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Will the Super Bowl Affect Fans’ Political Views? Bet on It.
Damian R. Murray, a psychologist at Tulane University, studies how various social circumstances and life events affect people’s political views.…
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Biden Sharpens Criticism of Israel, Calling Gaza Response ‘Over the Top’
“There are a lot of innocent people who are in trouble and dying,” the president said in a session with…
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Audit Finds Fatal Lapses in Mental Health Program Meant to Curb Violence
The program, known as Kendra’s Law, has sometimes been mired by shoddy oversight and bureaucratic delays, an audit by the…
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Election Office Blasts in Pakistan Kill at Least 22 a Day Before Vote
Attacks against activities linked to the national elections, including the targeting of candidates, have surged during campaign season.
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US
Biden Cancels Another $5 Billion in Student Loan Debt
Most of the borrowers who will benefit from the latest wave of relief are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others in…
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World
Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese
People with personal ties to China, on a tour to see Taiwan’s election up close, learned of the island’s path…
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‘The Social Contract Has Completely Ruptured’: Ireland’s Housing Crisis
Soaring rents have left many struggling to afford homes in Dublin and have created a generational divide. Two-thirds of younger…
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World
At Least 5 People Die Trying to Cross Icy English Channel
French authorities said that a ship carrying migrants trying to reach Britain had been “reported in difficulty” off the coast…
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Taiwan Holds Election for a New Leader Amid Threats From China
The race pits the governing party, which has emphasized the island’s sovereignty, against an opposition that favors reviving engagement with…
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World
‘A Lifelong Nightmare’: Seeking Justice in India’s Overwhelmed Courts
With 50 million criminal and civil cases pending, it would take 300 years to clear the country’s judicial backlog.