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Justice Kavanaugh’s Would-Be Assassin Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

Sophie Roske traveled from California to Maryland intending to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh, then changed her mind and called 911.

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Supreme Court Lets Trump Revoke Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The Trump administration has tried to end deportation protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants.

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Nutrition Program for Mothers and Infants May Run Out of Money Within Weeks

Nearly 41 percent of U.S.-born infants participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, which may not have enough funding for an extended government shutdown.

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With Adams Out, Cuomo Reports Rush in Donations but Still Trails Mamdani

As the New York City mayor’s race enters its final phase, former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo hopes to capitalize on Mayor Eric Adams’s decision to end his campaign.

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Journalists at 3 Alaska Newspapers Quit Over Charlie Kirk Story

The publications in Alaska lost significant staffing after the owners made changes to an article that had drawn criticism from a Republican state lawmaker.

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Why Fans Think Taylor Swift Wrote ‘Actually Romantic’ About Charli XCX

Speculation abounds as to which songs have references to the various celebrities in Ms. Swift’s life.

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Trump’s Boat Strike Cartel War Doesn’t Make a Lot of Sense So Far

From what little we do know about the airstrikes in the Caribbean, the operation doesn’t make much sense.

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Marc Rowan, a Billionaire Financier, Is Behind Trump’s Deal for Universities

The conservative ideas behind the Trump administration’s “compact” for universities were developed in part by Marc Rowan, a wealthy financier who has sought to shape higher education.

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Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns

Aaron Siri is leading legal efforts on policies that dovetail with parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s government agenda.

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How Trump Used Fury Over Israel’s Qatar Attack to Push Netanyahu on Gaza

President Trump unveiled a proposal to end the war in Gaza and gave Hamas until Sunday to agree, after which he has said that Israel would have his “full backing” to eliminate Hamas.

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Groups File Suit Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The suit argues that the new fee would harm schools, hospitals, churches and small businesses across the country.

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Statue of Trump and Epstein Holding Hands Returns to National Mall

The statue, titled “Best Friends Forever,” was reinstalled after it was removed last week. An anonymous group of artists has taken credit for the work.

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U.S. Research Focus in the Arctic Shifts: Less Climate, More Security

The Trump administration is emphasizing defense concerns instead of climate research in the rapidly warming Arctic region.

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Trump and Carney to Hold Tariff and Security Talks in D.C.

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada will travel to Washington next week to meet with President Trump to try to ease some of the tariffs imposed by the United States.

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How the Manosphere Hijacks Young Men’s Interest in Science

If these podcasts really wanted to nurture enthusiasm for science, they should celebrate the hard work that goes into finding the right answer.

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U.S. Military Attacked Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Four Men, Hegseth Says

It was the fourth strike in the Trump administration’s legally disputed campaign targeting suspected drug runners in the Caribbean Sea.

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French Photojournalist Killed in Drone Attack in Ukraine

Antoni Lallican, a Paris-based photographer, is the first working journalist to be killed by a remotely piloted drone during the war, according to press associations.

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Trump Administration Suspends $2.1 Billion in Funding for Chicago Transit Projects

The move, condemned by Illinois officials, appeared to be part of the Trump administration’s aim of using the government shutdown as leverage.

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Body Camera Video Shows Police Confronting Michigan Church Gunman

In the newly released video, two officers can be seen outside of the Latter-day Saints church, along with a bystander holding a handgun. The shooter died in an exchange of gunfire.

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Mamdani Condemns Trump’s $18 Billion Funding Freeze for New York-Area Projects

The Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York said that “these are the actions of one who is cruel to this city.”

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Jane Fonda Revives Her Father’s McCarthy-Era Free Speech Group

The actress joined Spike Lee, Billie Eilish, Pedro Pascal and others in reviving the Committee for the First Amendment, a group that her father, Henry Fonda, was a member of in the 1940s.

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Indian Comedian Kunal Kamra Forced Offstage Amid Political Censorship

The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.

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Putin Suggests Trump Will Decide Against Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine

The Russian president warned against fulfilling a Ukrainian request for more powerful long-range missiles, while also suggesting President Trump would decide against the idea.

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My Reporting Led to a Landmark Lawsuit. The Case Took 22 Years.

A class-action lawsuit, spurred by an investigative series in The Times, came to a close, having helped thousands of mentally ill residents of adult homes.

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Hawaii Law Limiting Guns on Private Property

The Second Amendment case involves a Hawaii law that generally prohibits firearms on private property that is accessible to the public.

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How Jane Goodall’s Death Launched Netflix’s New ‘Famous Last Words’ Series

An interview with the conservationist is the first in a new series, “Famous Last Words.” More episodes are in the vault, their subjects unknown, for now.

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Why Are H-1B Visas Suddenly a Big Deal? One Reason: Tech Jobs Disappeared

The president’s decision to charge employers $100,000 per visa for skilled workers seemed to come out of nowhere. But the grievance behind it has been simmering.

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Trump Sets Sunday Deadline for Hamas to Agree to Cease-fire Plan With Israel

President Trump said Hamas would be “extinguished” if it did not agree to a cease-fire proposed by the United States.

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Audio Clips of Sounds of Climate Changes

For the Climate Forward live event, we gathered recordings of a melting glacier, the Amazon jungle and the underwater Arctic, all soundscapes that are rapidly changing.

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Over $1 Million Bounty Is Found Off Florida Treasure Coast

Treasure hunters found roughly 1,000 silver and gold coins off the east coast of Florida this summer. Many have visible dates and mint marks.

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