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Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff

Republican divisions are on full display in the closing hours of primary runoffs for U.S. Senate and governor

UN calls on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse crackdown on women

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women

Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled

Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of U.S. states by a supplier because of potential salmonella contamination

Judge tosses out Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

A federal judge has dismissed singer Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs on the grounds that most of the allegations were not filed in time

Ex-cop charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of naked man

A former Louisville police officer has been charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a naked man

14-Year-Old Is Charged With Armed Robbery of Boston Lemonade Stand

NEIL VIGDOR

A cash box containing about $80 was stolen from two siblings in Boston during the robbery, which occurred in broad daylight, the police and family members said.

Attempted BASE Jump in Utah Kills 2, Including Acclaimed Extreme Athlete

MADALEINE RUBIN

Andrew Lewis, 39, best known for performing in the halftime show of a Super Bowl, was killed in the accident.

Inside the Partisan Battle Over America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations

LUKE BROADWATER AND EILEEN SULLIVAN

President Trump sidestepped a congressional commission and formed his own group to plan the festivities. The result is a deeply partisan celebration, disgruntled celebrities and plenty of confusion.

How the Kratom Industry Won Friends in the Trump Administration

KENNETH P. VOGEL, PAUL ABOWD, JON MILLER, RAY WHITEHOUSE, STEPHANIE SWART AND RAFAELA BALSTER

A sprawling influence campaign to promote a risky drug called kratom has gained allies among top Trump administration officials. Our investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel explains.

Scorching Heat or Scorching Lightning? Miami’s Match Could Have Both.

PATRICIA MAZZEI

South Florida was under a severe heat advisory as fans arrived in the hours before kickoff. Scattered thunderstorms are also in the forecast.

Promoter of election conspiracy theories wins GOP primary for Nevada secretary of state

Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant has won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state

'We are here to play football': Iran plays to draw with New Zealand at World Cup

ILIANA LIMÓN ROMERO

After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.

Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital

Voters in Washington, D.C. are heading to the polls to select party candidates for mayor and congressional delegate

What to know about Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert

For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has o...

Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary

U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma is hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once held by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin