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What are the Murdochs fighting about in a secret Nevada court?

The outcome could shape the political orientation of the family’s media empire

A collage featuring pictures of Rupert Murdoch and his four children: Lachlan, Prudence, James, and Elisabeth Murdoch.
Illustration: KLAWE RZECZY

Update: The Murdochs’ trial began on September 16th

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The price of shutting down coal power, and what would be gained


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Should America ban fluoride in its drinking water?

The idea by Robert F. Kennedy junior—nominated by Donald Trump as health secretary—may have teeth


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The president-elect is testing the loyalty of the Senate’s next majority leader

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