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Penn’s Leadership Resigns Amid Controversies Over Antisemitism
The president, Elizabeth Magill, and the chairman of the board of trustees, Scott L. Bok, are leaving after intense pressure…
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Talk of a Trump Dictatorship Charges the American Political Debate
Former President Donald J. Trump and his allies are not doing much to reassure those worried about his autocratic instincts.…
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Minnesota Is Looking for a New State Flag. Residents Have a Few (Thousand) Ideas.
Ask Minnesotans about the state’s official flag, and prepare for a crush of critiques. Start with legibility. Viewed from afar,…
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For Haley, Rise in Polls Feeds Voter Enthusiasm on Trail
The crowds are her biggest yet, and voters are warming up to her candidacy, but Nikki Haley still faces a…
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Rosalynn Carter’s Life in Photos
Rosalynn Carter, who died on Nov. 19 at the age of 96, was a bridge — between generations, between the…
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Federal Law Requires a Choice: Marijuana or a Gun?
For Vera Cooper, the time had come to buy a gun. In her mid-70s at the time and widowed several…
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The National Christmas Tree Fell Over. Insert Metaphor Here.
Does it symbolize President Biden’s economic policies, or the pressures of the season?
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Americans Glimpse Jimmy Carter’s Frailty and His Resolve
“Come hell or high water, Jimmy Carter was going to use his inner resources to be there,” the presidential historian…
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The 10 Best California Books of 2023
These new works of fiction and nonfiction vividly render the state’s past and present.
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How to Watch the DeSantis-Newsom Debate
The unusual event, between a Republican presidential candidate and a high-profile Democratic governor who has been a surrogate for the…
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