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Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says

The fire at an electrical substation that forced the London airport to close for more than 12 hours was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained, investigators found.

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Lawmakers Scramble to Reach Washington for Vote on Trump Bill

Hundreds of flights to Washington were canceled because of severe weather, forcing some members of the House to set off on hourslong drives to the Capitol.

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The Burglars Who Snatch A.T.M.s Instead of Robbing Banks

Common tools and a little muscle have fueled a crime wave that may have netted one burglary crew hundreds of thousands of dollars in a matter of months.

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Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen

The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.

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Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure

The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.

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Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

President Trump sued Paramount over a “60 Minutes” interview with his opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Lack of New U.S. Sanctions Allows Russia to Replenish Its War Chest

President Trump has issued no new restrictions on Russia this year, in effect allowing Moscow to acquire the money and materials it needs in its conflict with Ukraine.

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Trump Faces the Biggest Test Yet of His Second-Term Political Power

If President Trump gets his domestic policy bill over the finish line, it will be a vivid demonstration of his continuing hold over the Republican Party.

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Trump Pauses Some Weapons Transfers to Ukraine

The White House cited Pentagon concerns that some American arms stockpiles were dwindling too low. Among the affected weapons were air defense systems, bombs, missiles and artillery rounds.

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With CEQA Scaled Back, California Hopes for a Housing Boom

After scaling back a landmark environmental law, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders are hoping for a construction boom.

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Sea Spiders Lack a Key Body Part and a Missing Gene Could Explain Why

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

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The Disaster That Just Passed the Senate

Trump’s “big beautiful bill” would gut Medicaid, nutrition assistance and clean energy credits. All for what?

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Trump Says Israel Agrees to Conditions for Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal

In a social media post, the president said the United States and Israel were finalizing a proposal to Hamas. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week.

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Social Security Backs Off Listing Living Migrants as Dead

Instead, the agency is flagging as “unverified” the Social Security numbers of thousands of people who lost their temporary legal status.

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Alabama Violated Constitutional Rights of Death Row Inmate, Appeals Court Rules

A federal appellate panel said that Michael Sockwell was eligible to be retried because prosecutors systematically eliminated Black potential jurors at his 1990 murder trial.

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Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation

The money, which was allocated by Congress, helps pay for after-school programs, support for students learning English and other services.

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Lucy the Pig, a Celebrity on Staten Island, Can Stay at Home for Now

Health officials told Lucy’s owners that she would have to leave the city. After the family, the neighborhood and its political representatives protested, a temporary reprieve emerged.

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Trump Falsely Claims Mamdani Is an Illegal Immigrant and Threatens to Arrest Him

President Trump claimed that the New York mayoral candidate, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was “here illegally,” his latest effort to promote false conspiracy theories about political opponents.

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Ali Shamkhani, Top Iran Official, Survived Israeli Strike

Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani was seen struggling to walk with a cane at a funeral procession this weekend for military commanders killed in the 12-day war.

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Storms Threaten to Bring Heavy Rain Across the Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday

Forecasters warned of flash flooding across Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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On Pivotal Day for His Bill, Trump Leaves Washington for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

President Trump’s visit to the migrant detention center in the Everglades was meant to highlight the issue that binds his party to him more than anything else — immigration.

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Penn Agrees to Limit Participation of Transgender Athletes

In a deal with the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania will not allow transgender women to participate in women’s sports.

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The Senate Muscled Through Trump’s Big Policy Bill

Also, heat waves are punishing India. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Richard A. Boucher, Veteran State Department Spokesman, Dies at 73

Working for six secretaries of state, he was known for explaining and defending U.S. foreign policy in a noncombative tone, without interjecting his own opinion.

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Columbia Cyberattack Appears Politically Motivated, University Says

The attacker, described as a “hacktivist,” shut down computer systems and stole student data last week.

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Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Reaches Verdict on All Counts but Racketeering Conspiracy

The judge decided the jury should keep deliberating on a racketeering conspiracy charge after it said there were “unpersuadable opinions on both sides.”

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Kodak, Once the Picture of a Dying Brand, Is Having a Moment

The company’s name has become synonymous with a failure to adapt to the digital revolution. But overseas, its logo has become an unlikely retro fashion statement.

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How Prosecutors Have Charged Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs With Racketeering Conspiracy

Prosecutors aimed to show jurors that Sean Combs ran a criminal enterprise responsible for years of sex-trafficking, drug distribution and other crimes.

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New Yorkers Embraced Ranked-Choice Voting. Mamdani’s Win Proves It.

Here are five takeaways from New York City’s second experience with ranked-choice voting, and how it helped Zohran Mamdani secure a decisive victory.

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Latest in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial: Timeline and Testimony

The music mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. Here’s what has happened in court.

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