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Jack the Ripper in America
Did Jack the Ripper escape to the U.S. and continue his bloody work here? Although there is no definitive proof this ever happened, these cities claim to have a tie to the infamous killer.
What We’re Reading This Fall
When they’re not bringing you stories from around the nation, the editors at the Post are always reading. Here are some of the books they’re enjoying this fall.
News of the Week: 996, 25 Great Magazine Covers, and 75 Years of Peanuts
In the news of the week ending October 10, 2025, are an influential Norman Rockwell cover, more Gen Z slang, and a noisy commercial ban.
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More on SchoolCould Charm Schools Make a Comeback?
Bad manners — rudeness even — are flourishing. Is it time to revive charm school for the next generation?
Rockwell’s School Teachers
“Happy Birthday, Miss Jones” is a Rockwell classic. But it wasn’t without reader complaints.
Women’s Work: The Young Women Who Fought for School Integration
71 Years after Brown v. The Board of Education, what has — and hasn’t — changed?
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The 10 Wackiest High School Mascots
Who wants to cheer on a Tiger or Bear when you can root for a Criminal or Beetdigger? Check out these unique mascot monikers.
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