Today's Headlines: Senate Democrats Come Out Swinging in Long-Shot Fight to Block Kavanaugh

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[As Migrant Families Are Reunited, Some Children Don’t Recognize Their Mothers]( [As Migrant Families Are Reunited, Some Children Don’t Recognize Their Mothers]( By MIRIAM JORDAN, KATIE BENNER, RON NIXON and CAITLIN DICKERSON There were heartbreaking scenes at the court-ordered reunions of migrant families that had been separated for months. The government said hundreds of families wearing monitoring devices will be released into the United States. [Stateless and Poor, Some Boys in Thai Cave Had Already Beaten Long Odds]( [Stateless and Poor, Some Boys in Thai Cave Had Already Beaten Long Odds]( By HANNAH BEECH Several of the boys stuck in a Thai cave already knew hardship as refugees from Myanmar. One multilingual boy acted as interpreter with rescuers. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday through Friday. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [Was This Powerful Chinese Empress a Feminist Trailblazer?]( World | Beijing Dispatch [Was This Powerful Chinese Empress a Feminist Trailblazer?]( By JANE PERLEZ Empress Cixi is most famous for building a fabulous pleasure ground, the Summer Palace, that attracts crowds of tourists. Was she also responsible for pulling China into the modern age? [The G.O.P.’s Wobbly Hold on Texas Latinos]( Opinion [The G.O.P.’s Wobbly Hold on Texas Latinos]( By MIMI SWARTZ The party once recognized that Mexicans came here to work, and their families often became solid citizens. That was before President Trump. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "The Turkish lira is like ice in hot weather. The second you take it out, it starts to melt." [ZEKI UCKARDES]( a scarf vendor at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, where merchants complain that they must pay rent in dollars or euros even as they collect the fast-devaluing lira for their sales. [] Today’s Videos [Watch: Brett Kavanaugh’s Past Remarks on Key Topics]( [[Video]Video: Watch: Brett Kavanaugh’s Past Remarks on Key Topics]( By MAEA LENEI BUHRE The confirmation fight over President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee is underway. Here is what Judge Kavanaugh has said about the justices he admires, Roe v. Wade and the presidency. [Thai Soccer Team Is Rescued, and ‘Everybody Is Happy’]( [[Video]Video: Thai Soccer Team Is Rescued, and ‘Everybody Is Happy’]( By BARBARA MARCOLINI and NEETI UPADHYE The harrowing operation to rescue a group of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand took 18 days and dozens of divers. [Trump: ‘NATO Has Not Treated Us Fairly’]( [[Video]Video: Trump: ‘NATO Has Not Treated Us Fairly’]( President Trump suggested that his meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia might be the most successful part of his weeklong visit to Europe. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [Trump Derides NATO as ‘Obsolete.’ Baltic Nations See It Much Differently.]( [Trump Derides NATO as ‘Obsolete.’ Baltic Nations See It Much Differently.]( By MARC SANTORA For the nations of Latvia and Estonia, nestled between Russia and the Baltic Sea and with large ethnic Russian populations, NATO is no abstraction. [Turkey’s Economy Is So Hot That It May Face a Meltdown]( [Turkey’s Economy Is So Hot That It May Face a Meltdown]( By PETER S. GOODMAN The country is sliding toward crisis as its currency plunges, corporate debts increase and an autocratic president undermines faith in institutions. [A Homecoming for Nigerians Who Fled Militants. All That’s Missing Is the ‘Home.’]( [A Homecoming for Nigerians Who Fled Militants. All That’s Missing Is the ‘Home.’]( By EMMANUEL AKINWOTU and DIONNE SEARCEY Nigerian officials, declaring victory over Boko Haram, urged residents to return to the town of Bama. But it’s barely habitable, and the militants are hardly defeated. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [First Wave of Migrant Children Reunited With Parents]( [First Wave of Migrant Children Reunited With Parents]( By CAITLIN DICKERSON and MANNY FERNANDEZ The government was scrambling to carry out the first court-ordered reunifications of young migrant children with their families, but thousands remain in custody. [Why Was a Citizenship Question Put on the Census? ‘Bad Faith,’ a Judge Suggests]( [Why Was a Citizenship Question Put on the Census? ‘Bad Faith,’ a Judge Suggests]( By MICHAEL WINES The Trump administration says it needs the question to enforce voting rights. But a federal judge has given critics the means to search for other motives. [Baby Survives 9 Hours Buried Alive in Montana Woods]( [Baby Survives 9 Hours Buried Alive in Montana Woods]( By CHRISTINE HAUSER and KAREN ZRAICK A man was charged with assault and endangerment after a sheriff’s deputy heard faint cries and rescued the abandoned infant. “It was just a whimper,” the deputy said. