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Miss Manners: Do guests always have to reciprocate invitations?
Reader wonders if guests should reciprocate dinner invites.
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What to Watch For in the 2024 Iowa Caucuses
Republican voters will render a first verdict on the entreaties Donald J. Trump’s rivals have made to move the party past his grip, as he seeks a turbocharged launch to the nomination.
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Campaigns Battle Cold and Complacency in Final Turnout Push in Iowa
Republicans once had high hopes for turnout in Monday’s caucuses. But the brutal weather and Donald Trump’s dominance have cooled predictions.
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War or No War, Many Older Ukrainians Want to Stay Put
The front line in Ukraine is largely peopled by the elderly these days. Some can’t afford to get out. Others say they won’t abandon their homes.
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New Leader Takes Over in Guatemala, Raising Hopes for Fragile Democracy
Bernardo Arévalo, an anticorruption crusader, had to fight to make it to Sunday’s inauguration. His challenges are just beginning.
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Who Is Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s Next President?
A former doctor with a humble background, Mr. Lai is seen as more attuned to the mood of Taiwan’s people than to the perilous nuances of dealing with Beijing.
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Cheered by Thousands, King Frederik X Takes the Throne in Denmark
The prime minister publicly presented the new monarch, King Frederik X, after his mother formally completed her abdication as queen in a private meeting.
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Israel Vows to Keep Fighting Hamas in Gaza
The prime minister of Israel struck a defiant tone after hearings at The Hague, where Israel has been accused of genocide.
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Cooking with lemongrass means hacking your way to flavor
Lemongrass stalks have a tough exterior and bottom core, but once you get past all that, a wonderfully aromatic perfume awaits.
