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The Impact of the L.A. Fires Was Felt Far From the Burn Zone, Poll Shows

By Shawn Hubler

The new U.C.L.A. survey found that many adults in Los Angeles County had lost jobs or incomes to the fires, or knew someone who had been personally affected by the disaster.

The Impact of the L.A. Fires Was Felt Far From the Burn Zone, Poll Shows

Mark Abramson for The New York Times

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Schumer Moves to Block Trump Picks for Two Key Prosecutor Positions

By Carl Hulse

An arcane Senate tradition effectively gives senators veto power over nominees for U.S. attorney in their home states, providing Democrats a potential opening to stop President Trump’s picks.

Schumer Moves to Block Trump Picks for Two Key Prosecutor Positions

Eric Lee/The New York Times

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U.S. Military Says 2 Killed in Vehicle Accident Near Mexico Border

By Yan Zhuang and Eric Schmitt

Another service member was seriously wounded, the military said. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

U.S. Military Says 2 Killed in Vehicle Accident Near Mexico Border

Paul Ratje for The New York Times

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2 Protesters at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall Are Subdued With Stun Guns

By Maya C. Miller

Three people, including the two who were subdued with stun guns, were arrested.

2 Protesters at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall Are Subdued With Stun Guns

Nicole Craine for The New York Times

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Why Harvard Decided to Fight Trump

By Alan Blinder, Anemona Hartocollis, Vimal Patel and Stephanie Saul

The Trump administration will freeze over $2 billion in federal funds because Harvard refused to comply with a list of demands. Harvard leaders believed saying no was worth the risk.

Why Harvard Decided to Fight Trump

Sophie Park for The New York Times

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A Top Democratic Official Plots to Take Down Party Incumbents

By Shane Goldmacher

David Hogg, a young liberal activist and now a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, is leading an effort to unseat the party’s older lawmakers in primaries.

A Top Democratic Official Plots to Take Down Party Incumbents

Bob Daemmrich/Alamy

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Biden Says Trump Is ‘Breaking Things,’ Including the Safety Net

By Julie Bosman, Shane Goldmacher, Katie Glueck and Tyler Pager

In Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s first extensive speech since he left office, he accused the Trump administration of “taking a hatchet” to the Social Security Administration.

Biden Says Trump Is ‘Breaking Things,’ Including the Safety Net

AJ Mast for The New York Times

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What to Know as Trump Freezes Federal Funds for Harvard and Other Universities

By Talya Minsberg

President Trump is trying to influence which colleges receive federal financial support, a practice that began around the time of World War II.

What to Know as Trump Freezes Federal Funds for Harvard and Other Universities

Sophie Park for The New York Times

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4 Injured in Dallas School Shooting, Authorities Say

By Neil Vigdor

Three students were wounded by gunfire and a fourth also was injured when gunfire erupted at Wilmer-Hutchins High School on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

4 Injured in Dallas School Shooting, Authorities Say

Julio Cortez/Associated Press

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Trump Gives Conflicting Signals and Mixed Messages on Iran Nuclear Talks

By David E. Sanger

The Trump administration started with a simple goal: Make Iran dismantle its nuclear and missile programs. Then its top negotiator started softening his tone, and had to retreat.

Trump Gives Conflicting Signals and Mixed Messages on Iran Nuclear Talks

Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

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