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  1. The Amiable Attack Dog From Kentucky Who Could Join the Harris Ticket Politics, Today

    Andy Beshear, the Democratic governor of a deep-red state, is an intriguing Southern contender to become Kamala Harris’s running mate. He’s already straining to go after JD Vance.

  2. Trump, Honing Attacks on Harris, Casts Her as a Far-Left Threat Politics, Today

    Speaking to religious conservatives in Florida, former President Donald J. Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of wanting to use left-wing values to transform the United States.

  3. After Urging Israel to End War, Trump Says He Has ‘Good Relationship’ With Netanyahu Politics, Yesterday

    Former President Donald J. Trump also attacked Vice President Kamala Harris as insufficiently supportive of Israel after his meeting with the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

  4. How Some States Are Making It Harder to Register Voters National, Yesterday

    Florida and some other states have put restrictions on voter registration drives, often with stiff fines that are dissuading some civic groups from taking part.

  5. Trump Workshops Jabs at Harris, but Nothing Plays Like the Classics Politics, July 25

    Donald J. Trump began turning Vice President Kamala Harris, his new opponent, into a nemesis. But his crowd still wanted to hear the hits.

  6. Trump Attacks Harris as ‘Radical’ in First Rally Since Her Ascent Politics, July 24

    The Trump campaign has sought to tie Vice President Kamala Harris to unpopular Biden administration policies and paint her as too liberal for independent or moderate voters.

  7. Tennessee Gas Station Clerk Stole $1 Million Lottery Ticket, Police Say Express, July 24

    Meer Patel was working behind the counter when a man handed him the $1 million ticket. He hid the value from the buyer and tried to cash the ticket himself, the authorities said.

  8. Trump’s Lawsuit Against ABC and Stephanopoulos Can Move Forward Business, July 24

    The litigation stems from a March 10 interview in which George Stephanopoulos, the network’s star anchor, referred to a civil case brought against Mr. Trump by E. Jean Carroll.

  9. These Brothers Were Real Estate Hotshots. And Predators, Some Women Say. Real Estate, July 24

    Tal and Oren Alexander, who had lifestyles as flashy as their real estate deals, are now accused of a string of sexual assaults.

  10. Book Prompts Investigation Into Nashville’s Unsolved Civil Rights-Era Bombings Express, July 24

    The mayor of Nashville, Freddie O’Connell, asked the police to investigate three bombings after a book said that the attacks were tied to racist terrorism.

  11. $2 Million Homes in Georgia, California and South Carolina Real Estate, July 24

    A 1935 brick house in Atlanta, a Spanish-style home in West Hollywood and a two-bedroom house in a converted circa-1700 building in Charleston.

  12. Trump Announces He Will Meet with Netanyahu on Friday at Mar-a-Lago Politics, July 23

    The pair, who were close allies, will meet after the Israeli prime minister gives a speech to Congress and meets with President Biden at the White House.

  13. Finally, a Way Around Exorbitant Rental Car Surcharges for Tolls Travel, July 23

    Temporary toll passes, now free for those who rent cars at the Orlando airport in Florida, allow drivers to avoid charges for toll payment devices. Could this be a model for other destinations?

  14. Adultery, a Corpse Eaten by Alligators and a $1 Million Insurance Payout Book Review, July 23

    A true-crime case that could only happen in Florida is at the heart of Mikita Brottman’s “Guilty Creatures.”

  15. Nursing Home Owner Gets 3 Years’ Probation in Deadly Hurricane Evacuation Express, July 23

    Bob Glynn Dean Jr. of Louisiana, who pleaded no contest to cruelty to the infirmed, Medicaid fraud and other criminal charges, will avoid prison time if he successfully completes probation.

  16. Los latinos en Alabama viven con miedo tras una ola de robos violentos En español, July 22

    Residentes latinos en la capital del estado dicen que llevaban meses alertando de la situación incluso antes de unos asesinatos en una tienda guatemalteca.

  17. Why Are There Neo-Nazis on the Streets of Nashville? Op Ed, July 22

    The shameless presence of white supremacists here tells us something about the similarity between the politics of the past and our political moment.

  18. A Deadly Robbery Reveals a Pattern of Targeting Latinos in Alabama’s Capital National, July 22

    Latinos in Montgomery, Ala., said they had been sounding the alarm for months, describing the killings at a grocery store as the culmination of unchecked violence.

