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As the Pandemic Swept America, Deaths in Prisons Rose Nearly 50 Percent

As the Pandemic Swept America, Deaths in Prisons Rose Nearly 50 Percent

By Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Allie Pitchon

‌The first comprehensive data on prison fatalities in the Covid era sheds new light on where and why prisoners were especially vulnerable.

Haley Walks Treacherous Road for G.O.P. Women

Haley Walks Treacherous Road for G.O.P. Women

By Katie Glueck and Lisa Lerer

Nikki Haley's presidential campaign is a major test of her party's views on sexism and female leaders. Just don't call it identity politics.

How Climate Change Is Making Tampons (and Lots of Other Stuff) More Expensive

How Climate Change Is Making Tampons (and Lots of Other Stuff) More Expensive

By Coral Davenport

Cotton farmers in Texas suffered record losses amid heat and drought last year, new data shows. It's an example of how global warming is a "secret driver of inflation."

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Bruce's Beach Was Hailed as a Reparations Model. Then the Family Sold It.

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Bruce's Beach Was Hailed as a Reparations Model. Then the Family Sold It.

By Clyde McGrady

The Bruce family won the return of oceanfront land near Los Angeles seized nearly a century ago. Their decision to sell for $20 million set off a different debate about reparations.

Putin Began His Unjust War One Year Ago. Here's What Ukraine Needs Now.

Opinion | The Editorial Board

Putin Began His Unjust War One Year Ago. Here's What Ukraine Needs Now.

By The Editorial Board

Diplomacy has a chance only if Moscow accepts it can't bring Kyiv to its knees, and the U.S. doesn't waver.

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Harris Says Russia Committed Crimes Against Humanity

Video Video: Harris Says Russia Committed Crimes Against Humanity

By The Associated Press

At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President Kamala Harris said the United States had formally determined that Russian forces had committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

'The Banshees of Inisherin' | Anatomy of a Scene

Video Video: 'The Banshees of Inisherin' | Anatomy of a Scene

By Mekado Murphy

The writer and director Martin McDonagh narrates a scene from the film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.

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A permanent ‘Tangible and lasting’ memorial to the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross is to be erected

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  A permanent 'Tangible and lasting' memorial to the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross is to be erected  
A permanent 'Tangible and lasting' memorial to the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross is to be erected
     
   
     
 
Next generation in Northern Ireland depends on outcome of protocol negotiations – DUP
Next generation in Northern Ireland depends on outcome of protocol negotiations – DUP
 
     
 
​A 33-year-old man charged with the murder of Natalie McNally has put on hold his legal bid to be released from custody
​A 33-year-old man charged with the murder of Natalie McNally has put on hold his legal bid to be released from custody
 
     
 
Researcher tells a sad story about a NI World War 1 veteran who faced a terrible family tragedy during World War 2
Researcher tells a sad story about a NI World War 1 veteran who faced a terrible family tragedy during World War 2
 
     
 
Belfast Council votes to refuse an application to build what would have been NI's largest student accommodation block
Belfast Council votes to refuse an application to build what would have been NI's largest student accommodation block
 
     
 
Courts: Would-be killer dad had 'dead eyes like a shark'
Courts: Would-be killer dad had 'dead eyes like a shark'
 
     
 
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to push for Northern Ireland Protocol deal with EU leaders
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to push for Northern Ireland Protocol deal with EU leaders
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
 
 
   
 
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