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Earth Matters,” a changing exhibit at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Center, explores how we can ensure a brighter future for life on Earth with immersive and hands-on experiences that cover ...

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Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers. The U.S. military has moved dozens of fighter jets and two aircraft carrier strike groups into ...

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