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Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks

By: Glenn Thrush β€”
The civil rights unit has recruited people whose questionable work histories and dearth of education and experience might have disqualified them in the past, former officials said.

Under its chief, Harmeet Dhillon, the civil rights division of the Justice Department has pushed hard to replenish the ranks of a unit that was once a magnet for top legal talent.

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A.I. Is Lying to You. Here’s How to Fight Back.

By: Anthony Vinci β€”
In the age of A.I. disinformation, we all need to use the tools of counterespionage to find the truth.

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Wrongly Indicted Man Seeks Inquiry of Official Conduct in Reflecting Pool Case

By: Devlin Barrett β€”
Lawyers for the former Olympian David Hearn accused prosecutors of ignoring their own evidence to indict him and then providing β€œblatantly false” information about what they knew when.

Charges were dismissed against David Hearn, the former Olympian wrongly accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, and a judge has barred prosecutors from trying to revive the case against him.

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Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million Scam

By: Devlin Barrett β€”
A plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden.

At the time of his arrest, David J. Rush was at work on highly classified programs for both the C.I.A. and the Pentagon.

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What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?

By: Shawn McCreesh β€”
President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context.

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D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence

By: Michael Rothfeld and Hurubie Meko β€”
Records show that campus police officers informed Tompkins County prosecutors that they had conducted additional interviews beyond taking a statement from the woman who said she was raped.

The Cornell University Police Department gathered additional evidence in its investigation into allegations that several fraternity members had sexually assaulted a woman.

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Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency

By: Maggie Haberman， Hamed Aleaziz， Shane Goldmacher and Jonathan Swan β€”
The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.

An ad that was approved by President Trump and paid for by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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The Holei Sea Arch, a Centuries-Old Hawaii Wonder, Crumbles Into the Pacific

By: Neil Vigdor β€”
A tropical storm was moving through the area when the 90-foot lava rock formation disintegrated, the National Park Service said.
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Trump Is Getting Desperate. It Shows.

By: Liz Oyer β€”
The Justice Department is trawling to find perpetrators on whom to pin conspiracies. Ordinary citizens are being ensnared.
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Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time

By: Devlin Barrett β€”
The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, said that President Trump β€œhas every right to be extraordinarily frustrated with the damage done to our national monuments in this city and elsewhere.”

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Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

By: Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi β€”
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.

Ships in the Gulf of Oman last month.

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Tell us Your Connections Tips, Strategies and Questions

By: New York Times Games β€”
We’re also looking to find out what questions solvers have about the game.

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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

By: Michael Gold， Andrew Duehren and Hari Raj β€”
Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

Todd Blanche speaking at the Capitol last month.

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How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners

By: Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu β€”
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.

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What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels

By: Ivan Penn and Claire Brown β€”
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

Plug-in solar panels are as large as windows, and in Germany they are often installed on balconies.

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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

By: Ivan Penn and Claire Brown β€”
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

Alex Ottoboni with his balcony solar panel at his condo in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche

By: Michael Gold β€”
The president’s comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday.

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Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing

By: Alan Feuer and Andrew Duehren β€”
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.

President Trump reiterated his support for the so-called anti-weaponization fund in a social media post on Friday.

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Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk

By: Glenn Thrush β€”
Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.

Todd Blanche, according to current and former officials, understands that coping with President Trump’s demands, rages and U-turns is the price to pay for rising in his orbit.

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