  19. How Kamala Harris Performs Against Donald Trump in the Polls Politics, July 21

    The vice president could enter the general election campaign in a better position than President Biden.

  20. Sean Kingston and His Mother Are Indicted in $1 Million Fraud Scheme Express, July 21

    Mr. Kingston, who is best known for his 2007 hit single “Beautiful Girls,” and his mother were charged with defrauding sellers of high-end vehicles, jewelry and other goods, prosecutors said.

  21. Biden and Georgia Are Waging a Fight Over Medicaid and the Future of Obamacare Washington, July 21

    A fierce battle with Georgia over a Medicaid experiment with stricter enrollment underscores the vast divide between parties over how to cover lower-income Americans.

  22. Utah Officials Backtrack on Untested Execution Drug National, July 21

    An execution, scheduled for next month, would have used an experimental three-drug combination that critics said could inflict serious pain.

  23. Bobby Grier Dies at 91; Overcame Resistance in Integrating Sugar Bowl Obits, July 19

    Early in the civil rights movement, a Georgia governor tried to ban Black players from the game, but after a protest by Georgia Tech students, Grier was allowed to play.

  24. Tommy Robinson, Colorful Arkansas Sheriff and Congressman, Dies at 82 Obits, July 19

    He gained national attention for his unorthodox approaches to policing in Little Rock and then went on to win three terms in the House of Representatives.

  25. Sundance Announces Six Finalists for Its New Home Business, July 19

    The organization, and its influential film festival, may stay in Park City, Utah, or move to another location like Atlanta or Cincinnati.

  26. 6 New Paperbacks to Read This Week Interactive, July 19

    This week's selection includes titles by Jess Row, Dasha Kiper, Rachel Louise Martin and more.

  27. Traveling Today? What You Need to Know About the Global Tech Outage. Travel, July 19

    While service is slowly recovering, flights are still being canceled and delays can stretch for hours. Here’s the latest on airlines, airports and cruises, as well as your rights and how to reach customer service.

  28. You Like Wine? Try Planting a Vineyard at Home. Real Estate, July 19

    People plant grapevines in their backyards to get a rural aesthetic or for the love of wine itself, or even just for the science of it all.

  29. Hunter Biden, Citing Trump’s Classified Documents Ruling, Seeks Dismissal of Cases Washington, July 18

    Mr. Biden’s legal team pointed to a decision by a federal judge in Florida, who ruled that the special counsel in Mr. Trump’s case, Jack Smith, had been unconstitutionally appointed.

  30. Oregon Fugitive Found After Having Used a Stolen Identity for 30 Years Express, July 18

    The escaped prisoner was living in Macon, Ga., for over a decade and was using the identity of a child who died in Texas in 1962, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

  31. Pat Williams, Charismatic N.B.A. Executive, Is Dead at 84 Obits, July 18

    Known for his unorthodox marketing practices, Mr. Williams, a founder of the Orlando Magic, was sometimes called the P.T. Barnum of professional basketball.

  32. Peter Buxtun, Who Exposed Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Dies at 86 Obits, July 18

    A Public Health Service employee, he turned whistle-blower after learning of decades-long research involving hundreds of poor, infected Black men who were left untreated.

  33. President of Florida A&M Resigns Amid Donation Controversy Express, July 18

    Larry Robinson took responsibility for accepting a $237 million gift that is now on hold and under investigation.

  34. Dave Loggins, Who Wrote Hits for Himself and Others, Dies at 76 Obits, July 17

    After tasting fame with “Please Come to Boston” in 1974, he became a major Nashville songwriter. He also wrote the theme to the Masters golf tournament.

  35. Flash Flooding in Arkansas Leads to Rescues and Evacuations Express, July 17

    Rainfall of 6 to 11 inches overnight prompted a rare flash flood emergency in Marion County, where water rose inside homes and overtook bridges.

  36. $400,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Alabama and Nebraska Real Estate, July 17

    A Tudor Revival home in Oklahoma City, a two-bedroom condominium in a converted 1869 warehouse in Mobile and a 1915 American Foursquare house in Omaha.

  37. West Virginia Governor Brings His Dog Onstage at R.N.C. Video, July 17

    Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia, who is running for Senate, was accompanied by his dog, Babydog, during his speech at the Republican National Convention.

  38. Investigators Unlock Gunman’s Phone in Search of Motive for Trump Shooting Washington, July 15

    The F.B.I. said it had gained access to the would-be assassin’s phone, but it was not immediately clear whether it had yielded clues.

