First Latina SAG film actress winner Ariana DeBose: 'Doors are opening'

Afro Latina actress Ariana DeBose spoke after winning best supporting actress in the Screen Actors Guild awards for her role as Anita in "West Side Story."

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'1883' is wrapping its first season, but the 'Yellowstone' universe is just beginning

Last spring, Elizabeth Cox binge-watched the first three seasons of the neo-Western drama “Yellowstone,” the most popular scripted series on cable television.

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Inside the chaotic GOP primary for governor in Pennsylvania

At a debate last month for Republicans running to be Pennsylvania's next governor, candidates were asked whether they believed President Joe Biden won.

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US Escalates Sanctions With a Freeze on Russian Central Bank Assets

The action is likely to fuel rapid inflation in Russia as it wages war in Ukraine.

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February 28, 2022 at 04:30AM

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Ketanji Brown Jackson is only one Black woman. But her presence could bring big changes.

One Black woman won’t quickly right the ship of a 6-3 court unmoored from principle, but dissenting opinions have influenced the court and Congress to pursue changes to laws.

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Ukraine pushes for cease-fire as fighting rages and sanctions hit Russia's economy

Russian and Ukrainian officials were set to sit down for talks on Monday even as fighting raged around Kyiv and Russian President Vladimir Putin's economy took a hit from Western sanctions.

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Biden’s handling of immigration gets low marks in survey conducted by own pollster

A majority of likely midterm voters — 66 percent — disapprove of President Joe Biden’s handling of immigration issues, according to a new survey conducted by a

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In Wisconsin, Democratic gov. confronts high stakes, tough odds in re-election fight

Theodore Keener said he was “really jolted” after a shooting earlier this month not far from his house in Racine, Wisconsin, left five people injured and the

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‘Euphoria' storylines and cliffhangers can cause anxiety. Viewers turn to memes to help.

As the second season of "Euphoria" comes to an end, some internet culture experts have noticed viewers have found a way to alleviate their anxiety: Memes.

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Where will Putin stop? As Ukraine holds on, Eastern Europe holds its breath

Where does Russian President Vladimir Putin plan to stop? That's the question worrying the U.S., NATO and Europe after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Texas' war on trans youth is almost cartoonishly cruel for families like mine

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order frames supportive parents such as myself as child abusers. And it puts up further barriers for a process that is already fraught, painful and slow.

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Putin who? At CPAC, few Republicans mention Russian autocrat

The annual gathering of the Republican Party’s most conservative members this week took place 9,000 miles from Kyiv, Ukraine, but for some, the distance wasn’t

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Millions of years of animal migration hold clues to the mystery of ‘lost continent’

A "lost" continent that once connected Asia to southern Europe may have formed an ancient passageway that helped animals migrate west, according to new research.

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Before Ukraine Invasion, Russia and China Cemented Economic Ties

Facing a wary United States and worried about depending on imports by sea, China is buying more energy and food from its northern neighbor.

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February 26, 2022 at 02:00AM

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How a High School Debate Team Shaped Ketanji Brown Jackson

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The Supreme Court nominee honed her oratory on Miami Palmetto’s powerhouse debate team. She was not the only alum who went on to an impressive career.


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3 years ago Zelenskyy was a TV comedian. Now he’s standing up to Putin’s army.

Three years ago, he was playing a president in a popular television comedy. Today, he is Ukraine’s president, confronting Russia’s fearsome military might.

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Progressive Jessica Cisneros Challenges Rep. Cuellar in Texas

In her second run for Congress, Jessica Cisneros has moved from pitching progressive policies to attacking the incumbent Democrat, Representative Henry Cuellar.

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February 25, 2022 at 02:00AM

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One tweet that perfectly sums up the GOP's laughable Ukraine hypocrisy

Who cares about the global threat Russia poses when you can mock Biden and own the libs?

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Biden Officials Repeatedly Urged China to Help Avert War in Ukraine

Americans presented Chinese officials with intelligence on Russia’s troop buildup in hopes that President Xi Jinping would step in, but were repeatedly rebuffed.

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February 25, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Runners in Arizona Are Abuzz Over a Controversy Involving Poop

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An Arizona high school track is restricting access to the elite runners who flock there to train — and possibly use it as a bathroom.


