Is Dr. Fauci right that we're 'out of the pandemic phase'?

Dr. Anthony Fauci Covid-19 comments to PBS that we're 'out of the pandemic phrase' should change behavior on vaccines, masks and other preventative measures.

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Significant damage reported after possible tornado activity in Kansas

Dozens of structures were damaged after possible tornadoes touched down in the Wichita, Kansas, area Friday evening, officials said.

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Judge tosses part of Blac Chyna case against Kim Kardashian

A judge on Friday threw out part of the case against Kim Kardashian in former reality TV star Blac Chyna’s lawsuit while the jury deliberates on the elements

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Ohio Republicans Embrace the Bombast Ahead of Senate Primary Election

The slugfest for the Republican nomination for Ohio’s open Senate seat has buried the brand of good-natured, country-club conservatism that was once a hallmark of the state.

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April 30, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Governments Tighten Grip on Global Food Stocks, Sending Prices Higher

Dozens of countries have thrown up trade barriers in the past two months to protect scarce supplies of food and commodities, but experts say the policies will only exacerbate a global food crisis.

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April 30, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Could Represent 2 Largely Black Atlanta Suburbs

Powder Springs is one of two predominantly Black suburbs drawn into the far-right Republican’s district. If Ms. Greene is their voice in Congress, will she speak for them?

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April 29, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Elon Musk’s uneasy relationship with the left explodes over Twitter takeover

and some liberals are furious.

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States that legalized marijuana now researching mental health risks of high-potency cannabis

States that legalized marijuana 10 years ago are now studying the public health implications of high-potency cannabis products that may be linked to psychosis.

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Why a bookstore owner is working to make Harriet Tubman Day a reality

Jeannine Cook, who owns a bookstore in Philadelphia named Harriet, is working to make Harriet Tubman Day a federally recognized holiday.

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When it comes to remote work, be careful what you wish for

Work-from-home and flexible hours office policies thanks to pandemic workplace changes can seem great. But there are downsides.

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Florida prosecutor declines to pursue battery case against officer accused of excessive force

A Florida prosecutor is declining to pursue a battery charge against a West Palm Beach police officer who had been accused of excessive force after he punched

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Sea urchins are mysteriously dying off across the Caribbean, scientists say

Sea urchins are dying in large numbers across the Caribbean, according to scientists who are racing to pinpoint the cause of the mysterious die-off.

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2 South Koreans arrested on charges of spying for North

A South Korean army captain and a businessman are accused of stealing military secrets under the direction of a North Korean spy who lured them with cryptocurrency, Seoul officials said.

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U.S. and more than 55 other countries pledge to keep an open internet.

The document, which isn’t legally binding, aims to be a reference “for public policymakers, as well as citizens, businesses and civil society organizations.”

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April 28, 2022 at 04:00AM

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Some North Koreans find ways around government smartphone controls, report says

A few tech-savvy individuals in North Korea are managing to circumvent tight government controls on smartphones, a U.S.-based group said in a report.

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Labor’s Disenchantment in Ohio Puts Even Democratic Veterans at Risk

As unions decline and their members maintain their affections for Donald J. Trump, Democrats like Representative Marcy Kaptur find their base of support eroding quickly.

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April 28, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Lisa Murkowski Bets Big on the Center in Alaska

The Republican senator is leaning into her centrist credentials and bipartisan ties in her re-election race, hoping that voters will reward moderation as the G.O.P. has lurched to the right.

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April 28, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Three Opinion Writers on Why the G.O.P. Can’t Stop Saying ‘Gay’

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A left-right debate on the overblown gender panic gripping American politics.


April 27, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Millions of Americans own forests at high risk of wildfire. They need help to protect them.

As the climate warms and the number of people living in forests rises, a massive increase in programs to help them prepare for wildfires is needed, say experts.

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Before Washington’s ‘Nerd Prom,’ Lots of Risk-Benefit Calculation

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci won’t attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, but President Biden has concluded it is worth the risk.

