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In Wagner’s largest African outpost, Russia looks to tighten its grip

After Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s death, Wagner mercenaries will still operate in the Central African Republic but under direct control of Russia’s Defense Ministry, officials say.

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Her students reported her for a lesson on race. Can she trust them again?

Mary Wood’s school reprimanded her for teaching a book by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Now she hopes her bond with students can survive South Carolina’s new laws.

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Paper checks are dead. Cash is dying. Who still uses them?

Don’t be the guy who holds up the line at Safeway to spell out “sixteen dollars and forty-four cents.” And maybe think twice before fishing out a twenty.

By Andrew Van Dam

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I’ve always loved tech. Now, I’m a Luddite. You should be one, too.

The clothworkers of the 1800s had the right idea about how the benefits of innovation should be shared.

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The GOP wants to impeach Biden for ‘corruption’? Don’t make me laugh.

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Mitt Romney’s third party would never work. But this one might.

Opinion by Henry Olsen

The Ukraine war showcases new military technologies. Whoever masters them wins.

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Terry Eastland was a legal sage, not a lawyer; a persuader, not a hater

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The ‘replace Kamala Harris’ chatter is off-base. And futile.

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How to wage the financial war against Russia’s economy

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It’s McCarthy’s mess. Biden needs to make him own it.

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Hunter Biden sues IRS over disclosures

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Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection as diagnosis changes

By Jenna Portnoy58 minutes ago

Lawmakers are spending way more to keep themselves safe. Is it enough?

By Greg Morton, Marianna Sotomayor and Camila DeChalus

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson gets a pass off under pressure from Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons on Sunday. (AP)

Analysis

What to know from NFL Week 2: Micah Parsons is taking over

Parsons may be the best non-quarterback in the NFL. Rookie receiver Puka Nacua has come out of nowhere for the Rams. And watch out for the Chiefs’ defense.

By Adam Kilgore

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America passed the EV ‘tipping point’ — but many buyers still want gas

Once EVs cross 5 percent of new sales, they generally take over. U.S. hesitation could hinder that.

By Shannon Osaka and Emily Guskin

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Female rock legends not ‘articulate’ enough for Rolling Stone co-founder

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Silly, sensual and shameless, there was nothing quite like “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” when it debuted on ABC in 1993.

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Drew Barrymore talk show will pause production until Hollywood strike ends

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The scorched-earth activist trying to take down Hunter Biden

Garrett Ziegler, an often-provocative former Trump White House staffer, seeks to influence House investigations and public discussion.

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House Republicans strike deal on short-term funding, but Senate likely to reject it

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‘Report card’ grading House Republicans on Ukraine aid shows split

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Could McCarthy really lose his job?

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Trump, who nominated antiabortion judges, calls six-week bans ‘terrible’

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Nikki Haley is betting on an electability message to win in 2024

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‘Our man in Georgia’: How a bail bondsman aided Trump and got indicted

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Obesity as a factor in cardiac deaths tripled over 20 years

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The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits

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There’s now a 93 percent chance this year will be Earth’s hottest on record

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What this month’s deadly floods tell us about our global climate future

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How hurricanes keep Earth’s energy in balance

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The quest to make the outdoors more diverse and inclusive

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Goodbye summer: Fall weather has taken control in the D.C. area

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This is Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, researchers say

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Should you update your iPhone to iOS 17? 5 new features to check out

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The abortion bot will see you now

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Your iPhone 15 could be free. It might still be a bad deal.

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Technology

Under Musk, Twitter is handing over more data to investigators

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Judge rejects Google claim that DOJ’s Jonathan Kanter is improperly biased

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TikTok and U.S. rekindle negotiations, boosting app’s hopes for survival

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Taiwan urges China to stop ‘destructive’ military sorties as tensions mount

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WWII-era letter suggests Vatican knew of Holocaust atrocities

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U.N. adds site near Palestinian city of Jericho to World Heritage List

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Iran says U.S. prisoner swap moving ahead, showing partial thaw in relations

By Susannah George

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A stealth F-35 fighter jet went down in S.C. It’s proving hard to find.

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Incandescent lightbulbs were being banned. He spent $1,700 to hoard thousands.

By Jonathan Edwards

Red states quit nation’s oldest library group amid culture war over books

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N.M. governor narrows her ban on carrying firearms after controversy

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Drew Barrymore talk show will pause production until Hollywood strike ends

By Herb Scribner

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At the Anthem, Patti Smith’s power and passions still have potency

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How ‘Buy U a Drank’ made T-Pain no money, according to the rapper

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All the books longlisted for the National Book Awards this year

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She wrote to a scientist about her fatigue. It inspired a breakthrough.

By Brian Vastag

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Medicare's drug negotiation program will be in court today

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie Beard

Philadelphia council bans safe-injection sites in most of the city

By David Ovalle

Science

No evidence that UFOs have extraterrestrial origins, NASA finds

By Shane Harris

Kim and Putin met at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome. Here’s why.

By Leo Sands

Flamingos have been spotted across the U.S. Hurricane Idalia may be why.

By Kyle Melnick

Commanders’ season is about Sam Howell. The early returns are good.

By Barry Svrluga

Brian Robinson Jr. sparks offense in Commanders’ comeback win over Broncos

By Nicki Jhabvala

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What to know from NFL Week 2: Micah Parsons is taking over

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New York Times reporters to rally as sports desk officially closes

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With big stop, Michael Chavis helps Nationals end five-game skid

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How one company profited while delaying Narcan’s drugstore debut

By Todd C. Frankel

IRS halts processing claims for pandemic tax credit tied to fraud

By Julie Zauzmer Weil

Recall ordered for colorful ‘water beads’ after infant’s death

By Julian Mark

‘No go’: UAW president rejects Stellantis wage increase offer

By Gerrit De Vynck and Lauren Kaori Gurley

American entrepreneurship is on the rise

By Abha Bhattarai

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A golden era of airline status is ending

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Is Frontier’s all-you-can-fly pass a good deal? We tried it.

By Andrea Sachs

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In praise of the airport shower

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iPhone chargers are changing. Don’t expect your hotel to keep up.