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July 13, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

Contrasts in War: Trump Sought an Exit. Putin Pushed On. Now Both Are Stuck.

The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating American one.

Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead

The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing toward the bathrooms to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about safety standards.

It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them

The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.

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U.S.

Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He’s Making Nice Again.

A previously unreported encounter last summer set the stage for a rapprochement between the president and his former fixer, who has so far avoided the diatribes and prosecutions that President Trump has directed at other critics.

Shooting in Southern Illinois Leaves 5 Family Members Dead

Two other people were wounded. The Illinois State Police said on Sunday that two teenage suspects were in custody.

In Terrifying Seconds, a Bison Charges Campers at Yellowstone

A tourist was hospitalized after a visibly agitated bull bison flipped him about eight feet in the air near a campground road.

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Politics

After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall

The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.

Graham’s Death Highlights Congress’s Age Issue

By the standards of the aging Senate, where the average age is more than 65, the South Carolina Republican wasn’t particularly old.

Lindsey Graham Was Facing Re-election in November. What Happens Now?

The senator’s death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and South Carolina’s governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the remaining term, through early January.

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Business

U.A.W. President Says He’s the Victim of ‘Bogus Allegations’

A grand jury is investigating whether Shawn Fain used his position to seek favors for his fiancée and retaliated against the union official who denied them.

Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran

The renewed hostilities posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.

States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.

State attorneys general are said to be getting ready to file a lawsuit as soon as this week to halt the $111 billion deal, a potential major obstacle.

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New York

The City That Never Sleeps Suits Up to Play Late-Night Soccer

A pilot program invites people to play soccer under the lights overnight for the duration of the World Cup. The fields have seen no shortage of action.

Younger Voters Are Propelling the Democratic Socialist Surge in New York

Age seemed to be the predominant factor in the Democratic Socialists of America’s primary wins in House races in New York City.

The Democratic Socialists Winning Elections Far From New York City

They won Democratic state legislative primaries in Buffalo and Syracuse, showing how the party’s messaging and ground game can work outside New York City.

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