February 24, 2022 at 09:01PM

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Kansas governor calls for education leader to resign over ‘raiding’ remark

Gov. Laura Kelly and indigenous leaders on Thursday called on Kansas’ top public school administrator to resign over an offensive public remark about Native Americans.

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The Battle for the Soul of the Library

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Librarians should be politically neutral. Too many aren’t.


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Bombing in Podolsk kills at least 6, wounds at least 7

In some of the first apparent casualties in Ukraine, MSNBC reports at least 6 people were killed and 19 others are missing in Podolsk.

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Vulnerable Democrats, Seeking Distance From the Left, Offer a Midterm Agenda

The plan aims to inoculate Democrats in conservative-leaning states from Republican attacks on cultural issues, underscoring how successful the G.O.P. has been at weaponizing them.

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February 24, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Oil prices jump as Russia launches attack on Ukraine

Oil prices popped more than 5 percent on news that Russia was launching a military attack in Ukraine.

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‘We stand united’ European Union speaks out against Putin, vows assistance to Ukraine

High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles of the European Union offers solidarity and assistance to Ukraine after Russia launched an attack. 

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Migrant died from multiple gunshot wounds in Border Patrol encounter, autopsy shows

An autopsy determined a migrant died from multiple gunshot wounds over the weekend after reportedly being shot by Border Patrol personnel in southern Arizona, officials said.

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Amsterdam police end hostage taking at Apple flagship store

Dutch police ended a hostage taking in an Apple flagship store in Amsterdam after a man armed with two guns held at least one person hostage for hours, police

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National Guard to help with traffic control in Washington D.C. ahead of possible protests

Hundreds of National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington, D.C. to help police handle traffic in anticipation of possible protests as President Joe Biden prepares to give his State of the Union speech, federal officials said Tuesday.

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Ukraine moves to impose state of emergency as U.S., allies pressure Russia with sanctions

Ukraine moved to introduce a state of emergency Wednesday as the United States and its allies ramped up sanctions on Russia amid fears a full-scale invasion is likely in the coming days.

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Can a Reality TV Show Sell You on a $2,298 E-Bike?

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Welcome to “Bike Hunters,” a Dutch YouTube series that promises to recover stolen e-bikes — but really makes you want one of your own.

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The U.S. is planning to boost supply of minerals needed for electric vehicles.

The White House effort is part of a push to reduce America’s dependence on foreign products, particularly those from China.

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February 23, 2022 at 12:44AM

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U.S. Soccer and women soccer stars settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million

U.S. women soccer stars, including Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, have reached a historic $24 million settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation following a lawsuit over unequal pay with men’s team players.

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The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

The Supreme Court justice and his wife battled for years for a more conservative America. New reporting shows how far she was willing to go after Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.

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February 22, 2022 at 02:00AM

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What is the background to conflict between Russia and Ukraine?

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated when Kyiv started to move closer to Western Europe and away from its former Soviet ally.

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Queen cancels virtual engagements after positive Covid test

Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements and is still suffering from mild cold-like symptoms after a positive Covid-19 test.

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Colombia’s highest court legalizes abortion up to 24 weeks

Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to expand access to abortion as the nation’s Constitutional Court voted to legalize the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy.

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Teen accused of repeatedly hitting victim with pipe wrench in alleged anti-gay attack

A 19-year-old man has been held on $1 million bail after an alleged anti-gay attack that sent the victim to the hospital.

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Wooing Allies, Publicizing Putin’s Plans: Inside Biden’s Race to Prevent War

President Biden made three critical decisions about how to handle Russia’s provocations, aiming to prevent armed conflict in Ukraine.

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February 21, 2022 at 07:27PM

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The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

The Supreme Court justice and his wife battled for years for a more conservative America. New reporting shows how far she was willing to go after Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.

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February 22, 2022 at 02:00AM

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I.R.S. Will Allow Taxpayers to Forgo Facial Recognition Amid Blowback

The agency, dealing with controversy over its decision to use facial recognition software, said it would allow taxpayers to authenticate their accounts with a live, virtual interview.

