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Eastern U.S. air quality reaches harmful levels as Canadian wildfires rage

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Prosecutors in Trump documents case would bring bulk of any charges to Florida

By Spencer S. Hsu, Devlin Barrett, Josh Dawsey and Jacqueline AlemanyUpdated 1 hour ago

A fugitive heiress escaped American justice. Her case has sparked a reckoning in Brazil.

Margarida Bonetti’s flight from the FBI captivated a country — and inspired national soul-searching over the status of domestic servants.

By Manuel Roig-Franzia

Lionel Messi, soccer’s biggest star, plans to sign with MLS club Inter Miami

The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to the World Cup title last year and has long since cemented his status as a global icon, plans to join Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain of France’s Ligue 1.

By Steven GoffUpdated 1 hour ago

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7 abortion questions every presidential candidate needs to answer

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We must give Tucker Carlson an exit ramp

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Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine makes a mockery of law

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Hotels are hiding nonrefundable fees. Here’s how to fight back.

Opinion by Christopher Elliott

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What happens if Trump is convicted and elected? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

What to look for if Trump is indicted by the DOJ

Opinion by Andrew Weissmann and Ryan Goodman

California’s reparations debate adds to a plague of solemn silliness

Opinion by George F. Will

CNN’s Chris Licht showed the problem with anti-woke centrism

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Pence kicks off 2024 run, beginning showdown with Trump

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Images and video show Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupting again

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‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

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Clarence Thomas in 2022. (Bloomberg News)

Justice Thomas delays disclosures after reports of travel, property sale

The Supreme Court justice asked for more time to file annual financial disclosures following criticism that he failed to report luxury travel and real estate deals with a Texas billionaire and Republican donor.

By Ann E. Marimow and Robert Barnes

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Ukraine flood victims say occupying Russians aren’t sending help

Residents of Russian-occupied areas of south Ukraine, inundated after a catastrophic dam collapse, described a chaotic situation with some trapped on rooftops and no sign of aid.

By Isobel Koshiw and Mary IlyushinaUpdated 1 hour ago

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