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Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Challenge to Birthright Citizenship

The justices will consider the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented people and some temporary foreign visitors.

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He Won Birthright Citizenship for All. His Own Family Never Knew.

Wong Kim Ark brought his case to the Supreme Court in 1898. But some of his descendants didn’t even know his name until about 15 years ago.

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In New England, Catching Climate Data Along With Fish

Commercial vessels are deploying high-tech sensors to map a shifting sea, providing critical data for scientists and some help for the industry.

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A ‘Traffic Jam’ of Trials Poses Headache for Mangione’s Lawyers

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers could be in and out of court in Manhattan through the end of the year. A judge could decide as early as Wednesday on whether to delay his federal case.

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The Three Big Questions Delaying New York’s Budget

Legislators are weighing tax increases on the wealthy and changes to laws meant to protect immigrants and the environment as the state budget deadline passes.

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Who Murdered Minerliz? How a Diner Meet-up Cracked the Case.

In 1999, a 13-year-old girl was found dead in the Bronx. Then the trail went cold for 20 years, until an ingenious ploy by detectives produced a vital clue to her killer.

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Stephen Colbert Blames ‘The Bachelorette’ Cancellation for $4 Gas

The “Late Show” host joked that “Trump attacked Iran” after ABC scrapped the reality show’s latest season.

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Padma Lakshmi: What America’s Food Tells Us About Birthright Citizenship

President Trump wants to take away a fundamental American promise.

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Where Million-Dollar Coastal Homes Glitter Near Metal Shacks

A shortage of affordable housing in the coastal city in South Africa has forced many people to live far outside the city center, while tourists occupy prime real estate.

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The Sailors Stranded in the Persian Gulf

Thousands of civilian sailors have been stranded for more than a month in waters surrounded by a conflict zone because of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

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In UK Prisons, Drones Fly In Contraband ‘As if by Uber Eats’

Decades-old prison buildings were designed to be secure from the ground but not the air. Experts say that makes a lucrative smuggling trade hard to tackle.

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Tech Bros Hacked Their Diets. Now You May Be Doing It, Too.

With seeds, supplements and gadgets (but little expert guidance), Americans of all stripes are seeking wellness through what they eat.

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Bomb Shelters and a Drone-Proof Roof: Trump Says Ballroom Is a Matter of Security

President Trump spoke about his ballroom’s security features as he argued against a judge’s orders to stop construction.

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Trump Says He Halted Nuclear Threat From Iran, Despite Evidence to the Contrary

For the second time in recent days, President Trump declared that one of the key objectives of the war had been accomplished.

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Trump Says U.S. Will Be Out of Iran Within Two to Three Weeks

The White House said the president would address the nation about Iran on Wednesday evening.

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South Dakotans React to Daily Mail Article on Bryon Noem, Kristi Noem’s Husband

In the tiny town of Castlewood, S.D., where everyone knows the Noems, the prevailing sense was that people can’t help but feel bad for Bryon Noem after a tabloid photo leak.

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Trump Signs Order Seeking Federal Control of Mail Voting as He Promotes False Claims

Election experts and Democratic officials called the order legally invalid, and Arizona and Oregon pledged to immediately challenge it in court.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches

Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates.

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Tugboat Captain Is Charged in Miami Beach Crash That Killed 3 Children

Six people, including a camp counselor, were thrown into the water on July 28 when their sailboat was struck by a barge that was being pushed by a tugboat, the authorities said.

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Justice Dept. Struggles to Respond to Trump’s Suit Against IRS

Officials at the department and the White House are in the middle of a messy and complicated debate over how to respond to President Trump’s lawsuit demanding $10 billion from the I.R.S.

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Judge Orders Construction Stopped on Trump’s White House Ballroom

A federal judge required the president to seek lawmakers’ input and pursue traditional approvals before proceeding with the $400 million replacement for the East Wing.

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Forgoing Oversight of Iran War, G.O.P. Calls Hegseth to Testify on Budget

After resisting calls for public hearings for weeks, House Republicans have called the secretary of defense to testify at a budget hearing in late April for the first time since the attacks on Iran began.

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Slava Tsukerman, Who Directed the Cult Classic ‘Liquid Sky,’ Dies at 86

A Russian-born director, he created a film about New Wave models and killer aliens in 1980s New York, helping to reshape independent filmmaking in America.

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U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Were Killed by Roadside Bomb

Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned deadly attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in south Lebanon and called for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

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At the National Archives, the Declaration Gets More Company

The Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment have been added to the Archives’s rotunda, the first permanent changes there in nearly 75 years.

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Supreme Court Rejects a Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Minors

Also, a judge halts construction on the White House ballroom. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Backdoor Funding of Homeland Security Agency Could Weaken Congress Anew

An emerging Republican plan to skirt a Democratic filibuster and fund an entire department without congressional appropriations would be the latest example of surrendering power to the White House.

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Trump’s Presidential Library Video Draws Mixed Reactions From Miami Residents

The president’s foundation released a video showing a gleaming tower by Biscayne Bay emblazoned with his name. It would dominate the skyline.

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Who Is Getting Paid During the Department of Homeland Security Shutdown?

At least 120,000 law enforcement officers who work for the agency have continued to collect paychecks throughout the funding lapse. But tens of thousands of workers have gone without pay.

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Why the Artemis II Astronauts Will Be Wearing Orange

It’s not just any orange. It’s International Orange.

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