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Biden Faces ‘Uncommitted’ Vote in Michigan’s Primary. Here’s What to Watch.
A protest vote against President Biden’s policies on Israel will show the extent of Democratic divisions, while Donald Trump is favored to win again as Nikki Haley presses on.
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G.O.P. Leaders Optimistic on Spending Deal After Meeting With Biden
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Mitch McConnell were upbeat about efforts to avert a government shutdown. “We are making some real headway,” Mr. McConnell said.
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Discover Dominica’s Secret Garden of Waterfalls and Hot Springs Before Everyone Does
Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness.
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What Chefs Really Think About Tipping, Diners and the Industry
In hours of interviews, we talked with highly accomplished chefs from all over the country about the challenges of running a restaurant today.
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Natives vs. ‘Nativar’ plants: Do pollinators notice a difference?
The plant industry has created deliberately selected, crossbred or hybrid versions of native species. But are they attractive to birds and insects?
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Miss Manners: Guest makes rude comment about my china tea set
Guest rudely told the letter writer they didn’t have to “break out” their best china tea set.
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Ask Amy: Friends never offer us compensation for regularly watching their dog
They dog sit for friends often but are getting tired of their lack of appreciation.
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Carolyn Hax: Mom feels like a failure as her teens struggle with mental health
After teens’ mental health diagnoses, a mom feels she failed at “the one … important thing I was supposed to be doing.”
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Cabbage, Fennel and White Bean Soup
Humble cabbage and subtly sweet fennel star in this comforting, homey soup with white beans and diced tomatoes.