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April 27, 2022 at 02:00AM

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L.A. sheriff probes reporter who obtained video showing alleged assault by deputies

The Los Angeles County sheriff on Tuesday disputed allegations he orchestrated a cover-up of an incident where a deputy knelt on a handcuffed inmate’s head and

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Suspects in infant’s kidnapping in California may have link to boy’s family, police say

Authorities are investigating whether there is a link between any of the suspects who allegedly kidnapped an infant from his mother’s Northern California home and the boy’s family.

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Singapore executes man after rejecting mental disability appeal

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, a Malaysian man convicted of drug trafficking, was executed in Singapore despite appeals for clemency on the grounds that he had an intellectual disability, his family said.

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Governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificates in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Gov.

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Supreme Court to consider whether Biden can end Trump-era 'remain in Mexico' policy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up President Joe Biden’s efforts to shut down a Trump administration program to restrict immigration at the southern border.

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Texas’ Busing of Migrants to D.C. Isn’t Having Abbott’s Intended Effect Yet

The plan, meant to rattle President Biden, fits into his strategy for addressing record numbers of border crossings. The migrants said they were grateful for the chartered bus ride.

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April 26, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Weary of many disasters? U.N. says worse to come

A disaster-weary globe will be hit harder in the coming years by even more catastrophes colliding in an interconnected world, a United Nations report issued Mon

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Women put 'friendly face' on Jan. 6 attack, extremism research argues in new study

Women played a front-facing role in the Jan. 6 attack in ways that "represented a break from the norm among right-wing extremists," who have typically

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New Details Underscore House G.O.P. Role in Jan. 6 Planning

A court filing and newly disclosed text messages provide additional evidence of how closely some fervent pro-Trump lawmakers worked with the White House on efforts to overturn the election.

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April 26, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Inquiries start into disappearance of Japanese tourist boat

Inquiries began into what caused the disappearance of a Japanese tour boat off the nation’s northern coast as search efforts intensified on Monday to find the boat and its missing passengers.

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5 big questions as Democrats seek to revive Biden's stalled agenda

Democrats are seeking to rekindle major pieces of President Joe Biden’s agenda when Congress returns this week, with high stakes for his legacy, the 2022

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‘Crisis Actors’? Where Have I Heard That Before?

A journalist in The Times’s Washington bureau explains how some terms used by the Kremlin to deny evidence of atrocities in Ukraine originated here at home.

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April 25, 2022 at 02:00AM

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How Good Is Your Sense of Direction?

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Do you use your own internal compass to get from place to place? Or do you depend on a smartphone map?


April 25, 2022 at 02:00AM

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China is hunting down Uyghurs around the world with help from some surprising countries

The Chinese government is hunting down Uyghurs abroad with help from countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, says a new report from the Woodrow Wilson Center.

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Merrick Garland Finds His Footing as Attorney General

For all of the attention on the Justice Department’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack, Mr. Garland has focused on the everyday work of being the attorney general.

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April 25, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Macron vs Le Pen: France votes in tense presidential runoff

France began voting in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe’s future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner

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'Robert Pattinson' TikTok account is latest unlikely celebrity profile raising questions

When someone who appeared to be the actor Robert Pattinson showed up on TikTok about a month ago, fans couldn't believe it. "I was like, crawling out of my

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We have a way to prevent mass shootings

DC shooting and NYC subway attack show common signs in mass shootings. We could do more to prevent them if we paid attention.

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The Twitter account giving a window into China’s internet

The Great Translation Movement aims to give non-Chinese speakers a window into Chinese social media discussion on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other issues.

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No, Black and Asian people do not resent ‘Western achievements.’ We made them possible.

UPenn law professor Amy Wax's claim that Black and Asian people resent Western people's outsized achievements is, at its core, inaccurate.

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Christopher Rufo Fuels the Right’s Cultural Fires in Florida

Christopher Rufo helped make critical race theory a conservative rallying cry. Now he sees L.G.B.T.Q. issues as an even more potent line of attack.

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April 24, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Cities look to trees to combat heat islands, but growth is slow

Cristina Velazquez says she never played outside as a kid because it was too hot and the parks were too dangerous.

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Will we ever get a universal Covid vaccine?

