Debating the Best, Worst and Most Surprising Soccer Transfers

Kylian Mbappé, a Euro 2024 standout and Manchester United’s new center forward are among the most noteworthy deals this summer.

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Criticizing Trump, Harris Says Arlington Is ‘Not a Place for Politics’

Donald J. Trump’s campaign filmed him at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, which led to a confrontation between one of his political aides and a cemetery official.

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Giuliani Faces New Lawsuit From Georgia Election Workers Over Luxury Condo

The two women, who were defamed by Rudolph W. Giuliani after the 2020 election, have accused him of trying to keep his multimillion-dollar condo in Florida from debt collection.

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Harris Grapples With How to Use Biden on the Campaign Trail

The president will mostly be deployed to the vital swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as the vice president seeks to define a separate political identity.

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Trump Called for I.V.F. to Be Free. How Would That Work?

Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said.

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Here Are the Top College Football Games to Watch This Week

Clemson and Georgia account for four of the last eight national championships. Now they meet in the season opener.

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An M.L.B. Pitcher Keeps Hitting Batters. They Love Him Anyway.

Charlie Morton leads active players in hit-by-pitch with a total of 184. He says he feels lousy about all 184 times.

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Here Is a College Football Rules Quiz. See if You Can Outscore a Referee.

A passing grade is 70 percent, and crew head referees are expected to score higher on the test.

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A Stadium Turns 100 This Week. ‘It’s Not Iconic,’ but It Still Matters.

Crystal Palace’s stadium is chaotic and crumbling but it is also defiantly different in an age of homogeneous Premier League venues.

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House G.O.P. Releases Jan. 6 Videos of Pelosi, Seeking to Shift Blame From Trump

In recordings shot for a documentary, the House speaker at the time rages about the attack on the Capitol and says she takes responsibility for not pushing the police to prepare better for violence by Trump supporters.

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Elon Musk, Eyeing Edge for Trump, Hires Republican Political Adviser

The move suggests that Mr. Musk, the world’s richest person, is preparing to become even more involved in the presidential campaign and beyond.

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Supreme Court, for Now, Keeps Block on Revamped Biden Student Debt Plan

The new plan was part of a piecemeal approach to student debt after the justices rejected a proposal last year that would have canceled more than $400 billion in loans.

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In Dr. Phil Interview, Trump Partially Blames Harris and Biden for Rally Shooting

The former president accused the president and vice president of denying him sufficient Secret Service protection, echoing remarks he made on social media in July.

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Trump Campaign Stokes China Fears to Lure Michigan Voters

JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, waded into a fight over plans by Gotion, a Chinese battery plant, to build a factory in Michigan.

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Guantánamo Detainees Moved Amid Structural Problems at Showcase Prison

The military, which in 2021 disclosed its last major internal relocation of Guantánamo prisoners, declined to discuss this week’s security operation.

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The Projected No. 1 Pick in the 2025 N.B.A. Draft Signs With New Balance

The deal will make Duke freshman Cooper Flagg one of the brand’s signature athletes

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Prosecutors Appeal Dismissal of Trump Classified Documents Case

The special counsel, Jack Smith, argued that Judge Aileen Cannon had erred in throwing out charges against Donald Trump of improperly holding national security secrets after leaving office.

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Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Continue in Cairo, Officials Say

Four days of high-level meetings failed to achieve a breakthrough, but people briefed on the talks said discussions on technical issues would take place in the coming days.

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Republicans are combing Tim Walz’s record for misstatements.

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For Democrats, Midwest Is Best: Two Reporters From the Region Discuss

With a convention in Chicago and a Minnesotan on the ticket, Democrats suddenly can’t stop talking about the Midwest. We turned to our Illinois and Indiana natives to consider this development.

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A Desperate Kennedy Campaign, and the Mystery of 110,000 Signatures

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential team relied on a super PAC for the signatures needed to get on the ballot in Arizona, according to people with knowledge of the operation.

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Some Coaches Are Worried About the Future of Football. Are They Correct?

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart calls it the “deterioration of football.” The numbers tell a complicated story.

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‘Run, Kamala, Run’: Mention of Harris’s Father Was a Rare Homage to a Fleeting Figure

In her convention speech, Kamala Harris told of being inspired by her father, a prominent economist who was otherwise largely a footnote in her personal story.

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Kamala Harris, Hoping to Build Momentum, Plans Battleground State Tour Next Week

After accepting the nomination, Ms. Harris was flying back to Washington on Friday for a weekend respite before returning to the campaign trail next week.

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U.S. Tightens Technology Controls to Target Russian War Machine

The Biden administration announced new penalties on shell companies and suppliers that were feeding Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Inside the Democratic Schmoozefest, Where Hotel Lobbies Are ‘Prime Territory’

The real jockeying for power in Chicago this week took place a few miles from the Democratic convention, in the lobbies and bars and hallways of the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton hotels.

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Convention Insider: This Union Leader Is a Hug Machine

Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is in high spirits at a convention where union leaders have been treated well.

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Convention Insider: Cory Booker Never Stops

The New Jersey senator is giving speeches, posing for selfies, schmoozing with delegates. How many breakfasts has he attended at the D.N.C.? Fifteen so far.

