Today's Headlines: Top House Republican Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Comments, but Stands by Her

McKinsey Settles for $573 Million Over Role in Opioid Crisis
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Top House Republican Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene's Comments, but Stands by Her

Top House Republican Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene's Comments, but Stands by Her

By Catie Edmondson, Jonathan Martin and Nicholas Fandos

In a statement, Representative Kevin McCarthy of California said he "unequivocally" condemned the Georgia freshman's violent and conspiracy-laden remarks, but declined to revoke her committee posts.

McKinsey Settles for $573 Million Over Role in Opioid Crisis

McKinsey Settles for $573 Million Over Role in Opioid Crisis

By Michael Forsythe and Walt Bogdanich

The consulting firm has reached the agreement with 47 states because of its advice to drugmakers, including Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin.

Inside the Shadowy Militias Luring Unsuspecting Afghans to Fight, or Die

Inside the Shadowy Militias Luring Unsuspecting Afghans to Fight, or Die

By Fahim Abed and Thomas Gibbons-Neff

Afghanistan's poor are being deceived into defending outposts from the Taliban, sometimes under the guise of construction work — a scheme partially bankrolled by the government.

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In the Ozarks, the Pandemic Threatens a Fragile Musical Tradition

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In the Ozarks, the Pandemic Threatens a Fragile Musical Tradition

By Jennifer Moore

The older fiddlers and rhythm guitar players don't rely on sheet music, so their weekly jam sessions — now on hiatus — are critical to passing their technique to the next generation.

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Today's Videos

Demonstrators in Bangkok Protest Myanmar Military Coup

Video Video: Demonstrators in Bangkok Protest Myanmar Military Coup

By The Associated Press and Reuters

Supporters of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's civilian leader who was ousted by the military in a coup, expressed their opposition in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Education Secretary Nominee Calls for Investment in Pandemic Recovery

Video Video: Education Secretary Nominee Calls for Investment in Pandemic Recovery

By The Associated Press

During his confirmation hearing, Miguel A. Cardona, President Biden's nominee for education secretary, said additional funding would be crucial in helping the nation's schools recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

New Jersey Eases Indoor Coronavirus Restrictions

Video Video: New Jersey Eases Indoor Coronavirus Restrictions

By The New York Times

Gov. Philip D. Murphy said New Jersey would lift its statewide 10 p.m. indoor dining curfew and raise capacity limits on a number of indoor businesses, including restaurants, from 25 percent to 35 percent.

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