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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

Bolsonaro heading home to Brazil — and an uncertain future

The former president faces a laundry list of investigations related to his controversial term in office.

By Terrence McCoy and Moriah Balingit

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

She survived Auschwitz. Now she’s teaching Gen Z about it — on TikTok.

Tova Friedman and her 17-year-old grandson are trying to counter Holocaust denial and misinformation by sharing her firsthand experience.

By Marisa Iati

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

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Ariz. governor’s press secretary resigns amid backlash over gun-toting post

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Opening Day, baseball’s happiest holiday, arrives with sweeping new rules

Opening Day will mark the regular season debut of MLB’s new rules and revamped schedule.

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