  39. Election 2024 Polls: Virginia Interactive, July 15

    See the latest election polls and polling averages for Virginia.

  40. Judge in Young Thug Trial Is Ordered Off the Case Culture, July 15

    Judge Ural Glanville, who had overseen the case for more than two years, must step aside for meeting with prosecutors and a key witness without the defense.

  41. Trump’s Case Put the Judge, Aileen Cannon, Under a Spotlight Washington, July 15

    Before she was assigned Donald J. Trump’s classified documents case, she had little experience with criminal trials, and her impartiality came into question early on.

  42. Harris Outdoes Biden in 2 State Polls but Has Her Own Weaknesses Upshot, July 15

    The polls in Pennsylvania and Virginia were conducted before the Trump rally shooting.

  43. Biden Facing Challenges in Two Must-Win States, Times/Siena Polls Find Politics, July 15

    The polls, taken before the assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, found President Biden trailing Mr. Trump in Pennsylvania, a swing state critical to his re-election hopes, and slightly ahead in Virginia, a state he won by 10 points in 2020.

  44. Sizzling Day in North Dakota? Lately, It’s No Surprise. National, July 15

    At a county fair near Fargo, many residents shrugged off the heat, at least for one day.

  45. The Beaches of the Future Are Going to Surprise Us Op Ed, July 15

    Replenishing sand is likely to become economically untenable and logistically impractical. But that doesn’t spell the end of beaches.

  46. Biden Asks America to Unite and Vows Swift Inquiry of Attempted Assassination of Trump U.S., July 14

    In remarks from the White House on Sunday, President Biden called the attack “contrary to everything we stand for as a nation.’’

  47. Ohio Mother Killed Trying to Stop a Carjacking With Her Son Inside National, July 14

    The woman, 29, was struck by her own vehicle after the suspects began driving away, the police said.

  48. Final de la Copa América 2024: Argentina y Colombia juegan como en casa En español, July 14

    El torneo, que comenzó el 20 de junio, ha perdido parte de su sensación sudamericana característica al jugarse completamente en Estados Unidos. El escenario de la final podría restaurar parte de la energía festiva típica de la Copa América.

  49. Argentina vs. Colombia in Miami: A Home Game for Both Teams National, July 14

    Few would argue there could be a more perfect setting for the final game of the Copa América soccer tournament on Sunday night.

  50. Democrats Fear Safe Blue States Turning Purple as Biden Stays the Course Politics, July 12

    Lingering worries about President Biden’s age could make Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Virginia competitive, party operatives believe.

  51. Rebuilding a Life Torn Apart by a Tornado, Piece by Piece National, July 12

    After a tornado killed the grandmother who raised him in rural Mississippi, Jaden Grayson went to live with his uncle in Arkansas, leaving everything he had known behind.

  52. Kamala Harris Says Biden Is a ‘Fighter’ at North Carolina Rally Washington, July 11

    At a time when the president’s vigor is an issue, his vice president said he was battle-tough and warned about another Trump term.

  53. Biden ‘Is a Fighter,’ Harris Says in North Carolina Video, July 11

    At a rally in Greensboro, N.C., Vice President Kamala Harris called President Biden a fighter prepared to “get back up” from the challenges facing his campaign.

  54. Gun Ammunition Vending Machines Installed at Grocery Stores in 3 States Express, July 11

    The vending machines, sold by a company called American Rounds, sell ammunition that can be used in handguns, rifles and shotguns. They have been installed in Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama so far.

  55. City Illegally Fined Woman Over Profane Political Yard Sign, U.S. Judge Rules Express, July 10

    A federal judge in Tennessee said that it was unconstitutional for the City of Lakeland, Tenn., to fine Julie Pereira for the sign she posted expressing disapproval of President Biden and Donald J. Trump.

  56. Trump Rejoices at How the Landscape Has Changed Politics, July 10

    After largely disappearing from view to let Democratic infighting play out, Donald Trump held a rally that was at times boastful and mercilessly cruel.

  57. Arkansas Rejects Abortion Rights Amendment Petition on Technicality National, July 10

    The Arkansas secretary of state said that the group collecting signatures to put an abortion-rights amendment on the ballot had failed to submit some of the necessary paperwork.

  58. I’m a Person of Faith. I.V.F. Is a Scientific Miracle. Op Ed, July 10

    Kristen Soltis Anderson on the conservative case for the procedure.

