Ghana Wanted a Cathedral. It Got an ‘Expensive Hole’ Instead.

The nation had grand plans for a national cathedral designed by a celebrity architect. The $400 million project became a political battleground.

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Message From the Russian Military: ‘We Lost Your Son’

Russia lacks any formal, organized effort to account for legions of missing soldiers. That often leaves relatives in limbo, fending for themselves with scant government information.

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Before the Fire, L.A. Tried to Restore Second Reservoir in Palisades

Water supplies ran dry in the Pacific Palisades fire, in part because a reservoir was shut down for repairs. Records show the city had tried and failed to prepare an alternative reservoir.

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Army Plans a Big Parade That Could Fall on Trump’s Birthday

The Army said the celebration was in honor of its 250th birthday but did not mention that the president’s birthday happened to be the same day.

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Trump Considers Executive Order on College Athlete Payments

College athletes have signed deals worth millions of dollars since the N.C.A.A. allowed student-athletes to become paid endorsers.

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University of California’s New President, James Milliken, Will Come From Texas

James B. Milliken will lead the California system, relinquishing his position as the chancellor of the University of Texas system.

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2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

The episode followed a fatal collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet in January, and prompted concern and outrage among officials.

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In Singapore’s Election, All Eyes Are on the Margin of Victory, Not the Winner

The People’s Action Party is widely expected to continue its six-decade reign. But discontent with its policies is fueling a growing opposition.

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Former Abercrombie C.E.O. Ruled Unfit to Stand Trial for Sex Trafficking

Michael S. Jeffries had been accused of luring male models to secret sex parties. He has dementia, and a judge ruled him to be “mentally incompetent.”

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Weinstein Accuser, Miriam Haley, Breaks Down During Intense Cross-Examination

Miriam Haley and a defense lawyer clashed repeatedly as the disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on sex crime charges continued.

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