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The $858 billion legislation, directing more military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan, now heads to President Biden for his signature.

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Over 600 miles in diameter with multiple arms that rotate counterclockwise, space hurricanes contain a calm center, or eye, and “rain” electrons.

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5 dead in Apt. 307: They thought they were taking cocaine. It was laced with fentanyl.

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The U.N. is sending Ukrainians aid in crypto. Should it?

Amid crypto turmoil, the U.N. refugee agency is sending USD Coin to displaced people for things like rent and heat. It’s sparking concern from crypto skeptics.

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When a murderous dictatorship hosted the World Cup

As this World Cup in Qatar winds down, there have been echoes of the polarizing 1978 tournament in Argentina.

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Perspective

Watching my Moroccan American sons savor the World Cup

I took them out of school for the semifinal match against France. This was more than a soccer game for my sons and so many others.

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Lionel Messi’s likely last World Cup inspires hope in a beleaguered Argentina

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Morocco departs with one last cheer and one new global reputation

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