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South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg lays out his plan to capture broader appeal. And Tara Bahrampour on a 94-year-old woman who wanted to leave life on her own terms.

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11.08.2019 How Pete Buttigieg plans to diversify his base South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg lays out his plan to capture broader appeal. And Tara Bahrampour on a 94-year-old woman who wanted to leave life on her own terms.
11.07.2019 The future of a drug company blamed for helping fuel the opioid crisis Chris Rowland explains why one of the companies accused of fueling the opioid epidemic is declaring bankruptcy. Griff Witte looks at why Republican legislators feel they can’t stray from Trump. And Ellen Nakashima discusses Saudi Arabia’s Twitter spies.
11.06.2019 What Tuesday’s election results could mean for 2020 Robert Costa with the major takeaways from Tuesday’s elections. Abby Ohlheiser explains how a tracking app is transforming parent-child relationships. Plus, Rick Noack on what a 10-year-old burger says about capitalism.
11.05.2019 The Texas teenagers who allegedly smuggled immigrants across the southern border Karoun Demirjian on what we’ve learned from the impeachment inquiry transcripts released this week. Maria Sacchetti on the role U.S. citizens play in immigration smuggling. And Rebecca Tan explains part of the new generation’s enthusiasm for cricket.
11.04.2019 Guns in the gym: The NRA’s charity arm raffles off weapons in American schools Beth Reinhard on why the NRA is raffling off guns in American schools. Jason Rezaian examines Iran’s history of hostage-taking. And Joel Achenbach considers the uncertain fate of the universe.
11.01.2019 Restoring Afghanistan’s lost era of film Siobhán O’Grady visits the archivists restoring film reels hidden during the Taliban era. And Peter Finn explains how an adventure-seeking socialite became the first American woman in uniform captured by the Nazis.
10.31.2019 The Canadian islands crumbling into the sea Brady Dennis examines the effect of climate change on Canadian islands. Karen DeYoung clarifies the complicated U.S.-Turkey relationship. Maura Judkis on a cradle of outlandish Halloween costumes. And Tracy Grant celebrates D.C.’s World Series win.
10.31.2019 A California utility that cut off power to curb wildfires may have caused them Douglas MacMillan reports on a utility’s controversial plan to prevent California wildfires. Heather Long explains why the deficit is ballooning under Trump. And Ben Strauss on the changing rules for college athletes.
10.29.2019 House Democrats prepare for first impeachment vote Mike DeBonis on what the upcoming impeachment vote means. Josh White on why the Supreme Court is considering whether a D.C. sniper should be resentenced. And Hawken Miller on the people getting coaches to improve their video game playing.
10.28.2019 How Baghdadi’s death could be rallying cry for ISIS Missy Ryan on how U.S. troops closed in on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Peter Whoriskey explains the ethical uncertainty of what goes into a chocolate bar. And Danielle Paquette reports that rising temperatures means more female sea turtles.
10.25.2019 Doors are closing for Syrian refugees Kareem Fahim travels with a refugee couple seeking a new life outside of Syria. And Julie Zauzmer on a Republican PAC working to get the Amish population out to vote.
10.24.2019 An interview with an algorithm Drew Harwell and Carolyn Y. Johnson examine the algorithms measuring your worth. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel explains why the Education Department gave millions in student loans to ineligible colleges. And Sarah Dadouch on the ongoing protests in Lebanon.
10.23.2019 A princess, an international custody dispute — and Rudy Giuliani Dalton Bennett on the unexpected meeting between Rudolph W. Giuliani and an Emirati princess. Aaron Blake sums up the latest developments of the impeachment inquiry. And Rick Maese explains how coastal sports teams are planning for climate change.
10.22.2019 How Vladimir Putin soured the president on Ukraine Greg Miller describes Vladimir Putin’s role in shaping Trump’s view of Ukraine. Griff Witte spends time with refugees who sought asylum in Australia and ended up in Texas. And Martine Powers on how a city responds to its team’s first ...
10.21.2019 Cracks in Trump’s Republican firewall Ashley Parker on an increasingly embattled White House. Debbie Cenziper on the thousands of children in foster care after their parents fell victim to the opioid epidemic. And William Booth explains the latest fight over Brexit.
10.18.2019 Trump awards a massive government contract – to himself David Fahrenthold scrutinizes the president’s decision to award a major government contract — to himself. U.S. star Rose Lavelle discusses the future of women’s soccer. And Sonia Rao shares what indie studio A24 is doing right.
