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Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained

The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom.

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A 1973 Knicks Championship Banner and a Childhood Friendship Endure

Two retired New York City Sanitation Department workers, friends since grade school, dusted off a celebratory banner they carried in 1973, the last time the Knicks won a championship.

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The Newsroom in D.C. Tries to Keep the Newsstand as a Shopping Destination

The Newsroom, overflowing with magazines and newspapers on mismatched shelves, has endured as a symbol of a different Washington.

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New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic

Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Iran’s military said it was closing the waterway once again.

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A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court

A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.

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Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later

For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.

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No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico

The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness.

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After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics

The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will still face all the same challenges.

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Will the Real JD Vance Please Stand Up?

Three Opinion writers share their views on “Communion,” the vice president’s new book.

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Creature From the Green Lagoon

Trump’s slimy, stinky swamp within the swamp.

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Game Change

New York City’s temporary transformation by the Knicks’ resurgence offers a glimpse of a kinder, more connected world.

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Danny McBride Is Not Above a Little Violence (or a Lot of It)

The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws.

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Mines, Logistics and Deep Uncertainty Threaten a Middle East Oil Rebound

More oil is getting out of the Persian Gulf, but the region’s producers are looking for signs that it is safe as they ramp up plans for alternative routes.

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Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role

Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.

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Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat

JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters.

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Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia’s Next President

President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.

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Trump Called Iván Cepeda a ‘Radical Left Marxist.’ Can He Be Colombia’s President?

Iván Cepeda was caught off guard by a right-wing outsider and anti-leftist anger. He tells The Times he is not giving up.

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Cottage Cheese Shortages Are Driven by TikTok and ‘Protein-Maxxing’

TikTok and “protein-maxxing” are driving a cottage cheese squeeze that’s left some consumers desperate.

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Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They’re Aiming at Congress.

After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.

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L.A.P.D. Releases Bodycam Footage of Officer Shooting a Knicks Fan’s Dog

The killing of the dog last Saturday sparked an international outcry and prompted questions about the use of force by police officers.

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Cape Verde Will Count on Vozinha Against Uruguay at the World Cup

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, is keeping the archipelago nation’s hopes outsized after his performance against soccer giant Spain.

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Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral’s criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy.

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‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?

The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.

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Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw: ‘Just a Great Soccer City’

Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base.

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A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight

President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4.

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The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover

As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.

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Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.

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Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races

On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.

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Ruling in Missouri Restores Access to Medication Abortions

The court found that dozens of state laws undermined a state constitutional amendment that guaranteed reproductive rights. The state vowed to appeal the finding.

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Israel Is Likely to Continue Attacks in Lebanon, U.S. Intelligence Concludes

The new cease-fire between the United States and Iran calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon, but U.S. intelligence officials do not expect Israel to halt its strikes on Hezbollah.

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