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From a Dead Dog to a Made-Up Meeting: Takeaways From Kristi Noem’s Book
After a rough start to the rollout of her memoir, the South Dakota governor has continued to defend shooting her dog and to deflect on a false story about meeting Kim Jong-un.
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Trump, Who Has Celebrated Violent Protests, Cheers Campus Crackdowns
The former president’s calls for order in college unrest contrast with how he talks about Jan. 6.
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TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Law Forcing Sale or Ban
The social media company and its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sued to challenge the new law, saying it violated users’ First Amendment rights.
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‘You’re a Go’: How Miscues and Confusion Delayed the National Guard on Jan. 6
New testimony underscores how a critical miscommunication between top military officials contributed to a four-hour delay in deploying troops to help restore order at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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House Republicans’ Next Target: Reports of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
After helping topple two college presidents, Congress will grill school district leaders from New York City; Berkeley, Calif.; and Montgomery County in Maryland.
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In Berkeley Public Schools, a War Gives Rise to Unusual Tensions
Accusations of antisemitism in K-12 schools have fractured a city long known for its progressive ideals and inclusiveness.
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Can Philadelphia Fix One of the Most Drug-Plagued Neighborhoods in the Country?
The vow was unequivocal: The city of Philadelphia was finally going to root out the drug trade that has long monopolized the streets of Kensington. Around the neighborhood, where scores of people languish in the shadows of the elevated train ...
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Judge Pushes Back Critical Filing Deadline in Trump Documents Case
Judge Aileen M. Cannon did not immediately set a new date, but the delay increases the chance that the trial will not happen before the November election.
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M.I.T. Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty
Applicants were required to explain how they would enhance diversity. Free-speech advocates and others said that requirement enforced groupthink.
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Lawsuit Claims Widespread Sex Abuse at Illinois Youth Detention Centers
Dozens of former juvenile inmates, now adults, say they were abused by Illinois correctional workers. Lawsuits in other states have made similar claims.
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