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Sherrod Brown Embarks on the Race of His Life
Ohio will almost certainly go for Donald Trump this November. The Democratic senator will need to defy the gravity of the presidential contest to win a fourth term.
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House Passes Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown, Prompting G.O.P. Revolt
The bipartisan vote split Republicans and prompted a threat to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. It was not clear whether Senate Republicans would allow the spending measure to pass in time to avoid a shutdown.
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How Biden Could Try to Coerce Israel to Change Its War Strategy
President Biden has tried persuading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu behind the scenes. But critics say it is time for a different approach.
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As the Rio Grande Dries Up, Canoeing Near Big Bend National Park Gets Harder
Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float.
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A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming April 8. Here’s What to Know.
These are answers to common questions about the April 8 eclipse, and we’re offering you a place to pose more of them.
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Dante Lauretta on Life After Asteroid Bennu and OSIRIS-REx
Dante Lauretta, the planetary scientist who led the OSIRIS-REx mission to retrieve a handful of space dust, discusses his next final frontier.
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What to watch with your kids: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ and more
Common Sense Media reviews of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “The Casagrandes Movie,” “Road House” and “X-Men ’97.”
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A veteran chef’s return makes Vermilion a destination again
Chef Tony Chittum comes back to Vermilion in Old Town Alexandria after a stint at Iron Gate in D.C., and the results are luscious.
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Ask Amy: Solo hiker creeped out by a stranger
She’s creeped out by a strange man she keeps seeing on the walking trail.
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Carolyn Hax: Mom guilt-trips law school grad-to-be over family celebration
A soon-to-be law school grad wants a party similar to older sister’s, but Mom keeps shooting down the plans.