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Lawyers ask to bar video, audio of J. Alexander Kueng trial Former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng's defense team on Tuesday requested that live video and audio not be broadcast during his trial in the killing of George Floyd.      Two House lawmakers make surprise trip to Kabul amid evacuations Two House lawmakers made a surprise whirlwind trip to Afghanistan on Tuesday as the Biden administration airlifts thousands of Americans, Afghans and others from the Middle Eastern country.   House Democrats pass John Lewis Voting Rights Act House Democrats on Tuesday passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancements Act, which seeks to expand federal ability to challenge discriminatory election rules.   Milwaukee Bucks sign head coach Mike Budenholzer to multiyear extension After guiding the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years this past season, head coach Mike Budenholzer signed a multiyear contract extension with the organization.   Supreme Court says Biden must reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Biden administration to reinstate former President Donald Trump's so-called Remain in Mexico immigration policy.   Rays activate Nelson Cruz from COVID-19 list, place Ji-Man Choi on 10-day IL The Tampa Bay Rays activated slugger Nelson Cruz from the COVID-19 injured list and put first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day IL before Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.   Death toll in Tennessee flooding revised down to 18 Officials on Tuesday revised the death toll from severe flooding in Tennessee to 18, saying three people who died of natural causes were misclassified as flood victims.   All-Star catcher Yadier Molina returning to Cardinals for 'final season' in 2022 All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals for one final season after agreeing to a one-year contract extension with the club Tuesday.   Diamondbacks' Caleb Smith suspended 10 games for foreign substance on glove Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith was suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount for having a foreign substance on his glove during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies last week.   Herschel Walker files to run for U.S. Senate seat in Georgia Former University of Georgia and NFL football player Herschel Walker filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia on Tuesday.   Jaguars rookie RB Travis Etienne put on season-ending IR with Lisfranc injury Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne will be sidelined for the entire 2021 season after being placed on injured reserve Tuesday.   Disney Cruise Line to require vaccinations for trips to Bahamas Disney Cruise Line announced Tuesday that all passengers aged 12 and older will be required to be fully vaccinated to board cruises traveling to the Bahamas beginning Sept. 3.   California Supreme Court overturns murder conviction of death row prisoner The California Supreme Court has overturned the double murder conviction of a death row prisoner because the trial judge failed to determine the man's mental competency.   California judge declares mistrial in Michael Avenatti embezzlement case A federal judge in California declared a mistrial Tuesday in the embezzlement case against former attorney Michael Avenatti.   President Joe Biden to stick with Aug. 31 deadline for Afghanistan evacuations President Joe Biden said Tuesday he doesn't plan to extend his Aug. 31 deadline for all U.S. military personnel to be out of Afghanistan despite pleas by Group of Seven countries.   Tennessee truck driver wins $200,000 lottery prize in Arkansas A Tennessee truck driver making a delivery to Arkansas made a fortuitous stop at a gas station at which he won a $200,000 lottery jackpot.   House Democrats vote to advance infrastructure, budget bills House Democrats on Tuesday voted 220-212 to advance a $3.5 trillion budget spending plan and a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill following a stalemate that lasted into the early morning hours.   All-female crew conducts 'unmanned' KC-10 refueling flight to honor Women's Equality Day In honor of Women's Equality Day, an all-female crew supported an 'unmanned' KC-10 Extender aerial refueling mission earlier this month that flew from Al Dhafra Air Base in United Arab Emirates.   Watch: Great-granddaughter presented with 146-year-old marriage certificate A thrift store at which a 146-year-old marriage certificate was found hidden in the frame of a donated painting presented the precious heirloom to the couple's great-granddaughter.   U.S. markets rise slightly as GameStop leads 'meme stock' rally The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose slightly to hit record highs for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as GameStop and other "meme stocks" rallied.   Look: Volunteers rescue stranded dolphin on Irish beach Marine rescuers responded to an Irish beach to assist a stranded dolphin that needed a lift back into the deeper waters.   Watch: Florida house for sale has a giant oak tree at the center A house for sale in Florida is drawing attention due to an unusual feature: a centuries-old oak tree growing through the middle of the home.   U.S. Navy finishes test of first LCS-based unmanned mine detection system The U.S. Navy has finished a test of its first littoral combat ship-based unmanned mine detection system, the branch announced on Monday.   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Biden Sticks to Afghan Deadline, Resisting Pleas to Extend EvacuationThe American withdrawal coincided with a threat by the Taliban to stop Afghans from traveling to the airport, an ominous sign that the window may be slamming shut for thousands of people desperate to leave.   