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He Thought He Destroyed a Flock Camera, but It Was a Decoy, Police Say

A Florida man is facing three felony charges over the Aug. 20 vandalism of a plastic reproduction of one of the automated license plate readers, the authorities said.

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Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects

Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning Commission.

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After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions

Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.

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The Real Winner of the Trade War With Canada

China is the real problem, and Washington needs all the allies it can find.

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Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.

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Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry

The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a misconduct investigation.

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A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally

Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.

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He Once Launched a Grenade for Trump. Now He’ll Be White House Counsel.

Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.

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Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now

The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.

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Tim Curry Pioneered Fashion With His ‘Rocky Horror’ Performance

His performance as Frank-N-Furter, the cross-dressing mad scientist of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” was ahead of its time.

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Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion Over Claims It Harmed Youths

Also, floods destroy villages in Nepal. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar

The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.

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Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures

Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.

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How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate

Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.

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Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure

A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say.

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Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent

The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.

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The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.

Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.

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How The New York Times Covers Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family

What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers.

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A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious.

Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to illegal immigration.

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‘Intrinsic Capacity’: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Never Heard of

Intrinsic capacity is quickly becoming a preferred way to measure and assess human aging.

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What Does $17.1 Billion Mean for Meta?

The Silicon Valley company agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties as part of a landmark settlement with states over social media addiction claims.

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After Meta Settlement, Here’s What Is Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook

Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics.

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How Dollywood Captured the Essence of Dolly Parton

Her idea to create a “fantasy city” that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic feel.

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Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race

The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest.

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Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Nepal Floods

Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.

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Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80

The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.

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Summer Weather in L.A. Was Perfect. Then Came Humidity and Mosquitoes.

Warmer water off the coast has made things slightly swampy for residents used to a succession of splendid days.

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Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’

Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say.

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Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say

An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.

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Dolly Parton Outsmarted Every Dumb-Blonde Joke

Nothing a critic or comic said about Parton — and they said plenty — compared with what she said about herself. She stepped on their punchlines and took away their power.

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