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February 21, 2022 at 06:00AM

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Britain set to lift all Covid restrictions as queen tests positive

A day after Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for Covid, the government was expected to announce plans to lift remaining coronavirus restrictions.

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White House confronts political pressure to extend pause in student loan payments ahead of midterms

As the May 1 deadline to resume federal student loan payments approaches, President Joe Biden faces pressure from some Democrats and debt relief advocates to

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At least 6 stabbed in NYC subway system after mayor announces new safety plan

At least six people were stabbed in New York City's subway system over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a plan to combat violence on public transit.

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People fear retiring into anonymity. Covid isn't helping.

People often fear they will retire into anonymity. The accolades offered through celebrations can help provide purpose and meaning to ending one’s career.

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Romney’s push to revive child tax credit hinges on contentious work requirements

Sen. Mitt Romney’s push to revive the expanded child tax credit hinges on work requirements proposal

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Black Farmers Fear Foreclosure as Debt Relief Remains Frozen

Lawsuits from white farmers have blocked $4 billion of pandemic aid that was allocated to Black farmers in the American Rescue Plan.

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February 21, 2022 at 02:00AM

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What connects winter weather forecasts, wildfires and mosquitoes? Nothing good.

While the change in seasons is confusing, to say the least, here's what is most concerning to me as a physician.

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‘Nothing in Common’: Staten Island, Park Slope and an Unlikely Marriage

New congressional maps that merge conservative Staten Island with liberal Park Slope will aid Democratic efforts to seize a Republican House seat in New York.

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February 21, 2022 at 12:00AM

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USA's Jessie Diggins becomes first non-European woman to medal in 30km

Jessie Diggins crossed the finish line in full tilt with nothing left to give to become the first non-European athlete to win a medal in the women’s 30km mass

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Justice Dept. Is Set to Modify Trump-Era Program Aimed at Fighting Chinese Threats

Critics said the China Initiative unfairly targeted Asian professors and contributed to a rising tide of anti-Asian sentiment.

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February 20, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Bond Between China and Russia Alarms U.S. and Europe Amid Ukraine Crisis

The Biden administration plans to build up global coalitions to counter a pact between Vladimir V. Putin and Xi Jinping, portending a new type of Cold War.

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February 20, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Finland takes down ROC, wins first-ever Olympic hockey gold

For the first time in Olympic history, Finland is taking home a hockey gold medal.

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New Twist in Pandemic’s Impact on Schools: Substitutes in Camouflage

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Deployed to classrooms in New Mexico to help with crippling staff shortages, National Guard troops are employing their informal motto, “Semper Gumby” — Always Flexible.


February 20, 2022 at 12:00AM

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New Twist in Pandemic’s Impact on Schools: Substitutes in Camouflage

Deployed to classrooms in New Mexico to help with crippling staff shortages, National Guard troops are employing their informal motto, “Semper Gumby” — Always Flexible.

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February 20, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Founder of collapsed $1.7 billion mutual fund charged with fraud

The founder of a $1.7 billion mutual fund that collapsed in 2021 has been charged by federal prosecutors with securities fraud and obstruction of justice.

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Who Is Behind QAnon? Linguistic Detectives Find Fingerprints

Using machine learning, separate teams of computer scientists identified the same two men as likely authors of messages that fueled the viral movement.

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February 19, 2022 at 07:30AM

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DNA leads to arrest in Texas cold case 38 years after slaying

A man has been arrested in the 38-year-old cold case slaying of a woman in Dallas, Texas, with help from the same DNA technology used to catch California’s notorious “Golden State Killer," prosecutors said.

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Elon Musk's Hitler tweet was grotesque. But not just for Jews.

Musk’s effort to present himself as a hip, irreverent, anti-establishment man of the people is also grotesque, not least because.

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How Sandy Hook families finally found a way to hold a gunmaker accountable

The $73 million deal is surely reverberating in the headquarters of every gun manufacturer, especially those that sell assault weapons.

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Fringe Scheme to Reverse 2020 Election Splits Wisconsin G.O.P.

False claims that Donald J. Trump can be reinstalled in the White House are picking up steam — and spiraling further from reality as they go.

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February 19, 2022 at 02:00AM

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'Candy Bomber' from Berlin Airlift Gail Halvorsen dies at 101

Gail Halvorsen, a former U.S. airman known as the “Candy Bomber,” died on Wednesday at the age of 101 after a brief illness.

