Thursday, August 31, 2023

Peter Meijer, Republican Who Backed Impeachment, Eyes Michigan Senate Race

Mr. Meijer, who lost his House primary last year, has formed an exploratory committee to run for an open Senate seat.

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In Iowa, Pence Preaches Old-School Conservatism to a Dwindling Flock

The former vice president’s time in the spotlight at the debate did not lift his position in the polls, where he continues to languish in the low-single digits.

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A Record Crowd Shows Buildup of Nebraska Volleyball and Women’s Sports

Nebraska garnered more than 92,000 fans for a regular-season match held in its football stadium.

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McConnell Releases Letter Declaring Him ‘Medically Clear’ to Work After Episode

The brief statement came from the attending physician of Congress, who said he had reached the conclusion after consulting with the top Republican’s doctors and didn’t say he had examined the senator.

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What the NBA May Need: a Soccer-Style Way to Banish Bad Teams

Dave Checketts, a former Knicks executive, has seen firsthand the emotional, and financial, power of relegation through his post-N.B.A. career in European soccer.

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What Happens if Mitch McConnell Resigns Before His Senate Term Ends?

The longtime Republican leader froze up during a news conference on Wednesday in Kentucky. The second such episode in recent weeks, it stirred speculation about his future in the Senate.

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On Abortion, Trump Says He Has Advice for Republicans

The former president suggested that Republicans needed to talk about exceptions to abortion bans but was otherwise vague about how his party should discuss the issue.

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Why Biden Can’t Expedite Work Permits for Migrants

Congress is unwilling to change entrenched immigration laws. Other options face lawsuits or backlogs that could lead to even longer waits.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

At 19, Coco Gauff Is the Veteran Player in Her U.S. Open Matchup

Coco Gauff, at 19, was three years older than her latest opponent in the tournament, Mirra Andreeva, who turned professional last year.

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Many Children May Have Lost Medicaid Coverage Because of State Errors

Federal officials warned state agencies to review their systems for establishing eligibility, as they pare back Medicaid rolls. Children in particular may have been affected.

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McCarthy Tries to Leverage Biden Impeachment to Avoid a Shutdown

But some conservatives are dismissive, saying the House could continue investigating the president and his family even if funding for the government lapses at the end of September.

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N.H. GOP Fights 14th Amendment Bid to Bar Trump From Ballot

In New Hampshire, Republicans are feuding over whether the 14th Amendment bars Donald J. Trump from running for president. Other states are watching closely.

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A Shocking Soccer Kiss Demonstrates the Power of Scandal

By generating public outrage, scandals make inaction costly: suddenly, doing nothing carries greater risks.

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McConnell Freezes Up a Second Time While Addressing Reporters

The episode, which took place in the Republican leader’s home state of Kentucky, intensified questions about his future in the Senate.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

At the U.S. Open Tommy Paul Readies Himself for the Second Round

After numerous misfires with his career, Paul, an American seeded 14th at the U.S. Open, finds himself as comfortable on the court as off it, and into the second round in Queens.

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Court Skirmishes Show Divergent Strategies by Prosecutors in Trump Cases

In Washington, the special counsel is pursuing a streamlined approach and has gotten an early trial date. In Georgia, a more comprehensive indictment faces slower going.

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Can Trump Appeal His Federal Election Trial Date? What to Know.

The ex-president vowed to appeal a judge’s decision to schedule the start on his trial the day before Super Tuesday. He can’t disrupt the trial that way, legal experts say — but there is a longer-shot possibility.

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Tennessee G.O.P. Ends Session Without Taking Action on Gun Control

A special session devoted to public safety became a venue for bitter fights over free speech and dissent. The Republican supermajority called an end to it on Tuesday without enacting major policy changes.

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The New Professional Women’s Hockey League to Launch in 6 Cities

Three Canadian and three American teams will begin play in the Professional Women’s Hockey League in January.

