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Culture wars

'Marketing and fear tactics' make their way to school board elections across the U.S.

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Politics news

Former President Clinton released from hospital following infection

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Should Daniel Craig be hanging out at gay bars? LGBTQ people weigh in

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The sharks are circling faster in 'Succession' — and there's blood in the water
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Opinion
Do white celebrities not get that Blackfishing is offensive? Or just not care?
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Opinion
The big contradiction at the heart of Meghan and Harry's new 'ethical' cause
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Opinion
Jonah Hill lost weight. He still doesn't want people talking about it — understandably so

A Glimpse Into Life In Russia Today

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World

The quiet war being waged against 'foreign agents' in Russia

Politics

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Analysis

In 'Build Back Better' fight, progressives have to give a lot to get a little

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Congress

After the Jan. 6 riot, police departments confront the mental health toll of the job

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National security

After 9/11, China grew into a superpower as a distracted U.S. fixated on terrorism, experts say

Politics News

Clean energy program likely to be dropped because of Manchin's objections

Meet the Press

Supply chain crisis has voters on edge

Politics News

Clean energy program likely to be dropped because of Manchin's objections

Meet the Press

Supply chain crisis has voters on edge

Coronavirus

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Covid testing

She's been tested twice for Covid since March 2020 while incarcerated. Anxiety runs high.

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Coronavirus

Melbourne to ease world’s longest Covid-19 lockdown as vaccinations rise

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Coronavirus

Russia hit by largest daily number of new coronavirus infections

Coronavirus

'Mix and match' Covid vaccine boosters are effective, NIH study finds

Data Graphics

Data shows sharpest rise yet in Covid cases, deaths among children

Coronavirus

'Mix and match' Covid vaccine boosters are effective, NIH study finds

Data Graphics

Data shows sharpest rise yet in Covid cases, deaths among children

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U.S. news

Climate change and housing shortage dovetail in California to create 'existential' crisis

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Exclusive

Books on Holocaust should be balanced with 'opposing' views, school leader tells teachers

World

A Glimpse Into Life In Russia Today

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World

The quiet war being waged against 'foreign agents' in Russia

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Coronavirus

Russia hit by largest daily number of new coronavirus infections

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Coronavirus

Melbourne to ease world’s longest Covid-19 lockdown as vaccinations rise

Remembering 9/11

After 9/11, China grew into a superpower as a distracted U.S. fixated on terrorism, experts say

World

First movie in space: Russian film crew lands after shooting aboard space station

Remembering 9/11

After 9/11, China grew into a superpower as a distracted U.S. fixated on terrorism, experts say

World

First movie in space: Russian film crew lands after shooting aboard space station

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Science

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Space

NASA's asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds

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World

Chinese crew docks at new space station for historic mission

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Climate in Crisis

White House targeting economic risks from climate change

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Space

Lucy in the sky: Spacecraft will visit record 8 asteroids

Climate in Crisis

La Nina’s back and it’s not good for parts of dry West

Climate in Crisis

Prince William tells billionaires: Forget space race and focus on saving Earth

Space

'Good place for life to exist': Rover's discovery could hold clues about Mars' past

BETTER

Eat Better TODAY

Joy Bauer makes better-for-you pizza and taco casseroles

ISAAC BOOTS 28-MIN WORKOUT

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Diet & Fitness

What is Torch'd? This 28-minute dance cardio workout brings the burn

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Diet & Fitness

6 money-saving hacks for eating healthy on a budget

Diet & Fitness

'Saying yes': The 10 small changes that helped 10 people lose 100 pounds

Health & Wellness

Should parents with young kids 'bubble up' this fall? How to stay safe from COVID-19

Diet & Fitness

'Saying yes': The 10 small changes that helped 10 people lose 100 pounds

Health & Wellness

Should parents with young kids 'bubble up' this fall? How to stay safe from COVID-19

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