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The decision is expected to prompt a rush of litigation challenging regulations across the entire federal government, from food safety to the environment. Read full article

A recent flurry of diplomacy aims to head off a conflict that could pit the United States directly against Iran. Read full article

A joint investigation examined the role money plays in politics in Hawaii. Hear how journalists put the story together in a livestreamed event on July 10. Read full article

The decision concerned the scope of a 2002 law enacted in the wake of the collapse of Enron to address accounting fraud and the destruction of evidence. Read full article

Republican lawmakers passed the restrictions last year, but a lower court blocked enforcement of the law. Read full article

In a case likely to have broad ramifications throughout the West, the court found an Oregon city’s penalties did not violate the Constitution’s prohibition on “cruel and unusual punishment.” Read full article

The county is investing $5 million to partner with a nonprofit and wipe out $500 million in debt for residents. The program is expected to start later this year. Read full article

The court’s strategy of avoidance and delay cannot last and may have been shaped by a desire to avoid controversy in an election year. Read full article

Beacon, a golden retriever, began working with U.S.A. Gymnastics last year as part of the organization’s efforts to transform the sport’s toxic culture. More dogs quickly followed. Read full article

The two Americans who most want this presidential rematch were the ones standing onstage. Read full article