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Republicans Go All In on Trump

SHANE GOLDMACHER, ALEXANDRA OSTASIEWICZ, GILAD THALER, CHRISTINA SHAMAN, NIKOLAY NIKOLOV AND RAFAELA BALSTER

Shane Goldmacher, one of our national political correspondents, looks at the Republican candidates who spoke this week at their party’s unusual midterm convention, called a “Trumpapalooza.” Some other vulnerable candidates avoided it because of President Trump’s unpopularity.

Trump Appears to Defend Iran War During 9/11 Anniversary Speech

DAVID E. SANGER

The president appeared to embrace the idea that after 9/11, no risk can be tolerated, an echo of reasoning used by previous American officials in the “forever wars” that he has long denounced.

Will Stark Warnings About AI Shape the Midterm Elections?

JESS BIDGOOD

Stark warnings from A.I. researchers have reverberated across the country.

C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars in Basement Reaches Tentative Plea Deal

JULIAN E. BARNES, DEVLIN BARRETT AND SEAMUS HUGHES

David J. Rush was fired from the C.I.A. after the F.B.I. found 303 gold bars in his Virginia home. Officials have said he created a fake classified program to funnel himself millions of dollars.

In Shanksville, commemorating the lasting legacy of Flight 93.

MADALEINE RUBIN

In Shanksville, Pa., the fa

Judge rejects bid to release Arizona sheriff’s office from supervision in racial profiling case

A federal judge who ruled 13 years ago that Hispanics were racially profiled in then-Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's immigration crackdowns has rejected a bid to end the court's supervision of the sheriff's office

For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with McClatchy chain's cuts

The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications

Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit

President Donald Trump has called on the Smithsonian to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History

Lindsay Clancy DA rarely does plea deals, but her case could be the 'exception,' veteran attorney says

Lindsay Clancy's mistrial sparks plea deal speculation as a veteran attorney says the Plymouth County DA's office may break its no-deal norm.

Costco's newest store is about to open in SoCal after years of litigation

ELLA CHAKARIAN

Following legal opposition that delayed the project, Costco is slated to open a new outpost in October.

Viral photo gives Gaza family a bittersweet glimpse of their missing son

NABIH BULOS

An Israeli soldier posted on social media a photo of a bound and blindfolded young man. A Palestinian family believes it shows their missing son.

New York City Council pushes bill to take press passes away from 'Mangionistas'

A trio of Luigi Mangione supporters flaunted city-issued press passes at his trial, prompting a New York City Council bill to overhaul credentials.

Ukrainians embed with US forces during drills to teach the latest in drone warfare

The U.S. Army is actively incorporating drone tactics learned from Ukrainian troops

NBC beefs up security at 'Today' studio after Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, intruder incident

NBC boosted security at its "Today" studio after Craig Melvin was accosted by an intruder who allegedly targeted Al Roker in a secure area.

Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino brings record slow season

No Atlantic hurricanes have formed this year and none are likely soon.