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Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful

The judge said the plan would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.

© Al Drago for The New York Times

FEMA headquarters in Washington. A judge on Friday ruled that a Department of Homeland Security plan to reduce staffing at the agency was unlawful.
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White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley

A White House spokesman said the alley renovations included fixing broken lights. The project comes as the president has sought a broad overhaul of the White House and its surroundings.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

The bowling alley is in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, across from the West Wing of the White House.
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In Nepal, Fears of a Second Flood Grow as Rescue Efforts Continue

Nepali and Chinese authorities warned that a lake created by a deadly landslide could burst open soon. Another deluge would pose the most risk to rescuers, an expert said.

© Atul Loke for The New York Times

The Bhotekoshi River in northern Nepal on Thursday, after flooding swept away or damaged buildings.
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