ACLU to Represent NRA in Supreme Court Free-Speech Case

The civil liberties group says it opposes the N.R.A. and its mission but has agreed to represent it in the Supreme Court in a free-speech case.

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Republican Voters May Decide Mayor’s Race in Democratic Houston

The nonpartisan race to lead the nation’s fourth-largest city ends Saturday in a runoff between two longtime Democrats who have sparred over public safety.

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‘What the Heck?’ CNN’s Debate Plans Leave New Hampshire Officials Confused.

The news network said it would host a Republican primary debate in New Hampshire at Saint Anselm College. That was news to Saint Anselm.

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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Flute

The flute is one of the more overlooked instruments in jazz, but it’s been making an impact on improvised music for more than 50 years. Let 10 experts take you on a guided tour.

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House Censures Jamaal Bowman for False Fire Alarm

Lawmakers voted to formally rebuke Mr. Bowman for setting off a false fire alarm in a House office building, the latest partisan use of a once-rare congressional action formerly reserved for grave offenses.

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Was It Worth It, Kevin McCarthy?

McCarthy’s fundamental hollowness, as he knelt before Donald Trump and his party’s far-right wing, ultimately proved to be his undoing.

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Some Very Cold Sea Turtles Were Just Flown South for the Winter

Cold-stunned sea turtles that washed ashore in Massachusetts have been flown on private planes to Florida and North Carolina for rehabilitation.

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The Killers’ ‘Mr. Brightside’ at 20: A Generation’s Anthem

Overlooked at its release, the Killers’ signature hit has become one of the most inescapable rock songs of its time.

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Mattel Has a New Cherokee Barbie. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.

Cherokee language on the packaging of the Wilma Mankiller doll said “Chicken Nation” instead of “Cherokee Nation.” Critics said Mattel made other errors.

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Zelensky Will Address U.S. Senators Before Vote on Ukraine Aid

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s briefing, via a video call, will come a day after the White House warned that aid to his country would soon run out.

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Nikki Haley’s Path From Trump Critic to Defender and Back

As ambassador to the United Nations, Ms. Haley strove to stay in the president’s favor and avoided some battles to change his mind on contentious issues.

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