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Philly tries to make World Cup affordable with low train fares and free fan fests
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/14/philly-tries-make-world-cup-affordable-with-low-train-fare-free-fests/
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
After decades of challenges, Philadelphia embraces its role as a World Cup super host and model of affordability, accessibility and convenience.
Texasâs GOP platform is getting more extreme â and influential
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/13/texass-gop-platform-is-getting-more-extreme-influential/
Published: June 13, 2026 12:34
Texas's new Republican Party platform breaks new conservative ground, calling for bans on sharia law.
Gene Shalit, âTodayâ movie critic and purveyor of puns, dies at 100
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/06/13/gene-shalit-today-movie-critic-purveyor-puns-dies-100/
Published: June 13, 2026 01:07
He appeared on the morning show for four decades before retiring in 2010.
The post office in a Kansas town was closing, until locals hatched a plan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/12/post-office-kansas-town-was-closing-until-locals-hatched-plan/
Published: June 12, 2026 10:00
The U.S. Postal Service praised the âunique arrangementâ that allowed the town of Bucyrus to keep delivering the mail there.
Gunman expected to plead guilty to killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/11/gunman-expected-plead-guilty-killing-minnesota-lawmaker-melissa-hortman/
Published: June 11, 2026 13:44
Vance Boelter is facing both federal and state charges related to the fatal shootings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband, Mark, and in an attack on state Sen. John A. Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, that left them critically injured.
Why religious construction is on the rise when most other building has stalled
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/11/construction-religious-buildings-is-rising-most-everything-else-stalls/
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
Spending rose 17 percent last year, with a focus on affordable housing, as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.
Texas teenager sentenced to 35 years in prison in murder of high school student
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/10/texas-teenager-sentenced-35-years-prison-murder-high-school-student/
Published: June 10, 2026 02:14
The killing of Austin Metcalf, 17, captured national attention and exposed racial and ethnic tensions in the north Dallas suburbs.
A Texas city was already struggling with racial divisions. Then came a bitter murder trial.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/09/texas-city-was-already-struggling-with-racial-divisions-then-came-bitter-murder-trial/
Published: June 9, 2026 18:19
Frisco is one of the nationâs fastest growing cities. That growth â and a partisan election season â has fueled racism and anti-immigrant bigotry.
After Mormon lawmakers object, Pentagon revises Christian religious categories
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2026/06/08/after-outcry-mormon-lawmakers-pentagon-updates-religious-codes/
Published: June 9, 2026 14:34
The Defense Department made changes after a list was released with many religious groups tagged âChristianâ but not the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
States are pushing back last call for the World Cup. Bar owners arenât elated.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/09/states-bump-last-call-world-cup-giving-soccer-fans-more-time-drink/
Published: June 9, 2026 10:00
Even somewhat puritan Massachusetts is giving soccer fans more time to drink during the tournament.
He grabbed a mic to riff about the Knicks. His rhyme became an anthem of unity.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/08/he-grabbed-mic-riff-about-knicks-his-rhyme-became-an-anthem-unity/
Published: June 8, 2026 21:53
A fan blurted out an exuberant rhyme for his beloved basketball team. It has transcended sports and become a joyful anthem to unity.
Gordon S. Wood, eminent historian of the American Revolution, dies at 92
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/06/08/obituary-gordon-s-wood-eminent-historian-american-revolution/
Published: June 8, 2026 17:07
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author explored fundamental questions about what it means to be an American. He died Sunday after being struck by a car.
This agent sent models to meet Jeffrey Epstein. Now heâs trying to explain why.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/06/08/this-agent-sent-models-meet-jeffrey-epstein-now-hes-trying-explain-why/
Published: June 8, 2026 10:00
A review of the Epstein files shows how Epstein cultivated a network of lesser-known associates in the modeling industry who offered to bring women into his orbit in the years after he was released from jail.
Robert Coles, Pulitzer-winning psychiatrist who shaped public policy, dies at 97
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/06/07/robert-coles-pulitzer-winning-psychiatrist-who-shaped-public-policy-dies-97/
Published: June 7, 2026 22:06
After encountering civil rights emblem Ruby Bridges, he spent his career documenting the impact of social and political unrest, especially on the young.