F.D.A. Authorizes Updated Covid Booster Shots, Targeting Omicron Subvariants

The agency cleared two options targeting subvariants that are currently dominant, hoping to curtail a fall or winter surge.

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Ancient elephant's tusk discovered in southern Israel

Archaeologists recently unearthed the titanic tusk of a prehistoric pachyderm near a kibbutz in southern Israel, a remnant of a behemoth once hunted by early

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What we need to take away from the disturbing TikTok pigtails trend

To some, women wearing pigtails to try to get more tips from men may seem like a silly — even if unsettling — trend, but it perpetuates harm against young women

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Queen to appoint Britain's next leader in Scotland not London, breaking with tradition

For the first time in her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II will appoint the United Kingdom’s new prime minister next week at Balmoral, her castle in Scotland.

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Ron DeSantis Is a Test Case

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The DeSantis governorship provides insight into what our national life might look like if, in 2024, Republicans win a clean sweep.


August 31, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Doug Mastriano’s Extremely Online Rise to Republicans’ Governor Nominee in Pa.

The G.O.P. candidate for governor of Pennsylvania deftly used Facebook to build a loyal right-wing fan base at the height of the pandemic. Will it be enough to win a competitive general election?

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August 31, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Lion mauls man to death in Ghana zoo

A lion at Ghana’s Accra Zoo mauled a man to death after he entered its enclosure over the weekend, the government said in a statement.

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A Surprise Senate Race in Colorado: Michael Bennet and Joe O’Dea

Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat seeking re-election in Colorado, faces a challenge from Joe O’Dea, a novice Republican emphasizing more moderate positions in a break with his party.

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August 30, 2022 at 12:00AM

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1 dead after train derails in Texas and hits gas line, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate

One person is dead after a train derailed in El Paso, Texas, hitting a gas line and forcing residents to evacuate the area Monday night, officials said.

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Biden’s Student Loan Plan Sets Off Fierce Debate Among Economists

Liberals and more moderate Democrats are arguing over the impact on inflation, the federal budget deficit and high earners.

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August 30, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Nebraska School Shuts Down Student Newspaper After L.G.B.T.Q. Publication

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In its final edition, the paper at a high school in Grand Island, Neb., published two opinion columns focused on L.G.B.T.Q. issues.


August 29, 2022 at 04:43AM

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Dutch soldier dies after being shot outside Indianapolis hotel

A Dutch special forces soldier who was one of three commandos shot outside a hotel in Indianapolis on Friday died of his injuries, the Dutch Defense Ministry said.

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How Bad Is the Teacher Shortage? Depends Where You Live.

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Urgently needed: teachers in struggling districts, certified in math or special education. Perks: maybe a pay raise, or how about a four-day week?


August 29, 2022 at 02:00AM

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3 dead, including suspect, and 2 police officers injured in Phoenix shooting

Three people are dead, including the suspect, and two police officers are injured after a shooting in Phoenix, Arizona, authorities said early Monday.

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Inspectors on way to Ukrainian nuclear plant at center of radiation disaster fears

International inspectors are heading to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant at the center of global alarm about a looming radiation disaster.

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Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘Midnights,’ set for October

Taylor Swift surprised fans Sunday night with the announcement of an all-new album, “Midnights,” set to come out Oct. 21.

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Trump Document Inquiry Poses Unparalleled Test for Justice Dept.

What had started as an effort to retrieve national security documents has now been transformed into one of the most challenging and complicated criminal investigations in recent memory.

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August 29, 2022 at 12:00AM

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These 'Love Is Blind' divorces highlight a big problem with Netflix pseudoscience

Danielle and Nick from Netflix's 'Love is Blind' are divorced, like Jarrette Jones and Iyanna McKneely. Maybe love -- in reality TV dating world -- isn't blind.

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The Sunday Read: ‘She’s at Brown. Her Heart’s Still in Kabul.’

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In their first year at U.S. universities, women who escaped the Taliban are struggling to adjust — and to reckon with what they left behind.


August 28, 2022 at 03:00AM

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Census director is a Chicano who photographed bands at SXSW and used tortilla dough to fish

Robert Santos, the first Latino U.S. Census Bureau Director, is one of the nation's foremost statisticians who integrates his identity into his research.

