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A humanoid robot named Lightning won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, finishing faster than any person in history.

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A Michigan gas station clerk helped save a 16-year-old girl who entered his store and mouthed the word “help” after a man had kidnapped her at gunpoint on her way to school last week, the authorities said.

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Tangy and salty and colorful, the scuttlebutt sandwich vibrates with flavor: hard-boiled egg, pickled beets and carrots, olives, capers, herbs and feta mingle on pillowy focaccia. nyti.ms/4vzmOtk

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The U.S. and Iran on Sunday exchanged accusations of cease-fire violations as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed after a tumultuous weekend of conflicting statements and reported attacks on ships.

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Breaking News: Bulgarians voted decisively for a new coalition that pledged to crack down on entrenched corruption, polling agencies reported.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “If you take an already grandiose man,” our columnist David French writes, “and fill him with a sense of divine purpose, you can uncage a tyrant.”

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When Syrian billionaires needed to clear a path for a development project last summer despite U.S. sanctions, a Republican congressman made a suggestion: “Make it a Trump National Golf Course.” The exchange illustrates the blurring of lines between business and family affairs in Trump’s second term.

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Bulgarians turned out in large numbers for national elections on Sunday, demonstrating the energy for change that brought down the government with mass protests in December.

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Breaking News: The U.S. military attacked an Iranian cargo ship trying to get past the American blockade of Iranian ports, President Trump said. Follow live updates.

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Don Schlitz, the prodigious songwriter whose credits include Kenny Rogers’s “The Gambler,” Randy Travis’s “On the Other Hand” and many other chart-topping country hits, most of them from the 1980s and ’90s, died on Thursday. He was 73.

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On sidewalks and subway cars, posters have popped up urging New Yorkers to boycott this year’s Met Gala over the tech billionaire Jeff Bezos’ involvement in the event.

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Bananas are ticking time bombs. One moment, they’re yellow, velvety, and tender; the next, they’re a brown, mushy, goopy mess. Here’s everything you need to know about prolonging a banana’s golden era for as long as possible. nyti.ms/4dUwYOV

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Vanity among male politicians is nothing new. For the men of the Trump administration, however, the concentration on their appearance is a constant.

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What should you know in order to be cultured? From film to literature to architecture and design, T's latest issue is a highly idiosyncratic guide.

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The Venice Biennale is a competition among the world’s leading artists, and most countries rely on the expertise of museum directors and curators. But after the State Department overhauled the process for choosing this year’s artist, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store.

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Caesar dressing meets potato salad in this speedy potluck dish. The dressing comes together quickly — in the time it takes the water to boil — and with plenty of brightness from mustard and lemon juice, it’s the perfect partner to starchy, creamy potatoes. nyti.ms/4tiEdFh

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Iran’s government said Sunday that it would restore wider internet access for the country’s university professors, Iranian state media reported, even as the rest of the population heads into its 51st day of a near-total internet blackout.

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The Tin Can is a colorful, Wi-Fi–enabled “landline” designed for kids. This simple home phone is evoking nostalgia in millennial parents while giving them a choice beyond the smart device. nyti.ms/48DTPLa

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A man fatally shot eight children in a domestic violence episode that spanned at least three locations in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, the authorities said. Officers shot and killed the gunman during a chase, according to the police.

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Three University of Iowa students were injured in a shooting in downtown Iowa City after a large fight broke out at a pedestrian mall early Sunday morning, according to the university. No arrests have been made.

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This earthy but bright salad comes together very quickly and makes a wonderful side to a barbecue spread or as a light lunch with some soft cheese or a spoonful of hummus. nyti.ms/4ueHGoz

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Four months after mass protests brought down Bulgaria’s government, the country is preparing to vote for new leadership on Sunday, its eighth election in five years.

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President Trump said Sunday that American officials will travel to Pakistan for further negotiations on ending the war with Iran, as a two-week cease-fire was set to elapse this week. Follow live updates.

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Where do you begin exploring Amsterdam, the picturesque city known for its 17th-century network of canals, gabled townhouses and vibrant cycling culture? Explore our guide to the Dutch capital. nyti.ms/4vxVAn2

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"I refuse to gatekeep my favorite flip-flop upgrade any longer," our Wirecutter editor writes. "So here’s why I’ll continue to obsess over them for many summers to come, and why you might too." nyti.ms/4mxlqDD

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Tennis and pickleball both offer a full-body workout that combines cardiovascular exercise, strategy and social interaction. But there are a few important differences.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com "The old ladies I know are almost always looking forward. They are doing," writes Roger Rosenblatt. "All smart, all funny, all treating the end of their lives as if it were the beginning."

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Three Southern California residents were sentenced to jail after masterminding a scheme in which they staged fake bear attacks on their luxury cars, then collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts, officials said on Thursday.

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These 21 travel-friendly side dishes are big on flavor, without the fuss. Just quick, crowd-pleasing recipes that come together in under half an hour — perfect for when you want to impress your friends and family without working too hard. nyti.ms/4cgkwIa

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