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Monday Briefing

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Serving in the White House “has been the greatest honor of my life,” President Biden said. He said he would complete his term in office.

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Parts of Oregon, Washington and Idaho Under Extreme Heat Warning

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After a blistering weekend, particularly in inland areas farther from the coast, cooler temperatures are expected beginning early this week.

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World Leaders React to Biden Campaign Decision

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Foreign leaders did not wade into the turmoil of U.S. politics. Many opted instead for statements of empathy that lauded the president’s record.

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Kamala Harris Rapidly Picks Up Democratic Support as 2024 Race Is Reborn

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Endorsements cascaded in as the vice president took swift control of the Biden campaign in a transformed contest, though Democrats including Barack Obama did not immediately back her.

Homeland Security Announces Panel on Trump Assassination Attempt

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Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas said the bipartisan group of experts would get to the bottom of decisions that allowed a gunman to wound the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania.

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Pacific Northwest Faces Critical Fire Risk as Wildfires Burn

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More than half a million people were under fire danger warnings on Sunday as a heat wave hit the region and several large blazes burned in Oregon.

Can Kamala Harris Step Up? Asking for a Friend.

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What are the alternatives? And about those Republicans ...

Sunday, Jul 21

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After a Shaky Start, Harris Is Suddenly on Brink of Leading Democratic Ticket

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Vice President Kamala Harris got off to a rocky start in office. She is now at the heart of a political drama that could make her the first woman of color to become a major party presidential nominee.

Cheng Pei Pei, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Actor, Dies

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She starred in kung fu movies from the modern origins of the form in midcentury Hong Kong to the worldwide breakout “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”

Monday Briefing: Biden Ends His Re-Election Bid

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The president endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to continue the race against Donald Trump.

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Soho Waiters Race Keeps London Servers on Their Toes

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Waiters in London competed in an annual footrace designed to test their mettle, their coordination and their skill as servers.

Kamala Harris or Bust

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The only conversation the Democrats need to be having now is how to line up behind their Vice President.

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What Biden’s Decision Not to Run Means for America

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His decision marks a generational transition in American politics

21

Tadej Pogacar Wins the Tour de France for the Third Time

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Pogacar won his third Tour, beating his rival Jonas Vingegaard by 6:17 after a final time trial victory in Nice on Sunday.

The Scale and Scope of Biden’s Sacrifice

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This is an extraordinary moment in American history.

Joe Biden’s Extraordinary Example of Dropping Out

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It’s hard to grasp the historical rarity, emotional agony and fundamental humility of what the president just did.

How Will Democrats Replace Biden at the Top of the Presidential Ticket?

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The president cleared the way for a successor. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, but there could still be a contest to determine who the nominee will be.

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Israeli Strike on Yemeni Port Will Harm Civilians, Not Houthis, Experts Say

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Israel’s counterattack on the Houthis, which set a vital Yemeni port ablaze, will do little to deter the militia, Yemeni and international experts said.

Roasted Salmon and More Recipes

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Cook whatever you want to cook, however you want to cook it, without judgment.

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China Shows Few Signs of Tilting Economy Toward Consumers in New Plan

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The Communist Party rebuffed calls from economists to shift away from investment-led growth and toward consumer spending.

I Was a White House Doctor. Presidents Should Have to Take Cognitive Tests.

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We need to rethink how we assess and evaluate physical and mental fitness for the presidency.

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Bangladesh Protests Inequality of Opportunity

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Demonstrations set off by the reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs revealed broader resentment about the uneven distribution of wealth and opportunity.

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If Kamala Harris Is a D.E.I. Candidate, So Is JD Vance

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He benefited from one of the most powerful forms of affirmative action that elite universities practice.

Answers to Questions From Morning Readers

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Times journalists from around the newsroom talk about their beats and our work.

You Ask, We Answer

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We’re answering reader questions about this newsletter, and the news in general.

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Democratic Elites Were Slow to See What Voters Already Knew

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Be skeptical when you hear that this is all a plot.

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For Biden, a Decision to Step Aside Would Raise Another Question

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As President Biden grapples with the possibility of dropping his bid for re-election, a secondary question looms: Should he endorse his own vice president as the nominee?

Biden’s Fate Hangs Over Baldwin and Democrats in Congress as Voters Question His Fitness

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Voters are deeply skeptical about President Biden’s prospects, posing challenges for Senator Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin and other Democrats once thought to be relatively safe in their seats.

‘Twisters’ Takes Off at the Box Office

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The disaster movie was on pace to sell roughly $80 million in tickets in North America over the weekend, 60 percent more than expected.