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Justice Dept. reaches $138.7 million settlement with Larry Nassar victims

The agreement resolves 139 claims brought over failures to investigate allegations that could have brought the former USA Gymnastics doctor to justice sooner.

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TRUMP N.Y. HUSH MONEY CASE

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More than 100 antiwar protesters arrested at NYU; Columbia offering hybrid classes

Protests on college campuses are growing and continue to be met by police across the nation. More than 100 demonstrators were arrested at Columbia last week, and about 50 were arrested at Yale on Monday.

By Frances Vinall, Jennifer Hassan and Maham JavaidUpdated 4 minutes ago

Police and gates were added at Columbia. (The Post)

U.S. alleges rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank

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More firings at Google after CEO says the workplace isn’t for politics

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Insects are suffering alarming declines. Here’s how your yard can help.

Bees and the rest of class Insecta need you. Here’s how to build bug mansions on your balcony or in your backyard. The best part? The laziest gardeners make the best bug architects.

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Restoring sight is possible now with optogenetics

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April’s full ‘pink’ moon rises tonight. It’s not the only thing to watch for.

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What happened to Tesla? Weak sales, layoffs and recalls weigh on outlook.

The company is facing its greatest set of challenges since a series of unforced errors called Elon Musk’s leadership into question in 2018.

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Australia’s prime minister calls Elon Musk an ‘arrogant billionaire’

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A dentist found an ancient human jawbone embedded in his parents’ tile floor

The discovery of a human mandible embedded in a travertine floor tile went viral on Reddit, and now the family is working with scientists to study the specimen.

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Live updates: Trump’s hush money trial resumes with ‘catch and kill’ testimony

Donald Trump could be held in contempt of court and fined if the judge rules he violated a gag order. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is then expected to continue his testimony.

Trump was going to dominate the courtroom. Instead, he is shrinking.

House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote

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Biden to travel to Florida to rebuke Trump over six-week abortion ban

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Trump claims 200 million Americans ‘love’ him. How many actually do?

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Pennsylvania race previews Democrats’ plan to focus campaign on democracy

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House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote

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Newsom proposes law to help Arizonans get abortions in California

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Carolyn Hax: Parent worries ‘beautiful’ 4-year-old hears too much about looks

A parent worries that comments about 4-year-old’s beauty have already taught her to be overly focused on looks.

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Why people without diabetes use glucose monitors to track their health

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Why the internet can help people cope with hypochondria

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An arthritis drug helps old dogs, but some owners worry about side effects

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Do women who live together get their periods together, or is it a myth?

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AI deepfakes threaten to upend global elections. No one can stop them.

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Top tech companies seek more cash for the lab keeping AI safe

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AI is about to make the online child sex abuse problem much worse

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Columbia’s 1968 protests were also marked by arrests

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The fate of emergency abortion care rests with Supreme Court

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Supreme Court divided over homeless ban and rights of the unhoused

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Celebrity designer gets prison for smuggling crocodile and snake handbags

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Juneteenth or Jefferson Davis? Ala. state workers may have to choose.

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Canada bet big on immigration. Now it’s hitting the brakes.

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Ukraine moves to cut off consular services for military-age men abroad

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U.S. cites a litany of rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank

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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion

U.K. royals release new photo of Prince Louis, first since editing scandal

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The bride wore otherworldly metallic, peekaboo tulle or a villainous cape

Brides are ditching tradition and taking “fashion risks” in dramatic, red-carpet-worthy dresses.

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Cher, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest to join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Janay Kingsberry

The Venice Biennale, world’s preeminent art event, is alive again

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‘The Jinx: Part Two’ is a victim of its own success

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‘The People’s Joker’ is the superhero movie of the year

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Baltimore claims Dali was ‘unseaworthy,’ should pay for bridge collapse

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Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Va. governor bid, seeks lt. governor post

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Activists at Supreme Court protest move to penalize homelessness

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Teacher has rare talent for identifying students’ innermost strengths

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Principal empowers students and teachers to fix mistakes without shame

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Nestlé adds more sugar to baby food in poorer countries, report finds

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The Supreme Court’s latest abortion case is about emergencies

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Scientists unlocked solar patterns that could help understand space weather

The cicadas are coming, and some may become ‘flying saltshakers of death’

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How humans are hurting Africa’s wildebeests

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No sweat, Adam Peters: Just start wiping away decades of losing in one draft

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Capitals enter Game 2 against Rangers looking to reset their standard

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Justice Department settles with Larry Nassar victims for $138.7 million

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Pressure mounts on NCAA to clarify stance on transgender athletes

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Biden administration imposes first-ever staff minimum for nursing homes

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White House calls on pension funds to adopt stronger labor standards

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Express files for bankruptcy as consumers shift to casual fashion

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Albertsons, Kroger will sell more stores to pacify regulators

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