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Black Lives Matter protesters in Iowa found a calling last summer — and faced consequences

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'Ill-informed and cruel'

Growing number of GOP-led states move to end Covid unemployment benefits

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Fears over China's global ambitions as census shows slowing population growth

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Jerusalem tensions boil over with rocket fire and at least 20 killed in Gaza
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Pipeline shutdown could lead to price spikes, shortages — and problems for East Coast airports
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FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
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U.S. ship fires 30 warning shots as Iranian speedboats get close

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Lethal Injection

An Arkansas man was put to death in a flurry of executions. A DNA revelation came too late.

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Asian America

Indian diaspora helping amid Covid crisis says government not doing enough

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Facebook content moderators say they receive little support, despite company promises

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Congress

In demoting Cheney, GOP holds on to Trump at risk of further alienating others

Glenn Youngkin makes his closing remarks during a GOP gubernatorial candidate forum in Lynchburg, Va., on April 19, 2021.

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Elections

Glenn Younkin becomes Virginia Republicans' nominee in governor's race

Stephanie Hartley chants during a protest against Texas legislators who are advancing a slew of new voting restrictions in Austin on May 8, 2021.

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Congress

'Do or die': Democrats plan revisions to sweeping voting rights bill in Senate committee

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Congress

'We need to make a change': McCarthy backs Stefanik's bid to replace Cheney

National Security

DHS launches warning system to find domestic terror threats on social media

Congress

Kinzinger says McCarthy dismissed warnings of violence ahead of Jan. 6, praises Cheney

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Biden administration announces reversal of Trump-era limits on protections for transgender people in health care

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A guide to combating anti-Asian racism — from relationships to the workplace

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Specials

'We all go through hell': Generations of Asian Americans share raw experiences of racism

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Asian America

These AAPI groups are crowdfunding safety in face of government inaction

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Victim of brutal Times Square anti-Asian attack, daughter speak out

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Asian Americans step up to help their community

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Victim of brutal Times Square anti-Asian attack, daughter speak out

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Asian Americans step up to help their community

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World

Chinese safari park 'sincerely sorry' for failing to tell public leopards were on loose

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World

Grief, regret for family after son paralyzed in Israeli shooting over generator in West Bank

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World

Putin reviews Russia's military might on 'Victory Day' amid tensions with West

World

Debris from Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth

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U.S. embassy apologizes for asking Chinese students, 'Are you like this dog ... ?'

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Debris from Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth

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U.S. embassy apologizes for asking Chinese students, 'Are you like this dog ... ?'

NBC THINK SPECIAL: What to keep post-pandemic

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Opinion

What I learned about myself taking short Covid walks — even when I didn't want to

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Opinion

I moved in with my mom during the pandemic and realized I'd looked at success all wrong

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Opinion

Let's keep every outdoor dining option post-Covid. It's time restaurant culture evolved.

Opinion

I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

Opinion

Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

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I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

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Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

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Space

China defends handling of rocket that fell to Earth

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Science News

String of satellites baffles residents, bugs astronomers

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Environment

A giant sequoia in California is still smoldering from last year's wildfires

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World

Huge Chinese rocket is hurtling toward Earth — but no one knows where

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Biden’s land conservation program to rely on voluntary, local efforts

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Is San Francisco on the verge of a herd immunity breakthrough? Experts are optimistic

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China’s emissions exceed those of U.S. and developed countries combined, report says

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10 ways to know if you're cheugy, according to the experts on TikTok

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Diet & Fitness

Following this diet could help prevent Alzheimer’s, new study suggests

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Knife skills need some work? Chef Jet Tila shares his cutting-edge techniques

Behavior

Sick of your partner? 5 ways to deal with relationship fatigue

Money

Is your dream home not on the market? How to buy unlisted houses

Behavior

Sick of your partner? 5 ways to deal with relationship fatigue

Money

Is your dream home not on the market? How to buy unlisted houses

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