Sunday, June 30, 2024

Justice Department Is Said to Offer Boeing Plea Deal Over 737 Max Crashes

A lawyer for the families of the victims of those crashes in 2018 and 2019 said the tentative deal fell short of what the families had sought.

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Democrats Roll Out a Post-Debate Playbook to Help Biden Recover

Surrogates on Sunday made the case for the president, who spent the weekend reassuring donors and supporters, with a message focused on his record and that of Donald J. Trump.

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Nothing to See Here? White House Portrays Biden’s Debate Performance as a Blip

Critics of the approach say it risks making President Biden and his campaign seem woefully out of touch with the voters they need to win.

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Want to Be Trump’s Running Mate? Make Sure He Knows About Your Donors.

Vice-presidential hopefuls are posturing as part of a bid to highlight their ties to the rich.

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

At Trump’s Post-Debate Rally, Unease Among the Faithful

In Virginia, Donald Trump and his supporters reveled in the moment, and mused about a shadowy Democratic plan to shift candidates.

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Friday, June 28, 2024

Fearful and Doubting Biden, Democrats Face an Uncertain Path Forward

A range of despairing Democrats began to reconsider their nominee after his rough debate showing, but there was no agreement on how, or whether, to urge him to step off the ticket.

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‘I Know I’m Not a Young Man’: Biden Confronts Doubters During Forceful Rally

President Biden tried to minimize concerns about his fitness for office, saying he would not be running if he didn’t think he was up to the job.

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Pelosi and Other Leading Democrats React to Biden’s Debate Performance

The president’s surrogates acknowledged his struggles in the debate but said that one night did not reflect his successes, or the dangers of a second Trump term.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Fact-Checking Biden’s and Trump’s Policy Claims Before the Debate

We scrutinized the presidential candidates’ recent claims on abortion, health care, crime and climate change ahead of the debate.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Key Presidential Debate Moments: A Look Back

Almost every televised debate, since the first one in 1960, has had a singular quip, gaffe or exchange that sticks in public memory.

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Supreme Court Appears Poised to Allow, for Now, Emergency Abortions in Idaho

According to Bloomberg News, a document posted briefly to the court’s website suggested a majority of the justices would reinstate a lower-court ruling that paused the state’s near-total abortion ban.

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An Alabama Town’s New Mayor Was Locked Out. 3 Years Later, He Will Return.

Newbern, Ala., had not held elections in 50 years — until Patrick Braxton ran for office. But when Mr. Braxton won, he was blocked from carrying out his duties, he said in a lawsuit.

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Identity Theft Case Backlog at IRS Leads to Delayed Tax Refunds

The National Taxpayer Advocate criticized the agency for being too slow to resolve cases, leaving victims waiting years for their refunds.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Bringing Up Drugs? Undermining the Debate? These Are Old Trump Tactics.

Ahead of a high-stakes debate, former President Donald J. Trump is trying to reset the low expectations he set for President Biden.

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The Southern Border, Terrorism Fears and the Arrests of 8 Tajik Men

The men were arrested after the F.B.I. quietly began an investigation that stretched across the country and involved scores of bureau personnel.

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Israeli Strike Kills Health Official, Gazans Say, as Gallant Visits U.S.

Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, was meeting with the C.I.A. director and the secretary of state on Monday as Israel signaled a potential shift in its military campaign in Gaza.

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Will This Week’s Presidential Debate Be ‘Rah-Rah’ or ‘Ruh-Roh’

I asked how you’re feeling about the debate. Hundreds of you responded with worries and hopes.

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Inside Biden’s Camp David Debate Prep

President Biden’s aides are working to position him as a campaign-season fighter who can counterpunch on the fly and combat voters’ concerns about his age.

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Abortion Debate Shifts to Pregnancy and Fertility as Election Nears

Two years after Roe was struck down, the conversation has focused on the complications that can come with pregnancy and fertility, helping to drive more support for abortion rights.

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Recent High School Grads: Tell Us Why You Decided to Go to College or Not

Students across America are asking whether college is worth it. We want to know why you decided that it was — or wasn’t — a good choice to attend.

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In This Debate, CNN Is the Decider

One network is in charge of every aspect of the Biden-Trump debate, a major shift from previous years. Tens of millions of viewers are expected to be watching.

