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A Surrogate Refused an Abortion and Fled to Texas. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.

Par : J. David Goodman
A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents.

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McKenna West, right, after a court hearing in Dallas on Tuesday.
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Mike Mazzei, Backed by Trump, Wins Oklahoma Primary for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond.

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Mike Mazzei delivering his closing remarks at a televised debate this month in the Oklahoma Republican governor’s race.
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Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff

Par : Patricia Mazzei
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.

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Senator Darline Graham’s victory on Tuesday showed President Trump’s continued ability to move Republican primary voters, especially when he goes all in on a race.
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Newsom Lists Sacramento Home for $7.5 Million as He Prepares to Leave Town

Par : Heather Knight and Laurel Rosenhall
Gov. Gavin Newsom has just over four months left in office and will head back to Marin County full-time, where he will consider a run for president.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, listed their property in the Sacramento suburb of Fair Oaks on Monday.
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Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review

Par : Robert Jimison
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi energy minister, in Saudi Arabia last year. The two signed an agreement last month as part of a broader package of cooperation on civilian nuclear power.
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Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina

Par : Emily Davies
Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.

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Senator Darline Graham has won her party’s nomination to compete for a full, six-year term in November.
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5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

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Mike Mazzei at a televised debate with Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidates earlier this month in Tulsa.
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5 Things to Know About Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
Mr. Drummond, the state attorney general, faces an opponent backed by President Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt. The campaign has highlighted his independent streak.

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Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma’s attorney general, in Oklahoma City in 2023.
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Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia

Par : Bayliss Wagner
Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.

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Everton Blair Jr. will head to Washington for the remaining months of Representative David Scott’s term.
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Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’

Par : Emily Cochrane
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.

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As the nation mourned Dolly Parton’s death on Tuesday, the grief was perhaps the most profound in Tennessee.
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Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost From Initial Court Order

Par : Zolan Kanno-Youngs
A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.

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People sort through ballots at a ballot processing center during a statewide special election in California last year.
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Experts for Prosecution Discuss Clancy’s Mental State at Time of Killings

Par : Jacey Fortin and Maia Spoto
Lindsay Clancy has said she was suffering postpartum psychosis when she killed her children in 2023. Prosecution experts shared their doubts about that claim on Tuesday.

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Lindsay Clancy during her murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court on Tuesday.
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Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case

Par : Shane Goldmacher
Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.

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Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia was one of four Democratic candidates who prevailed in a lawsuit restricting ad prices for party committees. Republicans, whose committees are flush with cash, were seeking lower rates available only to candidates.
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At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub

Par : Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.

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White House staff members watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall last week. Some ambassadors were uninvited.
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5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate

Par : Emily Davies
Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.

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Senator Darline Graham during a rally hosted by President Trump in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Friday.
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5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Ralph Norman speaking to supporters in Anderson, S.C., this month.
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When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections

Par : Taylor Robinson
The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.

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A polling location in West Columbia, S.C.
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Would Darline Graham Be the First Sister to Succeed a Brother in Congress?

Par : Mack Liederman
Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.

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Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, welcoming Darline Graham, who was appointed to fill the seat of her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina.
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In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues

Par : Peter Baker
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.

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World leaders and domestic institutions are showing less willingness to submit to President Trump’s will.
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Conservative Gay Rights Group Ends Support for Trans Causes

Par : Richard Fausset
The Log Cabin Republicans, which is dedicated to gay causes, says that trans rights advocates focus too much on minors.

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A Log Cabin Republicans table at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md. The organization had embraced trans rights issues in 2015 before its reversal.
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Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?

Par : Adam Sella and Abbie VanSickle
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.

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President Trump has long made unfounded claims that mail voting is fraudulent and corrupt, even as he has cast his own ballots by mail in multiple elections.
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What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.

Par : Michael Crowley
President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.