WASHINGTON — Vaccine experts convened at a conference Thursday to debate how future Covid-19 booster shots should be designed to ensure that they provide

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Coach’s Prayers Prompt Supreme Court Test of Religious Freedom

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Joseph Kennedy, a football coach at a public high school in Washington State, lost his job after praying on the 50-yard line after games.


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Russia and Ukraine peace talks likely have nothing to do with 'peace'

Neither Vladimir Putin or Volodymyr Zelenskyy likely expects peace talks to end the war.

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Experts question the phrase 'mutual abuse' after testimony in Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial

The phrase "mutual abuse," used by a psychologist testifying during the trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, is a divisive concept.

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Masking while traveling protects you even if others don't wear them, experts say

Masks are no longer required on most airlines and public transit systems, but masking can prevent infection while traveling even if others aren't wearing them.

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Soaring gas prices test Biden on climate change

President Joe Biden’s ambitions to finally put the U.S. on the path to confront climate change are crashing into an election-year scramble to lower gas prices

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In a first, firearms became leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens in 2020

Guns killed more people between the ages of 1 and 19 in the U.S. than vehicle crashes, cancer or drug overdoses.

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Deadly blasts claimed by ISIS hit northern Afghan cities

An explosion claimed by the Islamic State at a Shi’ite mosque in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif killed at least 11 people, an official said, one of a series of blasts around the country.

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South Korean court overturns conviction of soldiers for gay sex

South Korea’s top court overturned on Thursday a 2019 military court conviction of two soldiers sentenced to suspended prison terms for a same-sex relationship.

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Democrats ring alarm bells over young voters and the 2022 election as Biden's ratings slip

Mary Collins voted for President Joe Biden in 2020.

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As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind

Federal privacy bills, security legislation and antitrust laws to address the power of the tech giants have all failed to advance in Congress, despite hand wringing and shows of bipartisan support.

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April 22, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Florida bride, caterer accused of serving cannabis-laced food at wedding

A Florida bride and a caterer have been charged with serving food containing cannabis to unsuspecting guests at a February wedding, according to officials.

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Biden administration seeks to expand access to treatment amid opioid epidemic

The Biden administration will send its drug control strategy to Congress on Thursday as officials scramble for ways to curb the deepening opioid and overdose

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Personal Mementos Up for Auction

More than 150 items that belonged to the Supreme Court justice, who died in 2020, will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the Washington National Opera, which she frequently attended.

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April 21, 2022 at 03:52AM

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Democrats Fear for Democracy. Why Aren’t They Running on It in 2022?

Republicans are far more energized about the issues of elections and voting, powered by a former president and many base voters who believe the 2020 contest was illegitimate.

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April 21, 2022 at 02:01AM

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Nevada Democrats lean on Harry Reid's political machine as warning lights flash

Harry Reid spent decades perfecting his brand of machine politics that powered Democratic control across Nevada.

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McConnell and McCarthy’s Jan. 6 Fury at Trump Faded by February

In the days after the attack, Representative Kevin McCarthy planned to tell Mr. Trump to resign. Senator Mitch McConnell told allies impeachment was warranted. But their fury faded fast.

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April 21, 2022 at 02:01AM

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If Biden’s Plan Is Like a ‘New Deal,’ Why Don’t Voters Care?

The $1.9 trillion pandemic-relief law unleashed a massive wave of spending on local construction projects and programs. Democratic candidates aren’t getting much credit.

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April 21, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Dede Robertson, wife of televangelist Pat Robertson, dies at 94

Dede Robertson, the wife of religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and a founding board member of the Christian Broadcasting Network, died Tuesday at her home.

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Hong Kong activist jailed for sedition in first post-colonial case

Hong Kong opposition activist Tam Tak-chi was jailed for 40 months on Wednesday after the city’s first sedition trial since its handover from British to Chinese rule.

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Herschel Walker’s Senate Bid in Georgia Is Powered by Fandom

The football-star-turned-candidate has been converting Bulldogs fans into supporters. But some Republicans worry voters are blinded by his celebrity.

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Woman trying to cross border wall with harness becomes trapped, dies

A woman died on the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Arizona after she tried using a harness to lower herself down and her leg became entangled, authorities said.