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

Donald Trump Said He Proposed a ‘Migrant League of Fighters’ to U.F.C. Chief Dana White

Mr. Trump said his suggestion to Dana White, who runs the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was not well received. But, he added, “It’s not the worst idea I’ve ever had.”

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Trump Hawks American Flag Pins with His Name in Gold Splashed Across Them

Critics have accused the former president of co-opting the flag for personal gain. Some of his supporters have flown the flag upside-down to protest his 2020 defeat.

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Trump will address evangelicals in Washington before heading to Philadelphia.



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New ‘Apprentice’ Book Paints Trump as Wounded, Forgetful and Hung Up on Hollywood

In the dark months following the Jan. 6 attack, Donald J. Trump opened up to an entertainment journalist, revealing his fixation with celebrity, acceptance and the TV show that made him.

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Friday, June 21, 2024

Five Years After an M.L.B. Pitcher’s Death, the Grief Remains Raw

Tyler Skaggs died from a fentanyl overdose. For those who loved him the most, moving forward has been a challenge.

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Trump’s PAC, Which Pays His Legal Bills, Is Nearly Out of Cash

A fund-raising pact with the Republican Party is expected to replenish the money Donald J. Trump paid his lawyers as he faced three indictments and finished a criminal trial in New York.

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How Misleading Videos Are Trailing Biden as He Battles Age Doubts

A flurry of recent clips, many of them edited or lacking context, laid bare a major challenge for the president as he tries to persuade voters he has the energy for a second term.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

Biden’s Lead With Women Is Smaller Than Trump’s With Men

A new poll of female voters finds that concerns about inflation are still paramount, even as abortion could motivate Democratic women in states where the issue is on the ballot.

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Trump Will Get the Last Word in the Debate, While Biden Picks His Podium

A coin flip won by President Biden gave him the option of picking which podium he will use or choosing the order of closing statements.

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Democrats’ Dream of a Wealth Tax Is Alive. For Now.

A narrow Supreme Court ruling left the door open for Congress to expand taxes on billionaires, but it’s not a guarantee.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Battlefield Commander’s Case Goes to Guantánamo Jury

The panel is deciding a sentence for a prisoner who pleaded guilty to commanding Qaeda and Taliban forces in Afghanistan that carried out war crimes.

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Biden’s Strategy: Help Immigrants in the U.S., but Stop Others From Arriving

President Biden’s recent actions on immigration put his approach to one of the most divisive issues in the 2024 election into focus.

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Trump Tries to Set Expectations, and Floats Excuses, for His Debate With Biden

The former president has set a low bar for President Biden’s performance at next week’s matchup. Now, he is preparing supporters for the possibility that Mr. Biden clears it.

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Where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Stands on the Issues

The independent candidate, though still a long shot, has found support for his blend of populist economic rhetoric, isolationist foreign policy leanings and government skepticism.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Trump Wasn’t Going to Stay in Milwaukee for the Republican Convention

The Republican convention will be held in swing-state Wisconsin’s largest city. The nominee, however, had planned to stay his own hotel in Chicago, until members of the media began inquiring.

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On Immigration, Biden Attempts to Replicate a Powerful Obama Moment

The president’s planned announcement to expand legal protections for some undocumented spouses of American citizens evoked Barack Obama’s move to help young immigrants in 2012.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Giuliani Faces Pressure in Bankruptcy Court Hearing

Creditors, the judge and a Justice Department official signaled that they were running out of patience with the former New York mayor’s accounts of his financial condition.

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Biden Administration’s New Title IX Rules Are Blocked in Six More States

Conservative groups and Republican attorneys general have argued that the protections for transgender students come at the expense of others’ privacy and conflicts with a number of state laws.

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What to Know about the NYC Heat Wave

Temperatures are expected to climb into the high 90s in New York City this week. Cooling centers will open on Tuesday.

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Florida Used to Be a Swing State. Now Democrats Cling to Glimmers of Hope.

Democrats in the state are veering from cautious optimism to complete pessimism about their chances in 2024, with two liberal-leaning ballot measures having the potential to boost turnout.

