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Afghanistan War Commission opens inquiry of America’s longest conflict
The Afghanistan War Commission will study the conflict’s myriad failures with a mandate to recommend how the U.S. can avoid a repeat performance.
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Behind the scenes as Joe Biden lost control of the Democratic Party
Many Democrats described the first three weeks of July as a kind of nightmare — too extraordinary to be real, too unexpected to be believed.
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Elections 2024 live updates: 12 more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to step aside
Live updates from the 2024 election campaign trail, with the latest news on Biden and Trump.
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Who Sat in Trump’s V.I.P. Box at the Convention?
The most prominent seats at the 2024 R.N.C. were three rows of white chairs in Donald J. Trump’s V.I.P. box. Here’s a look at who sat there.
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Republicans Grapple With Next Moves if Democrats Replace Biden
Candidates trying to flip congressional seats have spent months yoking their opponents to the president. A new nominee could scramble that strategy.
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The Roots of Biden’s Defiance: Anger, Fear, Pride and Regret
President Biden is still bitter about feeling pushed out of the 2016 race by Democratic elites in favor of Hillary Clinton.
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Secret Service Director Will Testify Before Congress on Monday
It will be Kimberly A. Cheatle’s first appearance before lawmakers since the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life.
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Trump Can’t Help Himself. Will That Help Him Win?
The R.N.C. ended with uncertainty about whether Trump can capitalize on the opportunity ahead.
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Is Your Flight Delayed by the Tech Outage? Here’s What You Need to Know.
While service is slowly recovering, flights are still being canceled and delays can stretch for hours. Here’s the latest on airlines, airports and cruises, as well as your rights and how to reach customer service.
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For Some Travelers, Everyday Life Is the Big Draw in a Destination
For some travelers, the big draw in a destination is not a hot new restaurant or high-end hotel. It’s the grocery store, swimming pool or kitchenware shop, where they can dip into the stream of local life.