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Fentanyl Cuts a Bitter Swath Through Milwaukee
The potent opioid increasingly is afflicting people of color in American cities. “I’ve seen a lot of terrible drugs,” said…
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Two Decades After 9/11 Inquiry, a Similar Plan for Covid Stalls in Congress
The 9/11 Commission prompted a national reckoning over the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But some experts fear the chance to…
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Obstruction Charge Takes Center Stage at Jan. 6 Court Hearing
A federal appeals court ruling could affect the cases of hundreds of people charged in connection with the attack on…
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Mass Migrant Crossing Floods Texas Border Facilities
The arrival of up to 1,000 migrants, the latest big group to have crossed the border, was one of the…
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A Fast-Growing Network of Conservative Groups Is Fueling a Surge in Book Bans
Some groups are new, some are longstanding. Some are local, others national. Over the past two years, they have become…
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After an Election Tie in New Hampshire, a Do-Over Without the Drama
One race’s final tally: 970 to 970. So two candidates square off again in a city where voters are mostly…
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Karen Bass’s First Act as L.A.’s Mayor: Declaring Homelessness an Emergency
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Ms. Bass in a ceremony that celebrated her historic win but also underscored the…
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Some Prisoners Remain Behind Bars in Louisiana Despite Being Deemed Free
About 200 to 250 inmates are held beyond their legal release dates on any given month, with the average additional…
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J.R.O.T.C. Textbooks Offer an Alternative View of the World
Descriptions of civic life and some key historical events differ from the way they are taught in typical public school…
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The New Landscape of the Abortion Fight
After the midterm elections, abortion rights advocates hope to harness public support for the long term, while abortion foes look…