Zelensky Says He’ll Replace Ukraine’s Defense Minister
The fate of the defense minister had been the subject of increasing speculation. It was Volodymyr Zelensky’s biggest shake-up since Russia’s invasion.
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3 American Lives Forever Changed by the Same Kind of Weapon Sent to Ukraine
The mother of a Marine and two veterans who served in Iraq reflect on the U.S. decision to send failure-prone shells to help the Ukrainian military.
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South Africa said weapons were not loaded onto a sanctioned Russian vessel, contradicting accusations by U.S. officials.
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With their contract expiring Sept. 14, the United Auto Workers and the companies are far apart in talks. A walkout could take a big economic toll.
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A Summer of Strikes
See how a wave of labor activity in the United States this summer compares with decades past.
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Big Farms and Flawless Fries Are Gulping Water in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
When Minnesota farmers cranked up their powerful wells, they blew through state limits. Thirsty crops included corn, soybeans and fry-friendly potatoes.
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Amid Rain and Mud, Climactic ‘Burn’ Is Delayed at Burning Man Festival
Officials urged campers to conserve food and water on Sunday, as the police investigated one death. The annual burning of a manlike figure was postponed.
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Here’s what we know about the thousands of people who are stuck at the Burning Man festival.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTHow a New City Council Map of L.A. Turned Into a Political Brawl
Blatant political gerrymandering occurs in cities across the country. In Los Angeles, a scandal over a racist recording was only the tip of the iceberg.
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A Florida judge struck down the state’s congressional map, ruling that it diminished the influence of Black voters.
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At the U.S. Open, It Feels Like the Fourth of July
It has been several decades since U.S. tennis players dominated this deep into their home Grand Slam tournament. The American tennis party looks to continue.
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Coco Gauff defeated Caroline Wozniacki on Sunday, advancing to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
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One Thing Not to Fear at Burning Man
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David French
Ban Online Porn for Kids
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Debra Satz and Dan Edelstein
By Abandoning Civics, Colleges Helped Create the Culture Wars
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Another Ethnic Cleansing Could Be Underway — and We’re Not Paying Attention
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The Slow Death of the Sun-Seeking Summer Vacation
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Anxiety in the Age of Barbie
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Guatemala’s Democracy Is Dead. Long Live Democracy!
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What Courtney Dauwalter Learned in the Pain Cave
The agony of running ultramarathons is bearable, she discovered — even instructive. And she learned how to win as few have ever won before.
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New Hampshire Voters Like Vivek Ramaswamy, but More as a No. 2
At campaign stops across the state, the political newcomer has drawn big crowds and voter praise. But some wonder if he needs more political seasoning.
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Long Covid Poses Special Challenges for Seniors
Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.
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Rape Cases Seize Italy’s Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts
A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and social media.
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