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Who will the next pope be – and how are they chosen?
In Depth Pope Francis is dead at 88 and the Catholic Church must now prepare for a new pontiff
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What did Joe Biden accomplish as president?
In Depth President Joe Biden left office as one of the most disliked presidents in history. But was that record-setting unpopularity a fair assessment of his job performance? Not quite.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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A running list of Trump's second-term national security controversies
In Depth Several scandals surrounding national security have rocked the Trump administration
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The full moon calendar for every month
In depth When to see the lunar phenomenon every month
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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13 potential 2028 presidential candidates for both major parties
In Depth A rare open primary for both parties has a large number of people considering a run for president
By David Faris Published
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Is the American dream still in reach?
In Depth Generations of immigrants have come to America seeking a better life. Can they still do so?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Elon Musk's biggest controversies
In Depth The business mogul has a long history in the hot seat
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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What is Donald Trump's net worth?
In Depth Tariff-driven market volatility adds another element of uncertainty to the difficult task of appraising the president's finances
By David Faris Last updated
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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Trump's actions cut a wide swath across Hawaii's economy
In Depth The state's tourism and farming sectors are two of the largest hit industries
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What has Kamala Harris done as vice president?
In Depth It's not uncommon for the second-in-command to struggle to prove themselves in a role largely defined by behind-the-scenes work
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Last updated
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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What is JD Vance's net worth?
In Depth The vice president is rich, but not nearly as wealthy as his boss and many of his boss' appointees
By David Faris Last updated
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A running list of RFK Jr.'s controversies
In Depth The man atop the Department of Health and Human Services has had no shortage of scandals over the years
By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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