House Republicans held the attorney general in contempt for defying a subpoena, but prosecutors said he enjoys a legal shield because the president claimed executive privilege over tapes they sought.
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Why providers say abortion ban exceptions continue to cause confusion
Florida recently issued new guidance on when an abortion can be performed under exceptions, but providers say it has caused even more confusion.
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South Africa’s ANC and opposition announce a unity government, in a big power shift
The African National Congress and its main opposition, the Democratic Alliance, along with the smaller Inkatha Freedom Party, have agreed to form a government of national unity.
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Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies?
The U.S. is seeing a surge in avian flu. It’s in chickens and cows and even sickened a few humans. Here’s how other countries have dealt with the virus.
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R.E.M. reunites for the first time in 15 years, performs ‘Losing My Religion’
On Thursday morning, Mike Mills said that it would take “a comet” for R.E.M. to get back together. But on Thursday night, R.E.M. got back together to perform the band’s unexpected 1991 hit at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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How to watch the Tony Awards on Sunday
The Tony Awards are Sunday. How do you watch them? Who’s performing? We have the answers.
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La Niña is likely to arrive this summer. Here’s what that means for hurricane season
Forecasters say the warming climate pattern El Niño is officially over. Its cooling counterpart, La Niña, could develop as soon as July — just in time to exacerbate an above-average hurricane season.
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New emotions emerge in ‘Inside Out 2’ — including nostalgia for the original film
Inside Out 2 catches up with protagonist Riley at age 13, just as Anxiety enters her emotional life. But despite its many pleasures, the film lacks the emotional wallop of the original.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era federal ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court has struck down the federal ban on bump stocks, declaring that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it banned the devices.
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In ‘Good Energy,’ a doctor lays out how to measure and boost your metabolic health
In her new book, Dr. Casey Means argues that good metabolic function is key to preventing chronic disease. And she shares a prescription for boosting yours.