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The Dangerous Marketing of the Trump Mug Shot

Both sides are trying to profit from reducing this moment to a whole lotta merch.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

In a Bitter Lawsuit, Chess Combatants Agree to a Draw

An American grandmaster sued Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top player, and two other parties after Carlsen accused him of cheating. A settlement has been announced.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.

Many carmakers and charging companies are switching to the Tesla plug for electric vehicles. Why are they doing that and what will it mean?

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Hearings in Two Trump Jan. 6 Cases Set for Monday

Proceedings before federal judges in Washington and Atlanta could begin to address some of the many complexities and scheduling challenges in the cases against the former president.

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Carlos Alcaraz Is Bending Tennis to His Will and Taking Over the Game

Alcaraz, the defending U.S. Open men’s singles champion, has forced the best players in the world to adapt to his playing style, or risk losing for a long time.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

A Fan Favorite Is Still Trying to Clear Her Major Hurdle

Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian player who is popular among spectators and fellow competitors, is the only woman to appear in three of the last five major singles finals. But she has lost them all.

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In Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Has a Much-Needed Gift: A Rival

The budding rivalry between the two top-ranked players has added an unexpected thrill to the final act of Djokovic’s career, our columnist writes.

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Simone Biles Shows She’s Not Just Easing Her Way Back

In just her second elite meet following a two-year hiatus, Biles, 26, won a record eighth U.S. all-around title and became the oldest gymnast to win the championship.

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Spanish Soccer Chief Finds His Defenders Backing Away

Luis Rubiales was widely condemned for kissing a player after the Spanish women’s team won the World Cup, but retained a few public supporters. Many now appear to be reconsidering.

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Faces a Wide Range of Issues in China

The secretary said she planned to discuss U.S. technology controls, commercial disputes and opportunities for doing more business in her visits to Beijing and Shanghai this week.

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A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat

An Air Force program shows how the Pentagon is starting to embrace the potential of a rapidly emerging technology, with far-reaching implications for war-fighting tactics, military culture and the defense industry.

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Novak Djokovic, Back in New York and Loving It as Never Before

Led by Carlos Alcaraz, tennis youth is coming for Djokovic. “My role nowadays is to prevent them from that.”

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

In Iowa, a Voter Asks DeSantis: Why Should I Choose You Over Trump?

The Florida governor was reluctant to attack the former president too directly as he navigated the tricky waters of the Republican primary.

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Raimondo Heads to China to Both Promote Trade, and Restrict It

The commerce secretary’s trip may be the clearest demonstration yet of the balancing act the Biden administration is trying to pull off in its relations with China.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Oliver Anthony Says ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Is Not a Republican Anthem

“I wrote this song about those people,” Oliver Anthony said of his No. 1 hit, after presidential candidates answered a question about his Billboard hit at their first debate.

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The Story Behind DeSantis’s Anecdote About an ‘Abortion Survivor’

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has been retelling Miriam Hopper’s 1955 birth story. The details are jarring, highly unusual and unverifiable.

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Candidates Look to Cash In on First G.O.P. Debate — Especially Haley and Pence

Campaigns saw the nationally televised event, the first of the 2024 campaign, not just as a way to reach voters, but also as an appeal to donors big and small.

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Man Accused in 9/11 Plot Is Deemed Not Fit to Face Trial

The question of Ramzi bin al-Shibh’s sanity has shadowed the case since he first appeared at the Guantánamo court in 2008. A new medical panel report says he has a mental illness making him incompetent for trial.

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Republicans Choose Houston for 2028 Convention

The Republican National Committee’s early decision comes nearly a full year ahead of the presidential nominating convention for the 2024 race.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

A Fox News Debate That Skimped on ‘the Elephant Not in the Room’

Donald J. Trump is the most important figure in the Republican Party, but he merited only 10 minutes of questions from the moderators, Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.

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At the Republican Debates, Most Candidates Picked the Color Red

The Republican candidates may have sparred at the first debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, but most agreed on a color.

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Live Tracking Each Candidate’s Speaking Time in the Republican Debate

See who is getting the most speaking time and what topics the candidates are discussing.

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Who Are Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, the Debate Moderators?

Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, Fox News mainstays, will preside over the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee.

