

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Hurricane Beryl Cuts New Path Through Caribbean, Heading for Mexico

Parts of Jamaica were badly damaged, but its prime minister said it could have been far worse. The storm was on its way to Mexico.

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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest crowns new winners

In an annual tradition, thousands gathered to watch the famous 4 July hot dog eating contest on Coney Island.

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What Is Aphelion? Earth Reaches Its Greatest Distance From the Sun on Friday

Earth whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet will reach its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion.

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Why It’s So Hard to Walk Away From Power

There’s a name for the dilemma that Joe Biden finds himself in.

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Netflix and Amazon Drive Bump in TV Show Market

Netflix and Amazon are driving a small bump in the market for TV shows after a major slowdown.

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Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law

The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers.

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One Neighborhood’s ‘Bizarre Culture War’ Over Bike Lanes

A kerfuffle erupts over sharing the street in Queens, New York, where new bike lanes have replaced some parking spaces in residential areas.

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Mistrial for Karen Read, US woman accused of boyfriend's murder

She had denied running over the police officer outside a house party one wintry night two years ago.

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Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote?

In Tehran, many Iranians said they didn’t see the point in voting in Friday’s first-round presidential election since all the candidates had been vetted by the government.

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France’s Far Right Scores Big in First Round of Elections, Polling Suggests

A surprise decision by President Emmanuel Macron to hold a snap election appears to have backfired badly, giving the National Rally a decisive victory, early returns showed.

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Tropical Storm Beryl likely to be season's first hurricane

The system is expected to develop into a hurricane that will threaten the Caribbean over the weekend.

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Famine Drove Jamestown Settlers to Eat Native Dogs, DNA Reveals

By analyzing dog bones buried at the site, scientists found butcher marks and surprising breeds.

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The Chevron deference, and why it mattered

The Supreme Court has overturned a longstanding legal precedent, and weakened agencies like the EPA.

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Los Angeles Homeless Count Drops for the First Time in 6 Years

The reduction was a sign of progress for Mayor Karen Bass, who started an aggressive new program to move people off the streets in 2022.

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Sandy Hook Families’ Fight for Alex Jones’s Money Takes an Ugly Turn

A scramble for the Infowars host’s meager assets pits Sandy Hook victims’ families against one another in court.

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After Travel Meltdowns, Amtrak and N.J. Transit Offer Plan to Fix Mess

Officials of the two transit agencies met in an impromptu meeting on Thursday called by New Jersey’s governor, Philip D. Murphy.

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AI-Generated Al Michaels to Deliver Paris Olympics Highlights

NBC will offer a customized, daily highlight reel with A.I.-generated narration that sounds like the longtime broadcaster.

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Police run into burning house to rescue disabled man

A New Jersey police officer entered a burning home rescuing two people.

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NFL Sunday Ticket Lawsuit: Why TV Deals Are So Valuable

A class-action lawsuit over the cost of Sunday Ticket subscriptions underscored how valuable broadcast deals have been for the league’s success.

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The Governor’s Race You Cannot Ignore

North Carolina has a chance to overcome tribalism and hate in November.

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Meet Wild Thang, voted world's ugliest dog

The Pekingese took top spot, relegating a one-eyed pug in a wheelchair to second place.

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Clarence Thomas and John Roberts Are at a Fork in the Road

Modern American lawmakers are not limited by the colonial imagination.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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