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Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial
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8/15/2026 2:02 AM
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| The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction. |
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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
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8/15/2026 2:01 AM
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| The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall. |
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Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
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8/14/2026 3:35 PM
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| Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain. |
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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
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8/15/2026 2:01 AM
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| Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war. |
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
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8/15/2026 2:30 AM
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| Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air. |
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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say
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8/15/2026 6:28 AM
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| The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. |
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Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
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8/15/2026 4:38 AM
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| Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work. |
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Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates
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8/15/2026 7:16 AM
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| At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate. |
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Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?
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8/14/2026 4:08 PM
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| Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts. |
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Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
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8/15/2026 4:03 AM
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| A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe. |
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The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
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8/15/2026 5:33 AM
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| The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem. |
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Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts
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8/15/2026 4:31 AM
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| Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable. |
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How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?
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8/15/2026 4:00 AM
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| Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics. |
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Quit Lit
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8/15/2026 3:08 AM
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| There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early. |
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At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
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8/15/2026 6:08 AM
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| The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said. |