Trump-Putin Meeting: What Time, Where and How to Watch

The leaders of the United States and Russia will hold talks at an American military base in Alaska and are expected to hold a news conference afterward.

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Why Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S.

The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.

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Man Fleeing an Immigration Raid Dies After Running Onto an L.A. Freeway

The man was hit by a vehicle. It happened about a month after an immigrant fell from a greenhouse and later died following a raid in Ventura County.

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China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising

Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments.

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Friday Briefing: Ukraine’s Fate

Plus, to appreciate a dancer, watch the hands.

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Draft of ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Suggests RFK Jr. Won’t Push Pesticide Regulations

The report is not final, but indicates good news for the food and agriculture industries.

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Were Carrie Bradshaw and Her Friends the Last Nice Rich People on TV?

“And Just Like That …” showed New Yorkers awash in luxury. But Carrie and her friends lived with money, not necessarily for it — one of the reasons we’ve been drawn to them for decades.

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Thousands Ask Harvard Not to ‘Give in’ and Pay Fine to Trump

In a petition, alumni, faculty and members of the public asked Harvard to stand up to the White House. The school has signaled a willingness to pay $500 million to restore research funds.

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Newsom Kicks Off California Redistricting Campaign and Calls for Special Election

The governor kicked off his campaign for a proposition asking California voters to approve a new congressional map, a move that comes with both opportunity and risk.

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Lesser Prairie Chicken Loses Endangered Species Act Protections

A federal judge in Texas granted a request by the Trump administration, which said a Biden-era decision to safeguard the bird was flawed.

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