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Judge T.S. Ellis III, 85, Dies; Stirred Outcry Over Manafort Sentence
He imposed a 47-month prison term on Mr. Trump’s former campaign chairman, who was convicted of fraud. Sentencing guidelines recommended up to 24 years.
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Couples Are Hiring Shamans to Keep Their Destination Weddings Rain-Free
For high-end destination weddings, couples are increasingly hiring rain-stoppers to keep precipitation away.
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How Citi’s Strata Elite Travel Card Compares to Amex and Chase
When it launched its Strata Elite card, Citi entered the high-end market for travel rewards cards. Here’s how it compares with its top competitors.
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Gaming Out the Price of a Trump Trade Deal With China
President Trump again delayed higher tariffs on Chinese goods. But his recent moves on computer chips have stoked fears he’s willing to give too much to reach an accord.
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India’s Supreme Court Tells New Delhi to Round Up Stray Dogs
In cities across the country, the feral animals are both loved and feared. The judges are forging into intensely emotional territory by going after the ones in the capital.
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Russia Makes a Swift Battlefield Advance, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks
Russian forces have moved several miles into Ukrainian-held territory in the east, threatening to outflank Ukraine’s positions.
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The D.N.C.’s New Leader Seeks to Curb Dark Money Influence in 2028 Primaries
The move is the first significant maneuver from Ken Martin to shape the party’s next presidential nominating process, but how much bite his proposal could have remains to be seen.


