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5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson

Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.

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In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation

Troy Jackson’s emergence as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner spares the party some challenges but points to some new ones.

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Why Silicon Valley Can’t Stop Looking Over Its Shoulder at China

Chinese companies are offering artificial intelligence that is nearly as good as the leading U.S. technologies, but it’s still America’s race to lose.

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Trial Begins for Lindsay Clancy, Charged With Murdering Her 3 Children

A Massachusetts mother charged in the killing of her children goes on trial on Monday. The small coastal town of Duxbury is preparing to relive a case focused on postpartum mental health.

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Can Arizona Republicans Stop Feuding Long Enough to Win Back the State?

Some Republicans fear the party is poised to repeat past mistakes by nominating candidates in Tuesday’s primaries who are viewed as too extreme to sway moderate voters.

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Capping the Price of Health Care Is a Mistake

A government bureaucrat doesn’t know how much your medicine or doctor’s visit should cost.

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‘National Treasure,’ the Over-Engineered, Delightfully Dumb U.S. History Lesson

Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha raced from conspiracy theory to conspiracy theory in this 2004 blockbuster about stealing the Declaration of Independence.

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Why Epidemics Breed Rage at Health Workers

Some people have fought Ebola containment measures in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scholars have seen similar responses across societies and throughout history.

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A.I. Drones Are Coming. We Are Not Ready.

World leaders are marching us toward an uncertain era of new warfare — fast.

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Cinephiles Took Their Own Journeys to See ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm

To see Christopher Nolan’s interpretation of an epic journey in his preferred IMAX 70mm format, admirers packed their bags and took out their passports.

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Taxing New York’s Second Homes Is a Step Toward Fairness

The recent debate over the new pied-à-terre tax in the city offers a useful case study.

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Texas Book List: See What Students Will Be Required to Read

What is essential reading? Texas has an answer: Classics, including the Bible.

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Ukraine War Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment

At a conference on reconstruction, the focus shifted to private investment, not donor assistance.

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U.S. Average Gas Price Returns to $4 a Gallon as Iran Crisis Escalates

A month ago, drivers were enjoying some relief at the pump after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Now, prices are rising again.

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Micah Lasher, Congressman in Waiting, Has a Few Tricks Up His Sleeve

Mr. Lasher, the likely successor to Representative Jerry Nadler, has an unusual back story: As a teenager, he was a prodigy who performed magic tricks on national television.

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Rubio Says That U.S. Is Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said that Iran has signaled it wants to negotiate with the United States, even as the two sides escalated their attacks.

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Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War

U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.

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Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.

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Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.

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Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’

The Qatari-donated plane has been under scrutiny over whether it is fitted with sufficient defensive capabilities to adequately protect a U.S. president and others traveling on it.

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JD and Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child

In a post on social media, Mr. Vance said his wife and their son, Alec Neel Vance, were “happy and healthy.”

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Oil Prices Cross $90 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Widens

Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, rose more than 3 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while S&P 500 futures remained essentially unchanged.

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In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops Out

Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his edge over his rivals in an abbreviated nominating contest to replace Graham Platner. Shenna Bellows, another candidate, bowed out.

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In Arizona’s Primaries, Democrats Fight Over a House Seat They Need Badly

Democrats have a chance to flip a competitive battleground district in and around Scottsdale, but the winner of Tuesday’s primary will emerge bloodied and broke.

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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Brings in $124.5 Million at the Box Office on Opening Weekend

Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour epic was No. 1 over the weekend, with about $124.5 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.

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Man Killed by Truck After ICE Encounter in Florida Was Visiting From Mexico

A Central Florida nonprofit group identified the man as Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán and said he had planned to return home to his family.

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In Maine, Bellows Ends Senate Bid, as Jackson Builds Momentum

The Maine secretary of state ended her run in a crowded race to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee.

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Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations

Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.

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Increased Cooperation With U.S. Has Put Jordan in Iran’s Cross Hairs

Jordan’s role in U.S. operations against Iran has grown as other allies in the region have restricted Washington’s ability to use their bases and airspace.

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Before Lettuce Felled Thousands, a Cilantro-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Sickened New Yorkers

New York City health officials shared details of how they traced a much smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak, showing the difficulty of tracing contamination.

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