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U.S. men's curling team defeated by Canada in bronze medal match

Canada added a sixth Olympic men’s curling medal with an 8-5 win over the U.S. in the bronze medal game Friday.

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You Just Can’t Tell the Truth About America Anymore

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The teaching of history is under siege. 


February 18, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Think Virginia Giuffre shouldn't have settled with Prince Andrew? You're missing the point.

Although he doesn't admit any guilt, the agreement is still a form of justice and shows many sex abuse survivors that it is possible to hold people accountable.

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As Crime Surges, Roll Back of Tough-on-Crime Policies Faces Resistance

With violent crime rates rising and elections looming, progressive prosecutors are facing resistance to their plans to roll back stricter crime policies of the 1990s.

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February 18, 2022 at 02:00AM

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SUNY Ends Harsh Student Debt Collection

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Those with unpaid tuition bills at the State University of New York could see their burdens ease in the coming months.


February 18, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Police arrest two leaders of trucker protest in Canada's capital

Hundreds of truckers clogging Ottowa stood their ground and defiantly blasted their horns Thursday, even as police arrested two protest leaders and threatened to break up the nearly three-week protest against the country’s Covid-19 restrictions.

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Biden to recast and road test economic message in leadup to State of the Union

The White House is crafting a plan to refocus President Joe Biden’s economic message so that in next month’s State of the Union address he emphasizes more of

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Texas Sues to Strike Down the Federal Mask Mandate in Airports

The state’s attorney general said the mandate was unconstitutional, even though the Supreme Court recently declined to hear a similar case.

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February 17, 2022 at 03:06AM

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Texas Sues to Strike Down the Federal Mask Mandate in Airports

The state’s attorney general said the mandate was unconstitutional, even though the Supreme Court recently declined to hear a similar case.

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February 17, 2022 at 01:56AM

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Trump has sent Pence's presidential dreams to the ash heap of history

There is no viable path to being the GOP presidential nominee without Trump's MAGA supporters, who won't support anyone publicly rebuking the former president.

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Oklahoma set to execute man for role in 2005 quadruple slaying

McALESTER, Okla. — A man convicted for his role in a quadruple slaying in 2005 was scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday at the Oklahoma State Penite

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F.A.A. Administrator Steve Dickson Will Resign Next Month

In a letter to staff, Mr. Dickson said it was “time to go home” to his family after a tumultuous period of more than two years leading the agency.

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February 16, 2022 at 11:04PM

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Kim and Kanye disagree over whether their 8-year-old should be on TikTok. Who's right?

The West-Kardashian case is a useful reminder that, like it or not, all parents must accept that children have digital presences.

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Publishing C.E.O. Donates $500,000 to Fight Book Bans

Markus Dohle, the chief executive of Penguin Random House, said the effort “ties into the future of our democracy.”

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February 16, 2022 at 02:00AM

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How Tech Can (and Can’t) Help You Fight Soaring Energy Bills

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Thermostats like Nest go a long way toward helping you use less energy, but the real problem-solvers are people.

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U.S. men’s hockey team eliminated in Olympics quarterfinals, falling to Slovakia in dramatic shootout

The U.S. men’s hockey team was eliminated Wednesday after falling to Slovakia in a shootout in the quarterfinals at the Beijing Olympics.

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USA's Alex Hall, Nick Goepper take gold, silver in ski slopestyle

U.S. freeskier Alex Hall threw down a progressive run to capture slopestyle gold Wednesday at the 2022 Winter Olympics, while teammate Nick Goepper repeated

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Man accused of stealing $25K dinosaur claw from Arizona gem show

A man was charged after allegedly stealing a dinosaur claw worth $25,000 from a gem show and trying to sell it to another vendor days later, Tucson, Arizona, police said.

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Louisville activist charged with attempted murder in shooting at mayoral hopeful's campaign office

A Louisville activist was charged with attempted murder Monday after shooting at mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg in his campaign office, police said.

