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Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court

Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court

By Abbie VanSickle and Steve Eder

The exclusive Horatio Alger Association brought the justice access to wealthy members and unreported V.I.P. treatment. He, in turn, offered another kind of access.

For North Koreans in China, Seeking Freedom Is More Perilous Than Ever

For North Koreans in China, Seeking Freedom Is More Perilous Than Ever

By Choe Sang-Hun

Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un's regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.

Collapse of Dutch Government Highlights Europe's New Migration Politics

Collapse of Dutch Government Highlights Europe's New Migration Politics

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Claire Moses

Prime Minister Mark Rutte resigned after his coalition partners rejected his tough new line on refugees, favoring his own political future, critics say, over compromise.

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Americans Tried to Save Elephants in Zambia. Were They the Good Guys?

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Americans Tried to Save Elephants in Zambia. Were They the Good Guys?

By Ruth Maclean, Collins Chilumba Sampa and Gulshan Khan

A visit to a remote conservation park reveals the long-term impact on villagers of a crusade by the novelist Delia Owens and her husband to protect animals from poachers.

In Texas, Dead Fish and Red-Faced Desperation Are Signs of Things to Come

Opinion | Guest Essay

In Texas, Dead Fish and Red-Faced Desperation Are Signs of Things to Come

By Jeff Goodell

Extreme heat is the engine of planetary chaos. We ignore it at our peril.

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Gunman in Custody After Killing One Person in Queens

Video Video: Gunman in Custody After Killing One Person in Queens

By The New York Times

A gunman on a scooter randomly fired at people and stores within a two-hour period across Brooklyn and Queens, the New York Police Department said. Several others were injured, with one in critical condition.

Yellen Calls on China to Work With the U.S. to Address Climate Change

Video Video: Yellen Calls on China to Work With the U.S. to Address Climate Change

By The New York Times

Janet L. Yellen, the secretary of the Treasury, said that the United States and China had a joint responsibility to back international climate finance funds to combat climate change.

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