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After U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes, Trump Issues New Threat

President Trump said Iran would “pay the price” for taking “too long to negotiate” an agreement to end the war.

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs

As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.

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The Roar of ‘Cease-Fire’ in a Once-Thriving City

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Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files

The president’s top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself.

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Night of Violence Grips Northern Ireland After Stabbing Attack

Cars were set on fire and families were driven from their homes after a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder, prompting calls from anti-immigrant activists for protest.

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200 Players to Watch at the World Cup

Some are household names — yes, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are here — but plenty are not. This guide has players from all 48 nations.

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Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome

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The Low-Tech World Cup Craze Thriving in the Smartphone Age

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Every Away Jersey at the Tournament, Ranked From First to Worst

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Inflation Pressures Intensify as Iran War Chokes Energy Supplies

The Consumer Price Index for May will offer the latest look at how reduced oil and gas shipments have raised the costs of everyday goods and services for U.S. households.

U.S. Ebola Unit Sparks Fury, Protests and a Political Crisis in Kenya

Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.

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The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine

Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between a progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested Republican senator.

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Hilton Beats Steyer to Win Second Spot in California Governor Race

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3 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Election Results

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Dem. Primary ›

Candidate	Votes	Percent
Graham C. PlatnerG. PlatnerPlatner	129,577	72%
Janet T. MillsJ. MillsMills	35,135	20%
81% of votes in

Rep. Primary ›

Candidate
Susan M. CollinsS. CollinsCollins incumbent Uncontested
*Incumbent

Source: Associated Press

Source: A.P.

Source: Associated Press

A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’

Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.

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Kim Barker, Whitney Shefte, Michael Anthony Adams, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn, Sutton Raphael and Rebecca Suner

Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power

President Trump’s warm praise for Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.

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House Passes G.O.P.’s $70 Billion Immigration Bill

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Hamed Aleaziz, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Jon Hazell, Gilad Thaler, Stephanie Swart and Rafaela Balster

Europe’s Growing Rift With Trump Ensnares a $115 Million Tech Deal

The Netherlands blocked a U.S. company from buying a Dutch firm that handles its ID system, saying it would create a “threat to the public interest.”

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Pope Leo Is Blessing the Sagrada Familia. To Some, the Church Is a Curse.

The pontiff will offer a Mass in Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished basilica. But for some locals, completing the construction could mean losing their homes.

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The Knicks Are Hogging the Spotlight. Spurs Fans Aren’t Impressed.

As New York basks in the attention of a long-awaited N.B.A. finals run, many San Antonians say the Spurs, and the city they represent, are being underestimated.

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History Says Championship Chemistry Takes Time. The Knicks Think They Have It.

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The City That Watches Together

In bodegas and parks, in bars and pizzerias, the unofficial watch party has taken over New York.

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These Knicks Fans Show Out in Style

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In an Italy of Many Voices, Her Plays Speak ‘the Language of the People’

Since her mother’s death, the director Emma Dante has used the stage as a space to dive into her Sicilian roots — and the contradictions of family life.

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Election Day Should Be the Deadline for All Ballots

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Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Juan Villoro and Andrew Potter

The World Cup Is a Global Celebration, Shared With Neighbors. It’s a Trump Nightmare.

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David Wallace-Wells and Natasha Sarin

The A.I. Bubble Is Coming for Your Retirement Account

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With Bill Pulte, Trump Is Sending a Dangerous Message

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Late Night: Jimmy Kimmel Calls a Technical Foul on Trump

The host called the president the first “to shut down a major United States city so he could take a nap in front of a sold-out crowd at the N.B.A. finals.”

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