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Oklahoma’s attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
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Award-winning photographer George Steinmetz has released his sixth book, “Feed the Planet.” The book focuses on the people and places powering the world’s food chain, and highlights how those resources are increasingly under strain.
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In her new collection of Wall Street Journal columns, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan writes about the history and character of our nation, threats to the social fabric, and the “better angels” of our democracy.
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As President Joe Biden makes history by becoming the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, efforts are being made to preserve the planet’s critical ecosystems. One project is being led by a surprising species.
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Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
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Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
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President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to fill key spots in his incoming administration. On Friday night, he tapped campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, a position that is not subject to Congressional approval. But some of his other choices for Cabinet positions are — and they may face an uphill battle for confirmation.
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At the critically acclaimed Vietnamese restaurant Madame Vo, every dish is inspired by husband-and-wife owners Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo’s families. Now, they’re sharing the recipes with their first cookbook.
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More than 43 million people from Philadelphia to New England are under red flag warnings as the threat from drought-driven wildfires expands. Rob Marciano has more.
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President Joe Biden is taking part in the final major international summits of his presidency. On a six-day trip to Latin America, he will be attending meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Peru and the G20 summit in Brazil.
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