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New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesThe mother of two rescued campers relays their story.
New York Times Top StoriesMamdani Once Claimed to Be Asian and African American. Should It Matter?
Zohran Mamdani’s responses on a 2009 college application were criticized by his mayoral rivals. The blowback was dismissed by his supporters as a politically motivated attack.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Signs Signature Policy Bill at Independence Day Event
President Trump triumphantly highlighted tax cuts in the legislation while downplaying cuts to Medicaid and other assistance for poor Americans.
New York Times Top StoriesFloods in the same part of Texas swept away 10 teenagers in July 1987.
New York Times Top StoriesCamp Mystic in Texas, Where 20 Children Are Missing, Is Nearly a Century Old
Camp Mystic, on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, has been operated by generations of the same family since the 1930s.
New York Times Top StoriesJudge Pauses Transfer of Eight Migrants to South Sudan
After the Supreme Court ruled that the deportations could move forward, the migrants filed a new lawsuit, challenging their transfer on other grounds.
New York Times Top StoriesStates Brace for Added Burdens of Trump’s Tax and Spending Law
With the president’s domestic policy law signed, states will have to administer many of the cuts and decide how much they can spend to keep their citizens insured and fed.
New York Times Top StoriesMadre Fire Grows to 70,800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations in California
The blaze is burning in a rural area of San Luis Obispo County, in the central coast, but its smoke has spread to nearby counties.
New York Times Top StoriesJoseph Giordano, Surgeon Who Helped Save Reagan’s Life, Dies at 84
He had built one of the country’s leading trauma centers in Washington, which made it possible for his team to respond quickly after the president was shot.
New York Times Top StoriesBrief but Violent Storms in New Jersey Leave 3 Dead
Powerful gusts blew down trees in central New Jersey on Thursday, killing three people who were in their cars.
New York Times Top StoriesFatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car
A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades.
New York Times Top StoriesHamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations
It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning
Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future flooding event.
New York Times Top StoriesCelebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country
Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.
New York Times Top StoriesTop Hochul Aide Resigns After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment
Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide.
New York Times Top StoriesJoey Chestnut Returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.
New York Times Top StoriesAnna Ornstein, Psychoanalyst Who Survived the Holocaust, Dies at 98
Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that everyone can change for the better.
New York Times Top StoriesWe Want to Hear From You: Are You Frustrated by Census and Racial Categories?
Americans are routinely asked to check off boxes about their race and ethnicity, but many say they do not see themselves reflected in the options.
New York Times Top StoriesSome Ways Fireworks Impact Animals and People
Firework displays can harm animals and create bursts of pollution with lingering effects, but there are ways to mitigate them.
New York Times Top StoriesOasis Starts Its World Tour With Cardiff Concert
Liam and Noel Gallagher seem ready to put aside their brotherly rivalry and play the first date of their band’s long-awaited comeback tour.
New York Times Top StoriesAs Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried
More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.
New York Times Top StoriesFrom Court to Congress to the Mideast, Trump Tallies His Wins
There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments.
New York Times Top StoriesS. Daniel Abraham, the Force Behind Slim-Fast, Dies at 100
He turned a tiny family business into a billion-dollar weight-loss empire by replacing calorie counting and forbidden foods with “just add milk.”
New York Times Top StoriesWildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State
Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.
New York Times Top StoriesHeavy Storms Cause Deadly Flooding and Evacuations in Texas
The authorities confirmed that people had died as a result of the flooding along the Guadalupe River, and urged those living near the river to seek higher ground immediately.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Beef Prices Have Hit a Record
Smaller cattle herds and a decade of headwinds for the industry are expected to push up the cost of burgers and steaks for several years.
New York Times Top StoriesNuclear Inspectors Leave Iran After Cooperation Halted With U.N. Watchdog
The withdrawal of international inspectors comes amid heightened concerns that Iran, battered by Israeli and U.S. strikes, may be driven to try to build a nuclear bomb.
New York Times Top StoriesChina Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers
Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
New York Times Top StoriesSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Not Just a Sentencing, but a Host of Civil Cases
The music mogul, convicted on lesser charges at his federal trial, has been accused of sexually assaulting people in dozens of suits. He has denied the allegations.