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Harold Maass

Are Republicans losing their midterm edge?

The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web

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Brigid Kennedy

Is a red 'Mar-a-Lago wave' coming this November?

The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web

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Briefing

Understanding the cartel violence in Baja California

Criminal gangs have caused chaos in several cities across Mexico

John Bolton, Salman Rushdie, and IRG Soldiers

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Briefing

Rushdie, Bolton, and Iran's Revolutionary Guard, explained

Who is behind the recent assassination plots against high-profile Americans?

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3:15 PM

Pence says he'd consider appearing before Jan. 6 probe

12:54 PM

Elon Musk urges Grimes not to get 'elf ear surgery'

10:26 AM

Giuliani appearing before grand jury in GA election probe

9:57 AM

New Mexico Republicans slam Breaking Bad statues for 'glorifying meth makers'

5:34 AM

FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids

3:54 AM

Alaska primary: Murkowski, Palin advance in new Top 4 voting system

Spotlight: Mexico

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this just in

Supreme Court issues rulings on greenhouse gas emissions, 'Remain in Mexico' policy

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Summit of the Americas

Mexico's president will skip U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas

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Quotables

Trump wanted to 'quietly' bomb Mexico, ex-defense secretary says

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'We can't leave all the eggs in one basket'

Texas border inspections prompt Mexico to move trade link to New Mexico

10 things you need to know today

17 August 2022

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Biden signs Democrats' sweeping health and climate law

Liz Cheney loses Wyoming GOP primary in a landslide

Murkowski advances to general election with narrow lead over Trump-backed rival

Report: Former Trump White House lawyers interviewed about Mar-a-Lago documents

From the magazine

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Briefing

The search for more effective vaccines

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Feature

Unfair training agreements

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6 desirable homes in Detroit

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Feature

Economy: U.S. adds jobs despite recession fears

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the daily gossip

16 August 2022

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Florence Pugh and Zach Braff break up

Mariah Carey met with resistance in trying to trademark 'Queen of Christmas'

Idris Elba's daughter failed to land a role as ... Idris Elba's daughter

Alec Baldwin decides an interview with Chris Cuomo will fix everything

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omg

Pence says he'd consider appearing before Jan. 6 probe

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testimony time

Giuliani appearing before grand jury in GA election probe

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Hear this?

FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids

World News

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Stategery

Analysts: Ukrainian strikes in Crimea are part of Kherson counteroffensive

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nine long years

Brittney Griner's lawyers appeal Russian drug conviction

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two is better than one

Combo COVID booster approved in U.K.

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it wasn't me

Iran implies Rushdie is to blame for attack

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Briefing

The uncertain future of the DC universe

It's a problem when you have three different Batmans — and no Superman

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Briefing

Everything to know about the new Lord of the Rings TV show

Middle-earth is calling, and I must go

Business Briefing

17 August 2022

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Biden signs Democrats' sweeping health and climate law

Walmart shares jump as price cuts boost sales

Tencent reports first-ever revenue decline

Arizona, Nevada, Mexico face emergency water cuts

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1.Briefing

Liz Cheney for president?

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2.Briefing

Climate, crime, and the bodies at Lake Mead

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3.be aware

FBI and DHS issue joint bulletin warning of 'increase in threats' to federal law enforcement

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4.Briefing

13 of the best gifts for those who have everything

5.union blues

Starbucks accuses labor board of unfairly helping pro-union workers

6.2022 ad watch

Senate Republican fund cuts ad spending in key battleground races

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Grayson Quay

The debate over the Catholicism 'trend'

8.Feature

Are Republicans losing their midterm edge?

Is a red 'Mar-a-Lago wave' coming this November?

Understanding the cartel violence in Baja California

Rushdie, Bolton, and Iran's Revolutionary Guard, explained

Speed Reads

Pence says he'd consider appearing before Jan. 6 probe

Elon Musk urges Grimes not to get 'elf ear surgery'

Giuliani appearing before grand jury in GA election probe

New Mexico Republicans slam Breaking Bad statues for 'glorifying meth makers'

FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids

Alaska primary: Murkowski, Palin advance in new Top 4 voting system

Spotlight: Mexico

Supreme Court issues rulings on greenhouse gas emissions, 'Remain in Mexico' policy

Mexico's president will skip U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas

Trump wanted to 'quietly' bomb Mexico, ex-defense secretary says

Texas border inspections prompt Mexico to move trade link to New Mexico

10 things you need to know today

Biden signs Democrats' sweeping health and climate law

Liz Cheney loses Wyoming GOP primary in a landslide

Murkowski advances to general election with narrow lead over Trump-backed rival

Report: Former Trump White House lawyers interviewed about Mar-a-Lago documents

From the magazine

The search for more effective vaccines

Unfair training agreements

6 desirable homes in Detroit

Economy: U.S. adds jobs despite recession fears

The Week Magazine

the daily gossip

Florence Pugh and Zach Braff break up

Mariah Carey met with resistance in trying to trademark 'Queen of Christmas'

Idris Elba's daughter failed to land a role as ... Idris Elba's daughter

Alec Baldwin decides an interview with Chris Cuomo will fix everything

Cartoons

U.S. News

Pence says he'd consider appearing before Jan. 6 probe

Giuliani appearing before grand jury in GA election probe

FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids

World News

Analysts: Ukrainian strikes in Crimea are part of Kherson counteroffensive

Brittney Griner's lawyers appeal Russian drug conviction

Combo COVID booster approved in U.K.

Iran implies Rushdie is to blame for attack

The uncertain future of the DC universe

Everything to know about the new Lord of the Rings TV show

Business Briefing

Biden signs Democrats' sweeping health and climate law

Walmart shares jump as price cuts boost sales

Tencent reports first-ever revenue decline

Arizona, Nevada, Mexico face emergency water cuts

Most Popular

Liz Cheney for president?

Climate, crime, and the bodies at Lake Mead

FBI and DHS issue joint bulletin warning of 'increase in threats' to federal law enforcement

13 of the best gifts for those who have everything

Starbucks accuses labor board of unfairly helping pro-union workers

Senate Republican fund cuts ad spending in key battleground races

The debate over the Catholicism 'trend'

5 toons about the Alex Jones verdict