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How Black families, torn apart during slavery, worked to find one another again

Throughout slavery, Black family units were in constant danger of disruption, and those in bondage had no control over the structure of their families, let

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Omicron changed how I talk to my kids about Covid

When we talk to kids about Covid, we have to give them a realistic and complete perspective on personal responsibility and illness so that we can limit their feelings of guilt and shame.

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Why Lauren Smith-Fields’s Friends Turned to TikTok

Ignored by the media and pushed aside by the police, the families and supporters of missing Black women are building their own missing persons operation online.

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February 15, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Actor who bilked film investors out of $650 million gets 20 years

Low-budget film actor Zachary Joseph Horwitz was sentenced Monday to 20 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to scamming investors out of an

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DeSantis digs in on redistricting fight against fellow Republicans

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Quick Fix to Help Overwhelmed Border Officials Has Left Migrants in Limbo

Republicans say the policy helps undocumented immigrants disappear; many immigrants say it has prevented them from following the government’s instructions.

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February 14, 2022 at 02:00AM

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How Eric Adams Mixes Tough Talk With Superfood Smoothies

Mr. Adams has tied his interest in nutrition, meditation and fitness to his views on how to lead New York at a challenging time.

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February 14, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva allowed to compete at Beijing Games

Russian figure skating phenom Kamila Valieva can continue to compete at the Beijing Winter Olympics, an international body ruled Monday, after it was reported she had tested positive for a banned substance.

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'Animal House,' 'Ghostbusters' film maker Ivan Reitman dies at 75

"Ghostbusters" producer Ivan Reitman, the moviemaker behind a canon of film that took young baby boomers from fringe comedy clubs and cast them in blockbusters

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Hulu's 'Dollface' is a relatable post-pandemic fantasy

As the world opens up slowly, 20-somethings are looking around at their world in even greater confusion.

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Queen gives Britain a glimpse of life after her reign — whether it's ready or not

For many, Queen Elizabeth II is synonymous with the British monarchy. But as the country celebrated her platinum jubilee, she set the stage for the next royal era.

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Democrats in battleground states zero in on a midterms pitch: Defending elections

Democrats seeking high office in battleground states this year are increasingly pitching themselves to voters as a bulwark against any efforts that Republican

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China issues blizzard alert in first Beijing snowfall of Olympics

For an Olympics that has made headlines for its man-made snow, the weather has a mind of its own.

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Monobob makes its Olympic debut as female bobsledders take on ‘The Dragon’

As monobob made its Olympic debut on the Yanqing National Sliding Centre‘s notoriously serpentine Xiaohaituo Bobsled and Luge Track — often referred to as “The

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In Hawaii, Blinken Aims for a United Front With Allies on North Korea

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts from South Korea and Japan denounced the North’s recent missile tests and called for a resumption of talks.

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February 13, 2022 at 12:08AM

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Netflix turns Anna Delvey into a beautiful antihero. She doesn't deserve it.

Sometimes there is no morality tale — because your subject is simply amoral.

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Blinken Says U.S. Has a ‘Long-Term Future’ in the Pacific Islands

The secretary of state promised a new embassy in the Solomon Islands and help on issues like climate change, as Washington vies with Beijing for influence in the region.

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February 12, 2022 at 02:49AM

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Teachers Tackle Black History Month, Under New Restrictions

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In states where laws now limit classroom discussions about race and discrimination, many teachers are watching what they say, and are more anxious about their jobs.


February 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

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The hottest new issue on the campaign trail: Lawmakers' stock trades

In a fight for his political life in one of 2022's most competitive House races, Rep.

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Selling Trump: A Profitable Post-Presidency Like No Other

Much as he did while in the White House, Donald Trump has thoroughly blurred the lines between his political ambitions and his business interests, with a wide-ranging set of moneymaking ventures.

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February 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

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For first time in 12 years, U.S. men’s hockey win against Canada at Olympics

Fans of the U.S. men's hockey team got a long-awaited taste of what a win against Canada feels like.

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60,000 bees stolen from grocery company’s pollinator field in Pennsylvania

Nearly 60,000 bees have been stolen from a grocery store company’s field in Pennsylvania, officials said.

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Elon Musk says 1st orbital Starship flight could be weeks away

Elon Musk said Thursday that the first orbital flight of his towering Starship — the world’s most powerful rocket ever built — could come as soon as March.

