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Americans may be deeply divided politically, but when it comes to their closest relationships, there’s still a surprising amount of common ground — especially at home. New CivicScience data finds that ...

President Trump is demanding concessions from Democrats, his own party and partners across the globe. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: ...

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In 2022, when I was a new mother, I joined a local parent group. It met in-person once a week, but, thanks to WhatsApp, it was actually an all-hours endeavor — and this was ideal, given our sleepless ...