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AMERICAN ICONDeadly weapon, divided nation

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From outcast to political symbol: How the AR-15 emerged as an icon

The AR-15 wasn’t supposed to be a best-seller. It's the result of a dramatic shift in American gun culture fueled by the firearms industry and its allies.

By Todd C. Frankel, Shawn Boburg, Josh Dawsey, Ashley Parker and Alex Horton

Amid rise in mass shootings, could a magazine ban reduce deaths?

By Mark Berman and Todd C. Frankel

We spent 7 months examining the AR-15’s role in America. Here’s what we learned.

By Washington Post Staff

Israel plunges into crisis amid backlash over Netanyahu’s court overhaul plan

By Steve Hendrix and Shira Rubin1 hour ago

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The 7 morning Briefing

7 things to know today: Deadly tornadoes; Israel protests; bank deal; March Madness; AI hands; and more

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Department of DataAnalysis

The political leanings of people who go on cruises

This week, we ask the immortal question: Are Republicans more likely to go on cruises? Also, what does a new data set of Medicare bills reveal about travel for health care?

By Andrew Van Dam

Do not forget this Nicaraguan bishop’s brave stand for human rights

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Why we’re still stuck in Trump’s world

Opinion by E.J. Dionne Jr.

Why Americans are so pessimistic about their finances

Inflation is less severe than it was a few months ago. But constantly monitoring how and where they spend money is stressing more than Americans' wallets.

Opinion by Catherine Rampell and Yan Wu

Jim Jordan doesn’t understand his job

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

Our decrepit infrastructure is wasting ungodly amounts of water

Opinion by Robert Gebelhoff

Fox Lifestyle Network!

Opinion by Alexandra Petri

Democrats should stop squandering money on glamorous lost causes

Opinion by Paul Waldman

In Michigan, an agenda countering the anti-woke GOP frenzy takes shape

Opinion by Greg Sargent

Listen: The realities of being transgender in the U.S.

On the Record: Test your knowledge with our quotable news quiz

Eating Lab: How fake sugars sneak into foods and disrupt metabolic health

Cook: This herby sesame sauce is great on noodles or straight from the spoon

Death toll rises to 7 after Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

By María Luisa Paúl

First Citizens Bank to buy Silicon Valley Bank after collapse, FDIC says

By Bryan Pietsch

Daniel Snyder has declined to be interviewed in NFL’s investigation

By Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala and Liz Clarke

MISSISSIPPI TORNADO

‘Everything is gone’: Loss and destruction in a small Mississippi town

Even before the tornado sliced through Rolling Fork, the community had been hemorrhaging residents.

By Anumita Kaur and Emmanuel Felton

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Satellite images show tornado’s destruction

By Shelly Tan and Samuel Granados

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Caitlin Clark’s magic made NCAA history — and left adults giggling

The Iowa guard, already immortal at 21, turned an Elite Eight arena into her personal amusement park on Sunday night.

By Jerry Brewer

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The gun that divides a nation

The AR-15 wasn’t supposed to be a best-seller. It's the result of a dramatic shift in American gun culture fueled by the firearms industry and its allies.

Jim Jordan doesn’t understand his job

This Texas teen wanted an abortion. She now has twins.

The politics of cruise ships, and more!

Israel faces airport closure, strikes as rage mounts over courts overhaul

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What visitors really think of D.C.’s cherry blossoms

By Sophia Solano, Olivia McCormack and Marvin Joseph

She lost her trans son to suicide. Can a Kentucky lawmaker make her colleagues care?

Juliette Lewis conquered Hollywood by 22. She’s finally back on top.

By Karen Heller

The untold story of Jimmy Carter, his best friend and a murder charge

By Danielle Paquette

Carolyn Hax: Parent worries that teen daughters have ‘no friends’

By Carolyn HaxMarch 27

Solution to Evan Birnholz’s March 26 crossword, “ID Numbers”

By Evan BirnholzMarch 26

Frustrated over canceling a subscription? Relief may be coming.

By Michelle SingletaryMarch 24

How to find mid-century modern stuff? Answers to thrifting questions.

By Jura KonciusMarch 23

Miss Manners: Party guest responds to dress compliment with its brand name

March 27

Ask Amy: My friend keeps leaving me drunk voice mails

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

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Ask a Doctor: Why does my period upset my stomach?

By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH

Over 5 million high school sports injuries recorded in 4-year period

By Linda Searing

This short breathing exercise is a stress buster

By Dora Kamau

Watching live sports in person may be good for you, researchers say

By Erin Blakemore

Are candies like Skittles dangerous? A Calif. bill aims to ban chemicals in processed foods.

