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The White House launched a new hotline on Wednesday for people to report crimes committed by “criminal aliens,” but some of the callers instead are using the line to report cases of extraterrestrial contact and UFO sightings. The administration set up the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office on Wednesday, in accordance with President Trump’s executive order in January.

JERUSALEM — The president of the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee lobbying group flew to demanded a refund for the $1 million in Israel bonds he had just purchased. Jews around the world have been in an uproar in the week since Mr.

JERUSALEM — The president of the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee lobbying group flew to demanded a refund for the $1 million in Israel bonds he had just purchased. Jews around the world have been in an uproar in the week since Mr.

Even a divided country can come together to celebrate its birthday. Can’t it? This Fourth of July weekend, we wanted to see how patriotic Americans were feeling as they hit the road to beach parties, mountain cabins and backyard barbecues across this fractious, fractured country. Are people still taking pride in a country rippling with waves of anger and resistance, riven by resentments and bitterly divided over issues like health care and immigration? Can patriotism encompass both supporting the president and marching against him?

A woman ran through an alley in Mosul’s Old City with two babies clutched to her chest and two small children following closely behind, grabbing for her skirt. The family was among hundreds of civilians emerging from the rubble of the besieged neighborhood on Monday as Iraqi Special Forces went door-to-door clearing homes.

21st Century Fox’s sports group abruptly fired a top executive, Jamie Horowitz, on Monday amid an investigation into sexual harassment, a person briefed on the matter said. The person, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said the investigation had begun about a week ago. “Everyone at Fox Sports, no matter what role we play, or what business, function or show we contribute to — should act with respect and adhere to professional conduct at all times,” Eric Shanks, the president of Fox Sports, said in an email to employees.

The upheaval over sexual harassment in the technology start-up industry mushroomed on Monday, with the resignation of a prominent Silicon Valley investor who said he had been “a creep” and more women saying they would come forward to talk about their experiences. Dave McClure, the founder of the start-up incubator 500 Startups, said he was stepping down on Monday after The New York Tim

The Atlantic hurricane season started in June and runs through September, but if you’re more worried about fire, flood, earthquake or even man-made disasters, it’s never too early to talk with friends and family about their emergency plans.

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(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good morning. Here’s what you need to know: • Emmanuel Macron, the French president, reverted to campaign mode in an unusual address to the joint houses of Parliament at Versailles. The French are “expecting a profound transformation,” he said. Mr.