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UnaccountableAn examination of policing in America

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Insurers force change on police departments long resistant to it

The high cost of settlements over police misconduct has led insurers to demand police departments overhaul tactics or forgo coverage.

By Kimberly Kindy

(Reuters)

Passenger trains, grain shipments to be stopped as railway strike looms

By Jeff Stein and Lauren Kaori Gurley

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Patagonia founder gives away $3 billion company: ‘Earth is now our only shareholder’

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Nina Totenberg was friends with RBG. Got a problem with that?

NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg recounts her longtime, controversial relationship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her new memoir “Dinners With Ruth.”

By Roxanne Roberts

Hundreds of Filipino workers stranded on island amid dispute with U.S. contractor

A Jewish activist was attacked amid rising hate. The DOJ took action.

By David Nakamura

Listen: The Jan. 6 committee’s unfinished work

Track covid: Daily new U.S. deaths fell 7% in the past week

Carolyn Hax: Should he just give up on dating and embrace a monastic life?

Cook: Kid-friendly bean and cheese tostadas are fun for the whole family

QUEEN ELIZABETH II: 1926-2022

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With stoic, stony faces, William and Harry walk together behind the queen’s coffin

The appearance of the princes, following another coffin down the Mall, cast memories back to Princess Diana’s funeral procession 25 years ago.

By William Booth

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In 5-4 vote, Supreme Court reverses course on religious school’s LGBTQ club

Yeshiva University in New York asked the justices to intervene after a state court said the school must provide the group with access to certain facilities.

By Robert Barnes

(Leah Willingham/AP)

Most abortions stop in West Virginia after lawmakers pass near-total ban

“West Virginians will now have to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles away from their homes,” said Katie Quiñonez, executive director of the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia.

By Katie Shepherd and Dan Heyman

Chicago jury convicts R. Kelly of sex crimes, including child pornography

By Sonia Rao and Kim Bellware

Robert Sarver: Racist, sexist... and so rich that it doesn’t matter

By Jerry Brewer

Korean dramas exploded with Black women before most Americans caught on

By Soo Youn

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Insurers force change on police departments long resistant to it

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For Elizabeth, Christ was a ‘guiding light.’ King Charles III has a different vision.

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Royal driving lesson: Saudi prince was schooled by Queen Elizabeth II

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The far-right Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Akesson, campaigned on sharply reducing immigration, particularly among Muslims and non-Europeans.

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Closures for queen’s funeral bring disruption across U.K.

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U.S. to redirect Afghanistan’s frozen assets after Taliban rejects deal

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My family found joy in entertaining. Now I’ve got a seat at the table.

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In the Netherlands, four contemporary art museums go beyond the Old Masters

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Are airlines getting more strict about carry-ons?

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My 5-year-old says scary things when he’s upset. Should we be worried?

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Republicans in muddle on abortion as Graham’s ban exposes rifts

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Earl Silbert, first prosecutor in the Watergate case, dies at 86

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After final primary losses, a wounded GOP establishment looks to November

By David Weigel

FBI seizes Mike Lindell’s phone in probe of Colo. voting machine breach

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Fetterman and Oz agree to October debate — with unusual conditions

By Colby Itkowitz

Trump told Jordan’s king he would give him the West Bank, shocking Abdullah II, book says

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Kiggans talks up 15-week abortion ban but won’t say if she’d vote for it

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GOP candidate for Md. governor Dan Cox continues to pivot on messaging

By Ovetta Wiggins

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Prosecutors say he killed his girlfriend. They haven’t found her body.

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The IRS is refunding a staggering $1.2 billion in late filing fees

By Michelle Singletary

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By Rachel Siegel

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By Peter Hershey

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