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Oregon mom identified as victim of 'Happy Face Killer' nearly 4 decades after her death

An Oregon mother was identified Tuesday as a victim of “the Happy Face Killer” nearly four decades after her body was found on the side of a California road,

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U.S. officials heading to Solomon Islands over China pact worries

The U.S. is sending two top officials to the Solomon Islands over concerns that China could establish a military presence in the South Pacific island nation.

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Moderna Says Trial Suggests Redesigned Vaccines Protect Against Variants

Researchers combined Moderna’s existing vaccine with one designed to attack the Beta variant, and found it provided a stronger defense against several variants.

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This summer travel season could shape up to be a nightmare

If you're planning to fly this summer, get ready to pay up.

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Progressives split over Build Back Better's midterm impact

Progressive Democrats have been the most vocal cheerleaders for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, but now the most liberal wing of the party

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California teen who vanished last year is found in Nevada; stepfather arrested

A California teenager who disappeared last summer was found in Nevada and her stepfather was taken into custody, authorities said.

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'Better Call Saul' is back for one last scam. The stakes have never been higher.

Bob Odenkirk chose his words carefully.

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Panic at Boston's Logan Airport after PlayStation sparks evacuation, bomb squad call

Passengers at Boston's Logan airport faced confusion, panic and delays on Easter Sunday after concerns over a suspicious package sparked an evacuation.

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Biden’s Student Loan Dilemma

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America’s two-year experiment in debt deferral has had unintended consequences.


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Activist Gary Chambers is trying to become Louisiana’s first Black senator

Gary Chambers aims to be Louisiana's first Black senator and has already gone viral with campaign ads of burning a Confederate flag and smoking a blunt.

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The Campaign for Public Funds Controlled by the Public

Through the dry-sounding Participatory Budgeting Project, Shari Davis is pushing a quietly radical idea: Democracy shouldn’t be confined to voting.

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Anita Bryant’s decades-old 'Save Our Children' campaign rings familiar in Florida

The Save Our Children campaign by 1970s Christian crusader Anita Bryant laid the groundwork for Florida's Don't Say Gay bill and the state's LGBTQ culture war.

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Wedding travelers, get ready to spend more cash this year

This year is likely to be an active one for wedding planners and couples alike as pandemic-induced postponements all but subside.

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'The First Lady' reframes U.S. leadership through the eyes of the women behind the scenes at the White House

The "Showtime" series focuses on three first ladies of the United States: Michelle Obama (Viola Davis), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson).

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The two biggest reasons America's road rage shootings are out of control

A New Jersey road rage arrest the latest in a series of road rage shooting in deaths in Texas and elsewhere. Covid and gun sales are to blame.

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The huge problem with Mayor Eric Adams’ response to the NYC subway attack

For many politicians like Mayor Eric Adams, the police have become synonymous with safety. But history tells a different story.

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Disney, Built on Fairy Tales and Fantasy, Confronts the Real World

The entertainment behemoth spent decades avoiding even the whiff of controversy. But it has increasingly been drawn into the partisan political fray.

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'SNL' celebrates spring's renewal amid worries of Covid resurgence

"Saturday Night Live," a show that has resorted to dark humor to mark the discord of recent years, tried optimism and religious lore for a brighter note.

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Five to split $50,000 reward in New York subway shooting case

Five people who provided information in the manhunt for the accused New York City subway shooter will split the $50,000 reward money, officials announced Friday.

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The larger problem highlighted by Lizelle Herrera's dubious abortion arrest

Texas woman Lizelle Herrera was charged with murder. Prosecutors admitted their mistake — but will abortion methods like abortion pills be next?

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'Fantastic Beasts' hoped to recapture 'Harry Potter' magic. Some fans have soured on the franchise.

For some "Harry Potter" fans, J.K. Rowling’s views on the transgender community have made "Fantastic Beasts" a skippable franchise.

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Man arrested in killings of couple, grandson at Georgia gun range

A Georgia man was arrested in connection with the killings of the owners of a Grantville shooting range and their teenage grandson last week, authorities said.

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Migrant arrivals at southern border surged to 22-year high in March

The number of migrant arrivals along the U.S. southern border climbed in March to the highest level in more than two decades, according to new government data.

