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Watergate Today as a Blip of a Story? Vance Might Not Be Entirely Wrong.

Nixon’s offenses were not a deep-state invention. But in the age of Donald Trump, and in a fractured media environment, voters have become more inured to political scandal.

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Venezuela’s Economy Was On the Rise. Then the Earthquakes Struck.

Expectations are now rising over the role the United States will play in helping Venezuela, which had already been laid low by decades of misrule.

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Colorado Supreme Court Delay Threatens Democratic Redistricting Effort

Both parties are awaiting a decision on the validity of ballot proposals to redraw Colorado’s maps ahead of 2028. Democrats say each day without a ruling puts the proposals at risk.

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After New York Elections, Israelis Fear Further Rupture in U.S.-Israeli Relationship

Criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, anger over the Iran war and election results in New York all suggest Israel’s solid support from Washington may be on borrowed time.

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A Sculptor Rushes to Finish a Lionel Messi Statue During the World Cup

As Lionel Messi chases another World Cup title, an artist is rushing to finish a gigantic statue of the soccer star in the middle of the Patagonian desert.

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Jeffries Faces Steep Test as Far Left Builds Strength in Congress

The victories of Darializa Avila Chevalier and other anti-establishment candidates are changing the face of House Democrats, posing a challenge for their leader.

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What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff

Saturday’s election will be the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.

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Trump-Backed Tribute to States on the Mall Features Extra Tinges of Red

At the kickoff to the Great American State Fair, exhibits celebrating the nation were on display. So were conservative themes.

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Mexican Officials Have Become Informants for the Trump Administration

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has pushed back against U.S. investigations into Mexican politicians. Now some politicians want to cooperate.

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Volunteers Are Risking Their Lives to Stop Ebola. They Aren’t Always Welcome.

Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk not just infection, but the anger of terrified communities.

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Chaos Came to CBS News. What’s in Store for CNN?

The tech scion David Ellison is close to completing a merger that would put the legacy broadcaster and the 24-hour cable news network under the same roof.

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Riding Into 2028: On the Midterms Trail, Andy Beshear Eyes a Bigger Prize

The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.

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How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?

While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.

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Heat Wave Takes Toll on Europe’s Infrastructure, Too

The devastating heat wave has exposed weaknesses in the continent’s infrastructure, much of it built for a cooler climate that no longer exists.

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Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela

The Trump administration said it would commit aid, at a time when it has been expanding U.S. commercial interests in Venezuela beyond oil.

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U.S. Begins Investigating Polymarket, a Test of a Key Regulator

Last year, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission overruled its enforcement attorneys and killed a separate inquiry into whether the Trump-tied company was illegally serving U.S. customers.

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U.S. Loosens Restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos A.I. Model

The move de-escalates a clash between the Trump administration and the company over its cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.

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In Small Step, Israel Agrees to Withdrawal From Two Areas in Lebanon

Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the agreement marked only “the beginning of the beginning” of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.

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In Venezuela’s Rubble, Listening for Whispers And Longing for Help

Facing criticism from residents that it was not doing enough to help, the Venezuelan government said it had dispatched more than 100 heavy machines to clear debris.

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How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job

Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.

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What to Know About Problems at the Reflecting Pool and Trump’s Claims of Vandalism

The administration has provided little evidence to back up some of his assertions about the Lincoln Memorial pool. Experts say other factors could have caused the major problems that have plagued it.

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U.S. Forces Attack Iran

Also, a former Trump adviser pleads guilty. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children in ‘Swatting’ Attack

The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report falsely accused him of posing a threat to them.

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Venezuelans in New York Confront Earthquake Back Home

The earthquake that leveled buildings and killed hundreds compounds years of grief for Venezuelans whose country has experienced political and economic collapse.

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Saks Emerges From Bankruptcy With a New Plan and Corporate Name

The retailer, renamed Exemplar Luxury Group, is ditching anything that isn’t focused on high-end department store shopping.

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Centrist Democrats Rebuke Party’s Left Wing: ‘We Are Capitalist, Not Socialist’

Following high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting tensions in the party.

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On the Streets of New York’s Little Haiti, Panic After Court Ruling

Residents in the Caribbean enclave in Brooklyn worried about returning to a crime-ravaged country after President Trump was allowed a path to deport them.

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Yale Seeks Trump Administration Deal in Inquiry Over Race and Admissions

The university hired a high-powered law firm to try to reach an agreement with the Justice Department over claims its admissions practices hurt white and Asian applicants.

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Pro-Palestinian Activists Sense a Tide Turning After N.Y. Primary Wins

After years of operating on the fringe of Democratic values, pro-Palestinian activists felt validated after the primary wins by several candidates who oppose Israel’s actions.

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Mistrial for Man Accused of Starting One of California’s Worst Fires

Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire. The jury could not reach a verdict on the three arson-related charges.

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