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Carolyn Hax: Boyfriend omitted how close he is to his ex — on ex’s advice
They’ve been dating three months, and he never mentioned how close he is to his ex — because she told him not to tell.
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Black Republicans are making ripples in state and national politics
Black Republicans have gained national attention in recent months, their visibility coming at a time when the party appears to be shifting more to the right.
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Across GOP, many see Trump as likely nominee — including some rival supporters
With less than four months until the first nominating contest, many Republicans are saying more directly that they expect Trump will lead the ticket next year. Even some of his critics are moving toward that conclusion.
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What’s driving a possible shutdown? A fraction of the federal budget.
Lawmakers in both parties have called for getting serious about the rising federal debt. The shutdown fight ignores its key drivers.
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Two Hooded Gunmen, a Silver Getaway Car and a Slain Sikh Leader
Three witnesses who said they saw the killers of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh leader at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, described the scene.
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Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea
The world’s most brazen maritime militarization is gaining muscle in waters through which one-third of global ocean trade passes.
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Has Coffee Finally Ousted Tea as the U.K.’s Favorite Hot Drink?
Recent studies suggest coffee has stolen Britons’ hearts. But for cafe patrons in a city that hosts some of the nation’s oldest coffeehouses, it’s complicated.
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For Egypt, Menendez Was Key to Access to Billions in U.S. Aid
When the annual allotment of up to $1.3 billion faltered even a sliver, Egypt found an ally in Senator Robert J. Menendez, who on Friday was indicted on bribery charges tied to Egypt.
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In Marseille, Francis Urges Europe to Heed the Plight of Migrants
Pope Francis said the migrant route through the Mediterranean had become a “graveyard of dignity.”
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Arsenic Preserved the Animals, But Killed the Museum
A popular taxidermy exhibit in Sioux Falls, S.D., was closed after the toxin was discovered laced throughout the specimens. Many lament the loss of the “works of art.”