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Military Memo Adds to Possible Interstellar Meteor Mystery

The U.S. Space Command seemed to confirm a claim that a meteor from outside the solar system had entered Earth’s atmosphere, but other scientists and NASA are still not convinced.

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Arizona man faces charges after 183 animals found in freezer

An Arizona man faces animal cruelty charges after 183 dead animals were found in a freezer, some of which were placed there while alive, officials said.

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U.S. Tries New Tactic to Protect Workers’ Pay: Antitrust Law

The Justice Department is using antitrust law to charge employers with colluding to hold down wages. The move adds to a barrage of civil challenges.

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In Several States, Teachers Get Their Biggest Raise in Decades

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Budget surpluses have enabled states to pass bills giving teachers a bigger paycheck, but not everyone is certain that will help improve schooling.


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Lesson of the Day: ‘The Long Scourge of Lead Poisoning’

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Shanghai reports record virus cases as Xi says no change in ‘zero-Covid’ strategy

Shanghai reported a record 27,000 coronavirus cases on Thursday as Chinese leader Xi Jinping said the country must continue its strict pandemic control measures.

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U.S. Tries New Tactic to Protect Workers’ Pay: Antitrust Law

The Justice Department is using antitrust law to charge employers with colluding to hold down wages. The move adds to a barrage of civil challenges.

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See how the prices have changed for popular grocery items

NBC News is tracking changes in grocery prices to monitor the impact on consumers’ food bills.

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Going back to socializing means the pressure of the friend date is back

Progress in the battle of Covid-19 has ushered in a return to socializing — and fears of asking people out on friend dates.

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McKinsey Opened a Door in Its Firewall Between Pharma Clients and Regulators

The firm let consultants advise both drugmakers and their government overseers, internal records show. “Who we know and what we know” was part of their pitch.

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Fate of absentee ballot drop boxes on trial in Wisconsin Supreme Court case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear a case Wednesday that may determine the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in state elections this year and beyond.

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New Mexico wildfires burn more than 100 structures, thousands of acres

New Mexico's 3,000-acre McBride Fire destroyed an estimated 150 structures, including homes, and forced the evacuation of a high school Tuesday, officials said.

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23 injured after tornado hits Texas as storms sweep across central U.S.

Nearly two dozen people were injured after a tornado struck a Texas county Tuesday evening, officials said.

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Small-business owners say inflation has become a bigger problem than the labor shortage

Small businesses say inflation has become their biggest problem, and they don't expect business conditions to improve over the next six months

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Is Brittney Griner a Russian hostage?

Russian is holding WNBA star Brittney Griner. Why she might be a hostage.

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Biden looks to boost ethanol to lower gas prices

Biden is planning to help boost the production and sale of ethanol-blended gasoline in an effort to alleviate pain at the pump amid skyrocketing inflation.

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Una nueva estafa: los mensajes de texto no deseado

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With an eye toward parents’ anxiety, Republicans have put forward a wave of laws on classroom instruction, youth sports and health care. Some of the young people at the center feel isolated.

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Tropical storm Megi hits Philippines, leaving at least 25 dead

Philippine authorities said at least 25 people had died in landslides and floods caused by tropical storm Megi as it hit the eastern and southern coasts.

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California utility to pay $55 million in massive wildfires

Pacific Gas & Electric, the nation’s largest utility, has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires sparked by

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‘This isn’t a wise decision’: Taliban reversal on girls’ education met with condemnation

The Taliban has banned girls in Afghanistan from attending school past the sixth grade, signaling fundamental divisions between hard-liners and moderates.

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Herschel Walker gives us a chance to talk about why people lie — about disprovable things

Herschel Walker's claim that he graduated in the top 1% of his class at the University of Georgia and being the valedictorian of his high school class were debunked.

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Shanghai to ease lockdown in some areas despite rise in virus cases

Authorities in China’s financial center of Shanghai will start easing lockdown in some areas starting Monday, despite reporting record new Covid-19 infections.

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Trump and Ukraine: Former Advisers Revisit What Happened

Amid the current crisis, Fiona Hill and other former advisers are connecting President Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine to Jan. 6. And they’re ready to talk.

