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‘Not going to be bullied’: Why Ron DeSantis went after Trump, then retreated

The Florida governor’s response to Trump’s indictment shows the challenge of going on the attack.

By Hannah Knowles, Josh Dawsey and Isaac Arnsdorf

Russia nearly shot down British spy plane near Ukraine, leaked document says

The incident occurred months before a Russian fighter collided with an American MQ-9 drone over the Black Sea.

By Dan Lamothe1 hour ago

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A flag seen by millions now sits in a Marine vet’s basement, and he’s unsure what to do with it

As millions watched the statue fall in Baghdad’s Firdos Square, Tim McLaughlin’s American flag came to symbolize victory in Iraq.

By Greg Jaffe

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Doomsday to utopia: Meet AI’s rival factions

Inside Silicon Valley’s insular AI sector, a small group of strange but influential subcultures have clashed in recent months.

By Nitasha Tiku

Opinions

Bill Clinton: Why has peace endured in Northern Ireland? Hope and history rhymed.

Opinion by Bill Clinton

The worst federal judge in America now has a name

Opinion by Ruth Marcus

Alexandra Petri presents: Real or fake? A history quiz!

Opinion by Alexandra Petri

Vladimir Kara-Murza seeks a free Russia. The Kremlin gives him jail.

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Let me upgrade you ...

Opinion by Karen Attiah

With some of my fellow Stanford Law students, there’s no room for argument

Opinion by Tess Winston

How to fight book bans — and win

Opinion by Alyssa Rosenberg

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The pillars of democracy

Opinion by Michael de Adder

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Record snowPACK

The Great Salt Lake seemed like it was dying. But there’s been a ‘miraculous’ shift.

By Dan Stillman

California got all the snow and rain it needed. Now those could threaten a disaster.

By Brianna Sacks and Brady Dennis

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LIVE: The Masters

Tiger Woods withdraws from the Masters with injury

By Matt Bonesteel, Adam Kilgore, Barry Svrluga, Chuck Culpepper and Cindy Boren3 minutes ago

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Advice

Six simple technologies that quietly make life better

Tech doesn't need to be fancy to make your life better.

By Shira Ovide

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A 17-year-old murdered 3 people. Have 34 years in prison been enough?

Phillip Clements was sentenced “to die in prison.” A reconsideration hearing of his sentence could have the 51-year-old released this year.

By Jasmine Hilton

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Reviews

The best movies of 2023 so far

When it comes to movies, why wait for the end-of-year best-of lists? These movies have all make our evolving critics’ list of 2023′s best.

By Ann Hornaday, Michael O'Sullivan, Thomas Floyd and Mark Jenkins

RetropolisThe Past, Rediscovered

Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

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