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What Are the Rules for the Republican Debate?

The candidates will not make opening statements, but will have 45 seconds for closing statements. They will have one minute to answer a question, and 30 seconds for follow-ups.

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Who can seize the spotlight from Trump? Here’s what to watch for.

Former President Donald J. Trump won’t be on the stage in Milwaukee, but his rivals still need to make a case to be the alternative.

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Preparing to Fact-Check the GOP Debate: A Look at Possible Lines

Through stump speeches and statements on the campaign trail, the Republican presidential contenders have hinted at what they might say on the debate stage. Here’s a look at their possible lines.

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Biden Incentives for Foreign Investment Are Benefiting Factories

Early data suggest laws to increase semiconductor production and renewable energy technology have shifted the makeup of foreign direct investment — but not increased it.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Trump Condemns Hunter Biden’s Foreign Business. He’s Quiet on His Own.

Donald J. Trump has berated Joseph R. Biden Jr. for his son’s overseas deal making, despite plenty of overseas deal making by the Trump family.

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Tom Courtney, Sprinter Who Lunged to Grab Olympic Gold, Dies at 90

In 1956 in Melbourne, he was dueling with another American when an English runner burst toward the finish line. But Courtney had one last surge in him.

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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to Visit China Next Week

The trip by Gina Raimondo, the secretary of commerce, comes at a tense moment for the U.S.-China relationship and the Chinese economy.

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Monday, August 21, 2023

First Republican Debate: How to Watch and What Time Does It Start

The first debate is Wednesday night from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern. Donald Trump has taped an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that is scheduled to air simultaneously.

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The Stage Takes Shape for a Trump-Less First G.O.P. Debate

At least eight Republican presidential hopefuls will spar on Wednesday night in Milwaukee, without the party’s dominant front-runner.

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Maxie Baughan, Feared Linebacker of the 1960s, Dies at 85

A star at Georgia Tech and later in the N.F.L., he dominated his way to nine Pro Bowl selections and could be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year.

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Ramaswamy’s Foreign Policy Approach Offers Rivals a Line of Attack

As Vivek Ramaswamy rises in the polls, fellow Republican presidential candidates are keying in on a number of policy pronouncements that veer far from the G.O.P. mainstream.

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Jimmy Carter Is Still “Very Much” Himself, Grandson Says

He still holds hands with his wife, Rosalynn, their grandson Josh Carter said. The family is making plans for the former president’s 99th birthday in October.

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Supreme Court Is Asked to Hear a New Admissions Case on Race

Parents, backed by a legal foundation, say admissions standards at Thomas Jefferson High School in Virginia are not truly “race neutral.”

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Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?

Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences.

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Biden Visiting Hawaii to Inspect Wildfire Damage

After remaining secluded since Friday, the president will break away from his vacation for a brief trip to Maui, where flames have demolished a town and killed more than 100 people.

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Tennessee Governor’s Gun Law Proposal Is Spurned by GOP Allies

Tennessee’s Republican governor called a special session to address public safety in the wake of a school shooting, but his own party is set to thwart his key measure.

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

A Track Mentality in the Boxing Ring

Some of boxing’s most well-known fighters have been helped by Larry Wade, a strength and conditioning coach who was an elite hurdler.

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A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul

A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer.

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Yankees’ Streak of Winning Seasons in Jeopardy After Loss to Red Sox

After another demoralizing loss — making it eight in a row — the Yankees have gone from contender to afterthought. A 30-year streak of winning seasons is in jeopardy.

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DeSantis Tweaks His Messaging and Tactics After a Tough Campaign Stretch

The Florida governor, who has been losing ground in polls and dealing with staffing, spending and messaging issues, looks to right his campaign in New Hampshire.

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Pence Undercuts Trump’s Defense in Classified Documents Case

The former vice president said he knew of no broad order by Donald Trump that would have declassified documents the former president took with him when he left the White House.

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World Cup Final: England and Spain’s Starting Lineups

Putellas and James are two of the biggest stars for their teams.