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A pandemic rule is among the Trump-era immigration policies that has divided the White House.

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U.S. Weighs Shift to Support Hague Court as It Investigates Russian Atrocities

The government is hamstrung from helping the world’s war-crimes court by two laws and a policy aimed at barring it from charging Americans.

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Biden Expected to Name Former Federal Prosecutor as A.T.F. Director

The president plans to tap Steven M. Dettelbach to run the troubled agency, seven months after withdrawing his previous nomination.

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McCarthy's Jan. 6 committee gamble faces big test this spring

With the Jan. 6 committee preparing to shift to a public phase, members of both parties argue that Kevin McCarthy’s decision to boycott the panel will be viewed as a big strategic blunder.

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Melissa Lucio's case highlights police missteps in questioning abuse survivors, experts say

Hours after Melissa Lucio's 2-year-old daughter died in 2007, Texas Rangers took Lucio to an interrogation room where they yelled at her, threatened her and

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Why did it take an 'SNL' skit for Hollywood to get that movies are too long?

Movies are too long. Netflix thankfully answered Pete Davidson's call on 'Saturday Night Live.'

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Inside the vast national experiment in test-optional college admissions

Many colleges stopped requiring the SAT or ACT for admission during the pandemic. Now they're analyzing the results.

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Jan. 6 Panel Has Evidence for Criminal Referral of Trump, but Splits on Sending

Despite concluding that it has enough evidence, the committee is concerned that making a referral to the Justice Department would backfire by politicizing the investigation into the Capitol riot.

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SNL celebrates Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation

Amid a whiplash news cycle, "Saturday Night Live" paused to relish a moment in American history that marked the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S

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Blaze north of San Antonio roars but doesn't injure

Officials warned Texans that the weekend of dry weather and warm temperatures could encourage large wildfires, but late Saturday it appeared a standout blaze

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Britain talks tough on Putin, while its politicians also get millions in Kremlin-linked cash

The U.K. Conservative Party denies it is linked to Russian oligarchs after receiving donations from Lubov Chernukhin and giving a peerage to Evgeny Lebedev.

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Should cars drive like humans or robots? Tesla forces the question

Tesla is facing questions about its driver-assistance features. Should cars robotically obey all traffic laws, or should they occasionally skirt a law like a human?

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Another Chinese city has overtaken New York for number of billionaires

The Chinese city of Shenzhen has joined Beijing and Shanghai as the world’s top three cities for billionaires, edging out New York for the first time this year.

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cancel culture is causing my therapy patients anxiety and other mental health ills.

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In a Michigan County, Stimulus Funds Are Remaking Public Health Programs

Many cities and counties say that shoring up local public health systems is crucial to recovering from the pandemic and addressing entrenched health disparities.

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South Carolina is set to execute a death-row inmate by firing squad or electrocution later this month.

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On Thursday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, was confirmed by a 53-47 vote in the Senate. The Republicans who opposed her had (some) good reasons.

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Lawsuit Charges Walden University Preyed on Black and Female Students

The suit claims Walden University not only misrepresented the costs and credits required for an advanced degree but also engaged in “reverse redlining” by targeting minority communities.

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The vote has the potential to upend the country’s political system. But many fear it will amount to nothing more than a tool for propaganda.

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Lawsuit Charges Walden University Preyed on Black and Female Students

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The suit claims Walden University not only misrepresented the costs and credits required for an advanced degree but also engaged in “reverse redlining” by targeting minority communities.


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The rival bids for Spirit from Frontier and JetBlue could create an airline that presents a more formidable challenge to American, Delta, Southwest and United.

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Black Americans say attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson won't dampen her moment

After Jessica Fullilove, 31, a student at Northern Illinois University College of Law, attended the second day of hearings on the Supreme Court nomination of Ju

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After another round of Russia sanctions, what are they, and do they work?

The U.S. and Europe imposed another round of sanctions on Moscow on Wednesday, more than a month into its invasion of Ukraine.

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U.T. Austin Acquires Archives That Give Insight Into the 1960s

The papers of Richard Goodwin, a speechwriter to John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and his wife Doris Kearns Goodwin, a presidential historian, shed light on decision-making at crucial moments in American history.

