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New York Times headline correction theme with government press dispute
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NYT’s Correction Habit Strikes Again

The Times corrected a story on a proposed strategic investment fund after a Trump administration official said quotes were fabricated, then added another fix over the amount and the wording. The dust-up spilled into the larger fight over press access and Pentagon rules.
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Army Probes Kid Rock Helicopter Flyby

Kid Rock says he is not worried after Army helicopters passed near his Tennessee home during a training flight. The Army says it is reviewing the mission and flight path, because even helicopter paperwork seems to need its own helicopter.
European Parliament building in Brussels during a migration policy debate
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Europe Hits Reverse on Migration

The European Parliament has approved a tougher deportation plan that speeds up removals of irregular migrants and gives member states more room to act. Supporters call it overdue; critics say Brussels is trading away its humanitarian image.
Trump renews pressure on Senate Republicans to end the filibuster during a funding fight
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Trump Demands Filibuster Be Scrapped

Trump renewed his push to end the Senate filibuster as funding fights, shutdown threats, and Republican division kept the chamber stuck in its favorite mode: procedural paralysis.
Chicago street scene tied to a campus shooting case
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Chicago Killing Raises Immigration Questions

A court hearing in Chicago put new focus on the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, the suspect’s background, and the failures that can pile up when policy, custody, and public safety all take a turn through the bureaucratic maze.