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Trump May Skip Some G.O.P. Debates, but Advisers See a Biden Face-Off as Key

The strong desire of Mr. Trump’s advisers to see him debate Mr. Biden in the event of a rematch could lead to a clash with the Republican National Committee.

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Women’s World Cup Final: England and Spain Square Off in Sydney

England, the European champion, and Spain, another of the world’s rising powers, are each playing in the final for the first time.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Trump Wasn’t Invited to This Georgia Event, but His Presence Was Still Felt

Although the Republican front-runner was absent at a conservative conference where other candidates were in attendance, he was still top of mind.

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One Long Reporting Trip Around the World

Sports have always been my ticket to travel: to a surf spot above the Arctic Circle, to a volcano in Mexico and to soccer games in New Zealand.

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Giuliani Repeatedly Sought Help With Legal Bills From Trump

As Rudolph Giuliani has neared a financial breaking point with a pile of legal bills, the former president has largely demurred, despite making a vague promise to pay up.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

U.S. Seals Security Pact With Japan and South Korea as Threats Loom

While the former president’s name appeared nowhere in the communique issued by three leaders, one of the subtexts was the possibility that he could return to power in next year’s election and disrupt ties with America’s two closest allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Illegal Border Crossings Increase in July After Sharp Drop

Even though the volume of illegal crossings has gone up since June, the July figures are the lowest since February 2021.

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Biden Welcomes South Korea’s Efforts to Warm Relations With Japan

The thaw highlights how willing Korean officials appear to be to resolve or downplay traditional conflicts in order to address increasingly urgent security issues in the region.

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John Devitt, Champion Swimmer With a Tarnished Gold Medal, Dies at 86

He won two Olympic gold medals for Australia, but the second was awarded after a disputed finish — one of the more freakish moments in sports history.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Prosecutors Charge Two Men With Defrauding Donors in Telemarketing Schemes

Federal prosecutors say the men bilked tens of millions of dollars from donors who had wanted to support causes such as aid to military veterans.

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At Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s Only Complaint Is the Humidity

After taking the Leagues Cup tournament by storm, Messi, 36, had his first news conference since joining Inter Miami. It was clear he is now in a more relaxed stage of his career.

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Australia Loved the Matildas. Will It Continue to Love Women’s Sports?

Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s sports will last.

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Stuart Delery Stepping Down as White House Counsel

Stuart Delery, who has been President Biden’s chief official lawyer since last year, helped develop strategies to distribute Covid-19 vaccines, forgive student loans and revamp immigration rules.

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Some Transgender Women May Be Barred From Women’s Chess Competitions

The International Chess Federation introduced new regulations that can bar some transgender women from partaking in women’s competitions for up to two years or more.

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White House Targets Key Democrats on Potential Saudi-Israel Pact

The White House needs to persuade two historic adversaries to find common ground. But then the administration faces a potentially more daunting challenge: getting 67 senators to go along with it.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

‘Blind Side’ Lawsuit Shows Strains in Depiction of Black Athletes

Michael Oher has long criticized the feel-good Hollywood version of his life as a struggling high school football player. His lawsuit against the family that took him in questions their relationship.

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For Biden, Celebrating What a Law Did Rather Than What It Did Not

The anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act happened to coincide with a significant decrease in the inflation rate, but the law was really about priorities like clean energy, drug prices and corporate taxes.

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All of Trump’s Lawyers and How Much They’re Paid in Legal Fees

Donald Trump’s PACs have spent millions of dollars on a small army of lawyers to defend him in four separate federal and state criminal cases.

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Former San Jose State Trainer Pleads Guilty to Groping Athletes

Scott Shaw admitted on Tuesday that he inappropriately touched the breasts and buttocks of four female athletes from 2017 to 2020, federal prosecutors said.

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Appeals Court Upholds Abortion Pill Restrictions

The new ruling will have no effect on access until the Supreme Court ultimately decides the case.

