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UK sanctions Russian labs and people over chemical weapons used on Navalny, Skripal

Britain has imposed sanctions on nine Russian people and entities for developing chemical weapons

Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Balogun play in World Cup

The Belgian soccer federation is demanding explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U

US to face Belgium in World Cup showdown as star striker's red card ban lifted

The U.S. men's national team is set to face Belgium on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16.

Emil Bove Defended Trump in Court. Then Trump Made Him a Judge.

MATTATHIAS SCHWARTZ

President Trump is appointing his former personal lawyers to judgeships, part of a larger effort to put his stamp on the federal courts.

Gas Stations Gain When Oil Prices Start to Drop

LYDIA DEPILLIS

President Trump is berating gasoline retailers for keeping prices high. Evidence suggests the business has grown more profitable.

Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.

TYLER PAGER AND TARIQ PANJA

The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.

6-year-old drowns on New York beach after being caught in strong current

The girl and her family were visiting Southampton beach on the 4th of July.

2-year-old dies after being left in hot car while in care of babysitter, police say

A 2-year-old has died after being left in a hot car while in the care of a babysitter, police in Florida said.

Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks

SIOBHÁN O’GRADY AND LIUBOV SHOLUDKO

Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.

WATCH: Vessels from around the world participate in parade of tall ships up Hudson River

In one of the most spectacular sights on this Fourth of July, a parade of tall ships sailed up the Hudson River in New York City in the largest maritime parade in modern history.

Zyn’s Popularity Has Tobacco Companies Racing to Cash In

MURRAY CARPENTER

The makers of nicotine pouches are building new plants and expanding to meet demand. While influencers claim health benefits, experts warn the products can be highly addictive.

The Liberal American Jew’s Dilemma

NICHOLAS LEMANN

Over the years, I have moved toward the way of being Jewish that my father rejected.

WATCH: Beyoncé drops new music on Fourth of July

Lara Spencer shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.

Alibaba’s A.I. Is a Hit, but Hard to Turn Into a Moneymaker

MEAGHAN TOBIN AND XINYUN WU

The Chinese company’s models have won over developers worldwide, but they are open source — so they can be used and modified freely.

The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country.