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View in browser July 16, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Trump Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that the entire case should be thrown out because the appointment of the special counsel who brought the case, Jack Smith, had violated the Constitution. Mr. Smith's office said he would appeal. J.D. Vance Is Trump's Pick for Vice President A political newcomer and former Trump critic turned ally, Senator Vance is an ambitious ideologue who relishes the spotlight and has already shown he can energize donors. Secret Service Faces Questions About Leaving Building Out of Security Zone Overlapping investigations will focus on the decisions the protection agency made before and immediately after bullets nearly hit former President Trump directly. Editors' Picks They Were Told They Were in a Safe Area. Then Came the Missiles. Survivors of a strike in Gaza on Saturday that Israel said had targeted Hamas's top military leader described a scene of carnage, with fire, smoke, blood and bodies everywhere. Opinion | 'This Is the Pick of a Very Confident Presidential Nominee': Four Columnists Size Up J.D. Vance What choosing the Ohio senator as running mate tells us about Trump. Today's Videos Bystanders Warned Law Enforcement of the Gunman Two Minutes Before He Began Shooting, Video Shows People at the rally in Pennsylvania pointed to the suspected shooter two minutes before gunfire rang out, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Video | Friend Remembers Victim of Trump Rally Shooting Volunteer firefighters in Buffalo Township, Pa., held a memorial for their colleague, Corey Comperatore, who was fatally shot at the Trump rally. Video | Trump Arrives in Milwaukee for Republican National Convention Former President Donald J. Trump was filmed leaving his private jet just one day after surviving an assassination attempt during a political rally. World Ukraine Battles to Contain Russian Advances Across the Front Russian forces appear to have captured Urozhaine, a southern village taken back by Ukraine last summer. In the east, they are closing in on a key supply road. The Book Bag That Binds Japanese Society No rule requires Japan's elementary school students to wear the boxy, bulky backpack known as the randoseru. But for nearly 150 years, nearly all of them have. Spanish Police Find Body Where British Teenager Disappeared Jay Slater disappeared on the Spanish island of Tenerife last month. A missing persons group said Monday that a body had been found with his possessions. See more world news U.S. Trump Rally Gunman 'Didn't Want Attention' in School, Classmates Said Fellow students described the gunman, Thomas Crooks, as intelligent but solitary, someone who tried to avoid teasing by his classmates. Cannon's Dismissal of Trump Case Rejects Precedents of Higher Courts Her decision rejected what the Supreme Court said in its landmark ruling in 1974. Dismissal Brings New Scrutiny to Judge With a History of Unorthodox Decisions Judge Aileen Cannon's rulings in the documents case had fueled questions about favoritism and legal acumen even before she threw out the charges that Donald Trump had mishandled classified documents. See more U.S. news Politics Biden Facing Challenges in Two Must-Win States, Times/Siena Polls Find The polls, taken before the assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, found President Biden trailing Mr. Trump in Pennsylvania, a swing state critical to his re-election hopes, and slightly ahead in Virginia, a state he won by 10 points in 2020. Harris Outdoes Biden in 2 State Polls but Has Her Own Weaknesses The polls in Pennsylvania and Virginia were conducted before the Trump rally shooting. As G.O.P. Convention Begins, 'the Vibe Is Grim' for Democrats Worries about President Biden persist, and many see Donald Trump as electorally stronger after he survived an assassination attempt. See more political news Business Trading Free-Market Ideals for Protectionism, G.O.P. Goes Full Trump The Republican Party is rejecting elite economic ideas in a bid for blue-collar votes, abandoning long-held free-market principles in the process. Biden Policies Offer Benefits, but Little Political Payoff, in Pennsylvania As inflation worries dominate, the Biden administration is struggling to take credit for infrastructure and industrial policy in the battleground state. Caterpillar Factory in Mexico Draws Complaint of Labor Abuses The Biden administration declined to pursue a union complaint of labor abuses in Mexico, raising new concerns about offshoring. See more business news Technology The Gunshots Rang Out. Then the Conspiracy Theories Erupted Online. Claims that President Biden and his allies ordered the attack on Donald J. Trump, or that Mr. Trump staged the attack, started quickly and spread fast across social media. Elon Musk Allies Help Start Pro-Trump Super PAC The group, America PAC, is funded by several wealthy tech entrepreneurs in Mr. Musk's social circle and is said to be likely to draw financial support from the SpaceX and Tesla founder himself. What Is Demolition Ranch, the YouTube Channel on the Gunman's Shirt? The gunman wore a T-shirt from a popular gun-themed YouTube channel. The creator said he was "just in disbelief." See more technology news Sports Finger-Pointing Follows Mayhem at Copa América Final in Miami Chaos at the stadium raised questions about crowd control and security just two years before the U.S. is set to co-host the World Cup in 11 cities. Terrell Davis, N.F.L. Hall of Famer, Says He Was Unjustly Detained on Flight The former