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Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation
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7/6/2026 7:33 PM
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| Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation false but said he would “reflect” on his political path forward, as many allies rescinded their endorsements. |
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In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner
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7/6/2026 5:50 PM
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| “This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN. |
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Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?
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7/6/2026 3:30 PM
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| Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement. |
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Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.
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7/6/2026 7:06 PM
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| There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino. |
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In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Play the Leading Role?
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7/6/2026 9:01 PM
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| The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more. |
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Canada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
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7/6/2026 2:48 PM
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| In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and reducing its military and economic dependency on the United States. |
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McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won’t Say Why
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7/6/2026 4:41 PM
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| Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, and his office has provided few updates about his condition. Here’s what we know. |
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Michigan Senate Primary Gives Democrats Stark Choice Between Progressive and Moderate Candidate
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7/6/2026 11:29 AM
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| The state’s important Senate primary just became a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders. |
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Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian
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7/6/2026 3:01 PM
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| Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader. |
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Historians Reject Trump Administration’s Criticism of Smithsonian Museum
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7/6/2026 2:02 PM
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| The nation’s largest group of scholars of U.S. history denounced a White House report attacking the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. |
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Joining a Human Tide of Mourners Flowing Through Tehran’s Streets
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7/6/2026 9:01 PM
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| After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday. |
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New Videos of Charlie Kirk’s Killing Emerge in Court, but Few Can Watch
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7/6/2026 4:10 PM
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| On Day 1 of what is expected to be a weeklong hearing, prosecutors played videos of the shooting for a judge, but they were graphic and kept from public view. Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr. were in court. |
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Trump Passports Debut, Delighting Some and Dismaying Others
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7/6/2026 2:05 PM
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| The Washington Passport Agency started issuing the limited-release documents with President Trump’s image on Monday, catching a few applicants by surprise. |
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Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products
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7/6/2026 3:40 PM
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| The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing. |
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Key Health Care Panel Is Again Blocked From Meeting Under RFK Jr.
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7/6/2026 2:54 PM
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| The United States Preventive Services Task Force has been stymied under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. |
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The Chinese Company That Could Start a Trade War With Europe
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7/6/2026 2:00 AM
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| Nuctech’s rise from a Chinese state-backed start-up to a global border-security supplier has made it a lightning rod in trade and subsidy disputes. |
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Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined
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7/6/2026 8:56 PM
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| The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations. |
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Why A.I. Distillation Has Become a Hot Topic in the Race with China
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7/6/2026 9:04 AM
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| U.S. companies complain that competitors in China are unfairly copying their A.I. systems using a technique that has been around for years. |
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Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29
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7/6/2026 6:00 PM
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| In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years. |
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Heat Waves Are Taking a Big Toll on Chickens
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7/6/2026 11:39 AM
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| The birds are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures, and France’s torrid June took a heavy toll. |
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Extreme Heat Hits Europe for the Third Time This Year
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7/6/2026 7:56 PM
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| It is continent’s third spell of scorching weather since May. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. |
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‘Confessions II’ Review: Madonna Returns to the Dance Floor
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7/6/2026 1:07 PM
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| On “Confessions II,” a successor to her hit 2005 album “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” the pop superstar gives new energy to her origin story and shines light on the troubles she’s danced away. |
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Behind the Scenes of NATO, Europe Is Falling Apart
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7/6/2026 10:00 PM
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| The greatest dangers lie within. |
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Welcome to JD Vance’s Clash of Civilizations
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7/6/2026 10:00 PM
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| The vice president’s theology comes in book form. |
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A Long-Awaited Verdict for Marine Le Pen Could Reshape France’s Politics
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7/6/2026 9:01 PM
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| A court will decide on Tuesday whether to uphold Ms. Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction. If it does, the far-right leader will probably be barred from running for the presidency next year. |