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Trump Invokes Fifth Amendment in New York Deposition

  • Former President Trump declined to answer questions by the New York attorney general, Letitia James, a surprising gamble in the high-stakes legal interview.
  • Mr. Trump defended his decision in a statement. The interview is a final step in the civil inquiry into his business practices. Here’s the latest.

What is Donald Trump’s net worth? The question poses pitfalls for a former president under oath.

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U.S. Inflation Cools in July Even as Cost of Many Goods Remains High

The Consumer Price Index rose 8.5 percent in July, a bigger slowdown than expected, but prices for food and rent continued to climb. Follow updates.

Here’s what today’s inflation report means for the Federal Reserve.

Signs that inflation eased in July offered President Biden a political reprieve, but high prices remained a problem.

Arizonans Trusted Kari Lake on TV. Will They Trust Her as Governor?

The former news anchor is running on falsehoods about the 2020 election. She is undeterred about her chances in November: “I am beloved by people.”

Midterm updates: Here is who won and lost in primary elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota and elsewhere.

Read five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections.

Can ‘House of the Dragon’ Be HBO’s Next ‘Game of Thrones’?

The stakes are high for the first “Thrones” spinoff, which could determine nothing less than the future of the franchise.

Paddy Considine Claims the Crown in ‘House of the Dragon’

A string of acclaimed roles has made him many British actors’ favorite actor. It has also lifted him from hardscrabble roots to a seat on the Iron Throne.

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Damage in Crimea Air Base Blasts Appears Worse Than Russia Claimed

Crimea’s leader said one person was killed and more than 250 people had to evacuate their homes after the explosions on Tuesday. Follow updates on the war.

From the Workshop to the War: Creative Use of Drones Lifts Ukraine

While Russia lacks an effective long-range strike drone, Ukraine has produced an array of inexpensive, plastic aircraft, jerry-rigged to drop grenades.

Ukrainians forced from their hometowns by the war found some solace, and success, setting up shop in a new city.

BREAKING

Justice Dept. Charges Iranian in Plot to Kill John Bolton

Prosecutors said the man sought the murder of the former national security adviser in retaliation for the killing of a top Iranian official by the U.S.

John R. Bolton was subject of a plot by a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be assassinated, according to the Justice Department.
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For Older Americans, Health Bill Will Bring Savings and ‘Peace of Mind’

Starting in 2025, Medicare recipients with prescription coverage will not have to pay more than $2,000 annually for drugs, a significant savings for some.

The Long, Long Wait for a Diabetes Cure

A documentary captures the desperation and frustration of Type 1 diabetes patients in a clinical trial.

Hunting for Voter Fraud, Conspiracy Theorists Organize ‘Stakeouts’

A nascent effort to surveil drop boxes for potential fraud is taking shape in at least 10 U.S. states, worrying election officials and law enforcement.

Dropping off a ballot during Arizona’s primary election in Mesa in early August. Mobilization efforts to surveil boxes in several states target so-called ballot mules.
Rebecca Noble for The New York Times

The Times is examining challenges to democratic norms in the United States and around the world. Read more from our Democracy Challenged coverage.

The Great Read

Can Anacostia Build a Bridge Without Displacing Its People?

A decade in the works, the 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington, D.C., could be a model for creating public spaces that lessen the effects of gentrification.

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Photographs by Andre D. Wagner

Tracking the Coronavirus ›

United States ›
United States › United StatesAvg. on Aug. 9 14-day change
New cases 109,117 –15%
Hospitalized 42,868 –2%
New deaths 490 +13%

U.S. hot spots ›

US coronavirus cases

Global hot spots ›

Global coronavirus cases
Kirill Serebrennikov, the film and theater director from Russia.
Robin de Puy for The New York Times

The Russian Filmmaker Trapped Between Hollywood and Moscow

As boycotts of Russia expand to include cultural exports, artists like Kirill Serebrennikov must prove they are dissident enough for a Western audience.

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Caroline Fredrickson

The Lawless G.O.P. Response to the Raid at Mar-a-Lago

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We Are Still in a Race Against the Coronavirus

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Thomas B. Edsall

We Are Pulling Apart From Each Other, and It’s Making Our Problems Worse

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A Generational Shift Is Underway in Wisconsin That Could Transform American Politics

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When America Joined the Cult of the Confederacy

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What Does ‘Vex Money’ Do to Love?

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U.S. Insists It Will Operate Around Taiwan, Despite China’s Pressure

The confrontation threatens to overwhelm President Biden’s efforts to find a series of issues in which the United States and China can work together.

In the Amazon, a U.N. Agency Has a Green Mission, but Dirty Partners

One of the world’s largest sustainable development agencies has worked with energy companies to quash opposition and keep oil flowing, even in sensitive areas.

Astronomers May Have Found the Galaxy’s Youngest Planet

The Webb telescope soon will help measure the world, which may offer insights into how our own formed.

All three of these marine sponge species are probably sneezing right now.
Benjamin Müller

Sneeze by Sneeze, Sponges Fill the Seas With Their Mucus

You might be tempted to say “gesundheit,” but the sea creature’s snot helps feed other marine organisms.

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A new approach to hairstyling is taking root at salons like Braided.
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The Rise of Knotless Braids

A new style has driven up demand at salons in Harlem and Brooklyn.

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Player Roles in Soccer Don’t Make Sense. So We Fixed Them.

What if, instead of positions, there was a more detailed way to describe players’ tactical roles?

Ranking the 100 ‘Freak’ Athletes in College Football

Flying vertical jumps, blistering speeds and a near 700-pound lift in the weight room. With unique physical abilities, these players have everyone in awe.

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