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Why Bombs Made in America Have Been Killing Civilians in Yemen
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Coronavirus Cases Slow in U.S., but the Big Picture Remains Tenuous

Coronavirus Cases Slow in U.S., but the Big Picture Remains Tenuous

By JULIE BOSMAN, AMY HARMON and MITCH SMITH

Reports of new cases have declined nationally, and deaths have slowed. But reopening plans leave unanswered questions.

Why Bombs Made in America Have Been Killing Civilians in Yemen

Why Bombs Made in America Have Been Killing Civilians in Yemen

By MICHAEL LaFORGIA and WALT BOGDANICH

President Trump sees arms deals as jobs generators for firms like Raytheon, which has made billions in sales to the Saudi coalition. The Obama administration initially backed the Saudis too, but later regretted it as thousands died.

Trump Ousted State Dept. Watchdog at Pompeo's Urging; Democrats Open Inquiry

Trump Ousted State Dept. Watchdog at Pompeo's Urging; Democrats Open Inquiry

By CATIE EDMONDSON and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

The lawmakers said Steve Linick, the State Department's inspector general, had opened an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's conduct.

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'I Can't Turn My Brain Off': PTSD and Burnout Threaten Medical Workers

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Before Covid-19, health care workers were already vulnerable to depression and suicide. Mental health experts now fear even more will be prone to trauma-related disorders.

America's Cities Could House Everyone if They Chose To

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America's Cities Could House Everyone if They Chose To

By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM

Our housing crisis is a symptom of America's wealth — and its indifference.

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Listening During a Pandemic

Listening During a Pandemic

By KATE MURPHY

With the world effectively on pause, now is a unique opportunity to listen to those close to you, or to those you wish were closer to you.

This Summer, Consider Camping in Your Own Backyard

This Summer, Consider Camping in Your Own Backyard

By CATHERINE NEWMAN

The great outdoors can be made a little smaller for a close-to-home adventure.

A Short Story Collection Based on Our News-Heavy Times

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By HILARY MOSS

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