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Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Sheikh Hasina’s Chaotic Final Hours

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:49am
As masses of people converged, angry at the killing of protesters, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina insisted that she could hold on, which military leaders said would mean spilling far more blood.
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A Deal That Could Save Venezuela

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:00am
A power-sharing deal may be the best way out of Venezuela’s political crisis.
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Mike Kehoe, Missouri’s Lieutenant Governor, Wins G.O.P. Primary for Governor

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:20pm
The winner of the Republican primary is likely to become Missouri’s next governor. But a ballot measure on abortion that is widely expected to appear in November could boost liberal turnout.
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Patti Yasutake of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Beef’ Dies at 70

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:18pm
Ms. Yasutake played Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
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Harris and Walz Hold First Rally in Philadelphia: Takeaways From Their Speeches

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:15pm
A glittering night aimed to energize Democrats and banish the doldrums that have gripped the party.
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Boeing Says It’s Changing Type of Panel That Blew Off Alaska Airlines Jet

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:08pm
The company told regulators the changes in design and production of the door plugs would allow its warning systems to detect malfunctions.
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Harris and Walz Make Their National Debut at Philadelphia Rally

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 9:34pm
As the vice president introduced her new running mate at an energetic rally in Philadelphia, he quickly demonstrated his ability to deliver searing attacks against Donald Trump and JD Vance.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland’s Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 9:20pm
The court found that the law did not violate the requirements in a recent ruling that expanded gun rights. Lawyers for one of the plaintiffs said they would request Supreme Court review.
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Who Is Muhammad Yunus, the Next Leader of Bangladesh?

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 9:15pm
Mr. Yunus, who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his pioneering work in microfinance, is widely respected in Bangladesh. The ousted prime minister largely saw him as a threat.
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What’s Left on Your Summer Bucket List? Tell Us.

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 9:12pm
Summer is nearing its end — at least in spirit — and we want to know how you’re making the most of what remains.
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What Minnesota Voters Think of Tim Walz

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 8:58pm
The governor succeeded in projecting an avuncular image. But not all voters are convinced that he rose above partisanship or united the state.
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Pakistani Man Charged in Alleged Plot to Kill Trump and Other U.S. Leaders

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 8:51pm
Investigators believe that the targets of the man, who had recently spent two weeks in Iran, likely included former President Donald Trump.
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Arizona Grand Jury Wanted to Indict Trump in Fake Electors Case

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 8:32pm
Court papers show that grand jurors signaled their interest in charging the former president, only to have state prosecutors advise against it because of similarities to a federal case against him.
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Mexican Drug Lord Is Said to Face Trial in Brooklyn

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 8:20pm
The decision by the Justice Department will put Ismael Zambada García in the same federal courthouse where his fellow Sinaloa cartel founder, El Chapo, was sentenced to life in prison.
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Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers Will Face Off in Key Michigan Senate Race

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 8:01pm
Democrats were initially favored to hold the seat, but President Biden’s struggles in the state — fueled in part by Israel’s war in Gaza — shifted the contest to a pure tossup.
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Georgia Board Grants Local Officials New Power Over Certifying Elections

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 7:45pm
Across the country, conservative organizations and allies of former President Donald J. Trump have sought to grant local election officials more authority over the certification process.
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In Walz, Harris Sees a Battleground Strategy Dressed in Carhartt

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 6:36pm
Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz’s cultural ties are needed to talk to rural and working-class voters. But Republicans are not going to let his folksy style obscure a liberal record.
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Hamas Elevates Gaza Leader Who Planned Oct. 7 Attacks to Top Post

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 6:20pm
The selection of Yahya Sinwar, a prime target of Israeli forces, to replace the assassinated Ismail Haniyeh consolidates authority in the hands of a hard-liner who is in hiding.
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Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Will Fight For a Gold Medal On Friday

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 6:19pm
Imane Khelif, of Algeria, moved past questions about her eligibility with a unanimous decision over her Thai opponent. She will now fight for a gold medal.
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Kamala Harris Isn’t Playing It Safe

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 6:13pm
In picking Tim Walz, Harris is after more than just Pennsylvania.
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