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Victor Willis, Lead Singer of the Village People, Dies at 74

Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he also co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.”

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A Separation of Powers

We look at the Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes.

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The Supreme Court’s Momentous Term, and How Trump Has Made at Least $2.2 Billion in Office

Plus, zombies at the mall.

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Heat Wave Trudges East on Wednesday

More than 160 million people are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

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Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast

During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.

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Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74

Dressed as a helmeted police officer, Willis co-wrote the group’s biggest hits including “Y.M.C.A” and “Macho Man.”

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The Birthright Decision Was Surprisingly Close, Some Legal Scholars Say

A bare majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional, reflecting a conservative shift on the issue.

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Crunchtime in the Air-Conditioning Business: Long Days and Hot Work

With Chicago and much of the country in the grips of a heat wave, air-conditioning technicians are enduring sweltering temperatures to keep systems working.

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What to Know About the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Talks

July 1 could be the beginning of the end for a trade pact President Trump has long criticized — or the start of a path to its renewal.

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After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead

Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.

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Five Words That Shook the World

It wasn’t Thomas Jefferson who made “All men are created equal” actually mean something.

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Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find

Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough to take the chamber.

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Ohio and Iowa Governors Races Tight, New Polls Show

Voters polled in the states, Iowa and Ohio, also voiced high levels of disapproval for President Trump’s performance.

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Trump’s Historical Yarns Often Stretch (or Disregard) the Truth

We fact-checked the president’s colorful — and inaccurate — accounts of American history from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Unabomber.

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Despite Some Losses for Trump, Supreme Court Delivers Enduring Conservative Wins

The justices pushed back on some of President Trump’s signature moves, but they also expanded presidential power and supplied victories on long-sought conservative goals.

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A Risky Burial in the Heart of an Ebola Outbreak

Safe interment is critical to containing the deadly disease, but in recent days around one Congolese town, that was not always being done.

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What Older Adults Should Know About GLP-1 Drugs as Medicare Coverage Expands

A Medicare pilot beginning Wednesday will broaden access to medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. There are unique risks for those over 65.

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Is Kidmaxxing the Ultimate Status Symbol for Ultimate Wealth?

What drives these men to reproduce at an industrial scale?

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How A.I. Might Change the Way Doctors Think

For generations, writing up a summary of a patient exam was a vital step for physicians trying to make an accurate diagnosis. What happens when A.I. does it for them?

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A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees

Terrasse-Vaudreuil has adopted a resolution to protect trees, which its mayor called “indispensable allies,” as living beings.

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The South Korean Mine at the Center of America’s Tungsten Push

Deep beneath a South Korean mountain, workers are reviving a mine that could challenge China’s grip on a metal vital to weapons, chips and industry.

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How War Takes Its Toll on Ukraine’s Pregnant Women

Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere. “We must bring new life,” one said.

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With Lessons From a Perilous Blizzard, Mamdani Prepares for Extreme Heat

After more than two dozen people died during a brutal cold snap in New York City, city officials came up with a plan to keep people safe in the cold and extreme heat.

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Back in Congress, Tom Kean Jr. Faces a New Challenge: Staying There

The New Jersey Republican has explained the reason for his long absence: depression. Now he must convince voters that he deserves another term.

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Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Wins $1.9 Million Settlement

Tamar Shirinian, a former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, was among those who lost their jobs over their posts about the slain conservative activist.

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How to World Cup

New to soccer? You’re welcome here.

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Melat Kiros, a Left-Wing Insurgent, Ousts a 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.

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Democratic Outsiders Keep Rolling: 5 Takeaways From Colorado’s Primaries

A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state’s other senator fended off a progressive primary challenger.

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Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary

Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump.

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Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants

Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.

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