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Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show

A WhatsApp chat started by some wealthy Americans after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack reveals their focus on New York Mayor Eric Adams and their work with Israeli officials to shape U.S. opinion of the Gaza war.
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Voters key to past Democratic wins are skeptical and undermotivated

New polling reinforces President Biden’s struggles as the general election nears.
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8 best things to do with kids in the D.C. area this weekend

Looking for something fun to do with kids in the D.C. area this weekend? Here are our top picks.
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Two brothers arrested for allegedly stealing $25M of crypto in 12 seconds

Prosecutors said Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, who both studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, manipulated the ethereum blockchain to steal $25M.
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White House says Hur tapes are privileged as Congress moves to hold Garland in contempt

President Biden has asserted executive privilege over audio and video recordings from the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified materials.
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The meaning of Caitlin Clark

‘There’s always a brand of feminism at stake underneath these women’s sports.’
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Mike Johnson, the accidental speaker, is among the most consequential

Despite presiding over one of the smallest and most restive House majorities in history, he has passed a raft of critical legislation.
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U.S. military anchors floating pier to Gaza, set to begin aid effort

President Biden said the floating pier will help alleviate Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, but critics fear the operation will put U.S. troops at risk.
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Do I need a college degree to work in the federal government?

One of five common questions people ask when looking for work in the federal government- do I need a college degree?
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Navigating the path of presidential transitions

one of five common questions for jobseekers in the government- what happens during a presidential transition
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A lost octet by a forgotten master shines new light on American music

Clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson revives Charles Loeffler’s “Octet for two clarinets, harp, string quartet and double bass” after 127 years in obscurity.
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How to grow your best tomato

Whether your garden is in its first year or 50th, here’s how to get a bumper crop of homegrown tomatoes.
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We moved two years ago. I still hate it here. Give advice to this Hax question.

Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.
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This low-alcohol $14 malbec is lighter in calories but big on flavor

Plus, a crisp pinot grigio and a Napa Valley riesling for this week’s sips.
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How do you mend a broken Heart? Ann and Nancy Wilson know.

Ann and Nancy Wilson, who made Heart famous with songs like “Crazy On You,” “Barracuda” and “What About Love,” embark on the band’s first tour in five years.
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The 36 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with street festivals, or tour Loudoun farms and Dupont Circle museums.
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Why Black Twitter was special

In his Hulu documentary “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” director Prentice Penny revisits a lost land of GIFs, gags and “Crying Jordan” memes.
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Elections 2024 live updates: Biden to mark 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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Work Advice: Is this male boss patronizing or just considerate?

Male supervisor offers young female employees an out if they’re not comfortable traveling alone with him. What’s wrong with that?
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The art we own

Since the birth of the nation, leaders in the federal government have employed art as a way of communicating messages and dignifying public spaces.
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How to find an internship in the federal government

One of five common questions jobseekers as when looking for a job in the federal government
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How the federal government can save money by following a to-do list

The GAO publishes a high-risk list of potential mismanagement in the federal government for anyone to see- members of Congress, White House staff, heads of federal agencies, and you.
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How I learned to listen for America

A lifelong quest to come together with the many others who were different from me.
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Menendez says wife, a co-defendant in corruption case, has cancer

The statement released by the senator’s office about his wife’s diagnosis painted a different picture of the couple than his defense attorney had a day earlier.
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What can be done to make the Biden-Trump debates worthwhile?

We’ve heard all kinds of ideas. Here are some we think would help.
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Supreme Court rejects broad challenge to consumer watchdog CFPB

The Biden administration urged the Supreme Court to reject an appeals court decision that cast doubt on Congress’s authority to decide how to fund an agency.
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This tomato, barley and bean stew is thrifty, hearty and flexible

Harissa, garlic and tomatoes provide the flavor in this one-pot vegan stew.
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DCPS chancellor slams Mendelson plan to shift central office funds to schools

The chancellor of D.C. Public Schools has fired back against a council proposal to send $25.4 million from the central office budget to individual schools.
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Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? A judge in Indiana ruled yes.

The judge ruled that tacos and burritos are “Mexican-style sandwiches” after a city denied a taco restaurant a permit to open a location at a shopping center that restricts fast food.
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Clashes on campuses keep missing the key to successful protest

As campus protests continue, we need respect for differing perspectives.
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Federal government work if you speak more than one language

One of five common questions for jobseekers looking for a job in the federal government- which agencies need people who speak more than one language?
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Best Places to Work in the Federal Government 2023

NASA tops the 40 entries that received high marks in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government annual survey for the 11th year in a row.
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Trump just agreed to a bad deal on debates

If Joe Biden wants to minimize potential debate damage, starting early and ending early is smart.
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She left the CIA in frustration. Now her spy novel is racking up awards.

I.S. Berry scored rave reviews and awards for her literary debut, “The Peacock and the Sparrow,” a novel mined from her time at the CIA.
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