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Omicron hampers Broadway. Fewer tourists are there for just a score of shows

Mrs. Doubtfire is one of the Broadway shows that reopened but then had to shut down for a while after cases of COVID spread among cast and crew. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images hide caption

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Theater

Omicron hampers Broadway. Fewer tourists are there for just a score of shows

Tickets may be easier and cheaper to get for the plays that are still open. Some producers reopened until the virus raced through the cast and crew. Future productions are hard to see on the horizon.

Law

On the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, could it be the last?

by Sarah McCammon

On the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, could it be the last?

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Willow Seth Luke

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Politics

Politics chat: Facing blockers in Congress, Biden goes directly to the people

by Tamara Keith

Politics chat: Facing blockers in Congress, Biden goes directly to the people

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Education

This Virginia high schooler is pushing to see more women of color in their curriculum

by Sarah McCammon

This Virginia high schooler is pushing to see more women of color in their curriculum

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Karen Hollis shares her experience of living with chronic illness in a pandemic

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Games & Humor

You've heard of Wordle — now get ready for Sweardle and Absurdle

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Word Up Cameo

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Stuck in the middle

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Stuck in the middle

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Author Interviews

In new debut novel, everyone wants to know 'Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?'

by Sarah McCammon

In new debut novel, everyone wants to know 'Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?'

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Omicron hampers Broadway. Fewer tourists are there for just a score of shows

by Jeff Lunden

Omicron hampers Broadway. Fewer tourists are there for just a score of shows

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Helpless Lin-Manuel Miranda

World

Threat of Russian invasion escalates as both sides amass troops at Ukraine border

by Rob Schmitz

Threat of Russian invasion escalates as both sides amass troops at Ukraine border

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Europe

Why Russian President Vladimir Putin is escalating the threat of war with Ukraine

by Sarah McCammon

Why Russian President Vladimir Putin is escalating the threat of war with Ukraine

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Illusions Idealism

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The Coronavirus Crisis

A medical ethicist weighs in on how to approach treating unvaccinated people

by Sarah McCammon

A medical ethicist weighs in on how to approach treating unvaccinated people

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Music Interviews

Silvana Estrada elucidates a love found and lost in new album 'Marchita'

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Silvana Estrada elucidates a love found and lost in new album 'Marchita'

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Art & Design

In Pakistan, big trucks are the perfect canvas for intricate murals

by Hannah Bloch

In Pakistan, big trucks are the perfect canvas for intricate murals

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Europe

Buckingham Palace removes Prince Andrew's titles in wake of sexual assault lawsuit

by Sarah McCammon

Buckingham Palace removes Prince Andrew's titles in wake of sexual assault lawsuit

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Perspective

Ray Smith tells his tale of riding with the wolves in Alaska

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Television

Samantha Bee brings us a 7th season of comedy and current events in 'Full Frontal'

by Sarah McCammon

Samantha Bee brings us a 7th season of comedy and current events in 'Full Frontal'

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You and Me on the Rock Brandi Carlile

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Peaches Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar et. al.

On the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, could it be the last?

Politics chat: Facing blockers in Congress, Biden goes directly to the people

This Virginia high schooler is pushing to see more women of color in their curriculum

Karen Hollis shares her experience of living with chronic illness in a pandemic

Buy Featured Music

You've heard of Wordle — now get ready for Sweardle and Absurdle

Sunday Puzzle: Stuck in the middle

In new debut novel, everyone wants to know 'Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?'

Omicron hampers Broadway. Fewer tourists are there for just a score of shows

Threat of Russian invasion escalates as both sides amass troops at Ukraine border

Why Russian President Vladimir Putin is escalating the threat of war with Ukraine

A medical ethicist weighs in on how to approach treating unvaccinated people

Silvana Estrada elucidates a love found and lost in new album 'Marchita'

In Pakistan, big trucks are the perfect canvas for intricate murals

Buckingham Palace removes Prince Andrew's titles in wake of sexual assault lawsuit

Ray Smith tells his tale of riding with the wolves in Alaska

Samantha Bee brings us a 7th season of comedy and current events in 'Full Frontal'

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