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The New York Times — Saturday, Sept 9, 2023

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Georgia Panel Recommended Charging Dozens, Including Lindsey Graham, in Trump Case

Senator Lindsey Graham at a Senate Judiciary hearing in July.

A special grand jury made the recommendation last year after hearing from dozens of witnesses on whether Donald J. Trump and his allies interfered in the 2020 election.

G.O.P. Gets the Democratic Border Crisis It Wanted

Migrant waves have put northern “sanctuary” cities, like New York, increasingly on edge, their budgets stretched, their communities strained.

The strain of migrants in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities has taxed resources, divided Democrats and put pressure on President Biden to act.

The Orphans of Flight 723

A Vermont woman spent years tracking down men and women who lost their parents in the same 1973 plane crash. Would they answer her questions about loss?

At the U.S. Open, the Dwindling Ranks Leave Space and a Solitary Vibe

The U.S. Open begins with 128 players in each singles draw, and every day some will lose. Gradually, then suddenly, there’s a lot of space in the locker rooms.

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The New York Times — Friday, Sept 8, 2023

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Ukrainians Embrace Cluster Munitions, but Are They Helping?

A Ukrainian soldier firing a 155 mm howitzer, the type of weapon used to launch cluster munitions, in the Donetsk region in March.

The weapons, banned by most countries over human rights concerns, are “not a magic wand,” but some Ukrainian troops say they are making a difference in fighting Russian forces.

How a New City Council Map of L.A. Turned Into a Political Brawl

The University of Southern California campus, in City Council District 9 in Los Angeles.

Blatant political gerrymandering occurs in cities across the country, many of them run by Democrats. In Los Angeles, a scandal over a racist recording was only the tip of the iceberg.

‘They Blew Our Lives Up’: South Sudanese Flee War in Sudan

Hundreds of thousands fled a grisly civil conflict years ago to settle in Sudan, to the north. With war now raging there, they are streaming home to a country ill-prepared to take them back.

A Colorado City Has Been Battling for Decades to Use Its Own Water

Lawsuits, protests and fierce disputes over who controls water in the parched American West have held up a crucial pipeline.

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The New York Times — Thursday, Sept 7, 2023

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Biden Administration to Bar Drilling on Millions of Acres in Alaska

Caribou near a pipeline in Alaska this spring.

The administration will cancel oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and set aside more than half of the National Petroleum Reserve.

In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google

The 10-week trial, set to begin Tuesday, amps up efforts to rein in Big Tech by targeting the core search business that turned Google into a $1.7 trillion behemoth.

Bedtime Check-Ins and Verbal Abuse: Women’s Life in Spanish Soccer

More than a dozen women described sexism ranging from paternalism to verbal abuse. “What you really need is a good man,” a former national captain said players were told.

As Abortion Laws Drive Obstetricians From Red States, Maternity Care Suffers

Some doctors who handle high-risk pregnancies are fleeing restrictive abortion laws. Idaho has been particularly hard hit.

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The New York Times — Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023

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North Korea Finds New Leverage in the Ukraine War

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un with Russia’s President Vladimir V. Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, in 2019. Russia has long been a crucial ally for the isolated North Korea.

Kim Jong-un is likely to seek missile and warhead technology in an expected visit to Russia, and he is already getting a public embrace he has long sought.

Ex-Leader of Proud Boys Sentenced to 22 Years in Jan. 6 Sedition Case

Enrique Tarrio led the Proud Boys during a period when far-right extremists moved from the fringes toward the center of conservative politics.

The prison term for Enrique Tarrio was the most severe penalty handed down so far to any of the more than 1,100 people charged in connection with the Capitol attack.

At Yale, a Surge of Activism Forced Changes in Mental Health Policies

For decades, the university required students seeking medical leaves to withdraw and reapply. A campus suicide set off a cascade of revisions.

Can Kenya Bring Order to Haiti? Doubts Are Swirling.

The African country has volunteered to send forces to Haiti as its security crisis spirals out of control. But the plan is facing pushback.

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The New York Times — Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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Kim Jong-un and Putin Plan to Meet in Russia to Discuss Weapons

A photograph released by North Korean state news shows Kim Jong-un, right, with Sergei K. Shoigu, the Russian defense minister, in July. Mr. Kim is expected to travel to meet President Vladimir V. Putin in Russia.

Russia seeks more weaponry for its war in Ukraine, and a North Korean delegation recently traveled to Russia by train to plan for Mr. Kim’s visit this month, officials say.

E.U. Official From Sweden Imprisoned in Iran for Over 500 Days

An advertisement featuring Johan Floderus.

The case of Johan Floderus, kept under wraps for more than a year, has become part of Iran’s “hostage diplomacy” as Tehran seeks concessions from the West.

A Conservative Push to Save Ken Paxton

The effort to help the Texas attorney general, whose impeachment trial starts Tuesday, is part of an ongoing struggle over the Republican Party’s future.