  59. The Pie I’ll Never Shut Up About Dining, July 10

    A buttermilk chess pie so good that it has followed a pastry chef around for more than a decade.

  60. Sailor Who Tried to Access Biden’s Medical Records Was Disciplined by Navy Politics, July 9

    The sailor searched the name “Joseph Biden” in a government database three times in late February, according to the Navy.

  61. How the Home Insurance Market Became So Distorted Climate, July 9

    Climate change and widely varied state regulations could mean you’re paying too much or far too little to insure your home.

  62. Marco Rubio, Contender to Be Trump’s Running Mate, Defends Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Politics, July 7

    “I think what the Supreme Court did is, it clarified what the law is,” Senator Rubio, a Florida Republican, said on CNN on Sunday.

  63. The July 6 Biden Trump Election live blog included one standalone post:
  64. Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out Politics, July 7

    On Saturday, in an appearance in New Orleans, Vice President Harris spoke of her biography and the Biden administration’s achievements, while jabbing at former President Donald J. Trump.

  65. Keke Jabbar, Who Starred on ‘Love and Marriage: Huntsville,’ Dies at 42 Express, July 5

    She was a frequent sight on the series, which began in 2019, and impressed fans with her straightforward attitude.

  66. Organizers Say Abortion Access Is Headed to the Ballot in 3 More States National, July 5

    Arkansas is the third state this week where organizers said they had collected enough support for a petition to enshrine some abortion access in the State Constitution.

  67. These Voters Supported Biden in 2020. Now They Want a Plan B. National, July 5

    Dozens of voters in four swing states expressed fear, frustration and anger. And they want a new option — whatever (and whoever) that is.

  68. Your Religious Values Are Not American Values Op Ed, July 4

    Christian nationalists aim to impose their beliefs on others.

  69. The Booty-Shaking Anthem That Still Endures, 25 Years Later Culture, July 4

    Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up” was a 1999 hit that brought twerking and New Orleans bounce into the mainstream. Here’s the story of how it became a sensation.

  70. Boil-Water Advisory Is Lifted in Washington and Northern Virginia Express, July 4

    Algae blooms in the Potomac River prompted a boil-water advisory for nearly a million residents in Washington and Arlington County. The advisory was lifted on Thursday morning.

  71. Ex-Engineer Charged With Obstructing Inquiry Into Military Crash That Killed 16 Express, July 4

    James Michael Fisher, 67, was arrested on charges that he made false statements during a criminal investigation into the crash of a Marine Corps aircraft in Mississippi in 2017, the Justice Department said.

  72. The Guys Behind ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Would Like a Little Credit Styles, July 3

    Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow shoot man-on-the-street interviews at popular nightlife destinations. Their questions led to an internet sensation.

  73. The July 3 Hurricane Beryl live blog included one standalone post:
  74. $550,000 Homes in Maine, the District of Columbia and Kentucky Real Estate, July 3

    A two-bedroom cottage in Castine, a one-bedroom apartment in a Beaux-Arts building in Washington and a circa-1900 house in Louisville.

  75. Special Counsel Is Said to Be Planning to Pursue Trump Cases Past the Election Washington, July 3

    Jack Smith plans to continue two criminal cases against Donald J. Trump until Inauguration Day if the former president wins, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

  76. The July 2 Biden Trump Election live blog included one standalone post:
  77. Unlicensed Therapist Used Wife’s Credentials to See Patients, Records Show Express, July 2

    State records from investigations in Florida and Tennessee accuse Peggy Randolph of allowing her wife to use her licenses to see patients online. The scheme came to light after the wife died.

  78. You Won’t Be Roughing It at These Outdoor Resorts Travel, July 2

    Glamping tents, decked-out tree houses, vintage R.V.s: A handful of new or updated U.S. accommodations puts you in the middle of nature without stinting on comfort.

  79. Judge Orders Biden Administration to Resume Permits for Gas Exports Climate, July 2

    President Biden had paused new natural gas export terminals to assess their effects on the climate, economy and national security. A federal judge disagreed.

  80. Abortion Rights Supporters Put a Winning Strategy to the Test in Arkansas National, July 1

    Organizers have until Friday to collect enough signatures to put abortion access on the ballot this fall in a state where conservative and evangelical values run deep.

  81. Election 2024 Polls: North Carolina Interactive, July 1

    See the latest election polls and polling averages for North Carolina.

