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2 Motorists Charged in Chicago, Including One Shot by Federal Agent
The account in the federal criminal complaint, which differs significantly from an earlier homeland security statement, says the motorists rammed officers’ vehicle and that an agent shot one when she drove her car at him.
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Pritzker Says Federal Agents Are Trying to Make Chicago a ‘War Zone’
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said he had ordered state agencies to investigate a raid on a Chicago apartment building where there had been reports of “nearly naked” children zip-tied by federal officers.
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Both Parties Are Resigned to Deadlock as Government Shutdown Takes Hold
Republicans, who hold a governing trifecta, have adopted a mostly passive stance while Democrats dig in for a fight, with both feeling they have the political upper hand.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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Texas L.G.B.T.Q. Teenagers and Families Navigate a Public School Clampdown
Under a new state law, public schools can no longer sponsor gay and gender clubs or “assist” with transitioning, but implementation appears to be varying by the politics of the districts.
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How Trump’s National Guard Deployments Break With Military Tradition
By sending troops to U.S. cities that are not in active crisis, President Trump is breaking with military tradition. Helene Cooper, who covers national security issues for The New York Times, compares his recent actions with earlier domestic military deployments.
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Can Conversion Therapy Be Banned? Supreme Court Will Decide on Colorado Law.
Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of clients under age 18.
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Push for Military Coverage of I.V.F. Faces Challenge in Congress
A proposal to expand the Defense Department’s health care plan to include in vitro fertilization is moving through Congress but could die behind closed doors, again.
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Exploring the Cosmic Web: How Galaxies Connect in the Universe
There’s something profoundly humbling about staring up at the night sky. It’s a reminder of how small we are, yet also how connected we all might be. Recently, I’ve been fascinated by the concept of the cosmic web, an almost invisible structure that connects galaxies throughout the universe. It’s like a vast network, intricately woven…
