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Ethics Panel Cautions Judge in Trump Trial Over Political Donations
Justice Juan M. Merchan, the judge overseeing Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, donated modest amounts to Democratic groups…
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Is There a Constitutional Right to Talk About Abortion?
There has hardly ever been as fierce a defender of free speech as the current Supreme Court. Since John Roberts…
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Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a…
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Despite Billions in Investments, Biden Trails in Arizona and Georgia
The states have been major beneficiaries of the Biden administration’s key economic policies, such as spending on infrastructure, manufacturing and…
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After Outlawing Public Zoos, Costa Rica Relocates Hundreds of Animals
Some of the animals will stay in sanctuaries, while others may be released into the wild.
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In Deep-Blue Maryland, a Democratic Primary Turns Uncommonly Competitive
The contest between Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County executive, and Representative David Trone has grown tighter as they vie…
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U.N. General Assembly Adopts Resolution in Support of Palestinian Statehood
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution declaring that Palestinians qualify for full-members status at the…
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Cannabis Rollout Hampered by Inexperienced Leadership, N.Y. Report Finds
A New York State review of problems in the Office of Cannabis Management found that 90 percent of applicants for…
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N.Y. Ethics Panel Violates State Constitution, Appeals Court Rules
In a victory for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the court upheld a lower-court ruling against the ethics commission, created by…
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Rolling Blackouts Hit Several Cities as Heat Wave Scorches Mexico
Cities were plunged into darkness as scorching temperatures strained the national energy grid.