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Why are progressives so mad at Biden's railway deal?

Labor leaders and their allies expected more from the "most pro-union president"

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Briefing

What is 'Shrinkflation'?

And how can shoppers avoid it?

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Briefing

The wild scandal embroiling South Africa's president

A story of buffalo, thieves, and a cash-stuffed sofa

An early polling station in Atlanta, Georgia

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The Election Recap

It's Georgia runoff eve! Here's the latest.

Early voting, a canvassing incident, and more

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Ex-Florida congressman charged with secret lobbying on behalf of Venezuela

9:40 PM

Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies at 71

7:24 PM

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases

December 5, 2022

Trump denies calling to 'terminate' the Constitution after doing so

December 5, 2022

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax evasion, fraud

December 5, 2022

Hertz agrees to pay $168 million to settle false theft claims

Spotlight: Kanye West backlash

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Briefing

A complete timeline of Kanye West's antisemitism fallout

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he admit it

Ye praises Hitler on Alex Jones' show

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Nothing is free

Musk suspends Ye's Twitter account after swastika post

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GOP House Judiciary Committee deletes 'Kanye. Elon. Trump.' tweet

10 things you need to know today

5 December 2022

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Conflicting reports over the status of Iran's morality police

Some GOP lawmakers condemn Trump's call for suspending Constitution

U.S. coronavirus infections rise after Thanksgiving

China continues easing 'zero-COVID' restrictions

From the magazine

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Briefing

If China invades Taiwan

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Feature

Troubled union: Apple's China problem

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Feature

6 outstanding homes built in the 1940s

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William Falk

Patrick Henry in China

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Briefing

The North Korean nuclear threat, explained

Why does Kim Jong Un need an atomic arsenal?

The daily gossip

5 December 2022

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'Good Morning America' anchors pulled from the air after alleged affair

Fans outraged Jenna Ortega filmed 'Wednesday' scene with COVID

Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker gets 21 years in prison

Keke Palmer announces pregnancy in 'SNL' monologue

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Florida Man

Ex-Florida congressman charged with secret lobbying on behalf of Venezuela

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Trump denies calling to 'terminate' the Constitution after doing so

Michael Avenatti seen in Chicago in 2019.

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Bringing Down The Hammer

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax evasion, fraud

World News

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Ukrainians seek shelter in a Kyiv subway station.

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escalations

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases

A hacker set up in his office in Dongguan, China.

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International Interference

Chinese state-backed hackers stole millions in COVID relief, report says

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Time Person of the Year 2022

Who are the nominees for Time's 2022 Person of the Year?

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Petroleum Problems

India criticizes EU, says it will keep buying Russian oil

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rest in peace

Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies at 71

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Time Person of the Year 2022

Who are the nominees for Time's 2022 Person of the Year?

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1.How low can they go?

How low will gas prices go this winter? 3 analyst predictions.

The Viking Polaris is seen after being damaged by a rogue wave.

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2.A Freak Occurrence

Rogue wave strikes cruise ship, killing 1 and injuring 4 more

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3.Briefing

If China invades Taiwan

A protest sign against the Iranian government.

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4.A Major Milestone, Maybe?

Iran dismisses claims morality police have been disbanded

5.Scandalous

Embattled South African president will not resign, says political party will decide fate

6.Breaking up is hard to do

439 Texas churches split from United Methodist Church in widening schism

7.Feature

5 toons about China's COVID protests

8.Briefing

Why are progressives so mad at Biden's railway deal?

What is 'Shrinkflation'?

The wild scandal embroiling South Africa's president

It's Georgia runoff eve! Here's the latest.

Speed Reads

Ex-Florida congressman charged with secret lobbying on behalf of Venezuela

Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies at 71

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases

Trump denies calling to 'terminate' the Constitution after doing so

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax evasion, fraud

Hertz agrees to pay $168 million to settle false theft claims

Spotlight: Kanye West backlash

A complete timeline of Kanye West's antisemitism fallout

Ye praises Hitler on Alex Jones' show

Musk suspends Ye's Twitter account after swastika post

GOP House Judiciary Committee deletes 'Kanye. Elon. Trump.' tweet

10 things you need to know today

Conflicting reports over the status of Iran's morality police

Some GOP lawmakers condemn Trump's call for suspending Constitution

U.S. coronavirus infections rise after Thanksgiving

China continues easing 'zero-COVID' restrictions

From the magazine

If China invades Taiwan

Troubled union: Apple's China problem

6 outstanding homes built in the 1940s

Patrick Henry in China

The Week Magazine

The North Korean nuclear threat, explained

The daily gossip

'Good Morning America' anchors pulled from the air after alleged affair

Fans outraged Jenna Ortega filmed 'Wednesday' scene with COVID

Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker gets 21 years in prison

Keke Palmer announces pregnancy in 'SNL' monologue

Cartoons

U.S. News

Ex-Florida congressman charged with secret lobbying on behalf of Venezuela

Trump denies calling to 'terminate' the Constitution after doing so

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax evasion, fraud

World News

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases

Chinese state-backed hackers stole millions in COVID relief, report says

Who are the nominees for Time's 2022 Person of the Year?

India criticizes EU, says it will keep buying Russian oil

Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies at 71

Who are the nominees for Time's 2022 Person of the Year?

Most Popular

How low will gas prices go this winter? 3 analyst predictions.

Rogue wave strikes cruise ship, killing 1 and injuring 4 more

If China invades Taiwan

Iran dismisses claims morality police have been disbanded

Embattled South African president will not resign, says political party will decide fate

439 Texas churches split from United Methodist Church in widening schism

5 toons about China's COVID protests

Is plant-based meat a failure?