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Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

As China’s Pressure on Taiwan Rises, Departing U.S. Envoy Urges Steady Hand

Worries about Chinese belligerence rose during Sandra Oudkirk’s three years in Taipei. As she leaves, she is seeking to assure Taiwan of continued U.S. support.

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

At Biden Fund-Raiser, Hollywood and Democrats Let the Trump Attacks Fly

The Biden campaign said it raised at least $28 million on Saturday, at a fund-raiser in Los Angeles, where entertainers, Barack Obama and even Jill Biden assailed Donald J. Trump.

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Trump, in Pitch to Black Voters in Detroit, Casts Biden as Anti-Black

Former President Donald J. Trump met with voters at a Black church in the critical battleground state, seeking to make a contrast with President Biden on the economy.

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How a ‘Committed Partisan Warrior’ Came to Rethink the Political Wars

Bob Bauer, the personal attorney for President Biden and former White House counsel for President Barack Obama, is now wrestling with the win-at-all-costs nature of American politics.

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Republican-Led States Push to Expand Power to Curb Immigration

Republicans’ latest efforts capitalize on the issue’s prominence in the 2024 election. But the fate of their proposals is still being litigated.

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Here’s How Many Cases the Supreme Court Has Yet to Decide

Even as the size of the court’s docket has shrunk, it has deferred a larger share of its decisions to the very end of its term.

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At the G7, Biden Can’t Escape the Shadow of the Gaza War

The president was miffed when, expecting to talk about a security pact with Ukraine, he was asked for updates on the Gaza cease-fire plan.

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Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Title IX Rules in 4 States

The ruling was the first salvo in a national legal battle over the new regulations, which extend stronger protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students.

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Fetterman Has History of Driving Infractions, Records and Former Aides Say

The senator’s accident in Maryland last weekend did not come as a surprise to some of his former staff members, who said he was a notoriously distracted driver.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

Senate G.O.P. Blocks I.V.F. Access Bill as Democrats Press for Political Edge

The failed test vote was the latest move by Democrats to highlight reproductive issues in the run-up to the elections in November.

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Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Trademark ‘Trump Too Small’

The decision was unanimous but fractured in rationale, with several justices objecting to the majority’s use of a history-based test.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Democrats Plan to Turn Statehouses Blue by Dishing Out Green

The spending blitz showcases the importance of state legislatures in 2024.

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A.C.L.U. Sues to Stop Biden’s Asylum Ban on the U.S.-Mexico Border

The action is the first legal challenge to an order that President Biden hopes will decrease the number of illegal crossings and neutralize a major political vulnerability.

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As the U.A.W. Scores Wins in Red States, Tensions Emerge Over Gaza Protests

A tentative new contract at an Ohio battery maker on Monday was big for President Biden’s E.V. transition, but for some, the victory was upstaged by the U.A.W.’s activism on college campuses.

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Would Biden Commute Hunter’s Sentence? White House Aide Does Not Say.

The White House spokeswoman said she had not spoken with the president about the matter yet.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

RFK Jr. Is Polling Surprisingly Well Among Latino Voters

Pollsters attribute the independent candidate’s strength to significant name recognition and to frustration with the top two contenders.

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Judge Who Will Sentence Hunter Biden Kept Trial Moving

Maryellen Noreika didn’t set a sentencing date, but she said that it typically takes place within 120 days of a verdict.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

U.N. Passes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution as Blinken Presses Israel and Hamas

The Security Council endorsed a U.S.-backed plan, while Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited the Middle East to lobby for it, but Hamas and Israel were noncommittal.

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Trump’s Vegas Strategy: Run on Bad Luck

At his first rally since his conviction, Trump complained about the odds being stacked against him.

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Behind the Republican Effort to Win Over Black Men

The party is trying to make inroads with Black voters, a key demographic for Democrats, which could swing the 2024 election.

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

The Other War: How Israel Scours Gaza for Clues About the Hostages

The rescue of four Israelis in Gaza in a ferocious assault over the weekend offered a glimpse into an ambitious intelligence operation aimed at bringing home those held by Hamas.

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Biden Administration Considers Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

The steps under consideration include protecting them from deportation and providing access to work permits, according to three officials with knowledge of the discussions.

