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New York City Has a Rat Killing Machine
Are the humans winning? That’s hard to say. But we certainly have a technological advantage....
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To Find Criminals and Child Exploitation in Gold Mines, We Just Had to Look
Layers of people certify that gold is free from rights abuses and criminality. Nobody makes them leave their desks....
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How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
The line between dirty and clean gold is an industry fiction. Wall Street and governments profit off gold from criminals, gangsters and those who exploit children....
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Israel’s High-Stakes Election, and How Illegal Gold Is Getting Into the Global Market
Plus, the search for “superhabitable” planets....
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Ukraine Uses F-16s to Shoot Down Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones
The fighters are a key tool against Moscow’s latest weapon of choice. But deploying the multimillion-dollar planes to counter drones is an imperfect fix....
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France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the Country
The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order....
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2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections
The schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month....
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Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.
The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at....
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China’s Export Boom Fuels Growth Despite Slump at Home
A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing....
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Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms
The Democratic candidate invoked a rallying cry from the TV show “Friday Night Lights” as he began his final campaign push before the Nov. 3 election....
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Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage....
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At Cornell, a Subdued Scene on First Weekend of Fraternity Party Ban
The moratorium is among the safety measures that the university put in place following the uproar over a former student’s sexual assault lawsuit....
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Migrants From Ukraine and Sudan to Keep Deportation Protections for Now
Temporary Protected Status for the two countries was set to expire on Monday. The Trump administration said an announcement would be made “at the appropriate time.”...
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Trump Hits Campaign Trail as White House Turmoil Weighs on GOP Midterm Prospects
As Trump rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms....
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Trump Outlines Rapid Plan to Close and Overhaul D.C. Golf Course
The plan to begin work transforming the course in four weeks injected fresh urgency into a federal lawsuit opposing changes to East Potomac Golf Links....
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Carney Says Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta Killed 4 and Injured Dozens
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “violent, fast-moving” fire on Saturday in the province of Alberta was one of the worst tragedies for Canada’s armed forces in peacetime on Canadian soil....
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This French City Was Rarely Linked With Unrest. Then Arsonists Attacked.
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall....
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Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election
The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”...
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5 Takeaways From The Times’s Re-Examination of the O.J. Simpson Case
Newly unsealed court files and interviews challenge the popular narrative around the murders and the “trial of the century.”...
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Pope Leo Addresses the Faithful a Day After Leaving the Hospital
“This experience has made me feel a special closeness to all those who are battling illness and infirmity,” he said, in his first public appearance since his lung surgery....
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O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery
An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene....
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Oklahoma Families Faced the Hottest Summer Ever and an Electricity Crisis
Record heat, a rising demand for power and an electricity crisis are closing in on Oklahoma families trying to keep the lights on and the AC running....
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Why Are There Protests in France?
Student demonstrations converged on Saturday with a broader protest movement against rising living costs, heightening a national reckoning....
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France in Shock After Protests Devolve Into Riots
Centrist and leftist leaders blamed each other after anti-government protests devolved into chaos....
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In India, the Scion of a Political Dynasty Tries to Seize His Moment
Rahul Gandhi is the descendant of three prime ministers. A surge of protests could give him a springboard to take on the nation’s current leader....
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Deadly ‘Incident’ at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Sparks Fire
The defense minister said people were killed and injured at the base in Alberta, but officials did not offer details on the cause....
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Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed
Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation....
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In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies
As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men....
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Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate....
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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote
With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early....
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After School Shooting in Bend, Ore., a Community Tries to Recapture Its Identity
Days after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, the community is questioning its resilience — and safety....
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Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices
Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target....
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Trump Offers Putin Economic Relief in Hopes That Russia Will Return the Favor
The Trump administration is ignoring the will of Congress and waiving new Russia sanctions amid fears that high energy prices will cost Republicans in next month’s elections....
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NYC Subway Shooting in Midtown Leaves Man Dead
The shooting occurred on Saturday at the 7th Avenue Station on 53rd Street, near Times Square....
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Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National
Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions....
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U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe
The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened....
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Weak Links Start to Show in A.I. Borrowing
Debt trouble at CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank raises questions about whether there are broader problems with the data center build-out....
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Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, called the debate remark by her opponent, Troy Jackson, “very telling.” Mr. Jackson has defended his comment, and his campaign said Ms. Collins had...
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Trump’s Bubble Is About to Burst
The president’s crazy actions have Democrats on the cusp of victory — and they’ll be coming for him....
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The Reporter Who Exposed Elizabeth Holmes on Nathan Fielder’s Documentary
Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies....
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Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracies, With Help From the Federal Government
Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results....
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The Cringiest and Craftiest 2026 Midterm Ads
Sex, video games and grandparents on the campaign trail....
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End Gerrymandering
A ban on extreme partisan gerrymandering could restore much of the congressional diversity that the Voting Rights Act initially made possible....
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Vatican Says Pope Leo Will Leave Hospital on Saturday, Days After Lung Surgery
Leo XIV had been treated for lung cancer at Gemelli Hospital in Rome....
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50 Years In, What’s the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.
The longtime friends and creative partners on what U2 still means — and what would make them call it quits....
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Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law
The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July....
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Uncertainty Over Pope’s Health Fuels Familiar Debate Over Vatican’s Candor
By announcing his lung condition himself, Leo has been more forthcoming than many popes. But mysteries remain, prompting scrutiny of papal statements for hidden meaning....
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Ilhan Omar’s Sister’s Phone Was Seized Before Search of Lawmaker’s Home
A criminal investigation into the lawmaker’s immigration process advanced after federal investigators reviewed family text messages from a seized phone....
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