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Fed Officials Avoided a Victory Lap at July Meeting

Federal Reserve officials raised interest rate at their July 26 meeting, and freshly released minutes showed they remained focused on inflation risks.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

James Harden Did Not Start the Problems for the Philadelphia 76ers

Discontent is not new for star players, but it has become very public for the Philadelphia 76ers at a moment when their fans are running out of patience.

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Trump Plans to Release 100-Page Report on Georgia Election Fraud Claims

Liz Harrington, a communications aide described as a true believer in the former president’s lies about a stolen election, helped prepare the report. Mr. Trump said he would release it on Monday.

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From ‘America’s Mayor’ to Criminal Defendant: Giuliani’s Long Tumble

An indictment in the Georgia election conspiracy case marked perhaps the lowest point in the career of Rudolph W. Giuliani, who had staked his legacy on blind allegiance to the Trump administration.

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In Wisconsin, Biden Attacks a Far-Right Senator but Avoids Trump Talk

As he promoted his economic agenda in Milwaukee, the president took several jabs at Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, in what served as a stand-in for an attack on Donald Trump.

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Legal Consequences Arrive for Trump and Other Election Deniers

Legal repercussions have arrived for the leaders of the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential contest, in what could serve as a warning to those who meddle in future elections.

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Georgia Case Lays Ground for Parallel Prosecution of Trump

The district attorney in Georgia and the special counsel converged on the same conclusion: that Mr. Trump and his allies “knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election.”

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Michael Oher, Depicted in ‘The Blind Side,’ Says He Was Conned With Adoption Promise

Michael Oher, whose life was depicted in the 2009 film, says in a lawsuit that he was never fully adopted by the family that took him in and was swindled into signing away his decision-making powers at 18.

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Biden Administration Offers Guidance After Affirmative Action Decision

In its first guidance since the Supreme Court decision, the administration says many recruitment programs are still allowed, but other questions are left unanswered.

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For Ukraine, Many Antiwar Activists in the U.S. Make an Exception

Several reasons might explain the differing response, including the fact that no American troops have been committed to the fight.

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For Sweden, the Right Way to Play Is the One That Wins

The World Cup semifinal between Spain and Sweden will be a battle of styles, of passing versus pragmatism. Opponents discount the latter at their peril.

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Once Rare, 40-Point Games Are Surging in the W.N.B.A.

Breanna Stewart of the Liberty scored 42 on Sunday for her third 40-point game of the season, and the 10th in the league this year.

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Hunter Biden Says Prosecutors Reneged on Major Part of Plea Deal

The move is the latest salvo in the back and forth between Mr. Biden and David C. Weiss, the federal prosecutor who was appointed special counsel last week.

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Wander Franco Sits Out of Rays Game Amid Investigation

The Rays said Major League Baseball was investigating social media posts about Wander Franco, but his manager said it was “just a day off.”

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Why Alabama’s Congressional Maps May Need to Be Redrawn, Again

A panel of federal judges will soon decide whether Alabama Republicans complied with a court mandate to create a map that gives Black voters more power.

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses

Since the end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has dropped over half a million people from the program, more than any other state.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Bomb Threat to Arizona Election Official

The man made the threat online and searched for the official’s address and name with the words “how to kill,” according to prosecutors.

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How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect

In polling, fund-raising and conservative media, the former president has turned criminal charges into political assets.

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Without F-16s, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is Missing a Key Piece

Most military experts doubt that they would have, and say that Kyiv can still prevail without them.

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Dwyane Wade Talks Hall of Fame Induction and a Political Hopes

Wade, the former Miami Heat guard, will cap his basketball career with a Hall of Fame induction this weekend. Some are hoping his next phase is as a political star.

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Collapse of Hunter Biden Plea Deal Could Be a Liability for the President

The collapse of a plea deal and the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden mean the president could face political fallout for months to come.

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Garland Appoints Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Inquiry

The attorney general said he decided to elevate David C. Weiss after the prosecutor informed him the investigation had “reached the stage” where the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue.

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A Timeline of Hunter Biden’s Life and Legal Troubles

Mr. Biden, 53, has acknowledged a decades-long addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine. His foreign business dealings have led to questions about President Biden’s influence.

