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China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe

Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

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Alaska Airlines Grounds Entire Fleet of Planes

The reason for the grounding, issued in an F.A.A. advisory just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, was not immediately clear.

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Driver Crashes Into San Jose Post Office, Igniting Fire

A man was arrested in connection with the crash on suspicion of arson, officials said. No injuries were reported.

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Trump Urges Washington and Cleveland Sports Teams to Revert to Native American Names

The president threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium if the team did not bow to his demand.

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Edwin Feulner, ‘Heritage Foundation’s George Washington,’ Dies at 83

As co-founder and longtime head of the Washington think tank, he picked policies and staffers for G.O.P. presidents from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump.

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How Did the Number of People Missing After Texas Floods Drop So Drastically?

Last week, officials said 97 people were missing in Kerr County. Now, it’s down to three. The drop is substantial, but such wild fluctuations can happen after disasters.

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Should ICE Agents Be Allowed to Wear Masks? It Depends Whom You Ask.

Los Angeles’s mayor said Sunday that masked immigration agents helped create a “reign of terror.” ICE’s director said agents could wear masks to “keep them and their families safe.”

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A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk

People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

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Republicans and Democrats Call for More Information on Epstein Case

Members of Congress from both parties said they wanted to see more files released, while President Trump has encouraged his base to move on.

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Mamdani Travels to Uganda in Break From Mayoral Campaign

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, said that he and his wife were going to the African country where he was born to celebrate their recent marriage.

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What to Know About the Deadly Shootings Near a Gaza Aid Site

At least 32 people were reported killed on Saturday, and more than 60 a day later, adding to the mounting death toll of Gazans who have lost their lives trying to get food.

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Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War

Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.

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An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files

A former Jeffrey Epstein employee said that she told the F.B.I. in 1996 and 2006 about what she considered a troubling encounter with Donald J. Trump.

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Jake Larson, D-Day Veteran and TikTok Star, Dies at 102

Mr. Larson, the last survivor of a unit that stormed Omaha Beach in 1944, shared his memories on social media where he amassed a wide following.

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Dolly Parton Musical’s Nashville Debut Draws Flocks of Fans

Parton’s life and career have always been rooted in Tennessee. For her fans, it was only fitting to see the debut of her biographical musical here, too.

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Canceling ‘The Late Show’ Is Bad News for Late-Night TV, not Stephen Colbert

The art form was already in decline; this may hasten its demise. But don’t fret about the host. His talents are better showcased elsewhere.

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Kenneth Colley, 87, ‘Star Wars’ Actor With a Commanding Presence, Dies

A fixture onscreen and onstage, he became a fan favorite as Darth Vader’s ally, Admiral Piett, in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”

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Calls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat

Exit polls suggest a major loss for the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is vowing to stay on.

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Maddie, a Coonhound Who Awed Instagram by Balancing on Things, Dies at 14

In thousands of photos, Maddie stood tall and seemingly unbothered atop fences, cars, road signs and tires, garnering 1.2 million Instagram followers along the way.

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Justin Fulcher, a Top Aide to Pete Hegseth, Leaves the Pentagon

Justin Fulcher, an adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said in a statement that he had planned to work in the federal government for only six months.

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Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Threaten Midwest and Ohio Valley

Slow-moving storms could bring up to 11 inches of rain, raising the risk of flash floods on Sunday, particularly in Illinois and Indiana, forecasters said.

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The Political Legacy of Jerry Garcia

Garcia and the music he wrote aimed for something beyond politics, something deeper.

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Sound and Vision

We take a look at the rise of video podcasts.

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China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety

The case comes around the same time a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, adding to growing unease even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.

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Israel Issues Evacuation Order for New Area in Gaza

The military told Palestinians to leave an area where many have sought refuge during the 21-month war and warned that it may expand operations.

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Trump’s Perversion of Justice Has Reached a New Phase

The president is determined to transform America’s legal system into his personal political weapon.

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Why American Jews No Longer Understand One Another

The consensus that held them together for generations is breaking down.

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Inside the Reindustrialize Summit and Its Push to Revive U.S. Manufacturing

Trump cabinet officials mingled with tech investors and manufacturers in an effort to supercharge factories.

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As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out

The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year.

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Popular Podcasts Like Joe Rogan and Theo Von Are All Video Now. Who Is Watching?

An audio-only medium spawned a giant industry that is now largely focused on video.

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