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Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage

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Richard C. Paddock and Muktita Suhartono
Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

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Rungtiwa Thangkanopast, left, and Phanlavee Chongtangsattam, center, with their daughter preparing for a mass wedding in Bangkok on Thursday. The same-sex couple had tried to get married a decade ago.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sues Courtney Burgess, Who Said He Had Sex Tapes

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Julia Jacobs
The lawsuit names Courtney Burgess, a one-time music industry bit player, his lawyer and the owner of the cable network NewsNation, which aired an interview with Mr. Burgess.

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Sean Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against a man who said he had videos of Mr. Combs having sex with stars, including some the man said looked to be inebriated and underage.

How Trump Decided to Pardon Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht

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David Yaffe-Bellany and Ryan Mac
Libertarian and crypto allies of Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence for distributing drugs on his Silk Road website, leveraged President Trump’s desire for political support to secure his release.

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Members of the Libertarian Party chanting and demanding the release of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, during the party’s national convention in May.

Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, West Bank?

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Ephrat Livni
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.

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Israeli soldiers transfer Palestinian men arrested during a military raid on Jenin, West Bank, on Wednesday.

What Are Sanctuary Cities, and Do They Need to Cooperate With Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans?

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Miriam Jordan
States, counties and cities across the U.S. have adopted policies to limit cooperation with immigration agents who seek to deport undocumented immigrants.

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A tent shelter facility built for migrants on Randall’s Island. Some cities, like New York, prohibit the use of city resources like transportation or personnel for immigration enforcement.
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