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Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda

Ohio Republican Jim Jordan chairs the House Judiciary Committee, which will lead many of the investigations into the Biden administration this year. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda

During his early years in the House, Rep. Jordan pressured Republican leaders to move to the right. Now as Judiciary chairman, he is a key architect in Speaker McCarthy's oversight agenda this year.

Climate

Cleaner, healthier gas burners were developed decades ago. Why aren't they available?

by Jeff Brady

Cleaner, healthier gas burners were developed decades ago. Why aren't they available?

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National

A prison mentorship program focuses on rehabilitation over punishment

by Dan Boyce

A prison mentorship program focuses on rehabilitation over punishment

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Politics

George Santos steps down from committees

by Barbara Sprunt

George Santos steps down from committees

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Race

Encore: Group of Black residents is suing Portland for displacement from their homes

by Katia Riddle

Encore: Group of Black residents is suing Portland for displacement from their homes

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National

My Unsung Hero: personal pit crew

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National

California opposes the water use plan between the states that share Colorado River

by Alex Hager

California opposes the water use plan between the states that share Colorado River

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Business

Big oil saw big profits in 2022

by Camila Domonoske

Big oil saw big profits in 2022

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Education

Encore: Suburban Philadelphia school district accused of stigmatizing LGBTQ students

by Emily Rizzo | WHYY

Encore: Suburban Philadelphia school district accused of stigmatizing LGBTQ students

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Health

COVID's emergency status ends in May. Here's how it will impact funding and policies

by Ailsa Chang , Kat Lonsdorf , Sarah Handel , Will Stone

COVID's emergency status ends in May. Here's how it will impact funding and policies

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Culture

The controversy surrounding Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination

by Eric Deggans

The controversy surrounding Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination

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Economy

A look at how inflation may be starting to ease

by David Gura

A look at how inflation may be starting to ease

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Ohio Republican Jim Jordan chairs the House Judiciary Committee, which will lead many of the investigations into the Biden administration this year. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda

by Deirdre Walsh

Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda

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Obituaries

Tom Verlaine, frontman of Television, dies at 73

by Erika Ryan , Sarah Handel

Tom Verlaine, frontman of Television, dies at 73

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Medical Treatments

After more than 20 years, a major arthritis drug is about to face cheaper competition

by Sydney Lupkin

After more than 20 years, a major arthritis drug is about to face cheaper competition

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Sports

Doug Williams talks this historic Super Bowl matchup of two Black quarterbacks

by Juana Summers , Gabe O'Connor , Patrick Jarenwattananon

Doug Williams talks this historic Super Bowl matchup of two Black quarterbacks

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National

The city of Memphis preparing for the funeral of Tyre Nichols

by Adrian Florido

The city of Memphis preparing for the funeral of Tyre Nichols

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National

New York's AG is suing for fraud after some nursing home owners took large profits

by Jordan Rau - Kaiser Health News

New York's AG is suing for fraud after some nursing home owners took large profits

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Middle East

Encore: Seagulls near Beirut's airport lured by uncollected trash

by Ruth Sherlock

Encore: Seagulls near Beirut's airport lured by uncollected trash

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Music Interviews

Encore: 'Hadestown' creator Anaïs Mitchell's solo album looks back to reach forward

by Ailsa Chang , Noah Caldwell , Sarah Handel

Encore: 'Hadestown' creator Anaïs Mitchell's solo album looks back to reach forward

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