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ELECTION 2024

Haley to drop out, setting up Trump-Biden rematch

Nikki Haley is set to make an announcement this morning but does not plan to make an endorsement today, people familiar with her plans said.

By Maegan Vazquez, Amy B Wang and Dylan WellsUpdated 1 hour ago

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Trump, Biden look toward general election after big Super Tuesday wins

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Conservative candidates win up and down the Super Tuesday ballot

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Takeaways: ‘Uncommitted’ takes significant votes in Minnesota

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President Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet Olena Zelenska, center, in 2022. (AP)

Ukraine’s first lady declines State of the Union invitation

The intent was for Olena Zelenska to sit near first lady Jill Biden and Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, who is viewed with some skepticism in Ukraine.

By John Hudson and Tyler Pager

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Let AI remake the whole U.S. government (oh, and save the country)

Thanks to AI, Operation Warp Speed was a rare triumph for our federal bureaucracy. Now, it can help us blaze a new path to the shining city on a hill.

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In 2016, Trump was lucky to win. In 2024, he’s desperate.

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The Fed hates politics. Now it’s trying to cut rates in an election year.

The Fed is eyeing multiple interest rate cuts this year. Those moves could give some juice to the economy in the runup to November.

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The Orioles needed a proven ace. They got a ‘monster.’

In Corbin Burnes, the ascendant young Orioles can see what it takes to succeed.

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Squashing lantern flies isn’t enough. Here’s how to kill them.

For years, officials asked people to crush invasive spotted lantern flies. But as the pest continues to spread, some researchers say it’s time to send in the birds.

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Live: Middle East conflict

Hamas says it will continue cease-fire negotiations

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Carolyn Hax: Grandparent instructed to stop bringing bulky gifts for grandchild

Their son says yes to oversize gifts for their granddaughter, but their daughter-in-law says no to cluttering the condo.

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Carolyn Hax: Grandparent instructed to stop bringing bulky gifts for grandchild

Their son says yes to oversize gifts for their granddaughter, but their daughter-in-law says no to cluttering the condo.

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Miss Manners: Who gets cake first at a party?

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Ask Elaine: Telling my abusive siblings they’re not invited to my son’s wedding

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U.S. files first criminal charges for smuggling of greenhouse gases

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A massive Texas wildfire is finally dying down. Its impact could last years.

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Sierra Nevada buried by up to 11 feet of snow as storms wind down

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WORLD

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International Criminal Court issues warrant for two Russian military leaders

By Adam Taylor

Germany says missile conversation leak was a fluke, not a security breach

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Haiti declares state of emergency after gangs lead mass prison break

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Middle East Conflict

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U.N. experts report ‘convincing’ information that Hamas raped, tortured hostages

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The improbable U.S. plan for a revitalized Palestinian security force

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Biden’s rift with Netanyahu grows wider

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Mr. Darcy’s wet shirt — yes, that one — sells for $32,000 in auction

Colin Firth’s famous wet shirt in his role as Mr. Darcy in the BBC’s “Pride and Prejudice,” went up for auction in London.

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Secondhand smoke linked to rise in some dogs’ cancer risk

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