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Kristi Noem and Others Make the Case for Trump or Biden on Sunday Shows

Governors and senators laid out the cases for their candidates, with questionable claims and contravening positions.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Protest Against Gaza War Draws Thousands to the White House

The demonstration included ringing the White House grounds with a red banner showing the names of the more than 36,000 Palestinians killed during the war.

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House Ethics Panel Looks Into Nancy Mace’s Use of Reimbursement Program

The committee will decide whether to open a formal investigation into expense reports filed by the South Carolina Republican.

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Kamala Harris Expected to Blast Trump at Party Dinner in Michigan

In prepared remarks, Vice President Kamala Harris argues that Donald J. Trump’s guilty verdict should disqualify him for the presidency.

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Friday, June 7, 2024

How England Players Reacted to the Coach’s Surprise Selections

Gareth Southgate left out several experienced players for this summer’s European Championship.

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Trump and Allies Assail Conviction With Faulty Claims

After former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty, he and a number of conservative figures in the news media and lawmakers on the right have spread false and misleading claims about the Manhattan case.

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

N.A.A.C.P. Calls on Biden to Halt Arms Deliveries to Israel

The announcement adds to the pressure the president is facing on the issue from leaders in the Black community, a group that is key to his re-election.

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Kennedy’s Campaign Is Accused of Lying About His New York Residency

A group aligned with President Biden has challenged his ballot petition with New York State officials, arguing he should not be on the fall ballot.

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Biden Seeks to Echo Reagan With Normandy Speech on D-Day

At Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, President Biden plans to follow one of the former president’s most iconic speeches with his own testimonial to democracy and the need to resist isolationism.

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Will Trump’s Other Cases Go to Trial?

We catch up on the state of Trump’s three other criminal cases.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Far-Right Vows to Tie Up the Senate to Avenge Trump Are So Far Mostly Empty

To date, the effort has not produced results, as the Republicans who have promised to hold up nominees and legislation are the ones who usually oppose them anyway.

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As Hunter Biden Stands Trial, a Republican Noise Machine Goes Silent

Republicans have gone after Hunter Biden for years, but his trial on gun charges undermines their views on gun rights and on a “weaponized” Justice Department.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Student Protesters Want Charges Dropped as Universities Grapple With Discipline

At pro-Palestinian demonstrations, students have broken codes of conduct and, sometimes, the law. But the question of whether and how to discipline them is vexing universities.

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Monday, June 3, 2024

During Impassioned Defense of Trump, Congressman’s 6-Year-Old Steals the Spotlight

As Representative John Rose castigated the former president’s criminal conviction, his young son locked in with the C-SPAN cameras, making a series of contorted faces in a moment that circulated widely online.

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Hunter Biden’s Gun Case Goes to Trial

The president’s son is on trial in Wilmington, Del., on three charges that he lied about his drug use on a federal firearms application in 2018. The unusual prosecution carries stiff penalties: up to 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine.

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets Summer Olympics in Paris

Russian propagandists are spoofing broadcasters and mimicking French and U.S. intelligence agencies to stoke fear about security at the Games.

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Lara Trump, R.N.C. Leader, Denounces Larry Hogan for Accepting Trump Verdict

Ms. Trump refused to say whether the Republicans should support Mr. Hogan, a prized recruit who gave the party a chance of picking up a Democratic Senate seat in Maryland.

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Departing House Members Ask: ‘Why Am I Here?’

A wave of retirees from both parties, including committee chairs and rising stars, say that serving in Congress is no longer worth the frustration.

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After Verdict, Trump Revels in Embrace of His Most Avid Base: Male Fans

The former president’s appearance at a U.F.C. fight in Newark on Saturday night showcased his hypermasculine appeal, and his defiance.

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The Governor, the Wolf and the Warden: A Fresh Look at a Gianforte Hunt

Law enforcement officers say they were pressured to lie when Gov. Greg Gianforte of Montana killed a black wolf in 2021. He says the story is an election-year smear.

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Welcome Back, Pandas! Two Furry Diplomats Are Headed to the D.C. Zoo.

The pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will be flown to the Smithsonian National Zoo from China before the end of the year.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Rudy Giuliani Holds 80th Birthday Amid Many Woes

The indicted and increasingly isolated former New York mayor celebrated his birthday over pasta and meatballs. Donald J. Trump sent a video.

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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...