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Fed holds interest rates steady, as officials eye one cut this year

The move came on the heels of fresh data showing inflation cooled in May.

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Hundreds of officers abused children. Many exploited their authority to coerce victims.

A Washington Post investigation found at least 1,800 state and local law enforcement officers who were charged with crimes involving child sexual abuse from 2005 through 2022.

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Southern Baptist Convention narrowly rejects total ban on female pastors

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Jerry West understood NBA superstars better than anyone

The legend remained on basketball’s cutting edge, relating to the game’s best across generations.

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It’s clear who Jill Biden is, no matter what the sticklers say

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Hezbollah lobs rockets at Israel as U.S. accuses Hamas of prolonging Gaza war

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv hold images of hostages held in Gaza during a protest Saturday. (Getty Images)

Students undeterred by affirmative action ruling, application trends show

An analysis of college applications since the ruling shows no meaningful changes in where students applied or how much they discussed their racial identity in essays.

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

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The song of the summer is happening whether you like it or not

Both Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” are levitating near the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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Dad insists on lectures that drive teens away. Hax readers give advice.

Husband is so adamant about his duty to lecture their teens into adulthood that the kids are now “avoiding him completely.”

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Elon Musk woos Tesla investors to restore his $50 billion pay package

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Judge calls DeSantis ban on transgender care unconstitutional

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In Trump’s orbit, some muse about mandatory military service

By Juliann Ventura and Julian Andreone

Perspective

In the Hunter Biden verdict, proof that even powerful safety nets fail

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Woman who didn’t know she was pregnant gave birth at Golden Corral

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1 dead after man hijacks Atlanta bus, sparking rush-hour police chase

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WORLD

Nigel Farage hopes this Brexit town will finally elect him to Parliament

By William Booth

Macron defends decision to call elections, slams possible alliance on the right

By Rick Noack

Pope Francis allegedly repeats gay slur, opposes gay men in priesthood

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Israel shrugs at Palestinian civilian casualties. So does Hamas.

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First BTS member finishes military service, pledges hugs for 1,000 fans

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Potomac River catfish are no match for Ernie the Hog Snatcher

Ernie the Hog Snatcher pulls big catfish from the Potomac, and big views from his live streams.

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Baltimore Sun republishes reports from new owner’s TV station

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The song of the summer is happening whether you like it or not

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How June Squibb became an action hero at 94

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After 50 years with the NSO, violinist Desi Alston finishes strong

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Françoise Hardy, French singer-songwriter and fashion icon, dies at 80

California dabbles with reining in health spending

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Biden proposes to ban medical debt from credit reports, loan decisions

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Akira Endo, researcher who found cholesterol-fighting statins, dies at 90

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Science

Why scientists fear a second Trump term, and what they are doing about it

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Elephants call each other by name, study suggests

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Spaceflight is hard on humans, but scientists see no showstoppers

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SPORTS

Shaken by Grayson Murray’s death, golfers open up on tour challenges

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Nationals rise above a sloppy game to claim a fourth straight victory

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Jayden Daniels shows off his wheels to kick off Commanders minicamp

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The Mystics are blessed with a win at last

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Mavericks hope ‘failure is the best teacher’ as NBA Finals shift to Dallas

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Business

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How to enjoy your summer vacation without busting your budget

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Sandwiches recalled across seven states over listeria concerns

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Surprising U.S. economy is powering better global outlook, World Bank says

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