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Armed groups on the right and left exploit the AR-15 as both tool and symbol

Far-right groups have used the AR-15 for years to intimidate political opponents. Now leftist groups are turning to the same weapon for “community defense” organizing in response.

By Hannah Allam

State Sen. Karen Berg (D), whose trans son killed himself, criticized the vote. (AP)

Kentucky lawmakers pass sweeping anti-trans law, overriding governor’s veto

The law bans access to gender-affirming health care for trans children, restricts which bathrooms and lockers they use and prohibits discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

By William Wan

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Biden-Netanyahu spat bursts into full view

President Biden signaled misgivings about Netanyahu’s path in recent weeks as the prime minister has pursued changes to the Israeli judicial system. Netanyahu’s defiant response to Biden shook Israel’s political and security establishment.

By Steve Hendrix, Toluse Olorunnipa and Meryl Kornfield

Destruction lies in the wake of Friday’s EF4 tornado. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Post)

As a monstrous tornado neared Mississippi town, residents say sirens were silent

In places where not everyone has a reliable cellphone or signal, especially in poor, rural communities, the sirens are considered crucial. But many Rolling Fork residents say they didn’t hear sirens before the deadly tornado.

By Anumita Kaur, Emmanuel Felton and Kasha Patel

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Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection, Vatican says

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Leaked video of guards abandoning deadly fire puts harsh focus on Mexico’s migrant centers

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Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, two dominant pitchers, are joining forces

Their proximity in the New York Mets clubhouse highlights the fact that they are, by most measures, the most dominant right-handers of what is likely to be looked upon as a transitional era in baseball.

By Chelsea Janes

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