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Mark Meadows, former Trump chief of staff, testifies in Georgia

Meadows is the first Trump associate to testify in open court about actions the former president took after the 2020 election.

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Along Trump’s journey to jail, Black Atlanta residents mix outrage with pride

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Storm strengthens into hurricane, expected to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida

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Tracking Idalia’s path

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No, recycling is not a big factor in fighting climate change. What works is different from what people think.

Most Americans think their actions can help fight climate change, but they’re not always right on which are the most effective, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.

By Kate Selig and Emily Guskin

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Jacksonville confronts the pain of racial killings and demands action

Black residents, whose community has long been targeted by racist attacks, said the weekend’s deadly shooting requires action against white supremacy.

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What aging looks like now

Charlize Theron says people have questioned whether she has had plastic surgery. But maybe we’re all confused about what women look like as they get older.

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