Hvaldimir the ‘Spy’ Whale Is Found Dead in Norwegian Waters

The beluga whale, who was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness, was seen floating in Norwegian waters on Saturday.

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Summer on NYC Piers Offers a Haven from Busy Urban Life

In each of New York City’s boroughs, decrepit piers that once fed city industries have been brought back to life. Out over the water, they offer beauty, fun and respite from the city’s buzz.

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Arthur J. Gregg, Trailblazing Army Officer, Is Dead at 96

The first Black officer to achieve the rank of lieutenant general, he lived to see an Army post in Virginia renamed in his honor.

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Trump says insurance or government should pay for IVF

The campaign pledge comes after Democrats have hammered his administration's effect on abortion and reproductive rights.

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Key takeaways from first Harris and Walz interview

The vice-president and Democratic nominee tells CNN her "values have not changed" despite shifts on key issues.

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Life After Factory Farming: ‘The Longer They’re Out, the Happier They Are.’

Tyler Whitley works with a group that helps farmers leave industrialized livestock agriculture, and says consumers can play a role.

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Canada’s Wildfires Were a Top Global Emitter Last Year, Study Says

The blazes produced more planet-warming carbon than almost any country, researchers found. That could upend key calculations on the pace of global warming.

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Pelosi calls Trump 'domestic enemy' in new Jan 6 footage

The footage, turned over to Congress by HBO and obtained by the BBC, shows Ms Pelosi's evacuation during the riot.

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First Jan 6 rioter to enter Capitol building sentenced to prison

Michael Sparks jumped through a window and chased a police officer. He was given a term of more than four years.

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The Human Cost of Your Breakfast Banana

In June, a Florida jury found Chiquita Brands liable for the deaths of eight men killed by a Colombian paramilitary group the company had financed.

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Trump and Harris spar over muting debate microphones

The 10 September debate on ABC News is the only one that both candidates have officially committed to.

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Italy Opens Investigation Into Captain of Sunken Yacht’s Conduct

The investigation does not necessarily imply that formal charges will follow against the captain, James Cutfield.

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Alabama High School Football Player Dies After Sustaining Head Injury

Caden Tellier, a quarterback, suffered a critical brain injury after being tackled in the third quarter of a game on Friday night, school officials in Selma said.

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'ABC is a disgrace' - Trump on the looming debate

During a campaign stop in Virginia, Donald Trump spoke about the anticipated debate occurring on ABC,

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Why Roth Accounts May Be a Good Savings Option at Any Age

These savings accounts, which are often pitched to young investors, can be a good investment option for older and retired workers.

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Why Harris’s 2024 Campaign Feels Nothing Like Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Bid

The first-female-president energy of 2016 has been replaced by a more serious tone, with Democrats warning gravely of the new frontiers in the post-Roe era.

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South Korean Beekeepers Find Meaning Working Near the DMZ

The heavily fortified area separating North and South Korea is home to a biodiverse landscape and is a place of deep meaning for nearby farmers whose bees can fly freely through it.

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The N.F.L. May Soon Welcome a New Kind of Owner

At a meeting next week, team owners are expected to approve rules that would allow private equity firms to invest in their franchises.

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SpaceX will return stranded astronauts next year

Nasa said Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore would not return to Earth until February 2025.

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The 'blended' family behind Kamala Harris

Take a look at the husband, step-children and others supporting Kamala Harris in her White House bid.

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Doug Emhoff could be the first US First Gentleman

The former Los Angeles entertainment lawyer could make his own history if his wife, Kamala Harris, is elected president in November.

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Tim Walz: The ex-football coach and teacher who became Harris's VP pick

The Minnesota governor is a former public school teacher, National Guardsman and member of Congress.

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Key moments when Harris and Obama's political paths crossed

Two decades after they first met, he will use his convention speech to try to propel her to the White House.

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Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions.

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Democrats try to turn tables on one of their biggest weaknesses

Democrats used the convention to try to flip the script on Republican criticism of their immigration policies.

