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Obama Is a Surprise Guest Among Allies at Biden’s State Dinner for Kenya
The state dinner was held in honor of the African nation, but it was clear that the night was about keeping Democratic allies close as President Biden heads into the heat of the 2024 campaign season.
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Justice Sotomayor Describes Frustration With Being a Liberal on the Supreme Court
In a conversation at Harvard, the justice spoke of her despair at some of the court’s decisions, but she urged optimism and a focus on future generations.
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Lloyd Austin to Undergo Procedure Related to Bladder Issue
The Pentagon called the procedure a “minimally invasive,” nonsurgical follow-up to previous treatment, and said the defense secretary would temporarily turn over his duties to his deputy.
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The Anti-Trump Republicans Worried About the Biden Campaign
Some G.O.P. Trump opponents want to hear more from the Biden campaign. It says it’s on it.
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Here It Comes: Another Hot Summer in Europe
Extreme heat and other weather challenges are in the forecast this summer, and travel advisers, tourists and local officials are getting prepared.
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I was homeless as a kid. Here’s how I survived.
When our mom suggested I busk with my violin on Fifth Avenue, I happily agreed. It beat picking through the trash bins to retrieve a 5-cent can.
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What to watch with your kids: ‘The Garfield Movie,’ ‘Furiosa’ and more
Common Sense Media also reviews “Atlas” and “Angry Birds Mystery Island.”
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World Central Kitchen draws criticism for its neutrality in Gaza
Dozens of World Central Kitchen staffers and volunteers, including Palestinian American chefs, push for it to call for a cease-fire in Gaza, despite neutrality rules.
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At STK Steakhouse, the ‘vibe’ is loud, expensive and largely tasteless
Go to STK Steakhouse, the new restaurant in the Marriott Marquis hotel, only if it’s unavoidable. And then, hopefully you’re not paying.
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Ask Amy column to end after 21 years
“I’m grateful that we’ve been able to help each other,” Amy Dickenson says as she announces the end of her advice column after 21 years.