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From outcast to political symbol: How the AR-15 emerged as an icon

The AR-15 wasn’t supposed to be a best-seller. It’s the result of a dramatic shift in American gun culture fueled by the firearms industry and its allies.

By Todd C. Frankel, Shawn Boburg, Josh Dawsey, Ashley Parker and Alex Horton

Amid rise in mass shootings, could a magazine ban reduce deaths?

By Mark Berman and Todd C. Frankel

We spent 7 months examining the AR-15’s role in America. Here’s what we learned.

By Washington Post Staff

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Israel plunges into crisis amid backlash over Netanyahu’s court overhaul plan

Meet the Israeli protesters filling the streets

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‘Everything is gone’: Loss and devastation in a small Mississippi town

Even before the tornado sliced through Rolling Fork, the community had been hemorrhaging residents.

By Anumita Kaur and Emmanuel Felton

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Satellite images show tornado’s destruction

By Shelly Tan and Samuel Granados

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The political leanings of people who go on cruises

This week, we ask the immortal question: Are Republicans more likely to go on cruises? We also look at top destinations for health-care travel, and which college majors are most likely to marry their own kind.

By Andrew Van Dam

Listen: The realities of being transgender in the U.S.

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Eating Lab: How fake sugars sneak into foods and disrupt metabolic health

Cook: This herby sesame sauce is great on noodles or straight from the spoon

The initial banking crisis is easing. Another may be around the corner.

By Jeff Stein

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Big Oil is selling off its polluting assets — with unintended consequences

Shell says its divestments in Nigeria help the company meet its green goals. But villagers and watchdogs say conditions have worsened after the sales.

By Rachel Chason

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