10.17.2019 Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg struggles to balance truth and free speech Tony Romm examines what Facebook sees as its role in policing speech ahead the 2020 election. Jenna Portnoy and Paul Kane recount the life and legacy of Rep. Elijah Cummings. And Simon Denyer on the cultural tradition behind Japan’s dolphin ...
10.16.2019 A Democratic debate, in the shadow of impeachment Amber Phillips shares her takeaways from the fourth Democratic presidential debate. Aaron Davis explains the ascent of the U.S. ambassador to the E.U. And Keith Alexander describes how D.C. changed during the reign of drug kingpin Rayful Edmond III.
10.15.2019 Some colleges are tracking students before they even apply Douglas MacMillan explains how colleges track potential students before they even apply. Alex Andrejev follows a video-game designer’s path from refugee to CEO. And Louisa Loveluck on the young people who feel locked out of Iraq’s political system.
10.14.2019 As U.S. military plans pullout, a stunning unraveling in Syria Missy Ryan talks about how the fight in Syria connects to U.S. diplomacy. Michelle Ye Hee Lee on the army of consultants behind Trump’s reelection campaign. Plus, Scott Wilson on the unpopular way California utility companies are fighting wildfires.
10.11.2019 Why a suburb's integrated schools are still failing black students Laura Meckler goes back to her hometown of Shaker Heights, Ohio, to try to understand why integration efforts in schools there are still not closing the achievement gap. And Steve Mufson reports on Jane Fonda’s plan to protest inaction on ...
10.10.2019 How China called foul on American businesses Jeanne Whalen examines how Western businesses are bowing to political pressure from China. Samantha Schmidt on how a vulnerable community of transgender sex workers takes care of its own. And Luisa Beck unpacks the implications of a shooting in Germany.
10.09.2019 ‘Not so much a legal document as a political screed’ Karoun Demirjian tracks how the White House has pushed back against impeachment. Anna Fifield explains a new phase in China’s forcible assimilation of its Uighur population. And Ben Guarino on the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry.
10.08.2019 The fallout of a U.S. troop withdrawal from northern Syria Ishaan Tharoor on what the withdrawal of troops from Syria means for the Kurds. Eli Rosenberg reports from the picket line of the United Auto Workers strike. And Caroline Kitchener on the stakes of a Supreme Court case focused on ...
10.07.2019 Inside the Republican reckoning over Trump’s possible impeachment. Phil Rucker on how the impeachment inquiry into the president is paralyzing the GOP. Anton Troianovski reports on what climate change means in Siberia. And voices from the Hong Kong protest movement.
10.04.2019 Why every Jessica you know is turning 30 The Lily’s Caroline Kitchener explores what it’s like to turn 30 in 2019. Plus, David Betancourt on the best “Joker.”
10.03.2019 The story of Hunter Biden’s dealings in Ukraine Michael Kranish looks into Hunter Biden’s dealings in Ukraine. Julie Zauzmer rides along with two pastors working to revive shrinking churches. Plus, Jemar Tisby on the burden of forgiveness for black Americans.
10.02.2019 How the White House rehabilitated Saudi Arabia’s reputation after the death of Jamal Khashoggi John Hudson examines the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, one year after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Nick Miroff on an interview with DHS’s isolated acting chief. And Mike Ruane with a newly discovered audio recording of the D-Day invasion.
10.01.2019 Uber says safety is its first priority. Employees aren’t so sure. Greg Bensinger on Uber’s company-centric safety policies. Matt Zapotsky examines how Attorney General William Barr fits into the impeachment inquiry. And Anne Midgette remembers opera singer Jessye Norman.
09.30.2019 How 2020 Democrats are navigating the impeachment inquiry Sean Sullivan tracks how Democratic presidential candidates are responding to the impeachment inquiry. Wesley Lowery unpacks the argument for reparations. And Anna Fifield explains how pork prices are overshadowing China’s national day celebrations.
09.27.2019 50 years, three presidents: How impeachment inquiries change the nation Chief political correspondent Dan Balz on covering two presidential impeachment inquiries. And Elahe Izadi examines the rarefied place in pop culture that “Saturday Night Live’s” Kenan Thompson occupies.
09.26.2019 The ‘highly detailed and arresting’ whistleblower complaint against Trump Shane Harris takes us through the newly released whistleblower complaint. Juliet Eilperin on the conflicted attitudes of oil and gas executives toward climate change. And Laura Reiley digs into the religious debates behind plant-based meat and shrimp.
09.25.2019 ‘A piece of a broader narrative’: Trump’s call at the center of whistleblower complaint Shane Harris examines the rough transcript of Trump’s call to Ukraine. Greg Miller unpacks the shadow agenda pursued by Rudolph W. Giuliani in Ukraine. And Samantha Schmidt on the future of the Boy Scouts.
