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• I’m a Democrat. My Party Has a Double Standard on Antisemitism.
  When we’re talking about which allies to support or which communities we defend, our principles shouldn’t shift.
• Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking
  The MV Hondius, which had carried passengers infected with the virus, anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Evacuations of other...
• Democratic Candidates Scramble in Virginia After Court Tosses Map
  A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.
• Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.
  Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for...
• What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?
  A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
• Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
  The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
• U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies
  The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about...
• With New Bishops, Pope Leo Starts to Put His Imprint on U.S. Church
  His appointments have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests.
• One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint
  As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their...
• Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
  Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled...
• After Capturing Maduro, Trump Celebrated Victory. Did It Bring Venezuelans Home?
  Dire conditions in Venezuela prompted an exodus. In the wake of the attack that ousted its top leader, the question is whether things...
• Molly Jong-Fast on Her Mother, Erica Jong, on Mother’s Day
  I’m realizing that a sort of gooey sitcom resolution is not in the cards for my mother and me.
• Redistricting Ruling in Virginia Adds to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Headaches
  Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political...
• Hiker Killed by Bear at Glacier National Park, Officials Say
  The man was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter” three days after leaving for a hike, the National...
• Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes
  The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other...