Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary

The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.

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White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’

A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.

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The Trump Vibe Shift Was Just a Mirage

The country does not love its president.

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What We Should Learn From Nordic Happiness

Scandinavia is the land of five-week vacations, virtually free university, one-year parental leaves, easy child care — and very happy citizens.

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How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil

Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

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Denmark Has a Big Fourth of July Party. This Year, the U.S. Is Uninvited.

Furious at President Trump over Greenland, Danish officials took the unprecedented step of pressuring organizers to cut American officials from the program.

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At the L.A. Warehouse Fire, First It Was the Smoke. Now It’s the Smell.

Rotting food — millions of pounds of it — remains in an L.A. cold-storage facility damaged in a fire. Residents say the cleanup hasn’t been fast enough.

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Even as It Bombards Kyiv, Russia’s Wider Military Campaign Has Largely Stalled

Moscow can still inflict serious damage, but its forces are suffering higher casualties than their Ukrainian counterparts, analysts say.

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Russia’s Deadly Attack on Ukraine Reminds Europe of Its Own Vulnerabilities

Governments across the continent have increased military spending, but the strikes are another warning that they need to be prepared if the conflict crosses into NATO territory.

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US Job Market Makes Slower but Steady Gains, June Employment Data Shows

Employers added fewer jobs in June than a month earlier but the unemployment rate ticked down, a decent showing for the U.S. economy.

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In Tumultuous Term, Chief Justice Roberts Took Charge of Unruly Supreme Court

The chief justice faced down the president, forged unlikely coalitions and achieved long-sought goals.

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