Arizona inmate dies belatedly in apparently botched execution

Officials said an Arizona inmate gasped and snorted for more than an hour until dying in an apparently botched execution Wednesday that is sure to reinvigorate the national debate over lethal injection in the United States....

From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill

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As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’

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The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk…
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RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long
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Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget
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Arizona inmate dies belatedly in apparently botched execution

From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill

How Lawyers in Sydney Can Help Resolve Disputes More Efficiently

As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’

How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears

The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk…

People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views

Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever

Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes?

Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should…

RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long

Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We’ve seen this movie before in run-ups…

Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest – but internet access adds the crucial spark

Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget

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Multicultural leader Chin Tan is new Race Discrimination Commissioner

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Grattan on Friday: When schmoozing the PM gets you a black eye

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