Oregon couple uses social media sketches to advocate for transparency in healthcare

Portland filmmaker Vu Pham’s experimental narratives are vivid allegories rooted in personal memoir

Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'

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Conflicts are on the rise globally, at the highest level since WWII, data shows

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting could bring unwelcome news for Trump
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as rate rises to 4.2% amid Iran war pressure
US inflation rises to highest level in three years, highlighting affordability challenge as elections nears
Annual CPI inflation surges to 4.2% in May, the highest level since 2023, as energy prices rise
The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

Historic Ukrainian monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks
Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did
'They want to destroy us': Shock and anger as Russian attack sets Kyiv cathedral ablaze
Russia launches 'barbaric' attack on Kyiv, officials say, damaging famous cathedral
Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine
Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest massive attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Russia says its overnight Ukraine strike was a response to Kyiv's 'terrorist acts'
Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 22, officials say
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say
Russian nuclear head: situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reaching 'point of no return'
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys

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Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand
Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal
EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

Epstein paid Palm Beach deputy to get special treatment in jail, ex-aide says
Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was not aware of Epstein's crimes
Bill Gates tells House panel that meeting with Epstein was 'grave error in judgment'
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release
Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target
Amid allegations of abuse on Epstein's 'Zorro Ranch,' New Mexico opens new probes
A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from Democrats
Secretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein ties
Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

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Skydivers on plane that crashed "didn't have time to jump," witness says

Elite American colleges are entering a new territory: A six-figure-per-year price tag

Supreme Court won't hear tariff challenge, paving way for new Trump action
Tariff refunds are showing up — in a big way — on the government's bottom line
Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
Shipping companies begin tariff refund push — and promise to pass along the money to customers
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds
Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Importers rush to file as US launches tariff refund claims portal
This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website
Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'
Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
How 2 court rulings this week shifted the tariff refund debate
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists
Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration
After Supreme Court rebuke, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling
These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing suits against gun industry

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Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in November
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
Will Maine voters extend 'forgiveness' to another Graham Platner controversy?
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters
Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats
At one Kentucky bar, young Republicans wrestle with their disappointment in Trump and their party
Andy Barr wins GOP primary for Senate in Kentucky, in bid to succeed McConnell
Charles Booker wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Kentucky, will face Barr
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from ‘the squad’ and local grassroots activism
Here's how Tuesday's primary elections played out, state-by-state
Trump notches more GOP primary wins, but big midterm questions remain
Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn
Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Ketanji Brown Jackson warns of Supreme Court appearing partisan
Why the Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level
In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Outside spending reaches fever pitch in Nebraska congressional primary as candidates spar over ‘dark money’

Inner monologues are still a mystery

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Federal judges face scrutiny after alleged misconduct in 3 states

One way to lower California's flood risk? Give rivers space
Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them

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In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo

Big tobacco hooked us on ultra-processed foods. It might teach us how to cut back