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700 Marines Are Deploying to LA Protests to Join Federal Response

The Pentagon mobilized 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops even as the president said the situation was “under control.” Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the escalating response.

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This Is What Autocracy Looks Like

The president didn’t bother to wait for a crisis to launch an authoritarian crackdown.

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California Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Order Sending National Guard to L.A.

The state’s attorney general argued that local law enforcement had been capable of handling the situation and could have requested support from state partners had it been necessary.

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Trump and Newsom Skewer Each Other After National Guard Deployment to LA Protests

President Trump said that Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested for his governance of California, while Mr. Newsom issued a barrage of retorts online.

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White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains

A rare mid-decade redistricting push has unnerved some Texas Republicans, who worry a drive to harm Democrats could end up endangering G.O.P. incumbents in 2026.

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Is Stefanik Running? She Attacks Hochul as ‘Worst Governor.’

Representative Elise Stefanik made a rare visit to Albany, N.Y., on Monday to outline a vision for New York that may form the basics of a Republican campaign platform next year.

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Canada Commits Billions in Defense Spending to Meet NATO Target, Mark Carney Says

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to hit the alliance’s 2 percent spending threshold this year, seven years ahead of a previous schedule.

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Waymo Limits Service in San Francisco as LA Protests Spread

The self-driving taxi company also said its vehicles were in the wrong place at the wrong time in Los Angeles after protesters set fire to several of the cars there.

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Trump Pivots From Musk to Newsom

One constant in President Trump’s second term is that the subjects of his quarrels are ever-changing.

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California Clashed With Trump Over Protest Response

Also, marine heat waves are spreading across the world. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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Jennifer Lyell, Southern Baptist Church Sexual Abuse Whistle-Blower, Dies

Jennifer Lyell died at 47 on Saturday. As her denomination started its annual meeting this week, there was no mention of her from the dais.

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RFK Jr. Removes All C.D.C. Vaccine Panel Experts

The U.S. health secretary chose to “retire” members of a committee that makes significant decisions about who receives immunizations, including the vaccines for children.

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Leaders of ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Group Are Convicted of Coercion Charges

Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz were charged with engaging in a forced labor conspiracy related to the sexual wellness company OneTaste.

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Sly Stone: 15 Essential Songs

The Sly & the Family Stone leader has died at 82. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction.

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Apple Introduces ‘Liquid Glass’ Design and iOS 26 at WWDC 2025

The company also introduced artificial intelligence in its devices in the opening presentation of a company conference.

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Sly Stone, Maestro of a Multifaceted, Hitmaking Band, Dies at 82

Leading Sly and the Family Stone, he helped redefine the landscape of pop, funk and rock in the late 1960s and ’70s.

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6 Dead After Plane Crashes Off Coast Near San Diego, F.A.A. Says

The U.S. Coast Guard said the aircraft went down about three miles west of Point Loma on Sunday.

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NATO Chief Urges Members to Spend Far More on Military

“Learn to speak Russian,” the secretary-general of the alliance warned nations unwilling to make politically unpopular budget decisions.

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Frederick Forsyth, Master of the Geopolitical Thriller, Dies at 86

He wrote best-sellers like “The Day of the Jackal” and “The Dogs of War,” often using material from his earlier life as a reporter and spy.

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Justin Baldoni’s Suits Against Blake Lively and The New York Times Dismissed by Judge

Mr. Baldoni had accused Ms. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of trying to destroy his reputation. The Times had brought the feud into the public eye.

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“Hamilton” Original Cast: Where Are They Now?

Lin-Manuel Miranda and others reunited for a medley at the Tonys on Sunday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening.

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Senators Demand Government Watchdog Inquiries Into D.C. Plane Crash

Families of the victims in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport have made additional investigations of the crash a top priority.

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A Trump Family Project Spurs Resignations and a Criminal Charge in Serbia

A group of preservationists has thrown a wrench in the plans for a Trump-branded hotel complex backed by the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Belgrade.

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Trump Budget’s Caps on Grad School Loans Could Worsen Doctor Shortage

The proposed limits on federal loans fall well below the costs of medical school. Critics say this could deter students from pursuing medicine.

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What to Know About Israel’s Seizure of the Gaza Aid Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg

The civilian ship, called the Madleen, was on a mission organized by a group that opposes the nearly two-decade-old blockade of Gaza.

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Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Other First-Time Tony Winners Discuss Their Victories

Here’s what Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and four other Tony Award newbies had to say about their wins.

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‘Ruinous Burdens’: Border Businesses Struggle Under Trump’s Cartel Crackdown

Federal judges have lauded the government’s goal of rooting out money laundering schemes but questioned the effectiveness of a tactic that’s wreaking havoc on small money services operations.

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China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries

China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other hardware.

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Italian Referendum to Loosen Citizenship Rules Fails

Less than a third of eligible voters turned out for a poll that would have made it easier for foreigners to become citizens, and strengthened labor rights.

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Extremely Lifelike Dolls Cause a Frenzy in Brazil

To some, the dolls, known as reborn dolls, provide comfort, escape or just plain fun. But politicians across Brazil have tried to pass bills banning the dolls from public spaces.

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