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Solution to Evan Birnholz’s Jan. 22 crossword, “Captain Obvious Goes to the Art Museum”
Our cliche-less captain admires works of art, obviously.
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How the U.S. Government Amassed $31 Trillion in Debt
Two decades of tax cuts, recession responses and bipartisan spending fueled more borrowing — contributing $25 trillion to the total and setting the stage for another federal showdown.
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IVF Offers Hope in China, Even to the Government
China is trying urgently to address its declining population. One idea is to subsidize assisted fertility procedures, which are often a last resort for couples and out of reach for many.
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As Deepfakes Flourish, Countries Struggle With Response
Few governments have approved regulations, often because of free-speech concerns. New mandates from China could change the tone of the debate on digital forgeries.
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Jeff Zients to be Biden’s next chief of staff
Jeff Zients, who led President Biden’s coronavirus response, will replace Ron Klain, who is planning to step down.
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Trump team struggles to consolidate support ahead of S.C. event
Many are divided between their support for Trump, their desire for a competitive nomination fight, and their allegiance to former governor Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott.
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Families Struggle as Pandemic Program Offering Free School Meals Ends
A federal benefit guaranteeing free school meals to millions more students has expired as food prices have risen. Many families are feeling the pinch.
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Biden to Tap Jeff Zients as His Next White House Chief of Staff
He will replace Ron Klain, who has run President Biden’s White House since the president took office two years ago.
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Russian Agents Suspected of Directing Far-Right Group to Mail Bombs in Spain
U.S. officials say the operation may be a signal by Russia that the country and its proxies could carry out more terrorist actions in Europe if nations continue supporting Ukraine.
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Women’s March Holds Nationwide Rallies on 50th Anniversary of Roe
The annual march, which was started in 2017 as a reaction to the election of President Donald J. Trump, this year focused on abortion rights.