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Making a Cake for America’s 250th Birthday
In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.
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David S. Doty, Judge Who Helped Shape the Modern N.F.L., Dies at 96
He presided over the 1993 agreement that led to free agency and the salary cap, and for years oversaw the league’s disputes with its players.
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Why Some Banks Still Charge High Overdraft Fees
Congress scrapped a rule last year that capped how much banks could charge if you spent more than was in your account. Now, banks’ revenue from the fees is rising.
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Trump Takes Stock of Other Presidencies, Shedding Light on His Own
In his second term, the president has increasingly mused about his predecessors, comparing himself with some and distancing from the failures of others.
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Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine overall confidence in the electoral process.
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Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington
The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.
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Air Force Detains Officer Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment at Capitol
Maj. Jason Watson, who was in uniform, was arrested during a protest that followed a news conference on Wednesday.
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Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.
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Is NYC Summer Tourism Peaking With World Cup, Swift Wedding and America’s 250th?
A series of major events is unfolding in New York this week, sprinkling the city with soccer tees, fireworks and, perhaps, love — though not record visitor numbers.
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A Mission to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope Launches to Orbit
A refrigerator-size spacecraft will try to grab onto Swift and nudge it to a higher orbit, enabling it to continue observing powerful cosmic explosions.