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Fox’s General Counsel, Viet Dinh, Will Depart

Viet Dinh, Fox’s top lawyer, advised the company through its landmark $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems.

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Biden Describes China as a Time Bomb Over Economic Problems

The sharply worded comments are the latest example of the president’s willingness to criticize China even as he tries to ease tensions.

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Minnesota’s Democrat Governor, Tim Walz, Makes an Iowa State Fair Visit to Promote His Party

Gov. Tim Walz toured the fairgrounds, surrounded by Republican presidential hopefuls, touting President Biden and his party’s policies.

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LIV Golf Has Embraced Trump, but Others Are Keeping Their Distance

LIV Golf has embraced the former president. But much of golf’s establishment is keeping its distance, even as LIV and the PGA Tour seek a détente.

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Joe Manchin Says He’s Thinking ‘Seriously’ About Leaving the Democratic Party

He told a West Virginia news station that he had not made a decision yet — either about his party affiliation or about his electoral plans.

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What Is the Iowa State Fair and Why Does It Matter?

Presidential hopefuls — favorites and long shots alike — gather at the event every four years to meet voters and kingmakers in advance of the first nominating contest.

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Trump Says He Won’t Sign Loyalty Pledge Required for G.O.P. Debate

The Republican National Committee has demanded that 2024 contenders pledge to support the eventual nominee in order to debate. The former president is refusing.

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Racing to Stop Trump, Republicans Descend on the Iowa State Fair

As the state fair and its Republican pageantry begin, Donald Trump’s rivals face a transformed political environment in Iowa, where he holds a comfortable edge in polls despite rarely visiting.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Phillies’ Michael Lorenzen Throws No-Hitter Against Nationals

Michael Lorenzen dominated Washington in his second start for Philadelphia after being acquired at the trading deadline.

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Biden Pitches Manufacturing Boom on Southwest Tour

During a stop in New Mexico, the president highlighted how one of his signature pieces of legislation will benefit blue-collar workers.

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Utah Man Is Killed in Shooting Involving F.B.I. Agents

Court records show that a Provo man was facing charges for making death threats against President Biden.

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Trump Seeks to Review Classified Evidence at His Own Secure Facility

Lawyers for the former president proposed using “a previously approved facility at or near his residence” — presumably Mar-a-Lago — instead of a secure location run by the federal courts.

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Biden Orders Ban on U.S. Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries

The new limits, aimed at preventing American help to Beijing as it modernizes its military, escalate a conflict between the world’s two largest economies.

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Ohio Vote on Issue 1 Shows Abortion’s Potency to Shape Elections

The Dobbs ruling has turned a coalition of liberal, swing and moderate Republican voters into a political force. Even in August in Ohio.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Biden to Restrict Investments in China, Citing National Security Threats

The measure to clamp down on investments in certain industries deemed to pose security risks, set to be issued Wednesday, appears likely to open a new front in the U.S.-China economic conflict.

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‘Ghost Guns’: What They Are and Why There’s a Fight Over Them

A rule regulating the firearm kits was a centerpiece of President Biden’s gun control initiative. The Supreme Court has temporarily revived it, but it has been troubled by significant challenges.

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With National Monument Designation, Biden Tries to Balance Electoral Realities

The president has highlighted his climate actions as a way to spur domestic energy production and create blue-collar jobs, while nodding to environmental activists and tribal leaders.

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Former N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Bernard Kerik Interviewed by Jan. 6 Prosecutors

Mr. Kerik, a close ally of the pro-Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani, was asked about Mr. Trump’s fund-raising efforts and attempts to investigate fraud in the 2020 election.

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By 5-4 Vote, Supreme Court Revives Biden’s Regulation of ‘Ghost Guns’

The federal government, citing a rise in violence involving untraced firearms, had asked the justices to step in. The court provisionally allowed the regulation while a challenge moves forward.

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Trump Charges Could Speed Moves to Impeach or Censure Biden Officials

Punishments meant to be used only in the most serious circumstances have grown politicized and normalized. New charges against former President Donald J. Trump are likely to spur more recriminations.