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After 8 Months, 7 Countries and 3 Continents, the Women’s Open Is Here

The L.P.G.A. has asked the best golfers to travel the world before finally arriving in Scotland to play the Old Course this week.

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Democrats Use the Convention to Try to Define Trump as a Self-Interested Fraud

Speeches and videos seek to shrink Donald Trump in order to rise above him, as Kamala Harris and her allies work to minimize him and disengage from him.

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Convention Insider: Ro Khanna Never Skips Breakfast

The Silicon Valley congressman is spending his time going to 15 state delegation breakfasts and maybe, just maybe, laying groundwork for higher office.

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Landon Donovan Is Coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Is He Ready?

The former U.S. men’s national team forward said he has a “steep” learning curve after being named the San Diego Wave’s interim coach.

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What Are Protesters’ Rights During the D.N.C.?

The boundaries of First Amendment rights and the government’s duty to maintain public order threaten to collide this week.

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DNC 2024: Speaker Lineup on Night 1 Includes Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton

Monday’s headliners include President Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, along with Hillary Clinton, who was defeated by Donald J. Trump in the 2016 election.

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Some Republicans Will Appear at the DNC to Support Harris

At least three Republicans will have prominent speaking roles this week, as the Harris campaign taps into opposition to Donald J. Trump from within his own party.

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Trump Posts A.I. Images of Taylor Swift Claiming She and Her Fans Support Him

The former president has been preoccupied with the popularity of the pop music megastar, who endorsed Joseph R. Biden Jr. over him during the 2020 election.

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Vance Cites ‘Gangs of New York’ to Defend Claims About Immigration

Citing the movie “Gangs of New York,” JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, said that immigration would create “ethnic enclaves” that spur violence and crime.

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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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The 47 Seconds That Saved Kamala Harris’s Political Career

Nearly 14 years ago, Kamala Harris’s opponent in the California attorney general’s race gave an answer at a little-watched debate that was frank — and fateful for the future Democratic presidential nominee.

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How Kamala Harris Made Her Mark as Vice President

As President Biden’s understudy, Ms. Harris did not often get to lead on signature issues. But she found roles to play on abortion rights, gun safety and a Supreme Court appointment.

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Urged to Focus on the Economy, Trump Leans Into Attacks of Harris

At a rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald J. Trump vacillated between criticisms of the economy and immigration and personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Willie Brown to Donald Trump: Mention My Name Again and Get Sued

The former president has falsely claimed that he nearly died in a helicopter ride with Mr. Brown, and that Mr. Brown said “terrible things” about Kamala Harris.

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JD Vance’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Milwaukee

A problem with the door seal on the Boeing 737 forced the chartered plane to return to the airport before continuing to Cincinnati.

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How to Watch the First Harris-Trump Debate

ABC News will broadcast the debate next month, which former President Donald J. Trump briefly backed out of after President Biden withdrew from the race. Mr. Trump then changed his mind.

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Trump Says Civilian Award Is ‘Much Better’ Than Medal of Honor

The former president said Thursday the reason was because those given the nation’s highest military award are “either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets, or they’re dead.”

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Is Golden State Failing Stephen Curry?

Curry has shown he can still rise above on the largest stage, but his team’s roster has one glaring flaw.

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Fake Drug Tests Surface After Cyberattack on Polish Anti-Doping Agency

Many of Poland’s biggest stars were listed in the supposed leaks, which the agency called an attempt to discredit athletes.

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In Gaza, Israel’s Military Has Reached the End of the Line, U.S. Officials Say

Israel has severely set back Hamas but will never be able to completely eliminate the group, U.S. officials said.

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Pelosi Helped Push Biden Aside. When Will They Speak Again?

President Biden is upset that Representative Nancy Pelosi worked to get him out of the race. She is losing sleep over it.

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Harris and Walz Plan Rally in Milwaukee During Democratic Convention

The event is planned for Tuesday, when Barack Obama speaks in Chicago, and the campaign hopes to hold it at the arena where Republicans held their convention, people briefed on the planning said.

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Recent Voter Registration Data Offers Hint of Enthusiasm for Democrats

Two swing states have seen a boost in Democratic sign-ups since Kamala Harris entered the race.

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Kamala Harris Backed by $25 Million Campaign Targeting Democrats and Independents

The groups are building a voter outreach effort around a unified message from the left targeting Democrats and independents in battleground states.

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Ranking All 20 Premier League Home Jerseys From First to Worst

They include a kit reminiscent of “The West Wing,” as well as one that looks like something from the sci-fi film “Tron.”

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Chairman of Trump Shooting Inquiry Brings Personal Experience to the Task

Representative Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania was in the audience with family, including three of his grandchildren, during the shooting.

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Soccer Goalkeepers Put Vaseline on Their Gloves. What Else Could They Try?

The Athletic tested whether hairspray or shaving foam might be effective weapons in the search for grip.

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Democratic National Convention: What to Know

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, will be the stars in Chicago.