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Showdown on a Trump Subpoena Could Overshadow Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation]( [Showdown on a Trump Subpoena Could Overshadow Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation]( By ADAM LIPTAK Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh has questioned the wisdom of forcing sitting presidents to answer questions from prosecutors. [Trump Pardons Oregon Ranchers Whose Case Inspired Wildlife Refuge Takeover]( [Trump Pardons Oregon Ranchers Whose Case Inspired Wildlife Refuge Takeover]( By EILEEN SULLIVAN and JULIE TURKEWITZ The pardons of Dwight Hammond and his son, Steven D. Hammond, who had been imprisoned for arson on federal land, suggest that the Trump administration supports ranchers in the battle over such lands. [Trump Officials Slash Grants That Help Consumers Get Obamacare]( [Trump Officials Slash Grants That Help Consumers Get Obamacare]( By ROBERT PEAR The Trump administration has announced that it is slashing grants to nonprofit organizations that help people get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [U.S. Threatens Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods, From Tilapia to Handbags]( [U.S. Threatens Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods, From Tilapia to Handbags]( By ANA SWANSON and JIM TANKERSLEY President Trump raised the stakes in the trade war with China, as his advisers announced an additional $200 billion worth of products that would be taxed. [Martin Sorrell Beats WPP in Bidding War for Dutch Marketing Firm]( [Martin Sorrell Beats WPP in Bidding War for Dutch Marketing Firm]( By SAPNA MAHESHWARI Mr. Sorrell and his new firm, S4 Capital, beat out the advertising giant, his former company, for the purchase of MediaMonks. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Facebook Is Fined by British Agency Over Cambridge Analytica Data Leak]( [Facebook Is Fined by British Agency Over Cambridge Analytica Data Leak]( By ADAM SATARIANO and SHEERA FRENKEL The Information Commissioner’s Office said it was fining Facebook 500,000 pounds — the maximum allowed — for letting Cambridge Analytica harvest users’ information without their consent. [Cisco Chief Executive’s New Mantra: Simplify Computer Networks]( [Cisco Chief Executive’s New Mantra: Simplify Computer Networks]( By DON CLARK Chuck Robbins’s strategy is giving a Silicon Valley giant — one that used to benefit from technological complexity — momentum despite the growth of cloud computing. [A Tech Guru Captivated Canada. Then He Fled to China.]( [A Tech Guru Captivated Canada. Then He Fled to China.]( By DAN LEVIN Sun Yian was seen as the country’s way into the huge Chinese tech boom. Instead, his disappearance has raised questions about Canada’s eagerness for deals. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [France, With Flash to Spare, Reaches the World Cup Final]( On Soccer [France, With Flash to Spare, Reaches the World Cup Final]( By RORY SMITH France showed flashes of its sublime skill in a win over Belgium, but it was its patience and defensive strength that proved the difference in the semifinal. [Ronaldo Leaves Real Madrid to Join Juventus]( [Ronaldo Leaves Real Madrid to Join Juventus]( By RORY SMITH Cristiano Ronaldo will be taking his striking good looks, confident personality and sensational soccer talents to Turin, Italy. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [How One Tweet About Nicki Minaj Spiraled Into Internet Chaos]( [How One Tweet About Nicki Minaj Spiraled Into Internet Chaos]( By JOE COSCARELLI A hip-hop writer became the target of superfan ire — and the rapper’s own fury — after she posted a message about Ms. Minaj’s musical direction. [Harry Potter Doesn’t Dance. But He Sure Can Move.]( [Harry Potter Doesn’t Dance. But He Sure Can Move.]( By ROSLYN SULCAS “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” doesn’t use elaborate special effects. Its magic comes from movement, and Steven Hoggett is its wizard choreographer. [Bobcat Goldthwait Has Moved On. Why Can’t We Catch Up?]