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U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says
Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.
By Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt, Tyler Pager, Malachy Browne and Helene Cooper
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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
By Mark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager and Edward Wong
world
Israel Bombards Lebanese Capital in Latest Round of Strikes
Lebanon’s health ministry said at least seven people were killed in the Beirut attacks early Thursday.
By Liam Stack and Dayana Iwaza
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How Trump Turned a Republican Battle Over a Texas Senate Seat Into Leverage
The president has yet to make an endorsement in the contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as he tries to push the Senate to pass a bill requiring voters to show identification at the polls.
By Shane Goldmacher
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Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.
By Michael Gold
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ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Seeks New Role: Lawmaker
Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Now, she said, she hopes to fix the “system’s failures” by running for Congress.
By Ernesto Londoño
style
Running on Rage Bait
Young conservatives in Florida are fascinated by James Fishback, a long-shot gubernatorial candidate known for his provocative online posts.
By Nathan Taylor Pemberton
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Trump Files Missing in Epstein Release Highlight Justice Dept.’s Missteps
In late July, an F.B.I. agent asked colleagues to get started on a sensitive task relating to Jeffrey Epstein, listing the names of 14 prominent men, with President Trump at the top.
By Steve Eder and Devlin Barrett
world
Starmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ of Making Friend of Epstein the Ambassador to U.S.
Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
By Michael D. Shear
dining
René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse
After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, widely considered one of the most innovative and important in the world, the chef is leaving.
By Julia Moskin
dining
Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Founder
At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.
By Meghan McCarron and Julia Moskin
science
Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet
It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.
By Taylor Mitchell Brown
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A State of Wealthy Entrepreneurs Passes a ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
It would be the first income tax in Washington, affecting an estimated 20,000 households. Some of the wealthiest are leaving for Florida.
By Anna Griffin
business
U.S. Accuses 16 Trading Partners of Unfair Practices and Opens Investigation
A trade investigation focuses on the European Union, China, India and other countries and will likely lead to tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.
By Ana Swanson and Tyler Pager
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Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.
By Erica L. Green
business
How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room
High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s — if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all.
By Gregory Schmidt
weather
Hawaii Faces Flooding, Fierce Winds and Even Snow from a ‘High-Impact’ Storm
The storm, called a kona low, is expected to churn slowly across the islands all week.
By Nazaneen Ghaffar
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Up to a Dozen Tornadoes Ravage the Midwest and South
At least two people were killed and several were injured in the severe storm on Tuesday that heavily damaged areas of Illinois and Indiana.
By Robert Chiarito, Sonia A. Rao and Nazaneen Ghaffar
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Historic Slavery Photos Get ‘Final Resting Place’ After Long Fight With Harvard
The images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia were honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina.
By Clyde McGrady
opinion
Trump and Netanyahu Are No Longer on the Same Page
American goals are starting to conflict with Israel’s.
By W.J. Hennigan
opinion
Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.
The fairy tale was 1990s New York.
By Glynnis MacNicol
world
Two People Die After Paid Plasma Donation at Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.
By Vjosa Isai and Roni Caryn Rabin
movies
Angelika Saleh, the Angelika of Angelika Film Center, Dies at 90
After making the journey from prewar Germany to Madison Avenue opulence, she gave her name to one of New York’s most influential indie cinemas.
By Alex Traub
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Ex-Officer Who Took Nude Images From Phones in Traffic Stops Is Sentenced
The former Missouri police officer, Julian Alcala, was sentenced to two years in prison and now faces civil lawsuits from several of the 20 victims the authorities identified.
By Rylee Kirk
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Charlie Kirk’s Group Expands Into High Schools. G.O.P. States Are Helping.
Turning Point USA, the right-wing campus group, is partnering with Arkansas and Indiana, the latest of several states to have similar arrangements.
By Richard Fausset