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What to know about California’s messy governor’s race
Its unusual primary system, combined with scandal and a low-profile field, have made this year’s race harder to predict.
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How California Redistricting Shrunk the Competitive Map
The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats.
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China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk
New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.
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A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa
Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence.
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They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran.
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Could Talarico’s Religious Approach Win Texas?
James Talarico, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, has connected his political positions to his Christian faith. Our religion reporter Ruth Graham discusses how his perspective differs from the politically conservative Christianity dominant in Republican politics in Texas.
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Exploring the Hidden Language of Human Emotions
There’s something beautifully mysterious about the way humans communicate emotions. It’s like a secret language we all know, yet hardly ever discuss. Recently, I’ve been diving into this hidden language, and it’s been a journey of discovery, not just about others, but about myself too. It started with a simple observation: a friend of mine,…
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Even Havana’s Street Sweepers Can’t Escape the Impact of the Fuel Blockade
A fuel blockade on Cuba has aggravated a lack of consistent garbage pickup and produced enormous trash piles.
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Colombia Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff
The candidate forced a runoff on Sunday in what could herald another gain for the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America.