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Judges’ criticism mounts as a contested policy heads toward a higher court
Several rulings have called the approach unconstitutional and misleading.
A lawmaker defends remarks after being accused of crossing a line
Administration moves to pressure states using a little-known funding lever
Charges filed against two in an alleged plot to disrupt a public event
Live Updates:Regional talks resume after a stalled week as negotiators signal cautious progress
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Coastal cities brace for record tides as a heat-driven system moves inland
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Preliminary count leaves a presidential runoff too close to call
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Neighboring leaders meet to negotiate a long-disputed water agreement
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Relief effort scales up as a monsoon season strains regional infrastructure
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