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Why do Americans own AR-15s? We asked gun owners for their top reasons.

The Washington Post and Ipsos asked nearly 400 AR-15 owners why they own the rifle, what they use it for and how often they fire it. Here's what the poll found.

By Emily Guskin, Aadit Tambe and Jon Gerberg

Bolsonaro heads home to Brazil — and an uncertain future

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

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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

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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Two Black Hawk helicopters crash near Fort Campbell; fatalities expected

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

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Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia by security service

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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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Animal rides are cruel, advocates say. So why are we still doing them?

Outrage over the unethical treatment of elephants, camels and horses is forcing attractions to consider alternate modes of transportation.

By Andrea Sachs

Rupert Murdoch settles a lot of lawsuits. Why not Dominion v. Fox News?

By Paul Farhi and Sarah Ellison

Disney quietly dodged DeSantis’s oversight board, appointees realize

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Supporters cheer Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s arrival in New York on Wednesday. (Reuters)

U.S. says Taiwan president is just passing through. China’s not amused.

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