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GOP strategy elevates clashes over crime, race in midterm battlegrounds

Republicans are increasingly centering their midterms pitches on crime, prompting accusations of racism from Democrats but also fears the attacks may resonate.

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Seniors are stuck home alone as health aides flee for higher-paying jobs

As home-care aides become more scarce thanks to the pandemic and tight labor market, it is threatening the independence of a generation of older Americans who had planned to age in place.

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Russian mobilization prompts backlash

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Ex-staffer’s unauthorized book about Jan. 6 committee rankles members

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Ian strengthens as it continues path to Florida

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Italy expected to have first far-right government since Mussolini, election projections show

Projections based on a partial count of votes showed a clear victory for a coalition that includes two far-right forces, including the Fratelli d’Italia party of Giorgia Meloni.

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Legal challenges follow DeSantis flights as migrants describe deception and fear

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Mysteries, legal challenges follow Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s migrant flights

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has politically benefited by flying migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, but the effort is trailed by unanswered questions and legal peril.

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