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May 15, 2026
Parents of teens who break curfew in D.C. will be prosecuted, DOJ says
The Justice Department’s crackdown on crime comes ahead of 250th anniversary events in the nation’s capital.
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May 15, 2026
What to know about the investigation into Memphis forward Brandon Clarke's death
Brandon Clarke’s death raised countless questions
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May 15, 2026
Tennessee’s sole congressional Democrat won’t run again after redistricting
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) announced Friday that he is ending his reelection campaign after the state General Assembly broke up his majo...
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May 15, 2026
DOJ will seek death penalty for Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect
The suspected attacker has been charged with murder and hate crimes, among other counts.
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May 15, 2026
Virginia county’s immigration policies on trial in congressional hearing
Republicans accused Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of allowing people in the country illegally to get away with seriou...
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May 15, 2026
An underwhelming China summit
Xi Jinping disrespected Trump, who got little in return.
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May 15, 2026
Trump’s redistricting war forces a surrender in South Carolina
Cynical redistricting map dilutes Black voting power to target a kingmaker.
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May 15, 2026
DOJ expected to drop fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
The likely move comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission struck an $18 million deal to settle a parallel civil lawsuit.
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May 15, 2026
Tumultuous, bloody week unfolds in Ukraine and Russia after brief ceasefire
A Russian airstrike on a Kyiv apartment complex that killed at least 24 people and a Ukrainian strike on residential buildings and an oil re...
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May 15, 2026
Cruise ships are perfect breeding ground for viruses, but we can’t get enough
Buffets and shared spaces help make cruise ships ideal places for viruses to flourish, disease experts say. Still, Americans are booking cru...
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May 15, 2026
Who’s to blame for school shootings? You are.
Gun policy, motherhood, youth sports and the Purple Line, in readers’ eyes.
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May 15, 2026
Students should be on school boards, but adults should also listen to them
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May 15, 2026
Is Obama’s call for Justice Department independence an impossible dream?
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May 15, 2026
Has the University of Wisconsin really abandoned DEI?
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May 15, 2026
Trump announces planned D.C. site for massive sculpture garden
Any new memorial project in West Potomac Park would probably require congressional approval as well as review by federal planning bodies.
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May 15, 2026
The Smithsonian’s most contested exhibition is back on view, mostly intact
The National Portrait Gallery's curators have found a way to counter the Trump administration: with facts.
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May 15, 2026
These European rules are empowering Iran in the Strait of Hormuz
Europe's insurers are required to hold enough capital to withstand a once-in-200-years event.
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May 15, 2026
Serious. Has a spine. No wonder he’s leaving Congress.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) isn't seeking reelection. That’s a loss for the country.
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May 15, 2026
The UFO files reveal a hidden truth about American society
Belief in alien life may be its own religion, along with declining trust in U.S. institutions.
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May 15, 2026
Forget the knock on the door. The government searches in secret now.
A digital search through service providers is the norm even in routine police investigations.
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May 15, 2026
Why Americans — and Churchill
Historians rate Eisenhower more highly decades after his presidency. Churchill did too.
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May 15, 2026
Friday briefing: Beijing summit; Trump statue; weekend storms; inspiring graduation speeches; and more
Catch up in minutes with these 7 stories.
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May 15, 2026
Notes on new parenthood
Edith Pritchett cartoon on challenges of becoming a parent and raising a baby.
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May 15, 2026
A golden statue of Trump draws mixed reactions at his golf course
Online, the glittering statue of Trump has become a flash point. In real life, golfers seem less excited.
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May 15, 2026
This billionaire has an audacious plan to turn BuzzFeed into a streaming giant
Comedian-turned-media mogul Byron Allen plans to transform the once high-flying outlet into a streaming juggernaut to compete with YouTube.
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May 15, 2026
A California billionaire is paying influencers to boost his campaign
Tom Steyer’s California gubernatorial campaign has paid thousands of dollars to influencers, some of whom did not disclose the payouts. Stat...
