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Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., at the Capitol on Dec. 19, 2019.

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zero-sum game

Lincoln Mitchell Katie Porter is a solid Senate candidate, but her run could be a disaster for Democrats

Messages of support for teacher Abby Zwerner grace the front door of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Va.

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The 6-year-old accused of shooting his teacher shouldn’t be punished under the law

Interventions can help violent children — and their parents.

Joan M. Cook

FILE - Anthony Bruce, from left, a great-great grandson of Charles and Willa Bruce; wife, Sandra; Kavon Ward, founder of Justice for Bruce's Beach; Derrick Bruce, great grandson of Charles and Willa Bruce; Chief Duane Yellow Feather Shepard and Mitch Ward attend a dedication ceremony in Manhattan Beach, Calif., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Southern California beachfront property that was taken from Willa and Charles Bruce, a black couple, through eminent domain a century ago and returned to their heirs in 2022 will be sold back to Los Angeles County for nearly $20 million. The decision to sell what was once known as Bruce's Beach was announced Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, by local and state officials who led governmental efforts to undo the long-ago injustice. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong,File)

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the root of the problem

Why the Bruce's Beach $20 million sale isn't a model for reparations

Andrew W. Kahrl

Officers investigate a homicide at an apartment complex south of the University of Idaho campus

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put to the test

Is the DNA in the Idaho case foolproof?

Miriam Aroni Krinsky and Rebecca Blair

A U.S. Army M2/M3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle drives along a road during a multinational exercise at Hohenfels Training Area in Germany on June 8, 2022.

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If it walks like duck

How the new U.S. weapon for Ukraine can help push out Russia

Sébastien Roblin

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paved with good intentions

I’m a psychologist with an autistic child. A new diagnostic aid leaves me conflicted.

Sarah Gundle

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'Alice, Darling' isn't your average thriller

Noah Berlatsky

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., looks on as the House of Representatives convenes for the 118th Congress at the Capitol on Jan. 3, 2023.

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Politics & Policy

My new co-worker George Santos is a liar, a disgrace — and a danger to democracy

Rep. Ritchie Torres

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Culture & Lifestyle

How this old-fashioned eating disorder stereotype hurts people like me

Erin Harrop

Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Matt Gaetz on the House floor during a vote for Speaker on Jan. 5, 2023.

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One more thing for Democrats to fix: the Republican Party

Neal Urwitz

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Allegations against Rep.-elect George Santos aren’t only embarrassing for Republicans

Committee Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., center, with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and co-chair Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during the final public meeting of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill on Dec. 19, 2022.

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Politics & Policy

The Jan. 6 committee referred Trump to the Justice Department. That was a mistake.

Image: Committee Vice Chair Liz Cheney leaves during a break in the hearing to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol, on Capitol Hill on Oct. 13, 2022.

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Politics & Policy

The Jan. 6 committee is about to release a lot of information. Here's what to focus on.

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Culture & Lifestyle

The white male grievances at the center of the latest 'Yellowstone' prequel

Rudy Giuliani attends a news briefing at The White House

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Politics & Policy

Giuliani faces disbarment for bringing a frivolous suit. Why that doesn't happen more.

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Culture & Lifestyle

The 'Avatar' sequel tried to fix its biggest blind spot. It failed.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex Netflix documentary

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Culture & Lifestyle

I used to like Harry and Meghan. Now I know why the other royals got fed up with them.

Swedish and Finnish soldiers perform war simulation exercises

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The U.S. is welcoming Finland and Sweden to NATO. That’s a mistake.

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Why Putin's latest weapon is so troubling

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A crucial key to rebuilding Ukraine is in trouble

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Those pushing Ukraine to concede territory need to listen to Putin's recent words

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Why the U.S. is more likely to fight on Taiwan's behalf than Ukraine's

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Why the U.S. is succeeding in Ukraine after failing in Iraq and Afghanistan

A destroyed home in Irpin

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Putin's war crimes arrest would be a game changer — and it's no longer a pipe dream

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The disturbing reason why the myth that Hitler had Jewish roots endures

In Orlando, Florida, a liquor store suspends selling any

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Boycotts of Russian goods and people reveal an ugly prejudice

EODMU-1 night training exercise

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Why Russia is using dolphins to guard its navy ships. No, that’s not a code name.

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Why I'm not surprised Russian soldiers are accused of rape

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

Ukraine: Destroyed Russian Sukhoi in Chernihiv

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We need something in Ukraine that we haven’t gotten from our Western allies yet

Konionia Christian Community Centre in Slovakia

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What’s behind the change of heart Slovakians are having toward refugees

Workers line up bodies for identification by forensic personnel at a cemetery in Bucha, Ukraine, on April 6, 2022.

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Why Zelenskyy is likely wrong when he accuses Putin of genocide at Bucha

President Biden Departs For Virginia

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Americans are leaning right on Ukraine — and giving the GOP a lifeline

Russian Wagner group

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One of the worst ways Putin is gaslighting the world on Ukraine

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There goes European unity

Soldiers of the German Army

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Why it took so long for Europe to understand that it needs to defend itself

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The secret to the Ukrainian military’s success

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As a Russian immigrant, I'm feeling judged in America

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How Ukraine can win this war

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During WWII my parents' generation had the foresight to do what many Ukrainians are doing

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How this surreal Biden speech from 2009 foreshadowed Putin's invasion

President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hold a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017.

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Republicans have more than just a Trump problem on their hands

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My grandparents' escape from war brought trauma that never ended

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