Scenes from Afghanistan: Satellite images of Kabul’s airport capture the size of the crowds outside.Under Taliban Rule, Life in Kabul Transforms Once AgainThough the streets are quiet, Kabul residents describe a struggle to make ends meet in a reeling economy where banks and government offices are closed, and uncertainty reigns. How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates. Two House members secretly flew to Kabul on an unauthorized oversight mission.Biden administration officials said the trip by Representatives Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer had wasted resources needed to help evacuate those already in Afghanistan. Military Ramps Up Evacuations From Kabul, but Bottlenecks PersistThe Pentagon has increased the number of flights, but questions remain about whether the military can sustain the pace as the deadline to end the operation draws near. Taliban Urges Afghan Women to Stay Home for Their Safety“We don’t want our forces, God forbid, to harm or harass women,” a Taliban spokesman said. House Passes $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan for Vast Expansion of Safety NetDemocratic leaders had to haggle their way to passage, committing to moderates that there would be a vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan by Sept. 27. House Passes a Voting Rights Bill, but a G.O.P. Blockade Awaits in the SenateNamed for the civil rights icon John Lewis, the bill is narrower than the Democrats’ sweeping elections overhaul that has stalled in the Senate, but faces similar obstacles. Supreme Court Allows Revival of Trump-Era Asylum PolicyThe court’s unsigned order refused to stay a ruling from a federal judge in Texas forbidding the Biden administration from ending the policy. Kathy Hochul Interview: 'I Feel a Heavy Weight of Responsibility'Ms. Hochul sat down with The New York Times for her first one-on-one interview after becoming New York’s first female governor. How Did Larry Elder Become a Front-Runner in California’s Governor Race?Mr. Elder, a conservative radio host who paints himself as the native son of a simpler and safer California, has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike. Charlie Watts, the Unlikely Soul of the Rolling StonesIn a band that defined debauched rock ’n’ roll, he was a quiet, dapper jazz fan. But their unusual chemistry defined the rhythm of the Stones, and of rock. The Trump Clown Car Has a Smashup in ArizonaThe misbegotten Republican recount of Arizona's 2020 election results is an object lesson about the embarrassing damage to democracy by a sore loser. What the ‘Majority Minority’ Shift Really Means for AmericaThe census should collect data about race. But we should stop obsessing over it. The Performative Antiracism of Black Students at the U. of WisconsinA textbook demonstration of the difference between sincere activism and playacting. Nothing Could Prepare Me for Watching My Wife Slip AwayI’ve spent my life preparing for the biggest games a person could play, but nothing prepares you to be a caregiver who has to watch a loved one slip away. How OnlyFans Became the Latest Casualty of the War on PornCompanies like Mastercard are cracking down on adult content. Are they doing more harm than good? This Is What the Afghan Evacuation Looks Like on the InsideIn the absence of American guidance, it has fallen to volunteers to figure out how to rescue Afghans scrambling for their lives. Our ‘Broken Windows’ WorldThe end of Pax Americana is an invitation to chaos. This Conversation Will Change How You Think About TraumaThe author of “The Body Keeps the Score” on how trauma transforms the body and the brain. Using Mandates to Overcome Vaccine ResistanceReaders express increasing frustration and anger toward the holdouts, especially hospital workers. Also: Streaming stand-up comedy. Children With Disabilities Need Sex Ed TooSpecial needs kids need lessons on healthy relationships as much as everyone else — maybe even more. The 9 Democrats Making Nancy Pelosi’s Life Harder Are Making a Big MistakeThe point of winning is to use your power well. Then you might actually get to keep it. Republicans Have Gone Too Far in the Region Hit Hardest by CovidMask mandates protect children only when masking is universal. This is not a hard concept to understand. The Afghanistan War Was Lost Before Biden Ended ItLeaving is disastrous. Staying would have been, too. Luxury’s Gray Market Is Emerging From the ShadowsNew platforms and dealers able to offer steep discounts on the latest styles are becoming a powerful — and disruptive — force in the fashion industry. Raw Onions Are the Best Food. Let Me Explain.There’s no greater pleasure than biting into a slice of a raw red onion and tasting its stinging sharpness. Afghanistan, Budget, Charlie Watts: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Israel's Naftali Bennett Backs Hard Line on Iran, Softer Tone With U.S.In an interview before meeting with President Biden, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he opposed U.S. efforts to restore a nuclear deal with Iran and ruled out peace talks with the Palestinians. Donald Rumsfeld, Architect of War in Afghanistan, Is Laid to RestIn a quirk of timing, the two-time former defense secretary’s burial at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday seemed to serve as a kind of coda to America’s 20-year lost war. An ‘Absolute Emergency’ at Rikers Island as Violence IncreasesA federal monitor said that staff shortages had led to a sharp deterioration in conditions at the jail complex over the summer. Goldman Sachs Mandates Vaccines for Its Workers and VisitorsThe bank’s announcement comes after the Food and Drug Administration gave full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus shots. Michael Avenatti Is Granted Mistrial in Federal Fraud CaseA U.S. District Court judge found that federal prosecutors had withheld financial data from Mr. Avenatti, the former lawyer for the pornographic film actress Stormy Daniels. He faces a retrial. Herschel Walker Is Set to Enter Georgia Senate RaceMr. Walker, a former football player who became a high-profile ally of former President Donald J. Trump, is set to vie for the seat held by Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat. Igor Fruman Expected to Plead Guilty in Campaign Finance CaseIgor Fruman had aided Rudolph Giuliani in his effort to dig up dirt on Donald J. Trump’s political rivals. Second Accuser Testifies in R. Kelly TrialThe second accuser to testify against the R&B star during his trial was once among his vocal supporters, but she said on Tuesday that Mr. Kelly had instructed her to lie. Buckie Leach, Coach of U.S. Gold Medal Fencer in Tokyo, Dies at 62Under his tutelage, Lee Kiefer became a first for the United States. Leach led the women’s national foil team in five Summer Olympics. He died in a motorcycle accident. Larry Harlow, a Salsa RevolutionaryThe musician, who died on Friday, was a true originator of the genre. An outsider, he lived a Latin music life by immersing himself in Afro-Caribbean culture. A Human Cloning Error and Existential Questions Fuel This Science Fiction RompIn Matthew FitzSimmons’s speculative murder mystery “Constance,” the title character’s consciousness is mistakenly downloaded into a clone. Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Laughed Out Loud to Nobody in Particular’Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. 7 Fiction Podcasts Ready Made for VacationThese scripted shows will keep you absorbed whether you’re traveling, enjoying a staycation or just trying to avoid following the news. More Recent Articles
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