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Democrats hammer Republicans over Social Security as conservative candidates grab the 'third rail'

As Republican congressional candidates call for changes to Social Security, Democrats are trying to make them pay a political price in the 2022 midterm elections.

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In New Hampshire, Republicans Weigh Another Hard Right Candidate

Don Bolduc, a retired Army general, has played to the Republican base and is leading in polls to take on Senator Maggie Hassan, who is viewed as vulnerable in November.

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August 28, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Abbott to restart production of Similac baby formula at its Michigan plant

Abbott Laboratories said Friday it is restarting production of its Similac baby formula and expects to begin shipments to retail stores in about six weeks.

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Princess Diana's 'very special car' goes up for auction

A small car used by Princess Diana in the 1980's is expected to fetch a six-figure sum when it goes up for auction Saturday.

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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal enlisted by Australia to help with Indigenous reform

Former US basketball star Shaquille O’Neal will help Australia’s new government implement reforms for an Indigenous voice to parliament, Prime Minister Anthony

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The most revealing part of Jared Kushner's new memoir? What it leaves out.

With Trump news everywhere, Jared Kushner's New York Times reviewed memoir "Breaking History" won't help the Florida transplant. But Saudi Arabia will be happy.

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Black voter turnout has declined in Wisconsin. Democrats see reversing that trend as key to Senate victory.

After Mandela Barnes gave a brief but impassioned speech at a predominantly Black church here on a recent Sunday morning, parishioner Amber Smith said she was “

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I am a high school senior. Please make me take the SATs.

SAT test day isn't fun. But colleges can evaluate students and applications for admissions more fairly if we take them. The push to scrap standardized tests is misguided.

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In DeSantis’s Florida, Teachers Navigate Curriculum Restrictions

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Gov. Ron DeSantis is battling what he calls “indoctrination” in schools. New laws have left many teachers questioning everything from pride flags to “The Great Gatsby.”


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A Massachusetts woman fatally shot 3 relatives before dying by suicide in a grocery store parking lot, authorities said

Authorities on Thursday accused a Massachusetts woman of fatally shooting three relatives before dying by suicide in a grocery store parking lot, an incident a

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Overheated kids can't learn. So Ohio teachers are striking to get air conditioning.

Teachers are striking in Columbus, Ohio, over air conditioning. They shouldn't have to.

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Man wrongfully convicted of New Orleans rape as a teen is exonerated decades later

A Black man wrongfully convicted as a teenager for a New Orleans rape more than 36 years ago was ordered freed Thursday after a judge threw out his conviction.

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Viajar es un caos hoy en día. Estos trucos tecnológicos te ayudarán

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La industria de los viajes se está recuperando de la pandemia, pero con complicaciones. Estas aplicaciones y consejos pueden ayudar a navegar con el mayor confort posible.

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Democrats in tough races distance themselves from Biden’s student loans decision

A string of Democrats in tight races across the country want little to do with President Joe Biden's decision to cancel some student loan debt.

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Andrew Tate issues final 'final message' to viewers after ban from various social media platforms

Andrew Tate posted a "final message" to his followers on Vimeo on Tuesday, saying that many of his comments, which have been widely criticized for being

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Putting Putin on trial for war crimes won't work. But here's what could.

Independence Day in Ukraine during war with Russia shows need to prosecute Vladimir Putin. War crimes charges won't work. Here's what might.

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How a Corporate Law Firm Led a Political Revolution

The untold story of Jones Day’s push to move the American government and courts to the right.

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A Rhode Island woman drove to work and found a mostly naked stranger in the back of her SUV

A Rhode Island woman who was driving to her job in Massachusetts made an alarming discovery when she arrived — a mostly naked man was lying in the back of her S

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3 who ran yoga network that was accused of being cult-like are arrested in tax fraud case

Three leaders of a multimillion dollar international yoga network that promoted itself as “Yoga to the People” before closing down amid published reports that

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Japan police chief to resign over Shinzo Abe assassination

Japan’s national police chief on Thursday said he will resign to take responsibility over the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a

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22 reported killed in rocket attack in Ukraine on Independence Day

Russian forces Wednesday launched a rocket attack on a Ukrainian train station on the embattled country’s Independence Day, killing 22 people, President Volodym

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Authorities identify one set of remains found in Lake Mead, 20 years after man’s death

Skeletal remains found in drought-stricken Lake Mead in May have been identified as those of a 42-year-old man who was reported to have drowned two decades ago,

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37-year-old cycling champ dies days after winning national race

Scottish cyclist Rab Wardell, 37, died unexpectedly Tuesday after he suffered cardiac arrest, his partner said.

