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Cease-Fire in Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Gets Armies’ Backing

The talks between commanders on both sides were seen as a crucial test of whether the cease-fire deal reached on Monday would result in a lasting peace.

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Why It Matters That India and Trump Don’t Have a Tariff Deal

The stakes are high, with the United States and India counting on one another as indispensable partners in their competition with China.

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Jimmy Fallon Ridicules Trump’s Choice Words About Epstein Island

The president said he “never had the privilege” of visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island. Fallon’s take: “Trump’s staff was like, ‘A simple no would’ve been fine.’ ”

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Gunman Fatally Shoots Officer and 3 Others in Midtown Office Tower

The gunman, armed with an assault rifle, walked into the lobby and killed a police officer and two others. He killed another person on the 33rd floor before turning his gun on himself.

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Bangladeshi Community Mourns Officer Killed in Midtown Manhattan Shooting

Didarul Islam had a hard-won house, a job that brought respect and the esteem of his neighbors. “He said serve the community and you’ll do fine,” a friend said.

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When Coke and Pepsi Fought for Soft Drink Supremacy in Space

In the summer of 1985, NASA, the Reagan White House and seven talented astronauts got wrangled into an orbital chapter of the cola wars.

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Apple Is Shutting a Store in China, Its First Closure in the Country

The move speaks to slowing spending by consumers and Apple’s continuing struggles in China, its second-largest market.

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What We Know About the Shooting in Midtown Manhattan

Four people were killed, including a New York police officer, after a gunman opened fire in an office tower before fatally shooting himself, officials said.

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Putin Wants Something He Can’t Get

The legitimacy he seeks is impossible without recognition from the West.

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Park Avenue Gunman Drove Cross Country Before Committing the Attack, Police Said

The police said that he had a history of mental illness documented in Nevada and that it was unclear why he targeted the building.

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Finland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop

Finns trying to enjoy beaches and parks during their all-too-brief summers have been vexed by legions of geese — and their droppings. The smelly mess has resisted even the most innovative solutions.

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Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say

Two government officials said Britain was actively weighing the recognition of a Palestinian state, in a shift driven by public pressure over starvation in Gaza.

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Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say

Two government officials said Britain was actively weighing the recognition of a Palestinian state, in a shift driven by public pressure over starvation in Gaza.

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Site of Midtown Shooting Is Owned by Rudin Management and Houses NFL and Blackstone

The building occupies an entire block and has its own ZIP code. It’s owned by Rudin, one of the oldest real estate firms in New York City.

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Dozens of Licensed Weed Shops Were Placed Too Close to Schools

State regulators said that a misreading of the law that legalized cannabis in New York allowed some shops to open in unsuitable locations. Those businesses may be uprooted now.

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Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame Second Baseman for the Cubs, Dies at 65

Both a skilled fielder and a fearsome power hitter, he entered the national sports spotlight with two memorable home runs in a nationally televised 1984 game.

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Chaos Overtakes a Midtown Block as the Work Day Comes to a Close

An area where New Yorkers come to do business is spooked by a burst of violence.

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Heavy Rain and Flooding in China Kill at Least 30

More than 21 inches of rain fell on the mountainous district where most of the deaths occurred, China’s state broadcaster said on Tuesday.

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Alvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery

Mr. Uribe, a towering figure in Colombian politics, was accused of trying to bribe a former paramilitary to retract testimony damaging to him.

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Trump Says He Declined Epstein’s Invitation to Visit His Island

The comments came as part of the president’s efforts to distract, deny and deflect from his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Study May Undercut Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development

Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid.

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Gunfire Breaks Out at Investment Bank Headquarters on Park Avenue

At least one person was shot, and the building that houses the investment company Blackstone was in lockdown in Manhattan.

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N.J. Criminal Cases Screech to a Halt as Habba’s Authority Is Challenged

Federal court hearings, grand jury proceedings and plea deals were abruptly canceled in New Jersey over questions about whether Alina Habba, the acting U.S. attorney, was legally appointed.

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Vance Embraces Role of Loyal Trump Warrior, Shifting Away From Past Stances

The vice president has defended the administration’s handling of U.S. military engagement abroad and the Epstein files, even when those positions put him at odds with the right wing.

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Harvard Is Said to Be Open to Spending Up to $500 Million to Resolve Trump Dispute

The sum sought by the government is more than twice as much as the $200 million fine that Columbia University said it would pay when it settled its clash with the White House last week.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Is Astronomer’s ‘Temporary Spokesperson’ After Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal

The technology company that was at the center of a scandal last week released a tongue-in-cheek response. It landed.

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3 Out of 5 Liver Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Study Finds

Without efforts to address some causes, including alcohol use and metabolic issues, the researchers warn that cases could nearly double by 2050.

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In Fight for House, New York May Follow Texas in Redrawing Maps

Democrats in three states are now considering moves to counter a push by Texas Republicans to redraw their state’s maps.

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Trump Said ‘We Have to Get the Kids Fed’ in Gaza

Also, screwworm emerges as a threat to U.S. cows. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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Trump’s Tariffs on Medicines From Europe Stand to Cost Drugmakers Billions

Many pharmaceutical products made in Europe will face a 15 percent tariff, pinching manufacturers and potentially leading to higher drug prices.

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