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SpaceX Starship Explodes During Test in Texas
The Starship experienced a “major anomaly” before starting its 10th flight test. Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket has a mixed record of success.
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Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall in Mexico as a Major Storm
The storm had been a Category 4 hurricane as it bore down from the eastern Pacific toward Mexico. The authorities ordered evacuations in Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Officials Investigate More Threats of Violence Against American Politicians
The authorities in at least three states were investigating threats against elected officials. President Trump and U.S. senators were identified as targets.
Japan Says Chinese Fighter Jet Flew Too Close to Its Military Plane
The maneuvers over international waters in the Pacific last weekend prompted Japanese officials to warn China not to repeat them and risk a collision.
A photo released by Japan’s Ministry of Defense showing a Chinese fighter jet close to a Japanese aircraft over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday.
© Japan Ministry of Defense
Air India Plane Crashes in Ahmedabad
An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport from Ahmedabad crashed shortly after takeoff, Indian officials said.
Air India Plane Crashes in Ahmedabad
An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport from Ahmedabad crashed shortly after takeoff, Indian officials said.
Oregon Wildfire Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations
As the Rowena fire spread rapidly, firefighters saved a National Park Service site in the Columbia River Gorge.
The Rowena Fire has destroyed 20 homes, shut down a section of a highway and prompted the authorities to declare evacuation orders.
© Oregon Department of Transportation, via Associated Press
Marines to Join National Guard Troops Protecting ICE Agents in Los Angeles
A military official said the Marines would be on the city’s streets on Wednesday. A federal judge was set to hear California’s request to limit the use of the soldiers.
Downtown Los Angeles after a curfew went into effect on Tuesday.
© Mark Abramson for The New York Times
Armed National Guard Troops Aid Immigration Agents on Raids in Los Angeles
Soldiers mobilized by President Trump protected ICE agents on their raids in Los Angeles. The state of California said the deployment was illegal.
California National Guard and law enforcement in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday.
© Philip Cheung for The New York Times
Marines Deployed by Trump Over Newsom’s Objections Arrive in LA Area
Hundreds of Marines arrived in the L.A. area, the U.S. Northern Command confirmed on Tuesday. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has said deploying them on U.S. soil was illegal.
The Trump administration said it would deploy Marines to Los Angeles.
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Israel Deports Greta Thunberg and Other Activists on Gaza Aid Boat
The environmental campaigner was sent home after she and others on the intercepted vessel said they were trying to deliver food and medical supplies.
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Paris after being deported from Israel on Tuesday, en route to Sweden.
© Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters