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U.S. women's hockey beats Czech Republic in close game to advance to semifinal

The U.S. women’s hockey team surged to a 4-1 win against the Czech Republic at the Beijing Games on Friday, advancing after a victory that, for a time, seemed uncertain.

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Why Hollywood's fun new whodunnit 'Death on the Nile' almost sinks

Despite Kenneth Branagh’s best directorial efforts, large parts of the movie are watchable, and even pleasant, because he remains a delightful performer.

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Biden Moves to Split $7 Billion in Frozen Afghan Funds

The president intends to use the Afghan central bank’s assets to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

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February 11, 2022 at 12:00AM

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As Other Hot Spots Boil, U.S. Shows Its Foreign Policy Focus Is Asia

Antony Blinken’s Asia-Pacific trip during the crisis with Russia and Ukraine signals that the U.S. is committing to the world’s largest region — and to competition with China.

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February 10, 2022 at 11:16PM

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Biden Administration Outlines Plan to Build More E.V. Chargers

Using $5 billion that Congress allocated last year, the Biden administration would require states to install high-voltage chargers along interstate highways.

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February 10, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Soccer player fined by team, loses sponsor after kicking cat on video

Soccer player Kurt Zouma was fined two weeks’ salary by his club, West Ham, and lost his sponsorship deal with Adidas on Wednesday after he was filmed kicking

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Angry Customers, More Work and Longer Hours Strain Pharmacists

Pharmacists and technicians, who have played a critical role in administering Covid-19 tests and vaccines, say they are burned out nearly two years into the pandemic.

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February 10, 2022 at 02:00AM

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School Districts Must Make an Important Decision: Mask or Not?

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With the end of many statewide mask mandates, it’s up to local districts whether they will keep the requirement. Communities anticipate political and emotional fights ahead.


February 10, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Mexico cheers as their best figure skater in history moves up in Olympics

Donovan Carrillo is the most successful figure skater in Mexico's history, advancing in the Winter Olympics to the longer free skate competition as Mexico cheers.

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'Abbott Elementary' and the mockumentary genre are a match made in TV heaven

The one-on-one interviews, tactful zoom-ins and playful pans to character reactions allow the show's realistic touches and silly plotlines to pack a punch.

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Where’s Liz Cheney? The Republican’s Exile From Wyoming Republicans

The congresswoman hasn’t attended Republican Party events in person in her state in years, amid a wave of local conservative hostility. “I’m not going to convince the crazies,” she said.

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February 09, 2022 at 02:00AM

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U.S. snowboarders Chloe Kim, Shaun White advance to halfpipe finals

Team USA’s defending snowboard Olympic champions Shaun White and Chloe Kim will advance to the halfpipe finals at the 2022 Beijing Games.

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Teachers unions ask school mask mandates be based on science not politics

As more states plan to lift mask mandates in schools, teachers unions said they want those decisions based on science.

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Five athletes disqualified from mixed team ski jumping event over suits

Sara Takanashi has apologized for the suit violation that ruined Japan’s hopes of a medal in Monday’s Olympic mixed team ski jumping event — in stark contrast to some of the other angry reactions to disqualifications.

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill targeting forced labor in supply chain

Senators introduce bipartisan bill targeting forced labor in supply chain

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Canadian police seize fuel at trucker Covid protest as court silences horns

Police in Canada’s capital said on Monday they had seized thousands of liters of fuel and removed an oil tanker as part of a crackdown to end an 11-day protest against Covid-19 measures.

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Erik Prince Helped Raise Money for Conservative Spy Venture

New details reveal the ambitions of an operation intended to infiltrate opponents of Donald Trump, including moderate Republicans as well as progressives and Democrats.

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February 08, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Stacey Abrams wades into school mask debate after maskless photo with children

WASHINGTON — In normal times, a politician could hardly do something less controversial than pose for a photo with kids. But these are not normal times.

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Erik Prince Helped Raise Money for Conservative Spy Venture

New details reveal the ambitions of an operation intended to infiltrate opponents of Donald Trump, including moderate Republicans as well as progressives and Democrats.

