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Hillary Clinton Debated Trump. Here’s Her Advice for Kamala Harris.
The 2016 Democratic nominee fell short to Donald Trump, but she had strong debate moments against him. In an interview, she offered some thoughts for Kamala Harris.
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The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness
On our public lands, nobody can pull rank on you. Except a bear.
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Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?
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How Harris will distinguish her foreign policy from Biden — and Trump
By necessity, Vice President Harris has worked in lockstep with President Biden on his foreign policy. What she would do in the White House if she wins on Nov. 5 will be in focus in Tuesday's debate.
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Ukraine's military trains civilians in 'Test Week' to give a sense of war with Russia
Ukraine needs more soldiers as its troops defend Ukrainian territory and carry out an offensive inside Russia. An elite Ukrainian military unit offers civilians a one-week tryout as soldiers.
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Killed in her pink roller skates, a Palestinian girl’s photo in Gaza goes viral
The photo of a girl in Gaza killed by an Israeli airstrike while wearing pink roller skates goes viral and draws attention to the plight of children nearly a year into the war.
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Can Police Prevent a School Shooting If a Threat Is Not a Crime?
Officers are limited in their response to a possible threat of violence, but they are being trained to identify and monitor worrisome behavior earlier.
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Inside the Trump-Harris Debate Prep: Method Acting, Insults, Tough Questions
Kamala Harris is camped out at a Pittsburgh hotel. Donald Trump is being peppered informally by aides. Both sides share the same belief about why the debate is so crucial.
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Harris’s Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump
Kamala Harris’s razor-sharp debate skills have powered her political ascent. Her success next week will turn on how well she adapts to an unpredictable rival.
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New Mercury Images From BepiColombo Spacecraft Show Clear Views
BepiColombo, a joint European-Japanese mission, completed its latest flyby of Mercury, sending back a sneak peek of the cratered planet it will begin to orbit in 2026.
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The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio
In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza.
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The American Dream Without a House? Believe It
As housing costs soar, younger adults are trying to reimagine prosperity — without the white picket fence.
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Meet the Team Climbing Trees in the Amazon to Better Understand Carbon Stores
A small team in a remote corner of Colombia is surveying every tree in an effort to better understand how much planet-warming carbon the Amazon actually stores.
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Barry Jenkins Takes On ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Barry Jenkins broke out as a filmmaker with the Oscar-winning indie film “Moonlight.” He has surprised some of his fans by taking up a Disney franchise.
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In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?
Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.
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Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role
More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items.
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In Papua New Guinea, Pope Hears Plea for Climate Action
Pope Francis is visiting Papua New Guinea, which has been exploited for its natural resources and is imperiled by rising sea levels.
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Dodgers' Hernandez injured on HBP; IL likely
The Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez suffered a bruised left foot after being hit by a pitch Friday night, and manager Dave Roberts said he is likely to land on the injured list.
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Boeing Starliner’s Future Is Unclear, Even After Safe Landing
Two NASA crew remain on the International Space Station after the troubled vehicle they rode undocked and then landed in the New Mexico desert.
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Ukrainian Street Artist Documents War Against Russia, One Stark Mural at a Time
Using ruins as his canvas, Gamlet Zinkivskyi has captured life in wartime Ukraine in dozens of grim, gripping and harshly beautiful paintings. “Broken, but invincible,” read one captioned work.
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