Russia, Accused of Faking News, Unfurls Its Own ‘Fake News’ Bill
Date: 22 July 2018
By Lincoln Pigman
Lincoln Pigman
A measure in Parliament would fine social networks about $800,000 for posts deemed factually inaccurate. Critics say it could limit freedom of speech online.
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Chris Wallace on Interviewing Putin, and Why He Isn’t Afraid to Visit Russia
Date: 22 July 2018
By Michael M. Grynbaum
Michael
The Fox News anchor follows his aggressive interview of the Russian president with a vacation — to St. Petersburg.
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Yoenis Cespedes’s Shocker Leaves Mets Officials Without Words
Date: 21 July 2018
By Tyler Kepner
Tyler Kepner
The team did not make front-office officials available on Saturday to address the outfielder’s surprise revelation late Friday that he needs surgery on both heels.
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Christopher Cantwell, White Nationalist in Vice Video, Is Barred From Virginia
Date: 21 July 2018
By Mihir Zaveri
Mihir Zaveri
Mr. Cantwell pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery relating to his use of pepper spray at last year’s protests in Charlottesville, Va., prosecutors said.
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Tabloid Company, Aiding Trump Campaign, May Have Crossed Line Into Politics
Date: 21 July 2018
By Jim Rutenberg and Ben Protess
Jim Rutenberg
Federal authorities believe that American Media Inc. acted more as a political supporter than as a news organization as it helped Michael D. Cohen suppress embarrassing coverage.
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Dan Coats Denies Criticism of Trump Over Putin White House Visit
Date: 21 July 2018
By Emily Cochrane
Emily Cochrane
Mr. Coats, the nation’s top intelligence chief, said his “admittedly awkward” reaction to President Trump’s invitation was not intended to be critical.
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Trump Signals Consequences for Michael Cohen Over Secret Recording
Date: 21 July 2018
By Katie Rogers and Maggie Haberman
Katie Rogers
With a tweet, President Trump signaled open warfare on his longtime fixer, who has publicly discussed the idea of cooperating with the Justice Department.
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Trump and Putin’s Meeting, the Aftermath and More Political Stories This Week
Date: 21 July 2018
By Emily Cochrane
Emily Cochrane
The meeting incited conflicting statements, outcry and new developments in the relationship between Washington and Moscow. Here’s a look at the meeting, what happened afterward — and some links to other political articles if you want to read further.
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How Times Reporters Use the Freedom of Information Act
Date: 21 July 2018
By Jake Lucas
Jake Lucas
Journalists file FOIA requests in search of documents ranging from emails sent by top bureaucrats to records about Taser use in a police department.
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Military’s Influence Casts a Shadow Over Pakistan’s Election
Date: 21 July 2018
By Maria Abi-Habib and Salman Masood
Maria Abi-Habib
With out-of-favor candidates sidelined and news outlets censored, some Pakistanis say the vote Wednesday will be more like a soft coup than an election.
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