  82. Election 2024 Polls: Georgia Interactive, July 1

    See the latest election polls and polling averages for Georgia.

  83. Young Thug’s Gang Trial Is Paused Because of Judge’s Secret Meeting Culture, July 1

    The much-delayed case was halted indefinitely to determine whether the judge should recuse himself after meeting with an uncooperative witness.

  84. How to Get Voters the Facts They Need Without a Trump Jan. 6 Trial Op Ed, July 1

    An evidentiary hearing in federal court could lay out previously undisclosed information.

  85. Debris Found in North Carolina Came From SpaceX Dragon, NASA Says Express, July 1

    An object found on a hiking trail west of Asheville, N.C., had traveled to the International Space Station, the space agency said.

  86. Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Tech Platforms’ Free Speech Rights Washington, July 1

    The justices unanimously returned two cases, which concerned state laws that supporters said were aimed at “Silicon Valley censorship,” to lower courts. Critics had said the laws violated the sites’ First Amendment rights.

  87. Biden’s New Post-Debate Ad: ‘When You Get Knocked Down, You Get Back Up’ Politics, July 1

    The ad doesn’t show footage of the president’s halting debate showing, focusing instead on his energetic appearance at a rally the next day.

  88. 6 Beaches to Love This July 4 (and All Summer Long) Travel, July 1

    From Hawaii to Rhode Island, here are some of our favorite shores on which to enjoy some hard-earned R & R this Independence Day holiday.

  89. Too Much Winning? Even Trump’s Fans Are Uneasy After Biden’s Weak Debate. Politics, June 29

    In Virginia, Donald Trump and his supporters reveled in the moment, and mused about a shadowy Democratic plan to shift candidates.

  90. Oklahoma Law Criminalizing Immigrants Without Legal Status Is Blocked National, June 29

    The ruling by a federal judge is the latest setback for G.O.P.-controlled states that have passed their own laws on immigration.

  91. Algunos estados en EE. UU. afirman que no pueden costear Ozempic y otros medicamentos para perder peso En español, June 29

    Los empleados públicos de Virginia Occidental que tomaron los fármacos perdieron peso y estaban más sanos, y algunos están abatidos porque el estado está cancelando un programa para ayudar a pagarlos.

  92. The World of Luxury Fruit: Does a $156 Melon Taste Sweeter? Express, June 29

    Fruit may be a staple. It can also be a status symbol prized for flavor, rarity and appearance.

  93. Famine Drove Jamestown Settlers to Eat Native Dogs, DNA Reveals Science, June 29

    By analyzing dog bones buried at the site, scientists found butcher marks and surprising breeds.

  94. For Trump, the Debate Was Another Chapter in the Rewriting of Jan. 6 Politics, June 28

    It was the biggest stage yet for his effort to rewrite the story of Jan. 6, 2021.

  95. ‘I Know I’m Not a Young Man’: Biden Confronts Doubts During Forceful Rally Washington, June 28

    President Biden tried to minimize concerns about his fitness for office, saying he would not be running if he didn’t think he was up to the job.

  96. Offstage, a Band of Biden Defenders Braves a Sea of Trump Swagger Washington, June 28

    Supporters of both candidates were at the debate to sell their version of reality. One group seemed to have an easier time with it.

  97. At One Post-Debate Party, President Biden Found a Jubilant Reception National, June 28

    Supporters who gathered at an Atlanta hotel cheered President Biden’s performance even as Democratic leaders elsewhere were voicing concern and distress.

  98. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Debates Alone, Upset Over Being Left Out Politics, June 28

    The independent presidential candidate answered the same questions that the CNN hosts asked of former President Donald J. Trump and President Biden.

  99. With Two Major Events, Atlanta Prepares for Traffic to Slow to a Near Standstill National, June 27

    The two events, the U.S. men’s soccer team vs. Panama and President Biden vs. former President Donald J. Trump, will take place only miles apart.

  100. Biden, Trump Allies Race to Court Black Vote in Atlanta Ahead of Debate Politics, June 27

    The pivotal first face-off between the two candidates is taking place in Atlanta, highlighting Georgia as a key presidential battleground.

  101. Buzz Cason, Songwriter Best Known for ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dies at 84 Obits, June 27

    As a performer, he was a leading figure in the early days of Nashville rock ’n’ roll. He later found success as a writer, producer and publisher.