09.25.2019 Impeachment inquiry launched against Trump: How we got here Politics reporter Aaron Blake explains House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to move forward with an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, bringing an end to an extended debate within the Democratic Party.
09.24.2019 ‘It’s going to be an enormous battle’: Black college students fight for voting access in Texas Amy Gardner on a case of alleged racial bias in the administration of a local election in Texas. Jerry Brewer examines where the NFL went wrong with Antonio Brown. And Aaron Gregg tracks the military funding diverted for President Trump’s ...
09.23.2019 Whistleblower allegation against Trump revives the call for impeachment Rachael Bade explains whether impeachment is on the table after a whistleblower complaint. Gerry Shih on the new targets of China’s crackdown against Muslims. And Zachary Pincus-Roth examines the continued watchability of “The Shawshank Redemption.”
09.20.2019 ‘They weren’t listening’: How Congress failed to act on a deadly drug’s harrowing rise Katie Zezima on why federal money has a limited impact in communities fighting the opioid crisis. And Emily Giambalvo tracks the lives of the dogs rescued from Michael Vick’s dogfighting operation.
09.19.2019 Intel official blows a whistle on Trump's interaction with world leader Shane Harris on the whistleblower rattling the intelligence community. Juliet Eilperin explains the president’s move to take away California’s ability to set its own emission standards. And Maura Judkis on the legal challenges of opening a cannabis cafe.
09.18.2019 ‘They see that swagger when Harris speaks’: How Howard University shaped Kamala Harris Robin Givhan examines Sen. Kamala Harris’s political and racial identity. Ruth Eglash breaks down the negotiations for a new government in Israel. And Caroline Kitchener on who die-hard Hillary Clinton supporters will back in 2020.
09.17.2019 ‘He's got competing instincts here’: Trump’s shifting response to Saudi oil-field attack Anne Gearan explains the White House’s shifting messaging on Iran. Drew Harwell on how Beijing-based TikTok is suspected of censoring the Hong Kong protests. And Maura Judkis takes us into the kitchen with “Queer Eye” star Antoni Porowski.
09.16.2019 What the opioid crackdown means for chronic pain patients Joel Achenbach reports on chronic pain and opioids. Sarah Kaplan on how American teens are channeling their anxiety over climate change into activism. And Max Bearak visits a Kenyan community whose members say its source of power was stolen.
09.13.2019 ‘The city didn’t need another statement of failure’: Baltimore still reeling after Freddie Gray Aaron Blake shares his takeaways from the third Democratic debate. And Erin Cox describes the healing and reawakening of Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray.
09.12.2019 A report card on school segregation in America Laura Meckler examines what school segregation looks like today. Heather Long on the minority women changing the makeup of the U.S. workforce. And Nick Miroff explains the Supreme Court’s move on a Trump administration asylum policy.
09.11.2019 The ‘South Atlantic blob’: The vulnerability of the world’s warming oceans Chris Mooney, John Muyskens and Carolyn Van Houten on the dangerous hot zones spreading around the world. David Weigel previews the next Democratic presidential debate. And Sarah Kaplan describes a ‘Super Earth’ 110 light-years away.
09.10.2019 What John Bolton’s departure means for Trump’s foreign policy John Hudson on the ouster of national security adviser John Bolton. Reed Albergotti describes Apple’s dual role in the app economy. And Lena Sun breaks down the chemical linked to recent vaping-related illnesses and deaths.
09.09.2019 ‘As far as I’m concerned, they’re dead.’ How Trump’s peace talks with the Taliban broke down. Karen DeYoung explains the collapse of U.S. peace talks in Afghanistan. Rachael Bade on the implications of an impeachment probe. And Anthony Faiola describes the human toll and destruction of Hurricane Dorian.
09.06.2019 The power of black motherhood: Finding joy beyond the numbers on maternal mortality Helena Andrews-Dyer looks for joy in her pregnancy in the face of scary statistics about black women and childbirth. And Peter Holley explains what life after death could look like, thanks to new technology.
09.05.2019 Protests, defections, rebellions — a chaotic week for British politics Kevin Sullivan breaks down Boris Johnson’s Brexit battle. Caroline Kitchener describes the state of women’s health care in Maine. And Danielle Paquette takes us on a ride with an African delivery service.
09.04.2019 An intoxicated pathologist misdiagnosed 3,000 cases. VA failed to stop him. Taylor Telford on Walmart’s response to multiple mass shootings. Lisa Rein looks at oversight failures in the Department of Veterans Affairs. And Jessica Contrera reports from what might be the most dramatic dog park in the country.
09.03.2019 After prison, a different kind of punishment Philip Rucker on what White House advisers and aides are really thinking as the summer winds down. Tracy Jan explains what’s missing in the conversation about criminal justice reform. And Jason Samenow forecasts the hurricanes of the future.