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February 08, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Why the RNC's pivot toward Trumpism was so embarrassingly unnecessary

The only good news is that not every conservative subscribes to the RNC’s self-debasing statement from last Friday.

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Why This Could Be a Critical Year for Electric Cars

Booming in a depressed market, battery-powered vehicles are a plus for the climate but pose a big threat to carmakers and parts suppliers that are slow to change.

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February 08, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Free Community College Won't Be in Spending Bill, Jill Biden to Say

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In a speech on Monday, the first lady will acknowledge that her signature legislative initiative is “no longer” in the Democrats’ spending bill.


February 07, 2022 at 02:00AM

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China would 'end up owning some of the costs' if Russia invades Ukraine, national security adviser warns

In a joint statement with Russia last week, China said it opposed NATO expansion and blamed the U.S. for rising tensions.

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Biden Will Press German Chancellor on Russia Sanctions and Pipeline

The two leaders are meeting amid concerns that Germany has not been a forceful enough partner in calming tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

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February 07, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Ending the School Mask Mandate in N.J. and Studying Wastewater in N.Y.

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Gov. Philip Murphy is expected to allow school districts to permit students and teachers to go without masks.


February 07, 2022 at 12:21AM

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School Mask Mandate to Be Lifted in New Jersey

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For the first time since the start of the pandemic, New Jersey districts will be permitted to allow students and teachers to stop wearing masks.


February 07, 2022 at 12:00AM

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These health care workers say they were fired after raising safety concerns

Marian Weber says she wanted to make Ketchikan, Alaska, her forever home.

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How I learned to talk to my son about suicide

I was afraid to say the word "suicide" to my possibly suicidal son. But then I learned that talking about it can be a deterrent.

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Tuition, fees continues to rise as pandemic inflation woes hit colleges

Inflation is pushing up college tuition and fees while staff shortages are forcing wages and benefits higher.

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Schools are starting to spend Covid relief dollars. Here's what they're prioritizing.

School districts and education officials nationwide have been planning how to spend their latest round of federal Covid relief funds.

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‘Taking the Voters Out of the Equation’: How the Parties Are Killing Competition

The number of competitive House districts is dropping, as both Republicans and Democrats use redistricting to draw themselves into safe seats.

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February 06, 2022 at 02:00AM

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'A marked acceleration': North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes, U.N. experts say

North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs including its capability to produce nuclear fissile materials, a new U.N.

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A Jan. 6 suspect died. Now the FBI has to prep for conspiracies.

died months ago.

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How to fight the next new Covid variant

Maybe omicron will help bring us to that fabled “endemic” state. But we’re still thinking small when we should be thinking big.

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Ukraine Gave Up Nuclear Weapons 30 Years Ago. Today There Are Regrets.

When the Soviet Union collapsed, Ukraine turned over thousands of atomic weapons in exchange for security guarantees from Russia, the United States and other countries.

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February 05, 2022 at 02:00AM

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16 Penn swimmers issue letter in support of new transgender athlete rules

Sixteen members of the University of Pennsylvania women’s swimming and diving team sent a letter Thursday to the university and the Ivy League applauding USA Sw

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Pastor holds bonfire to burn to 'witchcraft' books like 'Twilight'

A far-right pastor hosted a book burning event, encouraging parishioners to toss books like "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" into a fire to denounce what he described as "demonic" materials.

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Man attacked by tiger after putting arm into enclosure at Florida zoo won't be charged

A Florida man who was badly injured by a zoo tiger after putting his arm into an enclosure will not be charged, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

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2 unruly passengers removed from Delta flight at Florida airport

Two unruly passengers were ejected from a Delta flight Tuesday at a Florida airport, the airline said.

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Michael Flynn Is Still at War

The general tried to persuade Donald Trump to use the military to overturn the 2020 election. A year later, he and his followers are fighting the same battle by other means.

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February 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Covid-19 Commission Modeled on 9/11 Inquiry Draws Bipartisan Backing

A broad, bipartisan group of senators is coalescing around a plan for an independent panel to investigate the origins of the coronavirus and the U.S. response.

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February 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

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W.E.B. Du Bois Would Have Seen Right Through the C.R.T. Backlash

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The suppression and subversion of Black history in favor of an inauthentic rendering of the American past has a long history in and of itself. 


