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Politics

Week in politics: Biden-Trump debate will take place with new rules

by Don Gonyea, Ron Elving

4 min

Week in politics: Biden-Trump debate will take place with new rules

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Europe

France's far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II

by Don Gonyea, Eleanor Beardsley

4 min

France's far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II

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Energy

Energy prices are at zero to negative — but consumers aren't getting the benefits

by Don Gonyea

1 min

Energy prices are at zero to negative — but consumers aren't getting the benefits

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Business

California's ban on hidden 'junk fees' takes effect in July

by Marisa Lagos

3 min

California's ban on hidden 'junk fees' takes effect in July

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National

Behind the scenes of Detroit's urban resurgence

by Don Gonyea, Eleana Tworek, Samantha Balaban, Shannon Rhoades

10 min

Behind the scenes of Detroit's urban resurgence

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Politics

Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress

by Barbara Sprunt

3 min

Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress

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The Americas

Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame

by Emily Green

2 min

Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame

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Humor & Fun

A new generation of adorable crime-fighters collect their diplomas

by Ryan Lucas

4 min

A new generation of adorable crime-fighters collect their diplomas

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Music Interviews

Chris Smither on his latest album 'All About the Bones'

by Don Gonyea

9 min

Chris Smither on his latest album 'All About the Bones'

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Politics

Florida's abortion ban is giving Democrats in the swing state a rare opportunity

by Don Gonyea

7 min

Florida's abortion ban is giving Democrats in the swing state a rare opportunity

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Weather

Why the heat wave hitting the Midwest and the East Coast is particularly dangerous

by Don Gonyea, Alejandra Borunda

3 min

Why the heat wave hitting the Midwest and the East Coast is particularly dangerous

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Home prices hit a record high in May even as home sales fell. High interest rates are keeping many would-be buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Business

Home prices just hit a record high. Here are 4 things to know about housing

by Scott Horsley

3 min

Home prices just hit a record high. Here are 4 things to know about housing

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Health

CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations

by Sarah Boden

4 min

CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations

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Author Interviews

Riley Sager on his new thriller 'Middle of the Night'

by Don Gonyea

5 min

Riley Sager on his new thriller 'Middle of the Night'

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Religion

Heat killed hundreds of Muslims in Saudi Arabia for this year's hajj pilgrimage

by Aya Batrawy

3 min

Heat killed hundreds of Muslims in Saudi Arabia for this year's hajj pilgrimage

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup, remembering Willie Mays

by Don Gonyea

5 min

Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup, remembering Willie Mays

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A woman on TikTok asked: What is a sundress? Ten million views later, the debate is still raging. Above, Four models in summer dresses in 1972. Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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Culture

It's too hot. Our sundress season of discontent isn't helping

by Neda Ulaby

2 min

It's too hot. Our sundress season of discontent isn't helping

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Movie Interviews

Austin Butler on 'The Bikeriders'

by Don Gonyea

7 min

Austin Butler on 'The Bikeriders'

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Politics

Week in politics: Biden-Trump debate will take place with new rules

Europe

France's far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II

Energy

Energy prices are at zero to negative — but consumers aren't getting the benefits

Business

California's ban on hidden 'junk fees' takes effect in July

National

Behind the scenes of Detroit's urban resurgence

Politics

Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress

The Americas

Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame

Humor & Fun

A new generation of adorable crime-fighters collect their diplomas

Music Interviews

Chris Smither on his latest album 'All About the Bones'

Politics

Florida's abortion ban is giving Democrats in the swing state a rare opportunity

Weather

Why the heat wave hitting the Midwest and the East Coast is particularly dangerous

Business

Home prices just hit a record high. Here are 4 things to know about housing

Health

CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations

Author Interviews

Riley Sager on his new thriller 'Middle of the Night'

Religion

Heat killed hundreds of Muslims in Saudi Arabia for this year's hajj pilgrimage

Sports

Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup, remembering Willie Mays

Culture

It's too hot. Our sundress season of discontent isn't helping

Movie Interviews

Austin Butler on 'The Bikeriders'

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