US News
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'Even horrific news is a relief'
Today's Newspapers A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages
By The Week Staff Published
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'Hubris and mixed signals'
Today's Newspapers A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages
By The Week Staff Published
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Manhunt under way in Maine after mass shooting
Speed Read Police name suspect as at least 16 people are feared to have been killed and dozens injured
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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How US sanctions relief could revitalise Venezuela
The Explainer Biden eases pressure on Maduro in exchange for 'free and fair elections' in poverty-stricken country
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump's gagging order: making a mockery of free speech?
Talking Point Former president is barred from attacking prosecutors or witnesses in criminal case
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 7-13 October
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Female frogs 'fake death' to avoid advances
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 30 September - 6 October
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What to expect from the nationwide emergency alert system test
The Explainer The US government is testing the system's abilities with an alert to all cell phones, TVs and radio stations
By Theara Coleman Published
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Dianne Feinstein, history-making Democratic US senator, dies at 90
The Explainer Her colleagues celebrate her legacy as a trailblazer who cleared the path for other women to follow
By Theara Coleman Published
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Will the cannabis banking bill get the Senate's green light?
Talking Point The SAFER Banking Act is advancing to the US Senate for the first time, clearing a major hurdle for legal cannabis businesses. Does it stand a chance?
By Theara Coleman Published
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Why Biden is banning Alaska Arctic oil drilling now
Speed Read The Biden administration blocks drilling on pristine federal land in Arctic Alaska
By Harold Maass Published
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Trump surrenders in Georgia election subversion case
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Donald Trump vs. Mike Pence
In Depth At this point, there is little love lost between the former president and his veep. What happened?
By Grayson Quay Last updated
In Depth