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Xi arrives in Moscow in strongest show of support for Russia since Ukraine war

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Covid changed parents’ view of schools — and ignited the education culture wars

The scrutiny, distrust and hostility in one Ohio city is emblematic of a fissure over public schooling that has cracked America into pieces since the start of the pandemic.

By Hannah Natanson

The 7 morning briefing

7 things to know today: Xi in Russia; bank takeover; truck pollution; March Madness; Notre Dame; and more

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At Twain tribute, Adam Sandler credits family for ‘weird confidence’

Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock, Ben Stiller and Conan O’Brien were among those who honored Sandler at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center.

By Travis M. Andrews

Opinions

Putin is planning a Soviet-style punishment for his critics

Opinion by Vladimir Kara-Murza

What if climate change meant not doom — but abundance?

Opinion by Rebecca Solnit

To protect human artistry from AI, new safeguards might be essential

Opinion by T Bone Burnett and Jonathan Taplin

In Hong Kong, face masks are finally optional — but distrust remains

Opinion by Keith B. Richburg

Who’s responsible when ChatGPT goes off the rails? Congress should say.

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Why white Christian nationalists are in such a panic

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

First, Biden was FDR. Now he’s Clinton. (Spoiler alert: He’s neither.)

Opinion by E.J. Dionne Jr.

U.S. companies must stop enabling mass DNA collection in Tibet

Opinion by Josh Rogin

Listen: What’s in an American name?

Play: Today’s crossword puzzles and other games

Ask a Doctor: Why doesn’t anything work for my heartburn?

Cook: Five ways to fix a bland recipe

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Fairleigh Dickinson’s magical run ends; No. 1 Stanford women fall to Ole Miss

The upstart Knights saw their historic run come to an end against the Florida Atlantic Owls. The Stanford women will miss the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2007 after losing to Mississippi.

By Cindy Boren, Des Bieler, Candace Buckner, Kareem Copeland and Sally Jenkins

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Iraq War: 20 Years Later

How Iraq’s children of war found their voice

Young adults in Iraq belong to a generation that grew up in the shadow of the American invasion, and they are still reckoning with what it means to be Iraqi.

By Louisa Loveluck and Mustafa Salim

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With stubborn inflation, senior discounts are having a moment

For many older shoppers, scoping out promotions to save a few bucks is a welcome perk of aging. But others view the deals as a necessity, especially as inflation continues to gnaw at their spending power.

By Jaclyn Peiser