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Gaza strikes intensify as U.S. warns Israel over civilian deaths

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Trump pardoned them. Now they’re helping him return to power.

His unprecedented use of pardon power to benefit political and financial backers is paying dividends as he seeks to return to the White House.

By Beth Reinhard, Manuel Roig-Franzia and Clara Ence Morse

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Trump attempts to spin anti-democracy, authoritarian criticism against Biden

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HOME-SCHOOL NATION

What home schooling hides: An 11-year-old boy tortured and starved by his stepmom

Roman Lopez was 11 when he went missing. His years of torment were concealed by home schooling.

By Peter Jamison

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Daily Mix

Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?

By Lindsey Bever

Microfilm hidden in a pumpkin launched Richard Nixon’s career 75 years ago

By Gordon F. Sander

A chicken was missing toes. People sent him over 60 pairs of tiny shoes.

By Cathy Free

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You asked: Should I rinse canned beans?

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Biden turns up pressure on corporate ‘price gouging’ as 2024 nears

By Jeff Stein

Some of Musk’s business clients are rethinking their relationship with the tech mogul. Now, so is Congress.

By Jacob Bogage

Blast that killed 4 at university was terrorism, Philippine president says

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Quarterback Jalen Milroe and Alabama beat Georgia on Saturday in Atlanta. (Getty Images)

Alabama beats Georgia to win SEC title and complicate playoff picture

The Crimson Tide’s victory Saturday in Atlanta means there could be as many as seven teams with credible cases to be selected for the four-team playoff when the field is announced Sunday afternoon.

By Jesse Dougherty

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An archaeological find in Scotland weaves together mystery, tragedy and scientific inquiry

Researchers just revealed how the Egyptian artifacts ended up buried on the grounds of a boarding school in Scotland.

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The last days of George Santos, U.S. congressman

Scenes from the final act of a Washington farce.

By Kara Voght, Ben Terris and Jesús Rodríguez

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George Santos was expelled. What happens next with his House seat?

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What home schooling hides: A boy tortured and starved by his stepmom

Roman Lopez was 11 when he went missing. His years of torment were concealed by home schooling.

Opinion

A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable. We should stop pretending.

Trump pardoned them. Now they’re helping him return to power.

Advice

Carolyn Hax: Life ‘really opened up’ post-divorce — just not for ex-wife and child

Advice

Ask Amy: My husband choosing to miss my 70th birthday is the ‘last straw’

Politics

Hard-right backtrack on spending levels leaves sour taste for colleagues

“It could have saved ourselves some time,” one Republican House member said.

By Marianna Sotomayor

Analysis

The mega rich are the new political bosses. Is that bad for democracy?

By Dan Balz

Analysis

Lankford enters arena of bipartisan talks, with global security package on the line

By Paul Kane

Congressman’s home vandalized with message calling for Gaza cease-fire

By Azi Paybarah

Election 2024

Pro-DeSantis super PAC fires CEO amid turmoil

By Michael Scherer and Hannah Knowles

Trump attempts to spin anti-democracy, authoritarian criticism against Biden

By Isaac Arnsdorf and Marianne LeVine

Florida Democratic Party says Biden is the only candidate, angering rivals

By Azi Paybarah

Biden campaign hits back on Trump’s vow to repeal Affordable Care Act

By Marisa Iati and Maegan Vazquez

Advice

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Carolyn Hax: Life ‘really opened up’ post-divorce — just not for ex-wife and child

A letter writer found better living through divorce, and now wants to coach up the ex “to want more for herself.”

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Ask Amy: My husband choosing to miss my 70th birthday is the ‘last straw’

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Miss Manners: Friend’s mom keeps comparing our kids

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Ask Sahaj: I never told my child about their autism diagnosis. Should I now?

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Work Advice: This ‘holiday’ office party is all Christmas, all the way

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Dining chat: Should I call out a popular restaurant with a history of bias and hostility?

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

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When I feel too happy, it terrifies me

By Beth Levine

Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?

By Lindsey Bever

Women’s brains change across the menstrual cycle

By Meeri Kim

It’s never too late to lift weights: Older bodies can still build muscle

By Gretchen Reynolds

A child loved cinnamon applesauce. Then he got lead poisoning.

