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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

Nashville shooting exploited by right to escalate anti-trans rhetoric

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

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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

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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Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia by security service

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Two Black Hawk helicopters crash near Fort Campbell; fatalities expected

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Disney quietly dodged DeSantis’s oversight board, appointees realize

The panel installed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Reedy Creek Improvement District transferred much of its power to Disney in an 11th-hour agreement.

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How a tiny company with few rules is making fake images mainstream

Midjourney, the year-old firm behind recent fake visuals of Donald Trump and the pope, illustrates the lack of oversight accompanying spectacular strides in AI.

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How to know whether you have allergies or a virus

The symptoms of allergies and respiratory illnesses, including colds, flu and covid-19, are often similar. Here’s how to tell them apart.

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