Same-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway.

State efforts to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider same-sex marriage have not advanced, but they have reopened the issue.

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As L.A. Emerges From Wildfires, Can Its Mayor Recover, Too?

Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been haunted by her absence when the fires started. It’s unclear whether she can reset.

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Trump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning

The White House is soliciting policy proposals designed to give women incentives to have more children, a priority for many social conservatives.

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Supreme Court to Weigh Use of L.G.B.T.Q. Children’s Books in Schools

Parents in Maryland say they have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that storybooks with gay and transgender themes are discussed.

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CATL Announces Major Advances in E.V. Batteries

CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.

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A Timeline of the Life of Pope Francis

Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.

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Meloni, Macron and Other World Leaders Praise Pope Francis’ Legacy

Global leaders offered condolences to the world’s Catholics and praised the pontiff’s commitment to the poor and marginalized.

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What Are the Plans for Pope Francis’ Funeral?

The timing of Pope Francis’ funeral, which will span several days, has yet to be announced.

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Pope Francis Celebrated Easter and Met With JD Vance the Day Before He Died

The pontiff met with Vice President JD Vance on Sunday and blessed Catholics gathered for Easter. His doctors had urged him to rest.

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Israeli Minister Says Freeing Hostages Not ‘Most Important’ Aim of the War

The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.

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