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Women’s World Cup: Colombia Faces Jamaica as Quarterfinals Take Shape

France will face Morocco later in the last round of 16 matchup. The quarterfinals begin Friday.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Mimicking Trump, G.O.P. Contenders Feed Voter Distrust in Institutions

As Donald J. Trump has escalated his attacks on the justice system and the “deep state,” his competitors for the Republican nomination have followed his lead.

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What to Know About Prosecutors’ Request for Protective Order in Jan. 6 Case

The orders, which can vary greatly in severity, generally ask that the defense use discovery evidence only to pursue actions related to the case itself and to not release it widely.

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Nikki Haley Fights to Stay Competitive in GOP Primary Dominated by Trump

The former South Carolina governor is campaigning at a grueling pace, but polling suggests that so far, Republican voters aren’t flocking to her.

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A Tiny Gap Reveals a Yawning One for the U.S. Women’s Team

The idea that the United States was eliminated from the Women’s World Cup by a millimeter is an illusion. Denying that will only guarantee more failures.

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Women’s World Cup: Round of 16 Rolls On With England-Nigeria and Australia-Denmark

Australia’s star, Sam Kerr, said during the preparations for her game that she intended to play after missing games because of injury.

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

Yellow, the Freight-Trucking Company, Declares Bankruptcy

A pandemic-era lifeline that the Trump administration predicted would turn a profit for the federal government failed to keep Yellow afloat.

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How the U.S. Was Eliminated From the Women’s World Cup, Shot by Shot

The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.

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Union Work Runs in the Family for the N.B.A.’s Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is active in the N.B.A. players’ union. His mother, Terri, works for the W.N.B.A. players’ union. When he was elected vice president, she did her best not to embarrass him.

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How to Catch Pandemic Fraud? Prosecutors Try Novel Methods.

Strained by limited resources, prosecutors are deploying special teams and nurturing local relationships to catch up to a wave of fraud.

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What Is the World Cup Headband Worn By the U.S. Players?

Pre-wrap, a type of medical gauze intended for injured joints, has found a second life as stylish headwear in women’s soccer and other sports.

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

World Cup: Netherlands Beats South Africa to Reach Quarterfinals

A goal in each half delivered victory, and a date with Spain. But a South Africa striker made the day as difficult as possible.

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On the Competition Floor, It’s Like Simone Biles Never Left

In warm-ups before the U.S. Classic on Saturday, the gymnast seemed back to her old form.

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Friday, August 4, 2023

The Big Ten Lands Oregon and Washington, Leaving the Pac-12 Bereft

The Big Ten booms to 18 schools with the move, powered by TV money, and the once-great Pac-12 dwindles to four after three more schools leave for the Big 12.

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How Jack Smith Structured the Trump Election Indictment to Reduce Risks

The special counsel layered varied charges atop the same facts, while sidestepping a free-speech question by not charging incitement.

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Eagles’ Josh Sills Found Not Guilty on Rape and Kidnapping Charges

Sills, 25, a Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, was indicted in Ohio in February.

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Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening DeSantis, Cruz and Other Republicans

Tyler Jay Marshall, 37, threatened on social media to shoot a number of Republican politicians. He faces up to five years in prison.

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Biden’s Approval Rating Remains Low Despite Flurry of Good News

The president is experiencing a flurry of good news on the economy, crime, immigration and other areas, but voters so far have not given the president much credit.

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Trump Indictment Presents New Obstacle in Spending Fight as Shutdown Looms

The far right is taking aim at the F.B.I. and the Justice Department in a push to cut funding for the agencies, another complication for Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he seeks to avoid a government shutdown.

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‘Winning Time’ Is Back. Here’s What to Know Ahead of Season 2

Season 1 of HBO’s series about the 1980s Lakers came with drama, in more ways than one. Expect more for Season 2. An N.B.A. reporter takes a look.

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Orlando Magic’s Political Donation Is ‘Alarming,’ Players’ Union Says

The team donated $50,000 to a super PAC supportive of Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. The union said that does not mean Magic players support him.