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Influencers swarm convention as Democrats' secret weapon

Content creators get insider access - and the campaign's message is delivered unchallenged to hard-to-reach voters.

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At M.I.T., Black and Latino Enrollment Drops Sharply After Affirmative Action Ban

Asian American students made up almost half of the 2028 class — the first admitted since the end of affirmative action.

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Bill Pascrell Jr., 14-Term House Democrat From N.J., Dies at 87

An outspoken progressive, he vigorously opposed President Donald J. Trump and focused on legislation to help “regular Americans pay their bills.”

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Can Democrats Make the Case to Climate Voters?

In another year of record-breaking temperatures, Democrats are faced with the challenge of making climate change resonate with voters.

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Ukrainian Lawmakers Pass Bill Aiming to Ban Russian-Aligned Church

The measure, which awaits President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signature, would further a long, post-Soviet split between two of the world’s largest Orthodox communities.

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Disney drops bid to stop allergy death lawsuit over Disney+ terms

The firm had argued the case should go to arbitration because of its streaming service's small print.

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Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Among 6 Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily

Fifteen other people were rescued after the vessel went down in a storm. Expert divers were called in to carry out search operations in the deep water. Among the missing was a British software mogul.

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Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.

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Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris: Inside Their Surprisingly Close Bond

Mrs. Clinton, who lost out on becoming the first female president, has been a behind-the-scenes ally for the woman now vying to do so.

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To Undecided Voters, Harris Is Famous, but Unknown. They Want to Learn More.

Vice President Kamala Harris has lit a fire among loyal Democrats. But many voters still want to know more about what she stands for.

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Statue of John Lewis Replaces a Confederate Memorial in Georgia

The 12-foot-tall bronze statue of the civil rights leader was commissioned after Mr. Lewis died in 2020. It stands where a Confederate memorial was erected in 1908.

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Elon Musk Closes X Operations in Brazil Over Fight With Judge

The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend accounts.

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New homes and end to price-gouging: Harris sets economic goals

Vice-president Kamala Harris targets housing costs and price gouging in newly-released economic plans.

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Why this Democratic convention will not be like Chicago in 1968

There are parallels - a president exiting the race and anti-war protests - but the violence and chaos of that event is unlikely to be repeated when Democrats convene in the city this week.

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Behind the Pageantry of Shen Yun, Untreated Injuries and Emotional Abuse

As the popular dance show grew into an international juggernaut, some of the group’s young performers paid a steep price.

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A different kind of Trump goes on display

While still saying he is "entitled to personal attacks", Donald Trump seeks to shift his campaign focus to policy.

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America Can’t Produce the Weapons It Needs for the Future. This Could Help.

The United States, Australia and Britain are making it easier to share defense technology, hoping to spur the innovations needed to keep up with China.

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Harris and Walz Lean Into ‘Liberty’ and the Language of Republicans

Kamala Harris and her allies are using traditionally right-leaning messaging to argue that Republicans threaten fundamental freedoms. “Mind your own damn business!” Tim Walz recently said.

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Peter Marshall, Longtime Host of ‘The Hollywood Squares,’ Dies at 98

He played straight man to all manner of celebrities, asking questions on what was for many years the most popular game show on television.

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Boeing Faces a Steep Climb in Catching Up to Airbus

As Boeing works to address quality control issues, its new chief starts at a disadvantage in competing with the other big maker of passenger planes.

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Whimsical Parade of Banksy Animals Sends Fans on a Giddy Hunt

Each day for nine straight days, a new Banksy artwork appeared somewhere in London. For some, it became a citywide treasure hunt.

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Red Sox's Duran suspended for homophobic slur

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been handed a two-match ban for homophobic slur towards a supporter.

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Older Adults Do Not Benefit From Moderate Drinking, Large Study Finds

Virtually any amount increased the risk for cancer, and there were no heart benefits, the researchers reported.

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Olympic Marathon Course Lets Runners Inside the Ropes For a Night 10K

A public marathon and a series of overnight 10Ks offered recreational runners a chance to feel closer to the Games.