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2 children dead, baby in critical condition after attempted border crossings

Two children are dead and a baby is in critical condition after being pulled from the Rio Grande River during separate attempts to cross into the United States from Mexico.

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De Blasio, Red Sox Lover, Heads to Harvard

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The former mayor will serve as a visiting fellow at institutes focused on health and politics at the university this fall.


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A Florida postal carrier is dead after she was mauled by 5 dogs

A U.S. Postal Service carrier who was attacked by five dogs in Putnam County, Florida, has died, a sheriff's official said.

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Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries in Florida and New York

The Democratic establishment in Florida and New York had a good night in primaries and special elections.

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August 24, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Two men sprayed with fire extinguisher in possible hate crimes, New York police say

Authorities in New York were searching Tuesday for a man accused of spraying two people with a fire extinguisher in what the city’s police department described

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What Will Happen to Black Workers’ Gains if There’s a Recession?

Black unemployment fell quickly after the initial pandemic downturn. But as the Federal Reserve fights inflation, those gains could be eroded.

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August 24, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Heated GOP House primary in New York pits Carl Paladino against state party chair

With the overwhelming support of Republicans in western New York, Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino was able to cruise to the party's 2010 nomination for

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‘I Don’t Feel Safe.’ Children Fear Going Back to School in Uvalde

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Three months after 19 students and two teachers died in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, some students are opting for online classes or private schools.


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Commission will study why veterans are more likely than non-veterans to get in trouble with the law

A preliminary report from a new commission says military veterans may be more likely to get in trouble with the law because of combat stress and injuries.

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The revealing reason Elizabeth Warren gave for her 2020 loss

The revealing reason Elizabeth Warren gave for her 2020 loss as told to Ali Vitali in her new book, "

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Economic Aid, Once Plentiful, Falls Off at a Painful Moment

Food insecurity is rising again as relief provided by President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package wanes.

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August 23, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Promising cancer treatment can save lives. Rural Americans don't have easy access to it.

Suzanne BeHanna initially turned down an experimental but potentially lifesaving cancer treatment.

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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Florida and New York

Democrats in Florida will choose who will face Gov. Ron DeSantis, and House races across New York could set the tone for November.

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August 23, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Three contentious Democratic House primaries to watch in New York

Two heavyweight Democratic committee leaders are locked in a battle; only one can win. Former President Donald Trump’s meddling has shaken up another race.

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Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan

Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, authorities said Monday, escalating political tensions in the country.

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An Unusual $1.6 Billion Donation Bolsters Conservatives

A low-profile Republican financier donated his company to a new group run by the influential operative Leonard A. Leo.

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August 22, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Walmart expands abortion coverage for employees

Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court

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Expansion of Clean Energy Loans Is ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Climate Bill

The bill President Biden signed into law recently will greatly expand government loans and loan guarantees for clean energy and automotive projects and businesses.

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August 22, 2022 at 02:00AM

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In Texas, resentment builds as border crackdown ensnares local drivers

In Texas, Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star targeting illegal immigration has increased state trooper citations in Latino-heavy counties.

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Signs of heart disease may be more subtle in women than men

Signs of heart attack and stroke can vary and are more complicated in women

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The New York Primary Being Watched by A.O.C., Pelosi and the Clintons

Big Democratic names have lined up on both sides of the heated battle between Representative Sean Patrick Maloney and his progressive challenger, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi.

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August 21, 2022 at 02:00AM

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New Jersey State Police’s use of a baby’s DNA caused a public relations error

On television, when DNA evidence is used in an innovative way to solve a cold case, the police are heralded as heroes.

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How a Storied Phrase Became a Partisan Battleground

A touchstone of political and social discourse, the nearly 100-year-old phrase “the American dream,” is being repurposed — critics say distorted — particularly by Republicans of color.

