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The hidden biases at play in the U.S. Senate

People of color get significantly less representation than White voters. And that’s not the only way the Senate is skewed.

By Dan Balz, Clara Ence Morse and Nick Mourtoupalas

11 of the most scathing allegations in the House ethics report about Rep. Santos

By Mariana Alfaro and Maegan Vazquez

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Santos faces a new motion to expel him from Congress. A vote could come after Thanksgiving.

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Our kids don’t want our paid-off house — or our ashes

While I was initially upset, I’m okay with our three children selling our house after we’re gone.

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His 24-year marathon streak ended. But his fans wouldn’t let him quit.

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By Karla L. Miller

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Terror on repeat

Photos obtained by The Washington Post, along with personal accounts of survivors and first responders, reveal the AR-15’s destructive power in rarely seen detail.

By Silvia Foster-Frau, N. Kirkpatrick and Arelis R. Hernández

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Fossils of an ancient deluge show how high sea levels could rise

Coral reefs in the Seychelles off Africa may indicate where sea level rise will be felt the hardest as human-caused climate change affects the world’s oceans.

By Sarah Kaplan, Bonnie Jo Mount, Emily Wright, Frank Hulley-Jones and Simon Ducroquet

7 things to stop worrying about this Thanksgiving

We give you permission to stop worrying about these things when it comes to the Thanksgiving meal.

By Becky Krystal

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Las Vegas F1 race stumbles out of the gate after canceled practice

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Trump leads big in New Hampshire as Haley rises, Post-Monmouth poll finds

The poll confirms other polls that show former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley moving into second place, albeit a distant second.

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Grandparent thinks grandson should “follow his heart” on college – but daughter sees it as his chance to succeed.

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UTIs can lead to cognitive dysfunction, but there are ways to reduce risks

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Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Here’s how to be kinder to yourself.

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Southern California utility responsible for deadly 2022 fire, state officials say

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Greenhouse gases soared to another record and there’s ‘no end in sight’

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Thanksgiving week storm could stymie travel in Eastern U.S.

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Matts Creek Fire sends smoke through Mid-Atlantic, lowering air quality

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U.S. and China agree on pandas but not computer chips

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A hospital’s abrupt closure means, for many, help is distant

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Jury finds Kaitlin Armstrong guilty of killing pro cyclist

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Yohji Yamamoto is living on his own terms

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This high-tech shirt helps deaf and hard-of-hearing people enjoy opera

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Why do trees have differently shaped leaves?

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The winding, wonderful path of Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs

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UAW workers at General Motors ratify contract with record wage gains

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Mattel backed out of $49 million pledge to UCLA children’s hospital, lawsuit says

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The four-decade rise and fall of Chuck E. Cheese’s animatronic band

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