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Johnson Scraps Vote on Spending Extension Amid Bipartisan Resistance
The scuttling of the six-month stopgap measure, which includes a requirement to show proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, sets back Republicans’ plan to avert a government shutdown.
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Harris and Trump Bet on Their Own Sharply Contrasting Views of America
Former President Donald J. Trump is gambling that Americans are as angry as he is, while Vice President Kamala Harris hopes voters are exhausted by the Trump era and ready to move on.
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Pundits Said Harris Won the Debate. Undecided Voters Weren’t So Sure.
Voters said the vice president talked about a sweeping vision to fix the country’s most stubborn problems. But they wanted the fine print.
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Debate Puts Trump’s Affinity for Putin Back in the Spotlight
The former president’s refusal to back Ukraine’s war effort showed the likely limits of U.S. support for Kyiv if he returns to the White House.
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Thinking About a Solo Cruise? Here’s What to Know.
As solo cruising becomes more popular, pricing and cabin types are changing. Deals can be found, especially with advance planning, but it takes a little know-how.
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Kyoto from the Water: Sacred Sites and Sun-Dappled Canals
The Japanese city is famous for its temples and gardens, but it is laced with waterways that can offer a different, and no less enchanting, view.
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A Pizza Lover’s Visit to Marseille, France
Get the full flavor of France’s second-largest city through its favorite street food, whether it’s topped with raw garlic, sweet Corsican sausage, Emmental cheese or anchovies.
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Polaris Dawn Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Reach Record Orbit Above Earth
After launching early on Tuesday, the billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew traveled to altitudes not visited by any astronaut since the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and ’70s.
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Live Updates: Inflation Expected to Remain Subdued
The latest Consumer Price Index could show mild inflation in August, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates.
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When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Actually Drive Themselves
An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help.