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Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Limited Impact on Voter Screening in Midterms
Federal law requires a 90-day “quiet period” before elections, likely restricting the immediate scope of a decision that allows the use of a citizenship database to examine voter rolls.
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Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons
An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom.
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ICE Raids in Beef Country Raise Fears of Higher Prices
Cattle industry groups in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas and two Republican senators said the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions were hurting operations.
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U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics
Most member nations spoke in support of the declaration, but some rich countries had strong objections.
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Supreme Court Once Again Blocks Republican-Backed Voting Map in Missouri
A federal appeals court had sided with Republicans seeking to use redrawn congressional district boundaries to give their party an advantage in the midterms elections.
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How Climate Change Is Disrupting Summer Travel
Once dismissed as occasional inconveniences, climate-related disruptions are now an inescapable fixture of summer travel. How will travelers respond?
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What to Pack in Your Travel First-Aid Kit
A bouncer and security guard, accustomed to responding to fights, fires and accidents, recommends a range of useful first-aid items for a variety of travelers.
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China’s Truce With Trump Buys It Valuable Time
Easing tensions with Washington gives Beijing room to tackle economic troubles at home while reducing its vulnerability to American pressure.
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Xi Jinping Didn’t Bring a CEO Entourage. What That Says About China-US Relations.
American chief executives turned out in force to see Xi Jinping, while their Chinese counterparts were absent, a sign of how drastically business ties have changed.
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Alaskans Dismayed, But Not Moved, by Peltola’s Treatment of Her Staff
Voters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday said news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs would not change their vote.