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UK's Princess Anne to mark 70th birthday in low-key fashion

UK's Princess Anne to mark 70th birthday in low-key fashion

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne, will be celebrating her 70th birthday on Saturday in a no-nonsense manner befitting her reputation in Britain.
For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice-president

For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice-president

NEW YORK — Speaking from the Senate floor for the first time, Kamala Harris expressed gratitude for a woman on whose shoulders she said she stood.
Tropical Storm Josephine forms; no warnings in effect

Tropical Storm Josephine forms; no warnings in effect

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning, making it the earliest “J-named” storm in a record-setting hurricane season.
US seizes virtual currency alleged to fund militant groups

US seizes virtual currency alleged to fund militant groups

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Thursday that it has seized millions of dollars from cryptocurrency accounts that militant groups, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State, relied on to finance their organizations and violent plots.
Prosecutors dispute Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend's claims

Prosecutors dispute Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend's claims

NEW YORK — Prosecutors on Thursday disputed claims by lawyers for a British socialite that they are too slowly releasing evidence and improperly withholding the names of women who were abused by financier Jeffrey Epstein while they were children.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants

WASHINGTON — A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials said Thursday.
FBI seeks help from public to find woman last in Florida

FBI seeks help from public to find woman last in Florida

MIRAMAR, Fla. — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Georgia woman whose toddler was found wandering alone in a South Florida parking lot last month.
Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate

Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday said he’s dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city’s requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties

UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties

JERUSALEM — Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced Thursday they are establishing full diplomatic relations in a U.S.-brokered deal that required Israel to halt its contentious plan to annex occupied West Bank land sought by the Palestinians.
In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm

In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm

NEW YORK — Even mock elections require wall-to-wall coverage, so when Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine set out to document Texas’ Boys State, the week-long summer camp of civics simulation run by the American Legion since 1935, they hired seven cinemato
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