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Who Is the Judge Handling Trump’s Initial Court Appearance?

Magistrate judges handle many preliminary proceedings for criminal cases, including arraignments.

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Trump Expected to Appear in Court Today on Election Charges

The former president’s appearance before Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya on election subversion charges comes about six weeks after his arraignment over sensitive documents.

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Morocco Wins, Then Waits, and Then Starts Celebrating

Morocco had never won a game in the Women’s World Cup a week ago but now has won two in a row to advance to the knockout rounds.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Trump Election Charges Set Up Clash of Lies Versus Free Speech

The indictment of former President Donald J. Trump over his efforts to retain power accuses him of conspiracies built on knowing falsehoods. His supporters say he is protected by the First Amendment.

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Trump Defenders Try to Sway Public by Pointing to Hunter Biden

As the former president faces multiple criminal indictments, he and his defenders try to shift attention by pointing to President Biden’s son Hunter.

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Trump Indictment Leaves Alleged Co-Conspirators Facing Tough Choices

The special counsel’s decision not to charge six people said to have played critical roles in the effort to keep Donald Trump in office seemed to give them a chance to cooperate with prosecutors. Some appear to be unwilling.

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‘Divided Loyalties’ May Afflict Stanley Woodward Jr., Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors questioned whether Stanley Woodward Jr. could defend Walt Nauta while also representing Trump employees who might take the stand against Mr. Nauta.

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Roger Federer Is Having Fun in Retirement

The tennis star and Jonathan Anderson have teamed up with Uniqlo to create a sports-inspired fashion collection.

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Police Respond to Unconfirmed Report of Active Shooter at Senate Offices

The police said no shooter had been found or shots confirmed, but the report led to a panicked situation across from the Capitol on an otherwise sleepy summer afternoon with lawmakers out of town.

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Messages Point to Identity of Co-Conspirator 6 in Trump Indictment

An email sent by Boris Epshteyn, an adviser to the Trump campaign, matches the description of an email that the indictment attributed to one of six unnamed co-conspirators.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Kenya Offers to Lead International Force to Help Restore Order in Haiti

Kenya has offered to lead a police force to help restore order to Haiti, where gangs that control vast parts of the country’s capital have fomented violence.

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Mets Trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for Two Prospects

Verlander won the World Series and the American League Cy Young Award with Houston last season. His short stint with the Mets yielded six wins for him and two top prospects for the team.

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Trump’s Case Has Broad Implications for American Democracy

The third indictment of the former president is the first to get to the heart of the matter.

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Incandescent Bulb Ban Renews a Squabble Over the American Home

A ban on most kinds of traditional bulbs renews a cultural squabble between regulatory efforts to curb energy consumption and the very American impulse to do whatever one wants in one’s domicile.

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Matt DePerno, Trump Meddler in Michigan, Is Charged in Election Breach

A key figure in a multistate effort to overturn the 2020 election, Mr. DePerno lost his race for Michigan attorney general in 2022. He later finished second to lead the state’s Republican Party.

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Friendly on the Senate Floor, Combatants on the Campaign Trail

Senator Steve Daines of Montana, the Republican campaign chief, is taking aim at his home-state colleague Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat in one of 2024’s biggest races. It’s a bit awkward.

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More Republicans Say Trump Committed Crimes. But They Still Support Him.

The share of Republicans saying the former president has committed “serious federal crimes” has grown modestly, according to a new poll from The New York Times and Siena College.

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Can the Race Really Be That Close? Yes, Biden and Trump Are Tied.

A Times/Siena poll suggests a slight Biden edge among voters who don’t like either candidate.

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Women’s World Cup: U.S. Faces Portugal With Chance to Control Its Path

The Americans can advance to the round of 16 with a win or a tie. But the team’s route forward may depend on the score of the Netherlands-Vietnam game.

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The Debate Over Debates Is Over, at Least for Now

Donald Trump’s rejection of a second meeting with Kamala Harris may or may not be final. But it could complicate his effort to portray her a...