Senator Menendez ‘Sold the Power of His Office,’ Prosecutor Says
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Senator Menendez ‘Sold the Power of His Office,’ Prosecutor Says

“So, Menendez sold the power of his office,” he said. The prosecutor’s closing statement came as the trial of Mr. Menendez, 70, and the two businessmen — Wael Hana and Fred Daibes — entered its ninth week in Federal District Court in Manhattan. Prosecutors say Mr. Hana and Mr. Daibes…

Beryl Rips Through Houston, Killing 4 and Knocking Out Power for Millions
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Beryl Rips Through Houston, Killing 4 and Knocking Out Power for Millions

Tropical Storm Beryl ripped a path of destruction through the heart of Houston on Monday, transforming roads into rivers, killing at least four people and knocking out power for more than two million customers across Texas. The storm, which made landfall early Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, weakened as…

More Ukrainians May Die in Attacks on Medical Sites in 2024, W.H.O. Data Suggest
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More Ukrainians May Die in Attacks on Medical Sites in 2024, W.H.O. Data Suggest

A Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital on Monday highlighted the growing number of deadly attacks on medical facilities, vehicles and workers in the country this year. It adds to data from the World Health Organization and suggests that more Ukrainians may be on track to be killed…

How Biden Is Leveraging His Defiance to Try to Stem Democratic Defections
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How Biden Is Leveraging His Defiance to Try to Stem Democratic Defections

President Biden’s increasingly emphatic declarations that he will not exit the presidential race are delivering an unmistakable message to potential wayward Democrats: Any criticisms going forward damage the party’s chances against Donald J. Trump. For days, Mr. Biden has said he will remain his party’s nominee after his poor debate…

Columbia Removes Three Deans, Saying Texts Touched on ‘Antisemitic Tropes’
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Columbia Removes Three Deans, Saying Texts Touched on ‘Antisemitic Tropes’

Three Columbia University administrators have been removed from their posts after sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” during a forum about Jewish issues in May, according to a letter sent by Columbia officials to the university community on Monday. The administrators are still employed by the…