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Emotional Miley Cyrus accepts Disney Legend award

The singer thanked fans as she became the youngest ever star to reach Disney Legend status.

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For Some Democratic Jews, Heightened Worries About Antisemitism

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who is Jewish, was subjected to intense opposition as Vice President Kamala Harris considered him for running mate.

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Jordan Chiles Lost Her Bronze Medal Over Four Seconds

An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. wants her bronze back.

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Biden explains why he dropped out of White House race

The president says his candidacy would have been a "real distraction" for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump.

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USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold

The United States snatch top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team beat hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris.

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Ancient Calendar, Recently Discovered, May Document a Long-Ago Disaster

The markings on a pillar in southern Turkey are more than decorations on the stone, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh says. They may memorialize a time when comet fragments struck Earth.

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Israeli Strikes on Schools Pose a Life-or-Death Choice for Civilians

Schools in Gaza have taken in tens of thousands of people seeking safety. Israel, arguing that Hamas uses the shelters, has struck school grounds repeatedly.

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How to Keep Your Money Safe if Your Online Lender Is Not a Bank

The collapse of a little-known intermediary named Synapse Financial Technologies has put a spotlight on the risk that customers face when using popular banking start-ups.

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San Diego debuts first giant pandas from China in decades

Xin Bao and Yun Chuan are the first giant pandas in 21 years to enter the US from China.

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Veterans and Lawmakers Lobby for Approval of MDMA Therapy

The F.D.A. is poised to rule on the therapeutic use of the club drug Ecstasy, a potential watershed moment in the nascent field of psychedelic medicine.

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Republicans attack Democratic VP pick's handling of Floyd protests

The Minnesota governor's detractors say a slow response led to extensive looting and damage.

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Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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E.P.A. Pulls Pesticide Dacthal From the Market Over Health Concerns

The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators said.

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Venezuela’s Strongman Was Confident of Victory. Then Came the Shock.

Venezuela’s government believed its control of all levers of power would give the country’s authoritarian president an Election Day victory. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.

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Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. Finds

A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic.

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'He offers so much': Democrat voters on Walz

The BBC spoke to Democratic voters about Kamala Harris's choice of running-mate.

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How the Compressed Election Timeline Could Benefit Kamala Harris

This presidential campaign is playing out in fast forward. Strategists in both parties say speed is likely to benefit Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Bangladesh Protesters Swarm Sheikh Hasina’s Residence after Prime Minister Flees

Looters made off with furniture, bedding and potted plants

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Virginia man charged with threats to Kamala Harris

Police seized weapons from the man after he allegedly posted that the Democratic candidate should be "put on fire alive".

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Perfumes, Candles, Toothpaste — Vanilla Is in Everything. And It’s Under Threat.

Vanilla substitutes exist, but there is no replacing the symphonic complexities of the real thing.

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Inside the Obama-Shapiro Relationship

The speaking style of Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, a potential vice presidential pick, can sound suspiciously similar to President Obama’s. But the real connection between the two men is deeper than commonly known.

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Trying to Save a Concrete ‘Monument to Corruption’

An icon of socialist modernist architecture in the capital of the former Soviet republic that is now Moldova has been at the center of a tussle between corrupt developers and preservationists.

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Hotels in New York City Don’t Need Licenses. Should They?

New York’s hundreds of hotels are subject to less regulatory scrutiny than many other businesses. The industry is resisting City Council efforts to change that.

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US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'

The UK also told citizens to leave “while commercial flights are running.”

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Toddler rescued after falling down 10-ft pipe

A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10-ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home.

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Golf Course Atop Ancient Native American Earthworks to Be Removed

After reaching a settlement with an Ohio country club to acquire its lease on the Octagon Earthworks, the state historical society intends to open the site as a public park.

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D.O.T’.s Proposal to Let Families Fly Together for Free: What to Know

A new federal policy would require airlines to seat families together on flights, without incurring any extra fees.

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Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.

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‘Their brutal ordeal is over’ - Biden on prisoner swap

The US president thanked his allies, who he says played a key role in the prisoner exchange.

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