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Kari Lake won’t defend her statements about Arizona election official
Kari Lake, a Republican Senate candidate in Arizona, has decided not to defend statements she made about a top election official who sued her for defamation.
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Biden plays up his money edge in taking feistier shots at Trump
President Biden’s campaign has sought to flip the narrative with stepped-up campaigning, fundraising and rhetoric against Donald Trump since the State of the Union.
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Obama, Fearing Biden Loss to Trump, Is on the Phone to Strategize
The former president and the current one are now on the same page about Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s political future. It was not always that way.
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Trump Advisers Talk of Palestinian Expulsions, but Activists Focus on Biden
Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law and his former ambassador to Israel have amplified policy proposals embraced by Israel’s far-right wing, but U.S. activists say their anger still rests with the current administration.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Deal to Avoid Criminal Trial
Nearly a decade after his indictment for securities fraud, Mr. Paxton will pay restitution, take legal ethics classes and do community service as part of an agreement with prosecutors.
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Biden’s TikTok Challenge: Reach Gen Z, Without Drawing Its Wrath
For his campaign, navigating the platform has meant encountering over and over some of the thorniest issues plaguing Mr. Biden’s re-election bid.
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Fretting about election-year deep fakes, states roll out new rules for A.I. content.
An increasing number of states have advanced A.I.-related legislation to combat attempts to mislead voters during the 2024 election, according to a new analysis by the Voting Rights Lab.
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Vacation Rentals: How to Make Your Stay Sustainable
Tips on finding a sustainable short-term rental, what you can do to conserve energy and getting involved in the community.
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Our food critic’s picks for burgers, kebabs and Vietnamese food
Food critic Tom Sietsema’s current picks include Istanbul Grill, District Bistro and Moon Rabbit.
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How much does it cost to renovate a bathroom? Three homeowners answer.
Detailed budget breakdowns for three very different bathroom renovations, all completed within the last year.