By Jenna Portnoy and Laura Reiley

The Home You Own

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Yes, messy people can learn to be tidier. Here’s how.

By Stacey Colino

Advice

I hate the fluorescent lights in my kitchen. What are my options?

By Jeanne Huber

You can take your dog to movies and bars. But does he want to go?

By Kelly Conaboy

How much does it cost to renovate a kitchen? Three homeowners answer.

By Sophia Solano

Why extended warranties aren’t necessary

By Laura Daily

BOOK WORLDNews, reviews and big ideas for all things fiction and nonfiction

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Review

Thurston Moore disappears into the cool noise of his memoir

By Chris Richards

Review

Yes, people lie online. But it may matter less than we fear.

By Becca Rothfeld

Perspective

It’s time to read Claire Keegan, one of Ireland’s best writers

By Jack Sheehan

Review

Omid Scobie’s ‘Endgame’ has arrived. Where are the royal revelations?

By Autumn Brewington

Review

The killings that made mass murder an American obsession

By Carl Hoffman

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

Before China’s coal is even burned, its mines are warming the planet

By Christian Shepherd

This year will be Earth’s hottest in human history, report confirms

By Scott Dance

To protect kids, EPA wants total removal of lead pipes for the first time

By Anna Phillips

Extreme weather helped fuel surge in malaria cases last year

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Why you should think twice about cranking up your thermostat as it gets cold

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‘Kona’ storm dumps exceptional rains, mountain snows on Hawaii

By Matthew Cappucci

Solar storm sparks colorful northern lights unusually far south into U.S.

By Ian Livingston

‘Long-duration’ storm to blast Pacific Northwest with flooding, snow

By Ian Livingston

Southeast Texas and Houston face risk of severe storms, tornadoes

By Matthew Cappucci

Americans are boringly predictable in smartphones. Here’s why.

By Shira Ovide

LinkedIn has AI to enhance profiles. It made some sound robotic.

By Danielle Abril

Google starts deleting dormant accounts Dec. 1. Here’s how to save yours.

By Heather Kelly

Technology

Employees keep up pressure on Big Tech to drop deal with Israel

By Caroline O'Donovan

Amazon awards launches to SpaceX, its main internet satellite rival

By Christian Davenport

Pentagon plans a drone army to counter China’s market dominance

By Eva Dou and Gerrit De Vynck

National

A trans girl played volleyball. Now her Florida school is under investigation.

By Justine McDaniel, Maham Javaid and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff

Suspect is in custody after four L.A. killings, police say

By Heidi Pérez-Moreno

Childhood pneumonia outbreak in Ohio unrelated to China, Europe

By Fenit Nirappil and Lena H. Sun

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin is charged with attempted murder

By Amber Ferguson

Olympic swimmer Klete Keller avoids prison time for role in Jan. 6 riot

By Dave Sheinin

WORLD

Farmers race to innovate as climate change threatens African food supply

By Katharine Houreld

In second act, Russian activist group Pussy Riot protests Ukraine war

By Robyn Dixon

Henri Lopes, Congolese writer who mocked African autocrats and served one, dies at 86

By Brian Murphy

As George Santos is expelled from Congress, Brazilians hang their heads

By Terrence McCoy and Marina Dias

Russian deserters tell of blood, betrayal and hope in escaping Ukraine war

By Robyn Dixon and Natalia Abbakumova

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Charles Melton talks about his quietly powerful part in ‘May December’

“Riverdale” actor Charles Melton jumped at the chance to play a man who endured tabloid scrutiny as a boy who then married his abuser

By Sonia Rao

Smartmatic’s lawsuit against Fox News heats up with Murdoch depositions

By Jeremy Barr

Julianna Margulies apologizes for saying Black, LGBTQ people hate Jews

By Samantha Chery

Michigan shuts out Iowa to earn its spot in an uncertain playoff field

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Alabama beats Georgia to win SEC title and complicate playoff picture

By Jesse Dougherty

Analysis

College football winners and losers: Playoff contenders make closing statements

By Patrick Stevens

TCU shocks Georgetown on a wild three-pointer at the buzzer

By Kareem Copeland

Wes Moore starts making his case to keep the Commanders in Maryland

By Sam Fortier

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