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March 12, 2024Americas

Warden Ousted From Federal Women’s Prison Plagued by Sex Abuse

Leaders of a Northern California prison were removed on the same day that the F.B.I. raided the troubled facility. Leaders of a […]

March 12, 2024Americas

Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura Top RFK Jr.’s List for Vice President

Mr. Kennedy said he had been speaking with the Jets quarterback “pretty continuously” for the past month. Mr. Kennedy said he had […]

March 12, 2024Americas

5 Takeaways From Hur’s Testimony About the Biden Classified Documents Inquiry

A former special counsel, Robert K. Hur, faced sharp scrutiny over his conclusion that the evidence was insufficient to charge President Biden […]

March 12, 2024Americas

Where Will Kyrsten Sinema’s Voters Go?

The Democrat-turned-independent senator from Arizona said she will not run for re-election. Some voters who supported her say they are feeling squeezed […]

March 12, 2024Americas

The Tension Behind Trump’s Appeals to Black Voters

The former president traffics in stereotypes about Black Americans, yet he is counting on them, and aggressively courting them, in seeking to […]

March 12, 2024Americas

Nebraska Lawmakers Sustain Veto of Needle Exchange Bill

As the harm reduction approach to illegal drug use loses favor across the country, Nebraska legislators failed on Tuesday to override the […]

March 12, 2024Americas

Taxing the Rich, School Funding, Housing: N.Y. Budget Battle Begins

Both of New York’s legislative chambers have announced their budget proposals. They have until April 1 to hash out a spending plan […]

March 12, 2024Americas

Avalanche Expert’s Death Shows Dangers of Backcountry Skiing

Nick Burks, 37, an avalanche forecaster and experienced backcountry skier, was killed while skiing in the Elkhorn Mountains in northeastern Oregon last […]