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OPINION: Being Hungry In America Is Hard Work. Food Banks Need Your Help

Even with visits to the local food pantry, many families struggle to get enough to eat. Food banks say rethinking our donations could help them stretch their money. Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post/Getty Images Even with visits to the local food pantry, many families struggle to get […]

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Politicians, Government Agencies Feud Over Payouts Tied To Opioid Epidemic

A 5ml dose of liquid oxycodone, an opioid pain relief medication, sits on a table in Washington, D.C., March 29, 2019. During the opioid epidemic, roughly 218,000 Americans have died from overdoses tied to prescription pain pills, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. EVA HAMBACH/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption EVA HAMBACH/AFP/Getty

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Under Siege And Largely Secret: Businesses That Serve Immigration Detention

The U.S. Immigration and Enforcement processing center in Adelanto, Calif., is one of the detention facilities operated by GEO Group Inc. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP The U.S. Immigration and Enforcement processing center in Adelanto, Calif., is one of the detention facilities operated by GEO Group Inc. Richard Vogel/AP The Trump administration’s

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The Democratic Party Attempts To Pivot To The Future — Ready Or Not

A stage full of Democratic presidential hopefuls in Miami. The two nights of debates underscored the changes within the party. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP A stage full of Democratic presidential hopefuls in Miami. The two nights of debates underscored the changes within the party. Wilfredo Lee/AP When history looks back on

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How The Fight Over The Census Citizenship Question Could Rage On

Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in April to protest the Trump administration’s plan to add a citizenship question to forms for the 2020 census. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in April to protest the Trump

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Tesla Led The Charge, But More Premium Electric Vehicles Are Arriving

A Jaguar I-Pace, the first electric vehicle from the premium carmaker, charges during an event in Barcelona, Spain, in May. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images A Jaguar I-Pace, the first electric vehicle from the premium carmaker, charges during an event in Barcelona, Spain, in May. SOPA

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Supreme Court Takes Up DACA Appeal

People brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as DREAMers, and other supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program listen as lawmakers speak at the U.S. Capitol. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP People brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as DREAMers, and other supporters of

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FBI Urges Universities To Monitor Some Chinese Students And Scholars In The U.S.

University administrators say the FBI, whose headquarters are shown above, has urged them to monitor some Chinese students and scholars. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP University administrators say the FBI, whose headquarters are shown above, has urged them to monitor some Chinese students and scholars. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP U.S. intelligence

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The Dark Secret Of Lake Malawi: Trading Sex For Fish

A fisherman’s boat makes its way across Lake Chilwa in Malawi. A large portion of Lake Chilwa dries out every year, and the fishing industry disappears along with it. Most fishermen then head to Lake Malawi, where there is fishing year-round. Julia Gunther hide caption toggle caption Julia Gunther A fisherman’s boat makes its way

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Supreme Court Rules Partisan Gerrymandering Is Beyond The Reach Of Federal Courts

People rally in front of the Supreme Court on March 26 as the court hears arguments in redistricting cases. The court ruled that partisan redistricting is a political question, not one that federal courts can weigh in on. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images People rally in front of the Supreme

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Supreme Court Affirms Police Can Draw Blood From Unconscious Drivers

The Supreme Court is seen in December 2018. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/Getty Images The Supreme Court is seen in December 2018. Zach Gibson/Getty Images The Supreme Court has ruled that police may, without a warrant, order blood drawn from an unconscious person suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Supreme Court Leaves Citizenship Question Blocked For Now From 2020 Census

Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in April to protest against the Trump administration’s efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in April to protest against the Trump administration’s efforts to add a citizenship

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