( On Comedy [Bobcat Goldthwait Has Moved On. Why Can’t We Catch Up?]( By JASON ZINOMAN The comedian has made a career of directing film and TV, trying to leave behind the wild-eyed persona he became famous for. Still, fans ask, “Do the voice!” For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Mayor Vows to ‘Eradicate’ Lead From New York City Housing Projects]( [Mayor Vows to ‘Eradicate’ Lead From New York City Housing Projects]( By J. DAVID GOODMAN The effort could last at least two years, cost at least $80 million and occupy much of the remainder of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s tenure in office. [Nearly 6 Months on the Job, the Subway Chief Finally Meets the Mayor]( [Nearly 6 Months on the Job, the Subway Chief Finally Meets the Mayor]( By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS Andy Byford met with Mayor Bill de Blasio for the first time on Tuesday, nearly six months after he arrived to fix the system. [The Last 9/11 Fire Chief Bows Out]( About New York [The Last 9/11 Fire Chief Bows Out]( By JIM DWYER Joseph Pfeifer was the first Fire Department chief through the doors of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and he is the last who held the rank that day to retire. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Food [Mastering Chinese-Style Ribs at Home]( Recipe Lab [Mastering Chinese-Style Ribs at Home]( By JULIA MOSKIN Those barbecued racks seen in storefronts — salty-sweet, charred and thrillingly red — are easy to replicate at home with a simple marinade and a low oven. [A Restaurant Takes On the Opioid Crisis, One Worker at a Time ]( [A Restaurant Takes On the Opioid Crisis, One Worker at a Time]( By PRIYA KRISHNA A Kentucky couple realized that restaurants have an unusual power to help addicted people recover, and created DV8 Kitchen to hire, train and encourage them. [It’s Not Fake French, It’s Frenchette]( Restaurant Review [It’s Not Fake French, It’s Frenchette]( By PETE WELLS The new TriBeCa brasserie from two veterans of the Keith McNally empire isn’t visionary, and that’s good. For more food news, go to [NYTimes.com/Food »]( [] Obituaries [Robert D. Ray, Centrist G.O.P. Governor of Iowa, Dies at 89]( [Robert D. Ray, Centrist G.O.P. Governor of Iowa, Dies at 89]( By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK In his five terms, Mr. Ray embraced progressive policies. In 1975 invited thousands of Southeast Asian refugees to settle in his state. [Lord Carrington, 99, Former British Foreign Secretary, Dies]( [Lord Carrington, 99, Former British Foreign Secretary, Dies]( By ROBERT D. McFADDEN He held senior posts under Conservative prime ministers from Churchill to Thatcher, and led NATO in the last years of the Cold War. [Robby Müller, Inventive Cinematographer, Is Dead at 78]( [Robby Müller, Inventive Cinematographer, Is Dead at 78]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR His distinctive use of lighting and artful approach to composition were consistent elements of films by Wim Wenders, Jim Jarmusch and other directors. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Someone Should Tell Donald Trump About America’s High Tariffs]( [Someone Should Tell Donald Trump About America’s High Tariffs]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD In accusing other countries of cheating the United States, the president misleads the public about a complicated subject. [You’re Welcome, Trump Tells His Base]( Editorial Observer [You’re Welcome, Trump Tells His Base]( By MICHELLE COTTLE By nominating Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, the president gives his crowd what they want. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [This World Cup, Remember the Russian People]( Offsides [This World Cup, Remember the Russian People]( By MUSA OKWONGA The tournament has been a victory so far for Vladimir Putin. But regular Russians will suffer. [Roe Isn’t Going Down Without a Fight]( [Roe Isn’t Going Down Without a Fight]( By KATHA POLLITT Brett Kavanaugh may not agree. But a majority of Americans believe that abortion should remain legal. [A Doctor’s Responsibility]( [A Doctor’s Responsibility]( By DANIELLE OFRI Emergencies are not always obvious. Is that gentleman on the bench dozing or overdosing? For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. 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