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Hiker missing after flash flood at Utah’s Zion National Park

Rescuers continued searching over the weekend for a woman who went missing Friday amid a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah that also swept a group of

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As the cost to hire a lawyer climbs, some states let non-lawyers provide legal advice

More states are allowing non-lawyers to represent people in civil court matters as the gap in access to legal counsel grows wider between those who can afford

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'I don't want to die': Heat waves and climate change are taking their toll on asthma sufferers

An estimated 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma, but in communities of color, the respiratory disease can be especially dire.

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At least 12 killed in Somalia hotel attack

At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu after al-Shabab militants attacked a hotel leading to a siege.

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MAGA Republicans have created an IRS boogeyman. And it could get someone killed.

Republican IRS tax collector fearmongering from Florida Senator Rick Scott, Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Senator Ted Cruz is getting scary

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Stacey Abrams’ Personal Evolution on Abortion Rights

The Georgia Democrat, a child of Methodist preachers, once identified as an abortion foe. Now, she is putting her defense of abortion rights — and the story of her conversion — at the center of her campaign for governor.

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August 20, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Multimillionaire Mehmet Oz wants voters to think that he’s appalled that broccoli is $2

Wealthy Republicans absolutely love cosplaying as working-class everymen, and Oz’s performance was dismal even by those subterranean standards.

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Bill Paxton's family settles wrong death lawsuit with Los Angeles hospital

The family of the late actor Bill Paxton has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit against a Los Angeles hospital and the surgeon who performed his heart

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‘Spanish Stonehenge’ emerges from drought-hit dam

A brutal summer has caused havoc for many in rural Spain, but one unexpected side-effect of the country's worst drought in decades has delighted archaeologists

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Teen dies after going swimming in California lake during hike

A California teenager was found dead after going swimming in a Madera County lake during a hike earlier this month, authorities said.

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Florida teachers navigate their first year under the 'Don't Say Gay' law

Michael Woods, a special education teacher at a high school in Palm Beach County, Florida, said he used to have a classroom library with shelves of dozens of

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Doug Mastriano Gets Pennsylvania Republicans to Close Ranks Behind Him

Doug Mastriano, the far-right state senator, has shored up his party’s support, but has done little to broaden his reach. Democrats have painted him as an extremist, but remain concerned in a tricky election year.

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August 19, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Encuentra algo de felicidad en tus dispositivos con estos ajustes

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More Money for I.R.S. Spurs Conspiracy Theories of ‘Shadow Army’

The agency will receive $80 billion to hire new agents, modernize technology and expand enforcement as part of the new climate, health and tax law.

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August 19, 2022 at 12:00AM

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U.S. traffic deaths hit 20-year high in early 2022

U.S. traffic deaths jumped in early 2022 to hit a 20-year high, federal transportation officials announced Wednesday.

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Another Trump Mystery: Why Did He Resist Returning the Government’s Documents?

As with so much else with the former president, there is not one easy answer as to why he refused and ignited a legal firestorm. But here are some possibilities.

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August 18, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Why Buying an Electric Car Just Became More Complicated

The new climate, tax and health law signed by President Biden extends a credit for electric vehicle buyers. But there are new strings attached that kick in at different times.

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August 18, 2022 at 02:00AM

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The summer I graduated kindergarten and learned about Alex Jones

Although the conspiracy theorist has been publicly debunked, we can’t forget the outsize place he continues to hold in the lives of millions.

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U.S. to hold formal trade talks with Taiwan in show of support

The U.S. government plans talks with Taiwan on a wide-ranging trade treaty in a sign of support for the self-ruled island democracy.

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A pilot who fell to his death was 'visibly upset' over mid-flight emergency, officials say

A pilot who fell to his death from a twin-engine plane in North Carolina last month appeared "visibly upset" after a mid-flight emergency, federal officials said Tuesday.

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Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka Advance in Alaska’s Senate Contest

Two other candidates, still to be determined, will also move on to the general election in November under a new ranked-choice system.

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August 16, 2022 at 11:34PM

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Ezra Miller seeking treatment for 'complex mental health issues' after period of 'intense crisis'

Actor Ezra Miller has spoken out after facing allegations of abuse and other legal troubles.

