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Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh
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Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh

The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.​ Read More The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats...

Trump’s Relentless Self-Promotion Fosters an American Cult of Personality
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Trump’s Relentless Self-Promotion Fosters an American Cult of Personality

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump has engaged in a spree of self-aggrandizement unlike any of his predecessors, fostering a mythologized superhuman persona and making himself the inescapable force at home and around the world.​President Trump has engaged in a spree of self-aggrandizement unlike any of his predecessors, fostering a mythologized superhuman persona and making...

More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.
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More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.​In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead. ​Read More

More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.
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More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.​In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead. ​Read More

Republican State Legislators Rush to Limit Their Own Regulators
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Republican State Legislators Rush to Limit Their Own Regulators

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSouth Carolina’s state legislature is one of 17, mainly in heavily Republican states, that is moving to handcuff state agencies at a moment of tectonic changes in energy, technology and finance.​South Carolina’s state legislature is one of 17, mainly in heavily Republican states, that is moving to handcuff state agencies at...

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Iran Protester Dies in Custody, Raising Fears of Execution

Rights groups are investigating the death of Ali Rahbar as a potential extrajudicial killing. Iran denies executions have taken place.​ Read More Rights groups are investigating the death of Ali Rahbar as a potential extrajudicial killing. Iran denies executions have taken place. 

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‘The Simpsons’ Hits Another Milestone

On Sunday the series, the longest running American sitcom, will air its 800th episode on Fox. In an interview, the creator Matt Groening says there’s no end in sight.​ Read More On Sunday the series, the longest running American sitcom, will air its 800th episode on Fox. In an interview, the creator Matt Groening says there’s no...

No miracle, but feisty Denmark gives U.S. a test.
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No miracle, but feisty Denmark gives U.S. a test.

The Americans trailed Denmark after one period, but fought back to cruise to a 6-3 victory.​ Read More The Americans trailed Denmark after one period, but fought back to cruise to a 6-3 victory. 

Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say
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Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

The toxin was found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, who died in prison two years ago, five governments said, challenging Russia’s official account.​ Read More The toxin was found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, who died in prison two years ago, five governments said, challenging Russia’s official...