February 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Stop covering elections as if white women are the only voters who matter

In reports of the American electorate, there is too much focus on white women — to the detriment of women of color and women’s collective political power.

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Twitter begins a global test of a new feature: a downvote button

Twitter took a step Thursday toward adding a prominent new feature: a downvote button.

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Lawmakers Press Amazon on Sales of Chemical Used in Suicides

Even as grieving families tried to warn Amazon and other e-commerce sites of the danger, there were more purchases and more deaths.

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February 04, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Sarah Bloom Raskin Faces a Contentious Senate Hearing

Sarah Bloom Raskin, the White House’s nominee to be vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, will find her views under fire.

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February 03, 2022 at 02:00AM

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For Biden and Adams, a Meeting of Like Minds on Gun Crime

President Biden’s visit to New York on Thursday is meant to convey his desire to respond to violent crime while guarding against the danger of excess policing.

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February 03, 2022 at 02:00AM

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One Illness Reminds Democrats They Have No Votes to Spare

With a Supreme Court confirmation vote approaching, some Democrats are urging a speedier process to guard against unforeseen circumstances.

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February 03, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Biden to roll out election-year crime messaging in New York

The president plans to emphasize increased law enforcement funding and aggressive gun safety law enforcement Thursday as the GOP looks to spotlight the issue in the midterms.

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January Jobs Report May Disappoint. It Is Sure to Perplex.

Omicron’s impact is likely to be reflected unevenly in the data, and normal seasonal patterns may have been upended.

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February 03, 2022 at 12:00AM

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U.S. special forces conduct ‘counterterrorism mission’ in Syria, Pentagon says

U.S. special forces conducted a “counterterrorism mission” in northwest Syria, the Pentagon said early Thursday. “The mission was successful.

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Biden to announce relaunch of Cancer Moonshot program started under Obama

The president is expected to lay out a goal of reducing the cancer death rate by 50 percent over the next 25 years.

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Schools banned books about Black life. Black kids are reading anyway.

Christina and Renee Ellis, students at Central York High School, a predominantly white school in Pennsylvania, helped reverse a book ban targeting the work of B

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Senate Republicans split on how to approach Biden's Supreme Court vacancy

Some are quickly closing the door to voting for the nominee. Others are voicing openness. Still others are staying mum and trying to shape the pick.

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Republicans Weigh How Forcefully to Fight a Black Female Court Nominee

Despite differences in ideology, Republicans recognize that an aggressive challenge comes with political peril.

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February 02, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Ukraine is not the only thing at stake in U.S.-Russia standoff

Autocrats learn from one another to protect themselves and expand their power. The Ukraine crisis mustn't give them ideas.

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Biden to Present Plan to Cut Cancer Death Rate in Half

The president aims to revive the cancer “moonshot” program he headed as vice president.

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February 02, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Who Believes in Democracy?

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To overcome the dark side of right-wing populism, American liberalism needs to first democratize itself.


February 02, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Biden Promised 500 Million Free Covid Tests. Then He Had to Find Them.

Millions of Americans are now receiving tests through the new mail program, which health experts said came too late to meet demand during the brunt of Omicron wave.

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February 02, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Former Pence Chief of Staff Has Testified to the Jan. 6 Committee

Marc Short, who has firsthand knowledge of former President Donald J. Trump’s pressure campaign on his vice president to throw out the election results, appeared under subpoena.

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February 01, 2022 at 05:11AM

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Woman gives birth to baby over Atlantic during flight from Ghana to U.S.

A woman gave birth to a baby boy thousands of feet above the Atlantic while on board a United Airlines flight bound for the U.S. from Ghana on Sunday.

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The year that celebrating Lunar New Year changed my life

At a time when the “Americanness” of people of color continues to be questioned, celebrating non-Western holidays is an important way to actively broaden what it means to be American.

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The GOP’s midterm playbook: Flip the script on Covid

In Pennsylvania, a Republican Senate candidate bashes the federal government’s Covid response in TV ads.

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Billionaires and Big Checks Shape Battle for Congress

The party committees for Democrats and Republicans each raised about $400 million in 2021, with control of the House and Senate up for grabs in 2022.

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February 01, 2022 at 02:00AM

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