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Special Counsel Set to Rebut Claims of Favoritism Toward Hunter Biden

David C. Weiss plans to tell a House committee that he did not negotiate a sweetheart deal for the president’s son, and that he has always had full authority over the investigation.

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Supreme Court Hears a Major Case on Gun Rights and Domestic Violence

The court, whose gun rights decision last year set a new historical legal standard, will consider whether the government may disarm people subject to restraining orders for domestic abuse.

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Under Scrutiny Over Gaza, Israel Points to Civilian Toll of U.S. Wars

Israeli officials say it is impossible to defeat Hamas without killing innocents, a lesson they argue Americans and their allies should understand.

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How Haley, DeSantis and Other Republicans Could Beat Trump

His opponents have to take him on with sustained attacks that don’t alienate his supporters. There’s a right approach and a wrong approach.

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In Regulating A.I., the Government May Be Doing Too Much. And Too Little.

Success will mean staying focused on concrete problems like deep fakes.

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Solar Manufacturing Lured to U.S. by Tax Credits in Climate Bill

A combination of government policies is finally succeeding in reversing a long decline in solar manufacturing in the United States.

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RFK Jr. Reveals How Voters Are Dreading a Trump-Biden Rematch

Frustration with the two men likely to be the major parties’ nominees has led voters to entertain the idea of other options, New York Times/Siena College polls found.

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From Substance to Shouting: The Demise of Political Debate in America

Presidential candidates’s meetings weren’t always so hostile.

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Drive-Throughs in America Are Thriving

A national fixture is enjoying a fresh surge as post-pandemic customers crave speed and solitude. And restaurants are responding with a raft of innovations.

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Gazing Into the Past and Future at Historic Observatories

As ever-larger telescopes are launched into space or built at high-altitude sites, these observatories still have wonders to share with visitors and astronomers alike.

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The Unwritten Rules of Riding the Subway in NYC Return

New Yorkers are reacquainting themselves with the subway code — no eye contact; no stinky food — as the city rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic.

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What We Learned During Trump’s Testimony at His Fraud Trial

The former president took the witness stand Monday in a Manhattan courtroom as he tried to preserve the business empire that made his name.

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Charles to Deliver ‘King’s Speech’ to Parliament

In keeping with tradition, he will outline the priorities of the prime minister at the opening of Parliament — including, this year, more fossil fuel extraction.

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As a Ukrainian, I Refuse to Compete for Attention

Ukrainians have been infantilized by the need to vie for international interest.

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Book Review: ‘My Name is Barbra,’ by Barbra Streisand

In a chatty and candid new memoir, Barbra Streisand talks about her early determination to be famous and tallies the hurdles and helpers she met along the way.

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Brazil Cracks Down on Surprising New Threat: Neo-Nazis

The Brazilian government has raided neo-Nazi groups across 10 states this year, part of a push by the new Lula administration to prosecute far-right extremists.

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Election Day 2023: What to Watch in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and More

Important races are happening throughout the country, including contests in Virginia that could determine the fate of abortion access in the state.

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Florida Dentist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Law Professor

A jury in Tallahassee found Charles Adelson guilty of murder and conspiracy in the 2014 death of his former brother-in-law, Dan Markel.

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WeWork Files for Bankruptcy Amid Glut of Empty Offices

The move is a blow for landlords who have rented space to the co-working group, which is planning a “comprehensive reorganization” that includes cutting some of its leases.

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Here’s Who Qualified for the Third Republican Presidential Debate

Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy and Tim Scott will meet again on the stage on Wednesday night, but Doug Burgum missed the cut.

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Excerpts From Nashville School Shooter’s Writings Are Published Online

The publication of the apparent excerpts by a conservative commentator enraged the parents of surviving students, who have been fighting to keep the writings from ever becoming public.

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Biden Confronts Limits of U.S. Leverage in Israel and Ukraine Wars

President Biden’s influence over Israel and Ukraine seems far more constrained than expected, given his central role as the supplier of arms and intelligence.

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Trump Testified at His New York Civil Fraud Trial

Also, Israel said it encircled Gaza City. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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DeSantis Lands a Big Endorsement: Kim Reynolds, Iowa’s Popular Governor

After saying she would stay neutral in her state’s 2024 caucuses, angering Donald Trump in the process, Ms. Reynolds says “we have too much at stake.”

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Why Does the Right Hate America?

In many ways, social change has made us a better nation.

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Prosecutors Assail Trump’s Bid to Have Federal Election Case Dismissed

Prosecutors said that Mr. Trump’s barrage of motions to have the case tossed out were full of “distortions and misrepresentations.”

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Democrats in Congress Weigh Calls for Cease-Fire Amid Pressure From the Left

They have grown more vocal about urging measures to mitigate civilian casualties in Gaza, but supporters of a cease-fire are few and far between.

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Second Police Officer Acquitted in Elijah McClain Death

Nathan Woodyard was the first officer to stop Mr. McClain in what became a violent encounter. The young, unarmed Black man died days later.

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China Is Lending Billions to Countries in Financial Trouble

Instead of lending money for highways and bridges, China has shifted to providing emergency rescues for previous borrowers.

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Trump Assails Judge and Concedes a Role in Valuing His Empire’s Property

The former president, who also railed against New York’s attorney general in front of a packed courtroom, denied he committed fraud and called the trial “very unfair.”

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