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The Week - Top Stories

TODAY'S POLITICS story - Virginia voters approve pro-Democrat congressional map - What happenedVoters in Virginia yesterday backed a new congressional map that could flip as many as four Republican-held seats, giving Democrats a boost in November's midterm elections. Democrats currently hold six of Virginia's 11 House seats. The redistricting referendum, approved 51.5% to 48.5%, ...

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India's home-help conundrum -- Under The Radar -- The nation's instant home-help services are enjoying a frenzy of orders

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Hegseth ends US military flu vaccine requirement -- Speed Read -- Vaccines will still be available for service members who want them

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DOJ charges civil rights group over KKK sources -- Speed Read -- It was alleged the group paid insiders at least $3 million

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Virginia voters approve pro-Democrat congressional map -- Speed Read -- The effort was approved by voters 51.5% to 48.5%

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Book reviews: 'London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth' and 'Western Star: The Life and Legends of Larry McMurtry' -- Feature -- A journalist digs into a London true-crime mystery, and understanding Texas' most famous novelist -- The Week US -- Published

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