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JD Vance Repeats ‘Anti-Family’ Criticism of Democrats on Sunday Morning News Show Tour

The Republican vice-presidential nominee also defended Donald Trump’s abortion policies.

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How the N.F.L.’s Top Draft Picks Performed in Their Preseason Debuts

Saturday’s preseason action gave fans their first glimpse of quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, this year’s top two picks.

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Harris Campaign Says Walz ‘Misspoke’ in a Comment About His Military Service

The Democratic vice-presidential nominee has come under attack from Republicans, who have suggested that he has overstated his military record and avoided combat.

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Beats Brazil to Clam First Gold Under Emma Hayes

After a scoreless first half, Mallory Swanson gave the United States its lone goal.

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Evidence Shows ‘Hand to Mouth’ Production of Russia’s Advanced Weapons

A report by independent investigators said that Russian cruise missiles were used in combat sometimes just weeks after rolling off the factory floor.

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Tim Walz’s Class Project on the Holocaust Draws New Attention Online

Mr. Walz, now the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee, asked his high school students in 1993 which country was most at risk for genocide. Their prediction came to pass: Rwanda.

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Judge Gives More Time in Trump Election Case to Assess Immunity

Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the election interference case against the former president, gave both sides a few more weeks to consider a Supreme Court ruling’s impact on the case.

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Trump Falsely Claims No One Died in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

In fact, four of his supporters died in the crowd that day, and others died within days.

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To Team Trump, Harris’s Campaign Slogan Will Prove a Big Mistake

The race has been upended with the replacement of President Biden. But the Trump team said Thursday morning that “the fundamentals of the race have not changed.”

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Tim Walz’s Voting Record Kept Him in Congress for 12 Years

The congressional voting record of the Democrat nominee for vice president shows his liberal streak, but with a deference to a conservative district’s needs.

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Sept. 11 Judge to Decide Whether Guantánamo Plea Deals Are Valid

Judge McCall ordered briefs on the validity of the plea deal the defense secretary said was canceled, and the question of unlawful influence.

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Tim Walz’s Extraordinarily Ordinary Life

The governor of Minnesota hasn’t spent his life striving for the pinnacle of politics. That is how he got there.

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How Tim Walz Embraced Minnesota’s Leftward Shift

Kamala Harris’s running mate was picked for his rapport with Middle America, but his progressive record as governor parallels his state’s move toward more liberal politics.

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Walz’s Decades-Old Drunken Driving Arrest Draws New Attention

Tim Walz ultimately pleaded to a reduced charge of reckless driving after the 1995 incident, which his critics resurface to question his fitness to serve.

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With Walz, Harris Passes on a Chance to Redefine Herself

There will be other opportunities to move to the center, if that’s a goal.

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Walz Instead of Shapiro Excites Left, but May Alienate Jewish Voters

Many Jewish organizations backed Harris’s pick for running mate, but beneath that public sentiment is unease over antisemitism on both the left and the right.

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Every Realm of the Olympics Has Its Stars. For TV, It’s Laurie Hernandez.

Hernandez’s gymnastics insight combined with her enthusiasm has made for an exceptional viewing experience, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Long-Shot Challenge to Trump Hush Money Case

Missouri sought to sue New York under the court’s “original jurisdiction,” which sometimes allows suits between states to be brought directly to the justices.

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Virginia Man, Frank Carillo, Threatened to Kill Kamala Harris, Authorities Say

Frank Carillo, 66, also made threats against President Biden and Christopher A. Wray, the F.B.I. director, according to federal prosecutors.

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U.S. Women’s Basketball Earns 58th Consecutive Olympic Win

The Americans went 3-0 in the group stage, but entered Sunday evening unsure if they had secured the top seed for the knockout stages.

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What’s Rattling Trump: The Size of Harris’s Crowds

The numbers game is everything to Donald J. Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris’s first big rally appears to have gotten under his skin.

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Yankees Star Is Benched After Base-Running Blunder

Second baseman Gleyber Torres has lacked hustle in the past. This time, Manager Aaron Boone did something about it.

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Do Equestrian Sports Have a Place at the Modern Olympic Games?

After a video emerged of an athlete whipping a horse, the sport has come under intense scrutiny.

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Andy Murray Has Retired. Tennis Won’t Be the Same Without Him.

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and John McEnroe share why Murray’s impact on the sport went far beyond the court.

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Kamala Harris Hires David Plouffe, Former Obama Campaign Adviser

David Plouffe, who managed Barack Obama’s first presidential bid, is among the new senior staff announced on Friday, along with veterans of both Obama campaigns as well as Hillary Clinton’s 2016 run.

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Senate Rejects Bipartisan Tax Deal

The legislation would have restored prized tax breaks for businesses and expanded the child tax credit. It had passed the House with broad bipartisan support.

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A New Republican Group Targets Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Liberal

The super PAC’s emergence suggests that Republicans are worried his independent candidacy could hurt former President Donald J. Trump in November.

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Harris Has Made Up Ground in Nevada. But the Road Ahead Is Steep.

Polls show Democrats’ chances have improved in Nevada since Vice President Kamala Harris was elevated. But she could face an uphill battle to win over undecided voters who had tuned out completely.

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