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Biden mixes bipartisanship, defiance in a speech marked by back-and-forth with GOP

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Putin implicated in 2014 downing of Malaysia passenger jet that killed 298 over Ukraine

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As death toll tops 11,000, WHO warns of ‘huge long-term’ impact on health care in Turkey and Syria

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Ex-Twitter execs grilled on Hunter Biden laptop ‘censorship’

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Carolyn Hax: Parent searches for the upsides of having an only child

Cook: A multi-layered spice paste recipe unlocks the cuisine of Bali

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un gives clearest sign daughter is heir apparent

$191 billion in covid unemployment aid may have been misspent, official warns

AMC plans to charge more for the best seats. Is it a game-changer?

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Chinese balloon part of vast aerial surveillance program, U.S. says

China’s spy balloon effort operates in Hainan province off China’s south coast and has for years collected information on military assets in several countries, U.S. officials say.

By Ellen Nakashima, Shane Harris, John Hudson and Dan Lamothe

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Is God They/Them? Church of England considers gender-neutral pronouns for the Almighty.

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4 things to consider if you’re thinking about microdosing mushrooms for anxiety or depression

Many women hope to treat their depression, anxiety and trauma with therapeutic psychedelic medicine.

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Erdogan tours disaster zone in Turkey as death toll climbs past 11,000

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North Carolina ban on campaign lies is ‘likely unconstitutional’

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McCarthy excuses Republicans who heckled Biden, calls them ‘passionate’

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We’re starting to get answers to China balloon questions

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Is God They/Them? Church of England considers gender-neutral pronouns.

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Drought may have doomed this ancient empire — a warning for today’s climate crisis

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The core weakness of the Republican Party, on raucous display

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Fact-checking President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address

Here's a roundup of 13 statements in Biden's State of the Union that were wrong or needed context.

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Turning Point USA loses a key asset: Students for Trump

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Biden labor secretary to depart to lead NHL players association

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Rep. Boebert suggests God used her to stand up to McCarthy

The evolution of the backlash against affirmative action

Carolyn Hax: Withhold late mother’s ‘unhappy’ journals from siblings?

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Yes, parents or adult kids can qualify as tax dependents. Here’s how.

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Our teen keeps immediately checking texts. How do we stop him?

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Electric vehicles can now power your home for three days

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Is red dye use in food products a health hazard?

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Can humans and pets catch bird flu? What to know about the outbreak.

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18 percent of U.S. adults use medication to help them sleep

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Renewables are on track to satiate the world’s appetite for electricity

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Heat pumps are defying Maine’s winters and oil industry pushback

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California storms left behind a ‘generational snowpack.’ What that means.

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In a Turkish town shattered by the earthquake, death is everywhere

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Why is it so hard to help Syria’s earthquake victims?

By Sarah Dadouch and Paulina Villegas

Today’s WorldViewAnalysis

Earthquake’s tragic aftermath puts spotlight on Turkey’s leader

By Ishaan Tharoor

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un gives clearest sign daughter is heir apparent

New Zealand finds 3.5 tons of cocaine floating in the Pacific

By Andrew Jeong

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They died leaving labors of love undone. Strangers complete their work.

By Caitlin Huson

Turn your nonworking fireplace into something beautiful

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He completed high school at age 9. Next up? Maybe rocket science.

By Praveena Somasundaram

What teens think parents should know about phones

By Elizabeth Chang and Kelly Glass

On routine house call, pest control finds 700 pounds of acorns in the walls

By Kyle Melnick

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Memphis officer texted a photo of bloodied Tyre Nichols, records show

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For history and tourist dollars, the South turns to ‘civil rights trails’

By Jim Carrier

Uvalde parents push for laws to prevent shootings in gun-friendly Texas

By Arelis R. Hernández

Father sues after Wisconsin school officer knelt on daughter’s neck

Nearly 50 years after sneaking into a Razorbacks game, a fan confessed

By Kyle Melnick

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‘Sharper’: A pleasurable if predictable puzzle box

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The children’s show ‘Bluey’ is a balm for stressed, child-free adults

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British photographs of the ’70s and ’80s showcase empire in decline

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D.C., MD. & VA.

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In majority-Black Prince George’s County, a struggle to help Black farmers

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Va. Senate Democrats spurn Youngkin picks, including health commissioner

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Patients needing home IV nutrition fear dangerous shortages

By Arthur Allen

Sen. Cassidy shares his HELP Committee hopes this year

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie Beard

Bobi is world’s oldest dog. Yours can live a long, happy life, too.

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Why the Turkey earthquake was so deadly, according to science

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

Essential insects in East Asia have declined massively, study finds

By Meaghan Tobin

NASA and DARPA are working on a nuclear-powered rocket that could go to Mars

By Christian Davenport

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The Eagles’ Nick Sirianni is fun and obnoxious and terrific for football

By Jerry Brewer

Eric Bieniemy is back at the Super Bowl and back in the NFL hiring cycle

By Nicki Jhabvala

On his way to immortality, LeBron James has confounded us all

By Candace Buckner

Five truly unbreakable NBA records now that LeBron has passed Kareem

By Ben Golliver

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By Rachel Siegel

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