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Biden’s isolation grows as Gaza report both criticizes and clears Israel

Like much of Biden’s sometimes halting approach toward the war, the report released to Congress on Friday drew criticism from across the political spectrum.

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Israel orders new evacuations in Rafah as U.N. says more than 150,000 have fled

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Clarence Thomas calls criticism of him ‘nastiness’ and ‘lies’

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GOP escalates fight with Secret Service over convention protesters

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As a costly Senate campaign rages in Maryland, the Democratic candidates sat down to talk about the issues

In their own words, hear how Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks would hope to wield power if elected.

By Erin Cox, Hadley Green and Lateshia Beachum

Most extreme solar storm in 20 years brings beautiful northern lights

An extreme geomagnetic storm hit Earth for the first time in over 20 years, causing stunning aurora displays across northern Europe and very low latitudes in the U.S.

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Cinnamon isn’t the only baking spice. Here’s how to expand your range.

By Charlotte Druckman

5 myths about Social Security as the program faces a funding crisis

By Michelle Singletary

Should you cover exposed tree roots or leave them alone?

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Voyager 1 was in crisis in interstellar space. NASA wouldn’t give up.

NASA engineers spent months doggedly trying to fix a computer on Voyager 1, a spacecraft launched in the 1970s that’s now exploring interstellar space.

By Joel Achenbach

EUROVISION

Eurovision disqualifies Dutch entry hours before final, citing backstage ‘incident’

Confusion was rife at Eurovision central on Friday after Joost Klein failed to perform in the first dress rehearsal of the grand final, only half an hour after appearing onstage in the opening flag parade.

By Kate Brady55 minutes ago

Remember Abba’s ‘Waterloo’? It won Eurovision 50 years ago, and Sweden is celebrating.

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Four movie moms who feel real

Celebrate this Mother’s Day with onscreen matriarchs who seem just as dramatic and imperfect as we are.

By Olivia McCormack

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The dramatic rescue of Caramelo the horse gave flood-stricken Brazil ‘something we could root for’

The horse quickly became a symbol of both resilience and devastation as historic flooding killed more than 120 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.

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