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Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast

CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM AND RAJA ABDULRAHIM

During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.

2 people climb to the top of Empire State Building spire, unfurl banner

Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Thursday afternoon and unfurled a flag on top of its spire.

How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince

EDWARD WONG

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.

U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know

EUAN WARD

Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.

N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden

MARIA CRAMER, CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUS AND EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS

Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.

What Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Prenuptial Agreement Look Like?

ARUNI SONI

What would a prenuptial agreement between one of the world’s biggest pop stars and a three-time Super Bowl champion look like? Legal experts weigh in.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Inaccurate Accounts of U.S. History

LINDA QIU AND JAMIE LEVENTHAL

We fact-checked the president’s colorful — and inaccurate — accounts of American history from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Unabomber.

Can ‘Chalant’ Dating Help More People Find Love? Ask Taylor and Travis.

CHLOE W. SHAKIN

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.

America, Onscreen

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.

Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find

SHANE GOLDMACHER, RUTH IGIELNIK AND CAMILLE BAKER

Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough to take the chamber.

The Divorce Crusader

JOSEPH BERNSTEIN

Part activist, part influencer, Adina Sash will do anything to rescue Orthodox women she sees as trapped in their marriages.

WATCH: Celebrate July 4 with recipes from Washington, Maine

America’s Test Kitchen’s Dan Souza and Vallery Lomas share recipes inspired by Washington and Maine in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

WATCH: Countdown to ‘Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’

Deana Ivey, president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, gives a preview of the July 4 celebration hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

10-year-old charged with murder in shooting of infant niece

A 10-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 7-month-old niece, according to court officials.

WATCH: Coyote pup recovers after cactus calamity

A coyote pup is recovering after being discovered covered in “hundreds” of painful cactus spines, according to an Arizona wildlife organization.