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5 takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far right makes historic gains
The Alternative for Germany party made huge gains in two eastern states, handing the German far right its best results since World War II.
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Pope Francis Begins Grueling Asia Tour
The 11-day trip, a signal that Francis does not intend to slow down, requires nearly 45 hours of air travel and meetings in tropical climates.
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Israelis Go on Strike After Hostage Deaths, and German Far Right Makes Election Gains
Plus, the U.S. coffee wars are heating up.
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Harris and Biden Will Make a Labor Day Pitch to Union Voters
The vice president will appear with the president in Pittsburgh at their first joint campaign event since she took over the top of the ticket.
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Hamas Documents Reveal Tunnel Battle Strategy
Hamas leaders spent years developing an underground warfare plan. Records from the battlefield show the group’s preparations, including blast doors to protect against Israeli bombs and soldiers.
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A Maine Camp for Deaf Children Carries On After an Unthinkable Loss
Joshua Seal, a Deaf man killed in a mass shooting last fall, did not get to see the third season of the camp he started. But 22 Deaf or hard-of-hearing children did, including his own.
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The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants
For competition partners who share the mutual goal of winning medals, eye contact or a simple touch can be all the communication that’s needed.
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In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs
The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many residents are committed to staying.
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Biden Seeks Elusive Low Profile as a Turbulent Summer Winds to a Close
The president returned to his refuge in Rehoboth Beach, Del., and hardly emerged as his job continued apace. Locals understood, but said they missed getting ice cream with him.
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I Paid My Child $100 to Read a Book
Every lifelong reader knows why reading books is important. But how do you convey all that to a reluctant 12-year-old?
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From Starbucks to Specialty Cafes, the New Arms Race in the Coffee Wars
From the giant Starbucks to upstarts like Scooter’s Coffee in Nebraska, the battle is joined for who can come up with the craziest, calorie-laden, not-really-coffee drink.
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A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe
Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.
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Book Review: ‘Creation Lake,’ by Rachel Kushner
Already longlisted for the Booker Prize, Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake” — set in rural France — stars a ruthless American secret agent.
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In a Kyiv Classroom, Cries for Help From Children Scarred by War
“They are like a bleeding wound, and no one sees it,” a schoolteacher said of her pupils, many of whom have fled frontline areas or lost family members in the fighting.
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Briscoe wins at Darlington to clinch playoff spot
Chase Briscoe went three wide to grab the lead in the Southern 500 and clinched a NASCAR Cup Series playoff spot with the victory.
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Israel's labor strike over hostages is called off after court order
A general strike in Israel to protest the government's failure to return hostages from Gaza led to some closures and disruptions. A major union said it was calling off the strike after a court order.
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Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin Among 6 Hostages Killed in Gaza
One of the hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was an American citizen.
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The Lure of New York’s Secret Swimming Holes
Tucked into forests and often unmarked on maps, swimming holes offer relief from increasingly hot summers but also pose risks for adventure seekers.
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In New York, Schools Are Reclaiming Roads for Recess
The city’s Open Streets program will allow schools to close 71 streets to traffic and open them for students to play without worrying about speeding cars.
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The U.S. Open Is Busier Than Ever. Some Fans Are Not Happy About It.
As interest in tennis increases, so do the crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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