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President Trump has bombarded Iran with new sanctions during his second term, targeting virtually the country’s entire economy.
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5 Takeaways on the Fallout From an Alarming C.T.E. Study

Par : John Branch
At least one in four N.F.L. players, and likely a much higher percentage, had the brain disease when they died. Will anything change?

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy can be diagnosed only posthumously.
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South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump

Par : Tiffany Tan and Tim Balk
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.

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A poll worker helping a man cast his vote in Cayce, S.C., on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-In Voting Could Add to Election Confusion

Par : Emily Cochrane · David W. Chen and Anna Griffin
The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with a multistate lawsuit expected this week. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.

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Mail-in votes are processed by poll officials at the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office in Largo, Fla., last week.
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C.I.A. Director Makes Secret Visit to Moscow

Par : Julian E. Barnes and Paul Sonne
John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow in a military cargo plane from Riga, Latvia. It is not clear whom he met or what the purpose of his trip was.

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Mr. Ratcliffe’s decision to fly on a military aircraft, probably for increased security, drew immediate attention.
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How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return

Par : Ann E. Marimow
The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential, orders.

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In 19 months, the president has already asked the justices to intervene far more times than George W. Bush and Barack Obama did during their 16 years in office combined.
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Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America as U.S.-Canada Trade War Heats Up

Par : Karoun Demirjian
The president’s threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.

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The name of Lake Ontario has become a recent target of President Trump.
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G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports

Par : Catie Edmondson
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents.

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Cattle grazing on a ranch in Gillette, Wyo. “Americans want U.S. beef on the table — not foreign imports,” said Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, the No. 2 Republican.
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Trump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It the Most.

Par : Amy Schoenfeld Walker
Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.

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Poll officials in Pinellas County, Fla., processed mail-in ballots for the state’s primary elections earlier this month.
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Tech Leaders Haven’t Stopped the Billionaire Tax So Far. Will Ads Work?

Par : Laurel Rosenhall and Theodore Schleifer
The latest opposition effort is led by Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, who has contributed more than $100 million this year toward California campaign efforts.

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As TV spending from the opposition picks up, the campaign supporting the tax believes a network of Democratic Party activists and union members pushing its message will be an advantage.
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Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes

Par : David A. Fahrenthold
The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.

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A Boeing 737 that was purchased to be used for deportation flights is parked at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., on July 25.
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John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds

Par : Reid J. Epstein and Ruth Igielnik
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.

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Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum

Par : Edward Wong
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

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“Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud — which is grounds for visa revocation,” Tommy Pigott, a State Department spokesman, said in a statement.
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Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?

Par : John Branch
Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.

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Many medical experts encourage children to play flag football rather than the full-contact version.
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Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?

Par : John Branch
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.

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The former N.F.L. player Jonathan Martin entering an M.R.I. machine for a brain examination that was part of a study to develop treatments for the symptoms and illnesses linked to C.T.E.
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Major Study Finds at Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE

Par : John Branch
The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.

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The biggest predictor of C.T.E. is the cumulative force of hits to a head over a lifetime.
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Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

Par : Evan Reynolds and Ruth Igielnik
A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.

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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma

Par : Patricia Mazzei and J. David Goodman
President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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President Trump’s endorsement record is on the line in the race to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.
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How Many N.F.L. Players Will Have C.T.E.?

Par : John Branch · Christina Shaman · James Surdam · Lauren Pruitt and Christopher Whitworth
New research finds that at least one in four N.F.L. players who died in a six-year period had C.T.E., a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated impacts to the head. Our reporter John Branch unpacks the data and its implications for the sport.
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She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?

Par : Shaila Dewan
A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.

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A judge overturned Nancy Smith’s conviction in a child sex abuse case in 2022.
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Trump Administration Aims to Revoke Visas of Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum

Par : Edward Wong
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

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“Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud — which is grounds for visa revocation,” Tommy Pigott, a State Department spokesman, said in a statement.
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Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump

Par : Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman
The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.
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Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat

Par : Bayliss Wagner
In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.

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