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Why did Merrick Garland appoint a special counsel to investigate Trump?

Garland claims the former president forced his hand by announcing his 2024 ambitions

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Congress braces for looming budget battle

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The international problem of modern slavery

Why does slavery still exist in modern society, and what is being done to combat it?

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Briefing

Will Donald Trump win the Republican nomination?

The former president is vying for the White House again, but reactions within the GOP have been mixed.

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Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act

1:58 AM

Jury convicts Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs of seditious conspiracy

11:37 PM

San Francisco approves police request to deploy lethal robots

November 29, 2022

A look at the White House's festive and homey holiday decor

November 29, 2022

U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in crucial World Cup win

November 29, 2022

Twitter ends its COVID misinformation policy

Spotlight: China's zero COVID policy

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Briefing

China's 'COVID Zero' policy, explained

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How the other half lives

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

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China's COVID protests

China's Xi has few good options amid protests of 'zero COVID' policy

Chinese protesters are seen clashing with police in Shanghai.

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Fighting Back

Chinese protests over COVID lockdowns reach boiling point in Beijing, Shanghai

10 things you need to know today

29 November 2022

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China police move in to prevent more 'zero COVID' protests

Biden calls for Congress to intervene to prevent rail strike

GOP election officials delay certifying midterm results in conservative Arizona county

Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty

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Feature

FTX: Silicon Valley's favorite whiz kid unravels

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Reasons to avoid store cards

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Feature

6 charming homes in Queens, New York

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Feature

Twitter: Musk digs himself into a deeper hole

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Briefing

Why do people hate billionaires?

Critics say the existence of the uber-wealthy is both immoral and a policy failure

The daily gossip

29 November 2022

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Michelle Williams pays tribute to her 'Grams' on 'Dawson's Creek'

Ben Affleck engraved 'not going anywhere' on Jennifer Lopez's engagement ring

Aubrey Plaza prank had co-star on the 'brink of a psychological break'

Hailey Bieber has an ovarian cyst the 'size of an apple'

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Marriage Equality Safety Net

Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act

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Capitol Siege Aftermath

Jury convicts Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs of seditious conspiracy

Police with bomb squad robot in San Francisco

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Affirmative

San Francisco approves police request to deploy lethal robots

World News

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Asking for Help

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy

Chinese police arrest protester in Shanghai

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China's COVID protests

Chinese universities send students home amid 'zero COVID' protest crackdown

A Rolls-Royce engine seen during an airshow.

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Flying High

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

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How the other half lives

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

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Briefing

10 great Thanksgiving TV episodes to watch on streaming

Get in the Thanksgiving spirit with these classic holiday episodes

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Andor: The best Star Wars Easter eggs and tie-ins

Where to look for some delightful references to the franchise's lore

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1.Flying High

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

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2.New Pain no gain

Sanctions apparently hurting Russia's economy, Ukraine war effort

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3.China's COVID protests

China's Xi has few good options amid protests of 'zero COVID' policy

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4.Briefing

It's a GOP free-for-all in the Georgia runoff

5.penalty kick

Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag

6.Forecast

6 volcanoes that could shut down the world

7.Feature

5 toons about Elon Musk's Twitter disaster

8.age of deception

Why did Merrick Garland appoint a special counsel to investigate Trump?

Congress braces for looming budget battle

The international problem of modern slavery

Will Donald Trump win the Republican nomination?

Speed Reads

Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act

Jury convicts Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs of seditious conspiracy

San Francisco approves police request to deploy lethal robots

A look at the White House's festive and homey holiday decor

U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in crucial World Cup win

Twitter ends its COVID misinformation policy

Spotlight: China's zero COVID policy

China's 'COVID Zero' policy, explained

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

China's Xi has few good options amid protests of 'zero COVID' policy

Chinese protests over COVID lockdowns reach boiling point in Beijing, Shanghai

10 things you need to know today

China police move in to prevent more 'zero COVID' protests

Biden calls for Congress to intervene to prevent rail strike

GOP election officials delay certifying midterm results in conservative Arizona county

Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty

From the magazine

FTX: Silicon Valley's favorite whiz kid unravels

Reasons to avoid store cards

6 charming homes in Queens, New York

Twitter: Musk digs himself into a deeper hole

The Week Magazine

Why do people hate billionaires?

The daily gossip

Michelle Williams pays tribute to her 'Grams' on 'Dawson's Creek'

Ben Affleck engraved 'not going anywhere' on Jennifer Lopez's engagement ring

Aubrey Plaza prank had co-star on the 'brink of a psychological break'

Hailey Bieber has an ovarian cyst the 'size of an apple'

Cartoons

U.S. News

Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act

Jury convicts Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs of seditious conspiracy

San Francisco approves police request to deploy lethal robots

World News

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy

Chinese universities send students home amid 'zero COVID' protest crackdown

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

10 great Thanksgiving TV episodes to watch on streaming

Andor: The best Star Wars Easter eggs and tie-ins

Most Popular

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

Sanctions apparently hurting Russia's economy, Ukraine war effort

China's Xi has few good options amid protests of 'zero COVID' policy

It's a GOP free-for-all in the Georgia runoff

Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag

6 volcanoes that could shut down the world

5 toons about Elon Musk's Twitter disaster

Merriam-Webster picks 'gaslighting' as the 2022 word of the year