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Talking point

America's alarming rise in antisemitism

Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. are "popping up everywhere and often"
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Protest in Isreal.
Briefing

Is Israel on the verge of 'societal collapse'?

Opponents have warned the government's suggested reforms could be the end of democracy in Israel
The extreme weather events of 2023
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The extreme weather events of 2023

Extreme weather events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, "and they're affecting every corner of the world"
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Behind the scenes

The messy behind-the-scenes drama engulfing DC

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Ex-National Enquirer publisher appears again before grand jury in Trump inquiry
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Ex-National Enquirer publisher appears again before grand jury in Trump inquiry

Chipotle to pay $240,000 after closing store that tried to unionize
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Chipotle to pay $240,000 after closing store that tried to unionize

6 killed in school shooting in Nashville
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6 killed in school shooting in Nashville

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U.S. to crack down on guns going south while Mexico works to stop fentanyl heading north
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U.S. to crack down on guns going south while Mexico works to stop fentanyl heading north

Lebanon to reverse daylight savings decision
March 27, 2023

Lebanon to reverse daylight savings decision

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Briefing

The truth about alcohol

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Spotlight: Indictment week?

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Profile

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The GOP vs. Alvin Bragg
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The GOP vs. Alvin Bragg

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5 toons about Trump's possible indictment
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5 toons about Trump's possible indictment

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Netanyahu fires defense minister for opposing judicial overhaul

NATO condemns Putin's 'irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric
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NATO condemns Putin's 'irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric

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More tornado threats hamper rescuers after deadly Mississippi, Alabama storm

First Citizens acquires Silicon Valley Bank's loans, deposits
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First Citizens acquires Silicon Valley Bank's loans, deposits

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Targeting the press
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Targeting the press

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Jonathan Majors' attorney claims he's 'provably the victim' in assault case

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Gwyneth Paltrow grilled in court on whether she's friends with Taylor Swift

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Kanye West claims Jonah Hill in '21 Jump Street' made him 'like Jewish people again'

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Ex-National Enquirer publisher appears again before grand jury in Trump inquiry

Chipotle to pay $240,000 after closing store that tried to unionize
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Battling the Burrito Bowls

Chipotle to pay $240,000 after closing store that tried to unionize

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6 killed in school shooting in Nashville

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U.S. to crack down on guns going south while Mexico works to stop fentanyl heading north
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U.S. to crack down on guns going south while Mexico works to stop fentanyl heading north

Lebanon to reverse daylight savings decision
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Lebanon to reverse daylight savings decision

Most of Silicon Valley Bank bought by First Citizens, FDIC says
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Fire Sale

Most of Silicon Valley Bank bought by First Citizens, FDIC says

Putin's plan to move nukes to Belarus irritated the West, 'humiliated' China
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