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Kagan Says Supreme Court Has Stood Up to Trump in Key Cases
At an annual meeting of judges and lawyers, the liberal justice defended her conservative colleagues from criticism that they have rubber-stamped President Trump’s agenda.
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Democratic Voters Keep Defying the Party Establishment
The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.
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Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Appears Lower on Pentagon Website
Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.
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Trump and Thune Clash Over SAVE America Act
A White House spokeswoman said President Trump’s patience was running thin. The top Senate Republican said she should try finding the votes.
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Clint Reilly, Political Consultant Known for Feuding, Dies at 79
As savvy as he could be volatile, he advised Nancy Pelosi and Dianne Feinstein, ran for mayor of San Francisco and bought The San Francisco Examiner.
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Did the World Cup Live Up to Tourism Expectations? Here Are the Winners and Losers.
Host cities, hotels, tourism boards and more had lofty expectations for the World Cup, but some struck gold, while some fizzled. Here’s the breakdown.
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Should Travelers Give Up on Summer in Western Europe Because of the Heat?
A favorite vacation option may be at risk because of rising temperatures. Even those sticking with their summer plans agree: More air conditioning would help.
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Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Agents Amid Push for Private Security
The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the move could jeopardize public safety.
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Google Sets the Pace on Hefty A.I. Spending
The technology giant again raised its projections for investing in artificial intelligence. Many on Wall Street still worry about the eventual payoff.
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Outlets don’t always offer the best deals. Here’s how to find the real bargains.
Many off-price stores are selling made-for-outlet goods, usually with cheaper fabrications and fewer fine details.