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Iran blocks UN nuclear inspections

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Senate grills health secretary nominee

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China restricts Hong Kong elections

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Senate examines Capitol riot failures

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Supreme Court agrees to review funds to abortion centers

Roundups

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Standardized tests return, with some wiggle room

Education Experts disagree on how useful the data will be during the pandemic

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Disney adds disclaimer to Muppet episodes

Entertainment The 1970s variety sketch comedy makes a rough landing on streaming TV

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The misleadingly named Equality Act resurfaces

Religious Liberty The legislation expands LGBT protections at expense of religious freedom

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Snack food giant settles religious discrimination lawsuit

Religious Liberty Frito-Lay fired an employee who didn’t want to work on Saturday Sabbath

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Back of the line

International | Demand for COVID-19 vaccines in the West tests the rest

Rare gems among trendy titles

Children’s Books of the Year | 2020 made it even harder to find good reads for young minds. Here are our recommendations, along with resources for the adults helping them

Janie B. Cheaney

Canceling the classics

Children’s Books of the Year | A new movement aims to marginalize books showcasing the "white lens"

Janie B. Cheaney

Seeing past and present

Children’s Books of the Year | Good books for kids on race and history

Emily Whitten

Notable nonfiction

Children’s Books of the Year | Five books showcasing real-life drama

Janie B. Cheaney

Journals

Keeping China accountable for Xinjiang

Snapshots of China By labeling Communist atrocities in Xinjiang as genocide, the U.S. declares solidarity with the Uyghur community while ensuring further conflict with China.

An executive order marginalizing women and girls

Whirled Views President Joe Biden’s directive subjects the liberties of women to the preferences of biological men

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Citizens and pilgrims in an election season

Dean's List How evangelicals can prepare for whatever results an election week brings

Targeting places of faith?

Metro Minute In New York’s Orthodox Jewish communities, the question of fair enforcement of coronavirus lockdowns hangs in the air

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