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May 15, 2026
Trump misses deadline to disclose tens of millions of dollars in stock trades
The president was fined $200 after he was months late to report buying and selling Microsoft and Amazon stock.
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May 15, 2026
A GOP senator defied Trump on impeachment, and voters haven’t forgotten
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces two challengers — one endorsed by the president — in Saturday’s primary, five years after voting to con...
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May 15, 2026
MIT president blames federal policy shifts for big drop in research on campus
Federal funding cuts have curtailed research at elite universities such as MIT, dulling America’s competitive edge globally.
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May 15, 2026
CWG Live updates: 70s today, 80s Saturday and near 90 Sunday
Today's ideal conditions will be short-lived.
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May 15, 2026
5 moments that defined Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve
From slashing rates during the pandemic to standing up to the president, here are the key moments that shaped Powell's eight years as Federa...
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May 15, 2026
Why so much of the Southeast has been on fire
Prolonged heat and drought, fewer prescribed burns, and lingering hurricane debris have left the region on edge.
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May 15, 2026
5 graduation speeches with truly helpful tips for living your life
Every spring, commencement speakers offer their wisdom. We combed through dozens of speeches from over the years and pulled out some of the...
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May 15, 2026
It’s time to get hyped for the NHL playoffs! Crank up the ... Coldplay?
Most professional sports teams pump up their crowds with AC/DC or Metallica, but the surging Montreal Canadiens skate to “Fix You” by Coldpl...
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May 15, 2026
U.S. sank millions in failed mission to stem crisis in Haiti. It’s trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar...
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May 15, 2026
In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won.
A soldier taught a 12-year-old how to disable the fiber-optic drones that Russia has been using to hunt Ukrainian civilians in a campaign th...
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May 15, 2026
When Trump met Xi as peers
The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said...
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May 15, 2026
Miss Manners: My mother-in-law lied about gift she got me
Mom-in-law’s “one of a kind” gift for the letter writer turned out to be factory-made. Why did she lie?
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May 15, 2026
Carolyn Hax: Married woman is suddenly attracted to longtime best friend
Married letter writer who felt too “evolved” to fall for her male best friend wants to quash an unwelcome attraction.
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May 15, 2026
CIA director travels to Cuba as fuel reserves hit zero
The surprise Cuban trip by CIA chief John Ratcliffe comes as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Cuba’s communist government.
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May 15, 2026
Watch out drivers: Deer may be getting drunk on fermented fruit
Police in Saône-et-Loire, France, are warning residents about erratic deer that they believe may be drunk on fermented fruit.
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May 14, 2026
Blackhawks agree to 3-year contract with forward prospect Roman Kantserov
Roman Kantserov is joining the Chicago Blackhawks after a record-breaking season in the Kontinental Hockey League
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May 14, 2026
The Commanders want a fast start. Their schedule won’t help.
The NFL schedule has been released, and the Commanders have a brutal first two months.
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May 14, 2026
White Sox say fan who fell into the bullpen seems to be doing well
The Chicago White Sox said in a statement that the fan who tumbled roughly 10 feet into the visiting bullpen at Rate Field during Wednesday...
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May 14, 2026
July 4th fireworks in D.C. will ‘shatter’ world record, organizers say
The Trump-aligned Freedom 250 group is reportedly seeking to launch more than 809,000 shells, roman candles and rockets at the event.
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May 14, 2026
Effort to halt Iran war stalls in House despite rising GOP frustration
Thursday’s vote followed testimony from Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. commander overseeing the military campaign.
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May 14, 2026
Pentagon abruptly cancels troop deployment to Europe amid frustrations with NATO
The Pentagon canceled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, as the White House expresses frustration over NATO's non-participation...
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May 14, 2026
Graham Platner’s oil fantasy
The Senate hopeful is long on anger and short on real solutions.
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May 14, 2026
Michigan bucks the ‘tax the rich’ trend
A ballot effort fizzled in Michigan, and Democratic state senators rejected the governor's request to raise "sin" taxes to balance the budge...
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May 14, 2026