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Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery in Persian Gulf
The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.
By Peter Eavis and Jenny Gross
world
Vague Language of U.S.-Iran Deal Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts
The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take.
By Yeganeh Torbati
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How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job
Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.
By Maxine Joselow and Luke Broadwater
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Watergate Today as a Blip of a Story? Vance Might Not Be Entirely Wrong.
Nixon’s offenses were not a deep-state invention. But in the age of Donald Trump, and in a fractured media environment, voters have become more inured to political scandal.
By Matthew Purdy
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Trump-Backed Tribute to States on the Mall Features Extra Tinges of Red
At the kickoff to the Great American State Fair, exhibits celebrating the nation were on display. So were conservative themes.
By Clyde McGrady and Jennifer Schuessler
world
Volunteers Are Risking Their Lives to Stop Ebola. They Aren’t Always Welcome.
Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk not just infection, but the anger of terrified communities.
By Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi
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Riding Into 2028: On the Midterms Trail, Andy Beshear Eyes a Bigger Prize
The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.
By Elisabeth Bumiller
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Jeffries Faces Steep Test as Far Left Builds Strength in Congress
The victories of Darializa Avila Chevalier and other anti-establishment candidates are changing the face of House Democrats, posing a challenge for their leader.
By Annie Karni
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Colorado Supreme Court Delay Threatens Democratic Redistricting Effort
Both parties are awaiting a decision on the validity of ballot proposals to redraw Colorado’s maps ahead of 2028. Democrats say each day without a ruling puts the proposals at risk.
By Nick Corasaniti
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What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff
Saturday’s election will be the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.
By Tim Balk
world
Mexican Officials Have Become Informants for the Trump Administration
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has pushed back against U.S. investigations into Mexican politicians. Now some politicians want to cooperate.
By Steve Fisher, Jack Nicas and Alan Feuer
world
The Race to Sculpt Argentina’s Living God
As Lionel Messi chases another World Cup title, an artist is rushing to finish a gigantic statue of the soccer star in the middle of the Patagonian desert.
By Emma Bubola and Sarah Pabst
magazine
Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets
The comedian and actor says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
opinion
We Surveyed 1,000 People About Their Budgets. The Picture Is Ugly.
We dug into the data, toured the country and ran surveys to find the biggest financial pressures people feel.
By Lael Brainard and Rohit Chopra
opinion
Three Opinion Writers on Trump’s Latest Face-Plant
Trump planned a big party for America. It’s not going well.
By Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle, David French and Derek Arthur
briefing
Natural Selection
Sometimes, our preference for certitude, our need to define things with conviction, closes us off from possibility.
By Melissa Kirsch
business
Chaos Came to CBS News. What’s in Store for CNN?
The tech scion David Ellison is close to completing a merger that would put the legacy broadcaster and the 24-hour cable news network under the same roof.
By Michael M. Grynbaum and Benjamin Mullin