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Cleanup of Rotting Food at L.A. Warehouse Took Too Long, Residents Say
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Cleanup of Rotting Food at L.A. Warehouse Took Too Long, Residents Say

The stench has enveloped a neighborhood next to a food warehouse that burned in a June fire, prompting legislative action, lawsuits and thousands of complaints.

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More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida
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More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida

The items include Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins that date back 1,000 to 5,000 years, officials said.

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‘Freedom Fuel’ Touts Cheap Gas. A Lawsuit Says the Dealer Didn’t Pay for It.
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‘Freedom Fuel’ Touts Cheap Gas. A Lawsuit Says the Dealer Didn’t Pay for It.

A lawsuit claims that a New Jersey-based company failed to pay for nearly $4 million worth of gas, some of which was sold to gas stations promoted by President Trump.

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Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash
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Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash

For many, the trek to Mount Kailash in Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.

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Dolly Parton and the ‘Pretty Darn Good’ Southern Church
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Dolly Parton and the ‘Pretty Darn Good’ Southern Church

For many Americans, Ms. Parton represented an idealized style of faith: one centered in small rural congregations that prize community over ideology.

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Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail
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Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail

A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.

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Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race
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Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.

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This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.
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This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.

The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.

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How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas
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How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas

For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.

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Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100
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Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100

With a career commemorated by Guinness World Records, he started as an apprentice in 1942 and worked on a panoply of propeller-driven and jet aircraft until he retired in 2022.

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Baby Goats From a Traveling Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies
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Baby Goats From a Traveling Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies

Farm Adventures of Harmony, N.C., owned the goats, state health officials said. It was unclear how many people might have been exposed to them since late July.

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Napa County Winery Worker Charged With Starting Pickett Fire That Damaged Grape Harvests
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Napa County Winery Worker Charged With Starting Pickett Fire That Damaged Grape Harvests

The Pickett fire burned nearly 7,000 acres in California wine country last year, causing millions of dollars in losses.

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An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled
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An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled

Federal prosecutors planned to charge an immigration agent arrested in connection with a shooting in Minneapolis. Then the agent walked free.

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Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa
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Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa

The Trump administration has deported thousands of immigrants to countries where they have no ties. Dozens were on the latest flight, to the Central African Republic.

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For LGBTQ Fans, Dolly Parton Inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back Too
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For LGBTQ Fans, Dolly Parton Inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back Too

Dolly Parton was an advocate for her L.G.B.T.Q. fans. She also understood them, a meaningful bond in places where such recognition was hard to find.

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A MAGA Uproar Ensued After a Bill Was Given a Nick Shirley Nickname
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A MAGA Uproar Ensued After a Bill Was Given a Nick Shirley Nickname

A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Mr. Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by misinformation.

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The Delight of San Francisco’s Dahlias
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The Delight of San Francisco’s Dahlias

One hundred years ago, dahlias became the city’s official flower. They have gained new popularity as an antidote to the modern world.

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Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says
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Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says

The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic.

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