As the Soviet Union Fell, Did the K.G.B. Leave Behind a Gift in Brazil?

A forensic analysis of birth certificates used by deep-cover operatives suggests a tantalizing possibility.

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Alberta Separatism Push Roils Canada

The country is just emerging from a period of political turmoil with a new prime minister in place. But now Alberta, a conservative Western province, is planning a referendum to break away.

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Southwest Airlines to Tighten Restrictions on Portable Batteries on Flights

The carrier will require passengers to keep lithium batteries visible while in use in order to allow flight crews to respond more quickly in case one catches fire.

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For These New Yorkers, Brutal Apartment Hunts Make Good Content

Creators are documenting their searches on YouTube, giving viewers advice, a window into city life and sometimes a dose of schadenfreude.

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Shedding Light on Journalism’s ‘Gray Areas’

Philip B. Corbett, who is retiring this month after almost 35 years at The New York Times, including 14 years as the Standards editor, reflects on the newspaper’s evolution.

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Roof of 14th-Century Drum Tower Partially Collapses in China

The Drum Tower in Fengyang County, which dates to the 14th century, is one of many historical sites that have been renovated as cultural tourism has boomed.

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Here are some of the changes to the House bill unveiled Wednesday night.

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Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say

Officials said that the shooting occurred near an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect, who expressed solidarity with Palestine, is in custody.

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Bill Would Give Newborns $1,000 in ‘Trump Accounts’

The money would be invested on children’s behalf in the financial markets for them to use once they had grown up.

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Trump’s Apple Threat Complicates India’s Tariff Negotiations

Apple and India have invested years and billions of dollars in teaming up against China. India sees it as a strength. To President Trump, it looks like leverage.

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