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Jimmy Fallon Recreates Trump’s Catering Container Escape

“Everyone was, like, ‘Well, at least he has one exit plan,’” the “Tonight Show” host said.

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8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries

A Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin remained neck and neck early Wednesday, leaving a national battle between progressive and moderate wings largely unsettled.

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Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota

The victory by Minnesota’s lieutenant governor was the latest for the left-wing movement in the Midwest. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.

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In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away

Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.

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In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away

Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.

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How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton

Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.

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Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota

Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

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See How Trump’s Secret Air Force One Swap Unfolded

The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.

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Powerful ‘Derecho’ Storms Tear Through Midwest

Strong storms covered hundreds of miles and brought winds nearing 100 miles per hour.

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Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump’s Stay at NATO Summit

The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.

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Darline Graham Advances to the Republican Senate Runoff in South Carolina

Ms. Graham will face Representative Ralph Norman, a hard-line conservative who had previously run for governor, in the runoff.

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It Started as a Hot Tub Harbor Cruise. It Became a Rescue Mission.

The captain of a party boat gave the fullest account of the rescue of 12 passengers near Liberty Island. A mother and daughter died and the incident is now part of a federal investigation.

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Rubio, Bessent and Miller Traveled on Decoy Plane From Turkey Without Trump

Some of President Trump’s top officials traveled on the original Air Force One, which the president secretly disembarked.

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Abdul El-Sayed Deleted Old Posts and Videos Defending ‘Defund’ and Floating an End to Fireworks

The removed posts from Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, immediately set off Republican attacks.

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How a Staten Island Lawsuit Is Challenging Mamdani’s Second-Home Tax

New York officials were already hurrying to roll out the tax. A lawsuit by homeowners, which persuaded a judge to issue a temporary pause, has made the process thornier.

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Trump Administration Bars Medicaid Funding of Transition Treatment for Transgender Youth

Transgender rights advocates said the new rule would face a legal challenge.

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Ned Lamont Wins the Democratic Primary for Connecticut Governor

Josh Elliott, a state representative who mounted a primary challenge, pledged to raise taxes on the rich and take the state on a more progressive path.

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David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal

Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives that he was considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

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With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy

In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.

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A Timeline of the Fight Over the Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan

The yearslong battle has pitted community members in favor of preserving the garden against politicians, housing advocates and developers who say the space should be used to build affordable homes.

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The Evening: Primary Voters Go to the Polls

Plus, Iran exploits dwindling U.S. interceptors. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Angie Craig Has Cash Edge Over Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary

Representative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

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Trump Administration Kills Annual Arctic Report Card

The top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.

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Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison

The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.

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How Abdul El-Sayed Can Win Michigan

A swing-state Democratic Senate nominee needs to keep saying this: Jews have a right to a Jewish homeland.

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Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.

Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.

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Mamdani to Abandon Plan to Replace Elizabeth Street Garden With Housing

After more than a decade, the fight over an effort to build affordable housing on the site of a community garden in Manhattan is winding down.

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Trump Sues New York and Other States Over In-State Tuition for Migrants

The administration’s lawsuits, which included Connecticut and Vermont, challenged the legality of giving undocumented students in-state tuition.

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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health

The University of Michigan will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.

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How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled

The Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.

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