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Liz Cheney and the Fate of the 10 Republicans Who Defied Trump

Most of the House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald J. Trump have either lost their primary races or are retiring.

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'Diaper explosion': TV anchor couple spoof their baby's behavior in viral 'news' video

In a video that went viral, Afro Latina news anchor Jeannette Reyes and news anchor husband Robert Burton did a video spoof of a news show featuring their baby.

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L.A. County lifeguard dies in freeway accident

Los Angeles County lifeguards on Monday mourned the loss of a young rescuer killed in a traffic incident over the weekend.

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Airplane part falls from sky, nearly hitting Maine Capitol Police worker

A metal object believed to have fallen from a trans-Atlantic jet came crashing down outside the Maine State House, landing with a loud bang just feet from a Capitol Police worker, officials said Monday.

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A Frustrating Hassle Holding Electric Cars Back: Broken Chargers

Owners of battery-powered cars sometimes struggle to refuel on longer trips because public chargers don’t work or malfunction while cars are plugged in.

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August 16, 2022 at 12:00AM

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In Wisconsin, 2 Huge Races Stand Between G.O.P. and Near-Total Power

The governor’s race this fall, along with a pivotal State Supreme Court contest next spring, will decide whether Republicans can solidify their grip on the swing state and remake its voting laws.

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August 15, 2022 at 02:00AM

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After College, Too Many Students Don’t Know Where to Go Next

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From Hong Kong to a peeling suburban apartment block: How American candy stores took over London's Oxford Street

London's Oxford Street has been swamped with American-themed candy stores over the past two years. Local officials say they are involved in criminality.

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The Arizona Republican Party’s Anti-Democracy Experiment

First, it turned against the establishment. Now it has set its sights on democracy — the principles, the process and even the word itself.

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August 15, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Liz Cheney’s Primary in Wyoming Is Likely to End a Dynasty and an Era

If Representative Liz Cheney loses her primary on Tuesday, as is widely expected, the Cowboy State’s conservative tilt will take on a harder edge.

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August 15, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Native American objections and environmental concerns loom over plans for nation's biggest lithium mine

The huge project on public land, approved by the Trump administration in its final days, has sparked an outcry and a lawsuit, but opposition among Native Americans is not unanimous.

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From rentals to bathrooms: AirBnb listings aren’t the first offensive effort to commercialize slave cabins

Even before Airbnb, slave cabins have long been used as rental properties, bathrooms, garages, etc. Preservationists say this is wrong and disrespectful.

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How Frustration Over TikTok Has Mounted in Washington

National security concerns over the Chinese-owned viral video app remain unresolved. Lawmakers and regulators are increasingly pushing for action.

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August 14, 2022 at 02:00AM

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R. Kelly to face federal trial in Chicago on charges of child pornography and obstruction of justice

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Why Abortion Has Become a Centerpiece of Democratic TV Ads in 2022

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Democrats have spent nearly eight times as much on abortion-related ads as Republicans have.

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High oil prices help Saudi Aramco profits soar to $88 billion in first half of year

Saudi oil company Aramco’s half-year profits peaked just shy of $88 billion for the first half of the year as oil prices remain high globally, the company said

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Wisconsin man admits to killing 2 people in 1992 while in a 'drunken stupor'

A Wisconsin man was charged Friday in the deaths of two people he admitted to stabbing while in a “drunken stupor" and thinking about his father's death, according to court records.

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In rare move, school librarian fights back in court against conservative activists

A Louisiana school librarian is suing two men for defamation after they accused her of advocating to give pornographic materials to children.

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Hulu's 'The Bear' finally validates my life

Hulu's 'The Bear' finally validates the of restaurant wives like me, married to a chef for 23 years.

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As fungal infections grow resistant to medication, desperate patients try drug after drug

Two types of fungi, Aspergillus and Candida auris, are becoming resistant to the treatments commonly used for such infections.

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What to Know About New York’s 2nd Round of Primary Elections

The state’s redistricting woes have created a rare August primary for New York’s congressional and State Senate seats, raising concerns of low voter turnout.

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Kyrsten Sinema delivers a 'gift to private equity' in Democrats' big agenda bill

Democrats' sweeping climate and health care bill forced Sen. Kyrsten Sinema take ownership of a controversial tax break that benefits private equity.