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The Trump Organization used to borrow from major banks. Now look who's lending it money.

Donald Trump used to bank with the big guns. Now he’s borrowing from Axos Financial, an obscure, internet-only institution based in San Diego and Las Vegas.

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Homeland Security Watchdog Omitted Damaging Findings From Reports

The findings were removed from inspector general investigations of domestic violence and sexual misconduct committed by officers in the department’s law enforcement agencies.

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Bold, effective and risky: The new strategy the U.S. is using in the info war against Russia

The Biden administration has broken with precedent by using declassified intelligence in an information war against Russia — even intel that isn’t rock solid.

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What to Watch For Ahead of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation

Two final votes loom as Democrats — and a few Republicans — are ready to back Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s elevation to the Supreme Court.

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U.C.L.A. Wants to Hire an Adjunct. But the Pay Is Zero.

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FBI has names of hundreds more Jan. 6 rioters. DOJ needs more lawyers to prosecute them.

Aided by citizen sleuths who keep identifying Jan. 6 rioters, the Justice Department is finding that it has more cases than lawyers to prosecute them.

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An FDA Advisory Panel is Discussing Ways to Evolve the US Vaccine Strategy

Outside experts are exploring the need to reconfigure vaccines in order to better protect the nation against new variants.

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Tim Ryan Struggles to Reach Ohio’s Exhausted Majority

Mr. Ryan, the Ohio Democrat running for Senate, has been listening to white working-class voters. Whether they are listening to him and the Democratic Party is the question.

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Bobby Rydell, '60s teen idol and star of 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 79

Bobby Rydell, the epitome of the early ‘60s “teen idol,” who parlayed that fame into a starring role opposite Ann-Margret in the 1963 film “Bye Bye Birdie,”

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D.C. club apologizes after body of dead rapper seemed to be propped onstage

A Washington, D.C., nightclub apologized Monday after videos showed what appeared to be the body of a dead rapper onstage during a funeral event.

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'Our city is shook': Sacramento reels from second mass shooting this year

The streets of downtown Sacramento were quiet Monday night as loved ones, elected officials and community members lit candles in memory of the six people who

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Will a 'smart gun' finally make it to market?

Ethan Song was 15 when he accidentally shot himself with a gun he and a friend were playing with. Now his parents are advocating for so-called smart guns, designed to be unlocked like smart phones, to make it to market.

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Darwin's missing 'tree of life' notebooks mysteriously returned after 20 years

Priceless notebooks belonging to Charles Darwin have been mysteriously returned to Cambridge University more than 20 years after they went missing.

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How the war in Ukraine is helping the GOP

It’s a paradox of Joe Biden’s presidency. He won the Democratic nomination to avoid a politically problematic lurch to the left.

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Show, don't tell: How Democrats are trying to combat Biden's bleak rating on economy

Unemployment is near pre-pandemic lows and the economy is heating up, but Democrats worry that perceptions about economic conditions could cost them in November.

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Biden proposes tax credit fix to Affordable Care Act ‘family glitch’ affecting 5 million people

Biden is proposing changes to the 2010 Affordable Care Act that would make more people eligible for premium tax credits to buy an ACA marketplace plan.

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Senate eyes historic week with a vote to put Jackson on Supreme Court

The Senate is poised to vote this week on whether to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and she is in good shape to win a lifetime appointment

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Serbia’s populist, right-wing president projected to win reelection

President Aleksandar Vucic, a former ultranationalist who has boasted of his close ties with Putin, has sought to portray himself as a guarantor of stability.

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Subtracting SATs adds to colleges’ marketing tools — but equals a big mistake for students

Many test-optional colleges are still using SAT scores s a key consideration for admissions and financial aid behind the scenes.

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China sends military, doctors to Shanghai to test 26 million residents for Covid

China has sent the military and thousands of health care workers into Shanghai to help carry out Covid-19 tests for all of its 26 million residents as cases continue to rise.

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The Problem of ‘Personal Precedents’ of Supreme Court Justices

Their efforts to seem consistent can clash with respect for precedent in the usual sense. But a new article argues that personal precedents have a role to play as legal building blocks.

