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A Wildlife Regulator’s Family Business Had a Permit to Renew. She Stepped In.

Jenifer Chatfield, a top official at the Interior Department, faces scrutiny from ethics experts for actions that could help her family’s business.

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Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks for Order Forcing Trump Administration to Preserve Records

Lawyers for John O. Brennan said they want the materials saved in anticipation of bringing a vindictive prosecution motion if charges against Mr. Brennan are ultimately filed.

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Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds

Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022.

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The Divorce Crusader

Part activist, part influencer, Adina Sash will do anything to rescue Orthodox women she sees as trapped in their marriages.

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What Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Prenuptial Agreement Look Like?

What would a prenuptial agreement between one of the world’s biggest pop stars and a three-time Super Bowl champion look like? Legal experts weigh in.

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N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden

Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.

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Can ‘Chalant’ Dating Help More People Find Love? Ask Taylor and Travis.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.

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America, Onscreen

Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.

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Fed’s Warsh Says Inflation Poses Less Risk Than a Few Weeks Ago

The Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stressed that the central bank would “deliver price stability,” a point he has emphasized repeatedly since taking over in May.

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SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

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How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.

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Republicans’ Home-Field Edge for Senate Seems Just Enough for Now

Democratic candidates are generally popular, Times/Siena polling finds, but retaking the Senate remains a big challenge.

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After Trading Attacks, U.S. and Iran Edge Back Toward Diplomacy

With negotiators in Qatar, oil prices are easing as shipowners send more vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, unblocking energy flows.

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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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