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Prominent Taliban cleric is killed in Afghanistan by attacker with explosives in artificial leg, sources say

A prominent Taliban cleric, Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani, was killed in an attack in a seminary in Kabul, Afghanistan, according to officials and Taliban sources.

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For Electric Vehicle Makers, Winners and Losers in Climate Bill

Carmakers may need several years to revamp their supply chains to meet new rules, but the legislation is still seen as a win for electric vehicles.

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August 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Oz demands 5 debates as Republicans question Fetterman’s stroke recovery

Mehmet Oz formally challenged John Fetterman to five Pennsylvania Senate debates Friday, an opening salvo designed to help the Republican catch the Democratic

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Inflation Reduction Act to Rewrite Embattled Black Farmer Relief Program

To circumvent legal objections, the new law will provide aid to farmers who have faced discrimination, regardless of their race.

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August 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

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House Is Set to Pass Climate, Tax and Health Package

The passage of the bill, which appeared dead just weeks ago, would cap a Democratic effort to deliver on major components of President Biden’s agenda.

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August 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Disney raises streaming prices after services post a big operating loss

Disney unveiled a new pricing structure that incorporates an advertising-supported Disney+ as part of an effort to make its streaming business profitable.

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The cost of green energy: The nation's biggest lithium mine may be going up on a site sacred to Native Americans

The huge project on public land, approved by the Trump administration in its final days, has sparked an outcry and a lawsuit, but opposition among Native Americans is not unanimous.

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Kobe Bryant crash photos remains were 'visual gossip' viewed 'for a laugh,' lawyer says

Vanessa Bryant’s attorney told jurors in his opening statement in her invasion of privacy trial that cellphone photos shot at the Kobe Bryant crash scene were “visual gossip.”

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Atlanta rapper Young Thug faces 6 new felony charges in gang indictment

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang, is facing six new felony charges along with four others linked to the case.

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Chinese court dismisses TV intern’s #MeToo case appeal

A Beijing court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by Zhou Xiaoxuan in a high-profile Chinese sexual harassment case involving Zhu Jun, a well-known TV host.

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U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for the first time in months

The average price of gasoline in the U.S. fell below $4 per gallon Thursday for the first time in months, offering some respite to drivers.

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D.C. attack investigated as hate crime after suspects used anti-gay slur and referenced monkeypox

Police are investigating an attack on a couple in Washington D.C. as a suspected hate crime after the assailants allegedly referenced monkeypox and used an anti-gay slur.

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The F.B.I. Search of Trump’s Home Has No Precedent. It’s a Risky Gamble.

The search of former President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate is a high-risk gamble by the Justice Department, but Mr. Trump faces risks of his own.

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Change These Default Settings and Be Happier With Your Tech

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Medicare Recipients Could Find Drug Cost Relief in Health Bill

Starting in 2025, Medicare recipients with prescription drug coverage will not have to pay more than $2,000 annually for medications, a significant savings for some.

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A Latina professor who was denied tenure at Harvard is demanding a ‘revolution’ in academia

Latina professor Lorgia García-Peña, who was denied tenure at Harvard, has written a book, “Community as Rebellion: A Syllabus for Surviving Academia as a Woman of Color."

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The search came as Trump is weighing another run for the presidency.

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Democrats attack Ron Johnson over tax breaks and abortion in salvo of primary day ads

Democrats are running ads attacking Sen. Ron Johnson over tax breaks and abortion as they prepare for a high-dollar fight between him and Mandela Barnes.

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Republicans in Wisconsin embrace family leave in wake of near-total abortion ban

In states with total or near-total bans, a number of GOP lawmakers and candidates have shifted as more women face being forced to carry pregnancies to term.

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Democrats Enter the Fall Armed With Something New: Hope

Democrats say the climate and tax bill will help win over a skeptical electorate in November, as Republicans try to galvanize their base against a progressive wish list.

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Tudor Dixon launches gender-based attack in historic Michigan governor’s race

For the first time ever in Michigan, voters in November will decide between two women when they cast their ballots for governor.

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Biden Appeared to Overstate the Role of Al Qaeda’s Leader

Terrorism experts were surprised by the president’s descriptions of Ayman al-Zawahri, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike.