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How Pete Buttigieg plans to diversify his base

The future of a drug company blamed for helping fuel the opioid crisis

What Tuesday’s election results could mean for 2020

The Texas teenagers who allegedly smuggled immigrants across the southern border

Guns in the gym: The NRA’s charity arm raffles off weapons in American schools

Restoring Afghanistan’s lost era of film

The Canadian islands crumbling into the sea

A California utility that cut off power to curb wildfires may have caused them

House Democrats prepare for first impeachment vote

How Baghdadi’s death could be rallying cry for ISIS

Doors are closing for Syrian refugees

An interview with an algorithm

A princess, an international custody dispute — and Rudy Giuliani

How Vladimir Putin soured the president on Ukraine

Cracks in Trump’s Republican firewall

Trump awards a massive government contract – to himself

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg struggles to balance truth and free speech

A Democratic debate, in the shadow of impeachment

Some colleges are tracking students before they even apply

As U.S. military plans pullout, a stunning unraveling in Syria

Why a suburb's integrated schools are still failing black students

How China called foul on American businesses

‘Not so much a legal document as a political screed’

The fallout of a U.S. troop withdrawal from northern Syria

Inside the Republican reckoning over Trump’s possible impeachment.

Why every Jessica you know is turning 30

The story of Hunter Biden’s dealings in Ukraine

How the White House rehabilitated Saudi Arabia’s reputation after the death of Jamal Khashoggi

Uber says safety is its first priority. Employees aren’t so sure.

How 2020 Democrats are navigating the impeachment inquiry

50 years, three presidents: How impeachment inquiries change the nation

The ‘highly detailed and arresting’ whistleblower complaint against Trump

‘A piece of a broader narrative’: Trump’s call at the center of whistleblower complaint

Impeachment inquiry launched against Trump: How we got here

‘It’s going to be an enormous battle’: Black college students fight for voting access in Texas

Whistleblower allegation against Trump revives the call for impeachment

‘They weren’t listening’: How Congress failed to act on a deadly drug’s harrowing rise

Intel official blows a whistle on Trump's interaction with world leader

‘They see that swagger when Harris speaks’: How Howard University shaped Kamala Harris

‘He's got competing instincts here’: Trump’s shifting response to Saudi oil-field attack

What the opioid crackdown means for chronic pain patients

‘The city didn’t need another statement of failure’: Baltimore still reeling after Freddie Gray

A report card on school segregation in America

The ‘South Atlantic blob’: The vulnerability of the world’s warming oceans

What John Bolton’s departure means for Trump’s foreign policy

‘As far as I’m concerned, they’re dead.’ How Trump’s peace talks with the Taliban broke down.

The power of black motherhood: Finding joy beyond the numbers on maternal mortality

Protests, defections, rebellions — a chaotic week for British politics

An intoxicated pathologist misdiagnosed 3,000 cases. VA failed to stop him.

After prison, a different kind of punishment

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