Faced With Evolving Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Change

A new generation of cheaper and more flexible vessels could be vital in any conflict with China, but the Navy remains lashed to big shipbuilding programs driven by tradition, political influence and jobs.

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The New York Times — Monday, September 4, 2023

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Zelensky Replaces Defense Minister, Citing Need for ‘New Approaches’

The Ukrainian defense minister wearing a green jacket and standing with his arms crossed in a doorway.

The fate of the defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, had been the subject of increasing speculation in Ukraine. It was the biggest shake-up in Ukraine’s government since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The Never-Ending Nightmare of Ukraine’s Dam Disaster

Environmentally, economically and in terms of pure human suffering, the destruction of the Kakhovka dam unleashed untold damage. Months later, many communities are still reeling.

Amid Rain and Mud, Climactic ‘Burn’ Is Delayed at Burning Man Fest

Officials urged campers to conserve food and water on Sunday, as the police investigated one death. The annual burning of a manlike figure was postponed.

China to Its People: Spies Are Everywhere, Help Us Catch Them

As Beijing tries to enlist the “whole of society” to guard against foreign enemies, the line between vigilance and paranoia fades.

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The New York Times — Sunday, September 3, 2023

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Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3

Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, center, has said he is willing to call a strike against all three Detroit automakers, a step the union has never taken.

With their contract expiring Sept. 14, the United Auto Workers and the companies are far apart in talks. A walkout could take a big economic toll.

Officials in South Africa Knew About Problems at a ‘Bad Building,’ but Did Nothing

The scene of the fire in Johannesburg on Friday.

An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg were warned repeatedly about the dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week.

A Brutal Path Forward, Village by Village

As Ukraine pushes slowly forward in its counteroffensive, it’s relying heavily on the effort of hundreds of small-scale assault groups, each tasked with attacking a single trench, tree line or house.

Jimmy Buffett, Roguish Bard of Island Escapism, Is Dead at 76

With songs like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” he became a folk hero to fans known as Parrot Heads. He also became a millionaire hundreds of times over.

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The New York Times — Saturday, Sept 2, 2023

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U.S. Hiring Settles Into a Lower Gear

Employers added 187,000 jobs in August and unemployment rose to 3.8 percent as the economy continued to lose momentum built up after pandemic lockdowns.

America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow

Unchecked overuse is draining and damaging aquifers nationwide, a data investigation by the New York Times revealed, threatening millions of people and America’s status as a food superpower.

Tourists Were Told to Avoid Maui. Many Workers Want Them Back.

A plunge in tourism after a disastrous fire has already crippled the economy in Maui. Now, some locals who wanted visitors to stay away are urging them back.

Filthy Toilets, No Showers and Criminal Landlords: Life in a South African Firetrap

After harrowing escapes from the apartment fire in Johannesburg that killed at least 74 people, residents described how they managed to build lives with no legal water or electricity, and very little privacy.

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The New York Times — Friday, September 1, 2023

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Justice Thomas Reports Private Trips With Harlan Crow

Justice Clarence Thomas had requested a 90-day extension for his financial disclosures.

Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. had asked for extensions on their annual forms that show travel, gifts and other financial information.

Proud Boys Lieutenant Sentenced to 17 Years in Jan. 6 Sedition Case

Joseph Biggs, front left, was among those who marched to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

The penalty for Joseph Biggs is the second longest in more than 1,100 criminal cases stemming from the Capitol attack. Another Proud Boys leader was sentenced to 15 years.

Scorching Heat Is Contributing to Migrant Deaths

Amid a relentless heat wave, some migrants are succumbing to heat exhaustion. More than 500 people have died of various causes this year while trying to cross from Mexico.

At Refuge for Desperate Families, Deadly Fire Was ‘Waiting to Happen’

Johannesburg, with a severe shortage of affordable housing, has hundreds of illegally occupied derelict buildings that officials and housing advocates say have become firetraps.

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The New York Times — Thursday, August 31, 2023

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Idalia Brings Surge of Seawater, but Less Damage Than Feared

Damage from Idalia in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., on Wednesday.

The storm, which made landfall in a sparsely populated area, wrecked homes and businesses but was not as fierce as Hurricane Ian last year, which was responsible for 150 deaths.

Decades After Dictatorship, Chile Mounts Search for Hundreds Who Vanished

A commemoration in Santiago, Chile, in July for Chileans who were detained or went missing during the Pinochet dictatorship.

President Gabriel Boric authorized a new national search plan ahead of the 50th anniversary of the coup that toppled the government and led to the disappearance and killing of thousands.

The Fight to Control Big Gay Ice Cream, Which Made the Rainbow Its Brand

A company that rode to success with an inclusive message has shrunk to a single store, as a founder sues a partner he accuses of mismanagement and fraud.