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August 08, 2022 at 02:00AM

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In an Unequal Economy, the Poor Face Inflation Now and Job Loss Later

Americans with low incomes are pulling back from buying even as their richer counterparts keep spending — with potentially big consequences.

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August 08, 2022 at 12:00AM

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In Wisconsin Primary, G.O.P. Voters Call for Decertifying 2020 Election

Donald Trump’s supporters have turned anger over his defeat two years ago, and the false notion that it can still be reversed, into central campaign issues ahead of the battleground state’s primary.

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August 08, 2022 at 02:00AM

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In Wisconsin, Mandela Barnes Is Already Looking Past the Democratic Primary

Mr. Barnes, Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor, consolidated his party’s support in his bid to take on Ron Johnson, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the Senate.

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China announces fresh military exercises around Taiwan

China’s military announced fresh military drills on Monday around Taiwan, a day after the scheduled end of its largest-ever exercises to protest last week’s visit to Taipei by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Why it's totally fair to shame Taylor Swift for her fancy private plane

Taylor Swift, Drake and Kylie Jenner have private plane problems after scientists and fans criticized the celebrity travel habits and Co2 climate change impact

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Batgirl deserved better

The Batgirl movie axed by Warner Bros Discovery is a blow to diverse DC Comics fans excited by Leslie Grace in the starring role.

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Liz Cheney Is Ready to Lose. But She’s Not Ready to Quit.

The Republican says her crusade to stop Donald J. Trump will continue — even if she loses her primary next week. Restoring a “very sick” G.O.P. will take years, she says, “if it can be healed.”

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What to know about polio vaccines and symptoms

The New York health department warned about the potential local spread of polio on Thursday. Here's what to know about polio vaccines and symptoms.

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Biden Is Now an Uneasy Champion on Abortion. Activists Are Still Wary.

A practicing Catholic, President Biden has long sought a middle ground on abortion. But activists see the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as a sign that Democrats have tiptoed too carefully around the issue.

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August 07, 2022 at 12:00AM

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More than 300 Haitians found on sailboat grounded near Florida's Key Largo

More than 300 Haitians were discovered on a dilapidated wooden sailboat that was grounded near Key Largo on Saturday, U.S. Border Patrol officials said.

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In Senate Battle, Democrats Defy Biden’s Low Standing (for Now)

“The billion-dollar question,” as one Republican pollster put it, is whether Democratic candidates in crucial Senate races can continue to outpace the president’s unpopularity.

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Chinese military drills appear to simulate attack, Taiwan says as fallout from Pelosi visit goes on

Taiwan said Saturday that China’s military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island, after multiple Chinese warships and aircraft crossed

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How a New Corporate Minimum Tax Could Reshape Business Investments

With a new corporate minimum tax, Democrats would be adding complexity to an already byzantine tax system.

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August 06, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Elon Musk alleges fraud in countersuit. Twitter says he was not 'hoodwinked' into merger.

Attorneys for Elon Musk are claiming in a recent filing that Twitter misrepresented information about the company and its "key metrics," and distorted its

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Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31M to 'House of Cards' makers over firing for alleged sexual misconduct

A judge on Thursday ruled that Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the makers of “House of Cards” nearly $31 million because of losses brought on by his 2017 firing for the sexual harassment of crew members.

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Woman arrested in high-speed crash that killed 5 in Los Angeles County

A woman accused of causing a crash that killed five people, including a pregnant woman, Thursday in Los Angeles County has been arrested, according to the Calif

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Republicans Begin Adjusting to a Fierce Abortion Backlash

After Kansans voted to preserve abortion access, Republicans who once said the economy reigns supreme are acknowledging the issue will be a centerpiece in the fall campaigns.

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Latinas are the targets of abortion misinformation. Providers and advocates are pushing back.

Latinas in clinics and groups providing abortion access say they're working to dispel growing abortion misinformation aimed at Hispanics in English and Spanish.

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Amtrak Rewarded Executives With Six-Figure Bonuses as Rail Service Struggled

Most of the top leaders received bonuses above $200,000 in the last fiscal year, as Amtrak worked to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Man douses 2 people in gas, looks for lighter to 'set them aflame' in possible hate crime, police in Colorado say

Police in suburban Denver say they’re looking for a man who doused two customers with gasoline and looked for a lighter 'to set them aflame' at a fueling station in a possible hate crime.

