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Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz and other hard-right Republicans for months have threatened to go after Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s speakership if he relied on Democratic votes to pass any funding legislation.
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Democrats can’t really save Kevin McCarthy
It’s exceedingly difficult to see how Democrats could provide the votes to keep McCarthy as speaker in any sustainable way.
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Democrats Weigh Whether to Rescue McCarthy From G.O.P. Ouster Bid
Party officials said that without promises to address their policy priorities, the speaker should not count on Democratic votes to save him.
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Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say.
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When Mr. Secretary Loves to Rock
A viral video of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken introduced Americans to the guitar geek hidden within.
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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes
Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.
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Giving River Cruising a Try in France
On a first-time luxury river cruise in France, our reporter learns why this all-inclusive trip, despite its expense, was worth it.
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How to traveller solo and enjoy it The best ways to make your travel companions jealous
Solo travel is on the rise, with more and more people venturing out into the world by themselves. And it’s no wonder why – solo travel is an incredibly rewarding experience, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace, make your own decisions, and really get to know a place and its people.…
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Lise Meitner, the ‘Atomic Pioneer’ Who Never Won a Nobel Prize
Lise Meitner developed the theory of nuclear fission, the process that enabled the atomic bomb. But her identity — Jewish and a woman — barred her from sharing credit for the discovery, newly translated letters show.
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James Webb Telescope Discovers Orion Nebula Enigmas That ‘Shouldn’t Exist’
In new, high-resolution imagery of the star-forming region, scientists spotted worlds that defied explanation, naming them Jupiter Mass Binary Objects.