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In the Fight Over How to Teach Reading, This Guru Makes a Major Retreat
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The Russian Orthodox Leader at the Core of Putin's Ambitions

The Russian Orthodox Leader at the Core of Putin's Ambitions

By Jason Horowitz

Patriarch Kirill I has provided spiritual cover for the invasion of Ukraine, reaping vast resources for his church in return. Now, in an extraordinary step, the E.U. is threatening him with sanctions.

In the Fight Over How to Teach Reading, This Guru Makes a Major Retreat

In the Fight Over How to Teach Reading, This Guru Makes a Major Retreat

By Dana Goldstein

Lucy Calkins, a leading literacy expert, has rewritten her curriculum to include a fuller embrace of phonics and the science of reading. Critics may not be appeased.

Perdue Had Trump. In Georgia, Kemp Had Everything Else.

Perdue Had Trump. In Georgia, Kemp Had Everything Else.

By Reid J. Epstein and Shane Goldmacher

David Perdue challenged Gov. Brian Kemp because of Donald Trump's fury over his 2020 loss. Thoroughly outflanked and failing to gain traction, he is now staring down defeat.

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The Root of Haiti's Misery: Reparations to Enslavers

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The Root of Haiti's Misery: Reparations to Enslavers

By Catherine Porter, Constant Méheut, Matt Apuzzo and Selam Gebrekidan

In 1791, enslaved Haitians ousted the French and founded a nation. But France made generations of Haitians pay for their freedom. How much it cost them was a mystery, until now.

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Tornado in Western Germany Injures Dozens

Video Video: Tornado in Western Germany Injures Dozens

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A storm system brought torrential rains and strong winds to Paderborn, Germany, tearing down buildings and trees. The tornado was one of three that struck western Germany on Friday, the local authorities said.

Biden Hails United States' Alliance With South Korea

Video Video: Biden Hails United States' Alliance With South Korea

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In a visit to Seoul, President Biden sought to strengthen the United States' relationship with South Korea and also said he would be open to meeting with the leader of North Korea if he was "sincere."

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