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A cultural power-struggle at an Iowa library casts a 'dark cloud' over a small town

The public library in a small Iowa farming town has been embroiled in a monthslong controversy spurred by anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, attempts to censor books with

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Kansas Result Suggests 4 Out of 5 States Would Back Abortion Rights in Similar Vote

The referendum in a reliably Republican state shows which party has the most energy on the issue.

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Fear, hiding and frustration for Afghans left behind one year after U.S. evacuation

For Afghans left behind, the year since the U.S. exit has been marked by fear as hopes of leaving fade. But the fate of those who made it out is also uncertain.

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Russia’s Shortfalls Create an Opportunity for Ukraine, Western Officials Say

Severe equipment and manpower problems could slow President Vladimir V. Putin’s mission as the war enters its sixth month.

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'Social contagion' isn’t causing more youths to be transgender, study finds

“Social contagion” is not driving an increasing number of adolescents to come out as transgender, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Pe

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Air traffic controllers say co-pilot who died after exiting plane during mid-flight emergency 'jumped,' 911 call shows

A 911 call made by air traffic controllers suggests that a co-pilot who died after exiting a plane during a mid-flight emergency last week may have jumped.

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Election Victories by Trump Allies Showcase His Grip on the G.O.P. Base

Tuesday’s primaries in Arizona and Michigan gave the former president a slew of symbolic triumphs.

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Congress Is Giving Billions to the Chip Industry. Strings Are Attached.

Industrial policy is back in Washington, as a vast semiconductor and science bill gives the government new sway over a strategic industry.

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Giuliani Is Unlikely to Face Criminal Charges in Lobbying Inquiry

A federal investigation into Donald Trump’s former lawyer over his work in Ukraine during the 2020 campaign is winding down with no indictment expected.

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How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right

They made the intellectual case for Trump. Now they believe the country is in a cultural civil war.

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August 03, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Five Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections

Voters in deep-red Kansas delivered a loud warning shot to Republicans, and Arizona Republicans nominated a 2020 conspiracy theorist to be the state’s top election official.

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Sri Lanka to restart IMF bailout talks, new president says

Sri Lanka will restart bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund in August, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Wednesday.

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Meijer’s Defeat Shows Republican Intolerance for Trump’s Antagonists

In Michigan, primary voters rejected the young conservative who voted to impeach Trump, while two other Republicans who did so fought for political survival in Washington.

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August 03, 2022 at 01:27AM

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Longtime University President’s Legacy: A Diverse New Generation in STEM

Freeman Hrabowski transformed a onetime commuter school into the country’s strongest pipeline of Black graduates in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Longtime University President’s Legacy: A Diverse New Generation in STEM

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Analysis Deems Biden’s Climate and Tax Bill Fiscally Responsible

Despite Republican claims, the new legislation would be only a modest corporate tax increase, Congress’s Joint Committee on Taxation found.

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August 02, 2022 at 02:00AM

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The real reason Deshaun Watson's absurd NFL suspension makes no sense

NFL suspends Cleveland Brown quarterback Deshaun Watson over massage accusations. Don't compare him to Vontaze Burfict, Josh Gordon or Tom Brady just yet.

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The man accused in a Wisconsin river killing says a missing cell phone led to the confrontation

A stabbing incident that left four people injured and a teenager dead in Minnesota started after a man who’d been tubing down a river went searching for his

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The Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision, Haunted by Brown v. Board of Education

The justices cited the landmark 1954 decision banning segregation in public schools 23 times, debating its meaning and methods.

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How Some Parents Changed Their Politics in the Pandemic

They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-issue voters for November’s midterms.

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Trump-Backed Conspiracy Theorist Vies to Take Over Arizona Elections

Mark Finchem, a full-throated MAGA warrior, is a leading contender to be Arizona’s next secretary of state. He has said he won’t concede if he loses.

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Orthopedic surgeon diagnosed with neurological disorder allegedly caused hundreds of injuries, lawsuits say

The orthopedic surgeon caused “hundreds of devastating injuries” while displaying signs of having a neurological condition, according to court documents.

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