  102. Federal Spending Rescued Mass Transit During Covid. What Happens Now? National, May 22

    The government provided $69.5 billion in relief funds to help keep transit on track during Covid-19. But many rail and bus systems are now facing layoffs and cutbacks.

  103. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  104. Don’t Ditch Standardized Tests. Fix Them. Op Ed, January 17

    Assessing the academic skills of elementary and middle school students matters more than ever.

  105. Citing Misinformation, Florida Health Official Calls for Halt to Covid Vaccines Science, January 4

    Federal health officials and other experts have repeatedly sought to counter erroneous comments about the vaccines by Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general.

  106. What Happened to My Health Insurance? Op Ed, December 20

    The great Medicaid unwinding of 2023 is doing real damage.

  107. Looking to the Art Fair World of 2024 Special Sections, December 5

    Art fairs managed to survive the downturn brought about by the Covid pandemic and are on the rise again — a trend expected to continue in the coming year.

  108. ‘Medical Freedom’ Activists Take Aim at New Target: Childhood Vaccine Mandates Washington, December 3

    Mississippi has long had high childhood immunization rates, but a federal judge has ordered the state to allow parents to opt out on religious grounds.

  109. DeSantis Leans Into Vaccine Skepticism to Energize Struggling Campaign Politics, November 2

    The Florida governor has so far found little success in getting his criticism of the Trump administration’s Covid-19 policies to stick, but that has not stopped him from trying.

  110. Florida Deputies Charged With Defrauding Covid Funds of Nearly $500,000 Express, October 12

    The 17 employees from the Broward Sheriff’s Office in Fort Lauderdale were accused, in separate cases, of falsifying paperwork to collect money from two relief programs.

  111. ‘Close to the Line’: Why More Seniors Are Living in Poverty Science, September 30

    Benefits extended earlier in the coronavirus pandemic have been rolled back. But many older Americans are not taking advantage of the aid still available.

  112. DeSantis Spreads Vaccine Skepticism With Guidance That Contradicts C.D.C. Politics, September 14

    The C.D.C. on Tuesday recommended at least one dose of the updated Covid-19 vaccines for most Americans six months and older.

  113. Covid Hero or ‘Lockdown Ron’? DeSantis and Trump Renew Pandemic Politics Politics, September 10

    The Florida governor has recently highlighted his state’s response to the coronavirus in hopes of striking some distance from Donald Trump.

  114. How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against It Investigative, August 20

    Over the years, Mr. DeSantis embraced and exploited his Ivy League credentials. Now he is reframing his experiences at Yale and Harvard to wage a vengeful political war.

  115. How to Catch Pandemic Fraud? Prosecutors Try Novel Methods. Business, August 6

    Strained by limited resources, prosecutors are deploying special teams and nurturing local relationships to catch up to a wave of fraud.

  116. The Steep Cost of Ron DeSantis’s Vaccine Turnabout Politics, July 22

    Once a vaccine advocate, the Florida governor lost his enthusiasm for the shot before the Delta wave sent Covid hospitalizations and deaths soaring. It’s a grim chapter he now leaves out of his rosy retelling of his pandemic response.

  117. Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials’ Contacts With Social Media Sites Business, July 4

    The order came in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who claim the administration is trying to silence its critics.

  118. Trump and Cuomo Agree on One Thing: DeSantis Mishandled Covid Politics, June 1

    The two combative men from Queens have often been antagonists, but now they both see an opening to attack the Florida governor over his pandemic leadership.

  119. DeSantis Steps Up Attacks on Trump, Hitting Him on Crime and Covid Politics, May 27

    Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida vowed to repeal the First Step Act, a Trump-era criminal justice law, if elected president. He called it “basically a jailbreak bill.”

  120. Hundreds of Thousands Have Lost Medicaid Coverage Since Pandemic Protections Expired Washington, May 26

    As states begin to drop people from their Medicaid programs, early data shows that many recipients are losing their coverage for procedural reasons.

  121. 8-Year-Old Migrant Died After a Week in U.S. Detention Washington, May 19

    The death this week is at the center of concerns about the government’s policy of detaining children for any period of time, often in crowded settings.

  122. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  123. The March 22 Los Angeles Schools Strike live blog included one standalone post:
  124. Covid Politics Leave a Florida Public Hospital Shaken National, March 19

    Staff members of Sarasota Memorial Hospital are bewildered by critics who continue to wage a campaign against federal guidelines on Covid treatment.