Denver Broncos running back said that he was handcuffed by the authorities on Saturday after he tapped a United Airlines flight attendant on the arm. Is This the Craziest Sneaker You Have Ever Seen? On and Hellen Obiri are taking the running-shoe game to a whole new level. Yes, spray-on shoes are happening. See more sports news Arts In 'Life and Trust,' the Details Are in the Devil A new immersive piece of theater from the producers of "Sleep No More" transports visitors to the Gilded Age through a retrofitted skyscraper in Manhattan. It Turns Out the Picassos Anchoring a Gallery's Exhibit Were Not by Picasso The Museum of Old and New Art in Australia claimed to have placed several Picassos inside a women's restroom to protest a court ruling against the women-only exhibit. The curator now says they were fake. For This Indigenous Beadworker, Every Stitch 'Is an Act of Resistance' Teri Greeves builds on a legacy of artistry, rarely recognized by mainstream institutions, that stretches through generations of Native women. See more arts news New York Up to $1 Billion May Go to Waste After Hochul's Congestion Pricing Halt Transit leaders had already allocated hundreds of millions of dollars before Gov. Kathy Hochul's last-minute reversal on the long-awaited tolling plan. Inside the Money Race for the 2025 New York City Mayoral Primary Mayor Eric Adams is facing a competitive Democratic primary next June. His challengers are sprinting to raise money. Trial to Decide N.R.A.'s Financial Future Begins in Manhattan Attorney General Letitia James wants a monitor appointed to oversee the gun group's accounts after millions in misspending. See more New York news Media & Advertising 'Hillbilly Elegy' Gets a Blockbuster Sequel Our critic traces J.D. Vance's shift from bootstrap memoirist to vice-presidential candidate. 'Acting Is a Trick': Anthony Hopkins on 'Those About to Die' In an interview, the actor discusses his new series, humble origins and the freedom age brings. "That gives me a tremendous amount of energy to move forward," he said. Victoria Beckham Has Learned to Smile At 50, and after some promising years for her business, the designer and former Spice Girl has softened up (a little). See more media & advertising news Science At Paint Rock, Centuries of Native American Artistry Glyphs and pictographs at a site in Texas represent generations of settlement by Indigenous peoples. At the Republican National Convention, Climate Change Isn't a Problem As the event opens with a focus on energy, former President Trump and other leaders are calling for more oil, gas and coal development. J.D. Vance Is an Oil Booster and Doubter of Human-Caused Climate Change He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump's endorsement in his Senate race. See more science news Well 8 Books for Better Sex Sex educators, counselors and coaches recommend their favorites. How Poor Sleep Affects Your Risk of Dementia For older adults, too much or too little sleep has been tied to cognitive issues. Paramedics Share One Tip That May Save Your Life Every second counts, experts say. See more on Well Obituaries Thomas Hoepker, Who Captured an Indelible 9/11 Image, Dies at 88 His photograph of five young people lounging on the Brooklyn waterfront as smoke engulfed Manhattan mesmerized viewers and stirred controversy. Abe Krash, Who Fought for a Constitutional Right to Counsel, Dies at 97 He provided the research and drafts that helped bring about the Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v. Wainwright decision in 1963. Anthea Sylbert, Costume Designer Who Became a Producer, Dies at 84 Her career unfolded in three phases: as the creator of costumes for movies like "Chinatown," as a studio executive and as a producer, largely with her friend Goldie Hawn. Dr. Ruth, Longtime Manhattanite, Is Remembered as a Neighborhood 'Anchor' Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist, lived in the same Washington Heights apartment for more than half a century. Her neighbors said she was gregarious, funny and unabashedly herself. Richard Simmons, the Original Queer Eye In an era of high machismo and casual homophobia, he was a cheerleader for self-acceptance. 'She Was a Rebel': Co-Stars Remember Shannen Doherty Tori Spelling, Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano and fans of Ms. Doherty shared tributes to the actress, who died on Saturday. In 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' Shannen Doherty Redefined Teen TV Drama As Brenda Walsh, Doherty was the engine of the series that set the template for what a modern teen drama would look like on television. See more Obituaries Opinion Patrick Healy, Adrian J. Rivera and Kristen Soltis Anderson 11 Black Men on What Democrats and Republicans Get Wrong About Their Lives The group discusses the former president, the 2024 election, race and more. Elizabeth Spiers Democrats Need to Wake Up From Their 'West Wing' Fantasy In the real world, noble ideals don't guarantee a victory. Ross Douthat Donald Trump, Man of Destiny He is a figure touched by the gods of fortune in a way that transcends the normal rules of politics. Paul Krugman Don't Lose Sight of Project 2025. That's the Real Trump. Expanding the frontiers of political cronyism. Matthew Dallek and Robert Dallek Political Violence May Be Un-American, but It Is Not Uncommon The assassination attempt against Trump is one on a long list of attacks. The Opinions In Trump's Moment of Maximum Influence, There Is Reason for Hope David French argues "the center has to hold or we're lost." 6 MIN LISTEN See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018