U.S.

Behind the scenes

What exactly is Mike Pence planning?

People protesting the takeover of the Houston Independent School District.

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takeovers

Texas is taking over the Houston Independent School District

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Briefing

The Silicon Valley Bank blame game

A screen shows a timed out error on the CBP One asylum app

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Briefing

An app for seeking asylum?

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Briefing

The Willow Project controversy, explained

An illustration of Biden signing an executive action and surrounded by imagery of bullets and gun protesters

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Today's big question

Can Biden curb gun violence?

The train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio.

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lawsuits

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over East Palestine train derailment

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Droning On

Russian fighter jets crash into American drone, U.S. says

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Making Amends

San Francisco to introduce $5M-per-person reparations plan for Black people

Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol.

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Behind the scenes

The GOP's damaging obsession with Jan. 6

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Briefing

Breathless and helpless

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on the mend

Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital after treatment for a concussion

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'entirely avoidable'

Warren: 'I wish I'd been wrong' predicting SVB collapse

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different kind of anthem

J6 choir song featuring Trump hits No. 1 on iTunes

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Speed Reads

Sudden unexpected infant deaths spiked among Black babies in 2020, CDC finds

Elon Musk on a blue background surrounded by Teslas and charging points

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Today's big question

Is Tesla in trouble?

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accidents

8 dead after suspected smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast

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A Pushback from Pence

Pence says 'history will hold Donald Trump accountable' for Jan. 6 in strong rebuke

The entrance to the 2023 Academy Awards in Hollywood.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: March 12, 2023

An artist's concept of the next Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8.

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Flying Presidential

Biden keeps current color scheme for next Air Force One after scrapping Trump design

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Banking Bust

Silicon Valley Bank fails in 2nd-largest bank collapse in U.S. history

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: March 11, 2023

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Briefing

Regulating the rails

Repeating silhouettes of college graduates

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Today's big question

What's driving America's college crisis?

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Where they stand

President Biden's shifting views on immigration

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Instant opinion

Is it time to ditch the SAT?

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breaking news

Report: Manhattan prosecutors signal criminal charges likely for Trump

Piles of dollar bills reflected in glass

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It's official!

New study suggests that actually, money can buy you happiness

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The future is now

U.S. scientists report 'reddmatter' superconductor breakthrough

An illustrated image of President Biden at the lectern holding defibrillator paddles

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Today's big question

Can Biden save Medicare?

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Speedy Recovery

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall at D.C. hotel

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Name and blame

Man accusing CPAC chief Matt Schlapp of unwanted groping steps forward

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Subbing In

Australia to purchase up to 5 submarines from U.S. as part of defense pact

Protester with "Justice for Breonna Taylor" sign

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"erodes the community trust"

Louisville Police had 'practice' of abuses against Black people, DOJ reports

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'blackout rage gallons'

UMass students hospitalized over TikTok drinking challenge

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Briefing

Is the GOP turning on Tucker Carlson?