  125. Is Ron DeSantis Imperiling Free Speech in Florida? Letters, March 7

    Readers offer contrasting views on the Florida governor’s agenda. Also: The crisis in Israel; the origins of Covid; maternity care by midwives.

  126. Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases Washington, March 7

    Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the “independent state legislature” theory and Title 42, an immigration measure imposed during the pandemic.

  127. Las grandes refresqueras se interesan por las bebidas alcohólicas en Español, February 27

    PepsiCo y Coca-Cola ingresaron a los mercados de bebidas con alcohol, lo que genera preocupación entre los reguladores e investigadores.

  128. Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts Science, February 21

    PepsiCo and Coca-Cola enter hard soda markets, causing concerns among regulators and researchers.

  129. Why Mississippi, a Covid Hot Spot, Left Millions in Pandemic Aid Unspent Washington, February 13

    Stop-and-go federal funding floods public health agencies with cash during crises but starves them of funds afterward. The coronavirus pandemic shows the pitfalls of that approach.

  130. Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head Business, February 9

    The outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle disinformation.

  131. When Animals Are Used in Research Letters, January 31

    Readers discuss experimentation on lab animals. Also: Racism in America; preparing for the next pandemic; maternal deaths; Amazon’s donations.

  132. Ron DeSantis Likes His Culture Wars for a Reason Op Ed, January 24

    The governor of Florida has built his national political image on well-timed and strategically chosen battles that mask his economic agenda.

  133. Ron DeSantis Stokes the Flames Interactive, January 23

    It has been a busy month for the Florida governor as he stokes divisive cultural issues.

  134. How the Coachella of Economics Can Survive Covid Op Ed, January 11

    Attendance at the world’s biggest conference of economists plummeted this year.

  135. A Democrat’s Unusual, Up-Close View of DeSantis Politics, January 5

    Jared Moskowitz worked closely with the Florida governor as his emergency management czar. Now, he’s joining Congress.

  136. Onstage, It’s Finally Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Again Culture, December 21

    After one holiday season lost to the pandemic and another curtailed by Omicron, seasonal staples including “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Messiah” are back in force.

  137. Florida Lawmaker Charged With Pandemic Aid Fraud National, December 8

    State Representative Joe Harding, a sponsor of the law that critics have called “Don’t Say Gay,” is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in loans.

  138. We’re Spending More Time Alone. Maybe It’s Because We’re Exhausted. Op Ed, December 3

    Alone doesn’t necessarily mean lonely.

  139. Following Up on America’s Downtowns Insider, October 30

    A team of reporters and photographers profiled 10 city centers across the country, all in varying stages of economic recovery and transformation.

  140. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

    We visited 10 cities across the country to see how the pandemic and its aftershocks have reshaped the American downtown.

  141. A Rural Doctor Gave Her All. Then Her Heart Broke. Science, September 19

    Physicians suffer one of the highest burnout rates among professionals. Dr. Kimberly Becher, one of two family practitioners in Clay County, West Virginia, learned the hard way.

  142. Stacey Abrams temporarily steps off the campaign trail after contracting the coronavirus. Politics, August 10

    She said she planned to hold meetings by Zoom and phone while isolating at home for “the next few days,” and added that she had tested negative before delivering a speech Tuesday evening in Atlanta.

  143. Panel Chairman Bennie Thompson to Preside Remotely After Positive Test Washington, July 21

    Mr. Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, tested positive for the coronavirus this week.

  144. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  145. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  146. Ex-Georgia Mayor Gets Nearly 5 Years in Prison for Stealing Covid Relief Money Express, July 14

    Jason Lary used hundreds of thousands of dollars of federal funds to pay off the mortgage on his lakefront home and outstanding taxes, the authorities said.

  147. The July 1 Covid 19 Mandates Vaccine Cases live blog included one standalone post:
  148. After public pressure, Florida allows pediatricians to order vaccines for very young children. National, June 17

    Unlike the other 49 states and the District of Columbia, Florida did not allow health care providers to preorder the vaccines ahead of the federal government’s June 14 deadline.

  149. After public pressure, Florida allows pediatricians to order vaccines for very young children. National, June 17

    Unlike the other 49 states and the District of Columbia, Florida did not allow health care providers to preorder the vaccines ahead of the federal government’s June 14 deadline.

  150. Forty-nine states preordered vaccine doses for very young children. Florida did not. Express, June 16

    It was not immediately clear how much the State Health Department’s decision not to take part in distributing the pediatric shots would impede access to them in Florida in the coming days.