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Magic no more? DeSantis questions Disney's special operating city in Florida

Imagine if Disney had to go through its local planning and zoning board to build a new castle.

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'Scum-like guy': Kim’s sister enraged by Seoul’s preemptive strike comments

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called the South Korean defense minister a “scum-like guy” for talking about preemptive strikes on the North, warning Sunday that the South may face “a serious threat.”

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Border Patrol's use of Amazon's Wickr messaging app draws scrutiny

In October, Laurence Brewer, the chief records officer of the National Archives and Records Administration, told officials at U.S.

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Europe has been snapped out of its post-Cold War complacency. But for how long?

The European Union’s normal course of action is to muddle through. But Russia’s war against Ukraine has snapped the 27-member body to attention.

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Churches played an active role in slavery and segregation. Some want to make amends.

Two and a half years ago, Episcopal Bishop of New York Andrew M.L. Dietsche reminded a group of clergy of the ugly history of their diocese.

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Battery boost: Biden order looks to stoke domestic market for crucial metals

Whether President Joe Biden’s Defense Production Act works as intended and  jump-starts the mining of metals for batteries crucial to the country’s clean

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What T-shirts — and a conversation — in a Florida trinket shop highlighted about America

Political T-shirts sport foul language in conjunction with political leaders, anatomically explicit cigar lighters and crude slogans vilifying fellow Americans.

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'SNL' takes on Ginni Thomas and her texts to keep Trump in office

"Saturday Night Live" dove into the controversy surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, his wife and texts to former White House Chief of Staff Mark

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Russia and the West court India, to no avail on neutrality over Ukraine

A flurry of visits by Russian and Western diplomats is unlikely to change India’s neutral stance on the war in Ukraine, experts say, particularly since the war

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Is the Supreme Court confirmation process irreparably broken? Some senators say yes.

By historical standards, the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson should have been a layup: A liberal Supreme Court pick who’s indisputably qualified,

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Yemen’s warring parties agree to two-month truce, United Nations says

Yemen’s warring sides have accepted a two-month truce, starting with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the United Nations envoy to Yemen said Friday.

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Meet the gamer who raised $400K for transgender rights in Texas

Game designer Rue Dickey is selling tabletop role-playing games to raise money for transgender rights groups in Texas.

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I investigated Watergate. Here's why Trump's phone log gap is beyond suspicious.

Trump's White House phone log gap from January may be worse than Nixon's Watergate gap. House Democrats should know who he called: Peter Navarro? Mark Meadows?

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Social isolation isn't part of Ramadan now. But many Muslims remain spiritually isolated.

Ramadan 2022: Covid restrictions easing means Muslims celebrating the month-long holiday don't need to socially isolate. But many remain spiritually isolated.

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As Both Parties Gerrymander Furiously, State Courts Block the Way

State judges have been throwing out congressional maps they call partisan gerrymanders, in a sign of the effects of a 2019 Supreme Court ruling that pushed the issue below the federal level.

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House Committee Investigating Amazon Labor Practices

A tornado that hit a delivery station in Illinois last year will be a focus of the inquiry.

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April 01, 2022 at 06:36AM

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As Gas Prices Soar, Biden’s Climate Ambitions Sputter

Rising costs at the pump, war in Ukraine, an emboldened fossil fuel industry and stalled legislation have imperiled President Biden’s climate agenda.

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April 01, 2022 at 02:02AM

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Nevada’s Economic Turmoil Threatens a Democratic Stronghold

Democrats have long held up Nevada as a symbol of their future. But as the state’s economy struggles, it has become the epitome of the party’s midterm difficulties.

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April 01, 2022 at 02:00AM

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As Biden Pleads for More Covid Aid, States Are Awash in Federal Dollars

States pushed back on a plan to take back some of their stimulus money to fund President Biden’s emergency spending request. Now Congress is trying to find other ways to offset the cost.

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April 01, 2022 at 02:00AM

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U.T. Austin Acquires Archives That Give Insight Into 1960s Presidencies

The papers of Richard Goodwin, speechwriter to Kennedy and Johnson, and his wife Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian, shed light on decision-making at crucial moments in American history.

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April 01, 2022 at 02:00AM

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