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Afghan Crisis Grows as Push to Retake Kunduz Fails

By JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN and MUJIB MASHAL

After a promised counterattack fell apart, with Taliban insurgents surrounding the airport, the U.S. conducted at least two airstrikes to assist the government.

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How the Taliban Are Advancing in Afghanistan

Russia Buildup in Syria Seen as Inflaming Conflict

By HELENE COOPER and MICHAEL R. GORDON

On the long list of Moscow’s goals in building up its military presence in Syria, taking on the Islamic State is but one entry, foreign policy experts say.

Mother Accused of Throwing Newborn From Building

By RICK ROJAS and ELI ROSENBERG

Jennifer Berry, 33, was charged with second-degree murder after her baby girl was thrown from a seventh-floor window in the Bronx, the authorities said.

Planned Parenthood Chief Takes On Critics at Hearing

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR

In testimony before a House committee, Cecile Richards deplored what she called “outrageous accusations” that her organization profits from the sale of fetal tissue.

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Senator Edward M. Kennedy during a 1987 hearing of the Labor and Human Resources Committee, of which he was chairman. Credit Jose R. Lopez/The New York Times

Reflections of a ‘Master Legislator’

By ADAM CLYMER 12:01 AM ET

Nineteen interviews with Senator Edward M. Kennedy, along with 170 more with colleagues, aides and others about his 46-year career, were released on Wednesday.

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Lawyer Says Kim Davis, Kentucky Clerk, Met With Pope

By LAURIE GOODSTEIN 1:25 AM ET

Pope Francis met secretly in Washington last week with the county clerk who defied a court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, her lawyer said.

Georgia Executes Woman After Last-Minute Appeals

By ALAN BLINDER

Kelly Renee Gissendaner, 47, was put to death after exhausting her appeals. The only woman on Georgia’s death row, she was convicted of orchestrating her husband’s 1997 murder.

Visas to Import Talent Help Copycats Take Jobs Abroad

By JULIA PRESTON

Before the layoffs at Toys “R” Us headquarters in New Jersey, an accountant said, a young woman from India on a temporary visa “shadowed me everywhere, even to the ladies’ room.”

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Possible Nazi Tunnels Fuel Treasure Seekers in Poland

By JOANNA BERENDT

Explorers’ claims that they had found tunnels and a long-lost train loaded with gold, gems and armaments from World War II have set off a frenzy in southwest Poland.

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From the Magazine: Trump Is Not Going Away

Where does Donald J. Trump’s political adventure end? “I have no idea. But I’m here now. And it’s beautiful.”

Ralph Lauren to Turn Over Reins of Empire

The 75-year-old designer will stay active with new roles in the company while giving Stefan Larsson, president of Old Navy, responsibility for day-to-day management.

Boehner’s Exit Will Cost McConnell Kindred Spirit

Senator Mitch McConnell and Speaker John A. Boehner have developed a bond that has not always existed between House and Senate leaders of the same party.