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World
What’s the Matter With Ohio?
For many years, Ohio has been thought of as a bellwether state: With rare exceptions, whoever won Ohio in a presidential election won the nation as a whole. But in 2020, Donald Trump won Ohio by about eight points even as Joe Biden led the national ...
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World
U.S. Resolution Would Call for ‘Immediate and Sustained Cease-Fire’
A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong language in seeking a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
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Business
National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle
Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out, undermining the effort.
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World
It Hurts to See Biden Imitating Trump on Trade
Waving the flag as he heads into election season, President Biden is opposing the acquisition of U.S. Steel, a once-great steel maker headquartered in Pittsburgh, by a bigger and stronger Japanese company, Nippon Steel. “I told our steel workers I ...
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World
Fight Over Texas Law Underscores a Battle of America vs. Its States
The partisan gridlock gumming up Washington has prompted states controlled by one party to set off on their own.
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World
Once a Sure Thing, Newsom’s Homelessness Measure Barely Passes
The measure known as Proposition 1, which includes $6.38 billion for treatment and housing, was a top priority for Gov. Gavin Newsom to reduce homelessness in the state.
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World
Blinken Adds a Stop in Israel to His Mideast Trip
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel this week, adding a stop to his latest Middle East trip amid intense diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Mr. Blinken arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ...
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World
Top U.S. Diplomat Starts Mideast Trip in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first stop of a Mideast trip amid efforts to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas for a pause in Israel’s offensive in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages and a flow ...
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World
Greg Abbott Has Been Gunning for a Battle on the Border
The Texas governor has rallied Republicans by pushing the boundaries of what a governor can do when it comes to immigration. Now he’s in a head-to-head confrontation with the Biden administration.
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World
Birth Control to Be Sold Over the Counter in New York Pharmacies
The News New Yorkers will soon be able to get a year’s worth of hormonal birth control from pharmacies without a prescription. The New York State Department of Health issued an order on Tuesday formally authorizing the measure, which was passed last ...