By Jennifer Hassan, Helier Cheung and Marlene Cimons

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

Oil from an illegal extracting operation in Bodo, Nigeria, shines on water after a spill. (Andrew Esiebo for The Post)

Big Oil is selling off its polluting assets — with unintended consequences

By Rachel Chason

How Mississippi’s tornadoes unfolded and why they were so deadly

By Jason Samenow

Roads, other infrastructure infringe on many biodiversity hot spots

By Erin Blakemore

Monarch butterflies lose sanctuary in Mexico as climate changes

By Naomi Schanen

Critical lawmakers to watch on the GOP energy package

By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano

Your next job interview could be judged by AI. Here’s how to prepare.

By Danielle Abril

Americans deserve a better message than ‘Trust us, TikTok is bad.’

AI isn’t magic or evil. Here’s how to spot AI myths.

By Tatum Hunter

Twitter says parts of source code posted online, seeks leaker

By Rachel Pannett

Popular apps with Chinese ties can gather more data than TikTok

The latest mass ransomware attack has been unfolding for nearly two months

By Tim Starks and David DiMolfetta

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Former carriage house on Capitol Hill on the market for $1.15 million

By Sophia Solano

Chicatana offers a front-row seat to sublime Mexican cooking in D.C.

By Tom Sietsema

Kids these days! Why do they talk back, argue, disrespect elders?

By Meghan Leahy

I learned to put the needs of others first. Now I’m trying to unlearn that.

By Shelley Couvillion

How to make the most of duty-free airport stores

By Christopher Elliott

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Succession’ stops pulling punches in its final season

By Lili Loofbourow

Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charges

By Travis M. Andrews

Groban and Ashford ignite the flames of a funny, sexier ‘Sweeney Todd’

At trial, Gwyneth Paltrow is dressing for where she’d rather be

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

D.C., MD. & VA.

(Lauren Lumpkin/The Washington Post)

Too few D.C. students finish college. This program aims to change that.

By Lauren Lumpkin

Departure of D.C. mayor’s right-hand man leaves ‘gap that has to be filled’

By Paul Schwartzman

Family of 17-year-old killed by Park Police hold march, vigil

By Ian Duncan and Antonio Olivo

Metro experiences delays amid a surge of cherry blossom-bound riders

Man fatally shot in Montgomery County, police say

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Chilly and damp to start this week but milder by Friday

By Jason Samenow

Capital Weather GangPodcast

March 27 morning weather udpate

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Post-Roe, some abortion clinics are moving to more liberal states

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie Beard1 hour ago

After a 1935 tragedy, a priest vowed to teach kids about menstruation

By Maham Javaid

In Africa, deadly virus strikes opposite sides of continent

By Katharine Houreld and Rael Ombuor

Beethoven’s DNA decoded from locks of hair saved by his fans

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

Auroras shine unusually far south amid strongest solar storm since 2017

They made a rocket with 3D-printed materials. It almost made it to space.

By Christian Davenport

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Daryl Dike has the size and skill to be the goal-scorer USMNT needs

NFL owners to discuss Roger Goodell extension, scheduling for Thursday night games

Wizards’ faint playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Raptors

Matt Adams among Nationals’ latest roster cuts as Opening Day nears

By Andrew Golden

Caps’ comeback goes for naught as late turnover leads to loss to Penguins

By Roman Stubbs

(Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)

The initial banking crisis is easing. Another may be around the corner.

By Jeff Stein1 hour ago

Hundreds of banks would be vulnerable in SVB-style runs, researchers say

By Erica Werner

Bye, banks: Recent turmoil is spurring many to move their money

By Abha Bhattarai

Latest crisis to hit U.S. economy illustrates the costs of complacency

By David J. Lynch

An illustrated guide to how fees are making everything pricier

By Hamza Shaban and Hartley Lin

Fridge or pantry? How to store peanut butter, ketchup and other staples.

By Becky Krystal1 hour ago

Tom Sietsema’s 6 favorite places to eat in March

By Tom Sietsema

Pork chops meet a dirty martini: A saucy dish best shaken, not stirred

By Ali Slagle

8 recipes to clean out the fridge, including soup, pilaf and frittata

By Becky Krystal

The German customs my partner taught me to embrace

By Cat Willett

Passport wait times are up again. Don’t let them spoil a trip.

By Natalie B. Compton

Burrowing badgers force weeks-long shutdown for Dutch trains

By Andrea Sachs

8 things to know about traveling in Europe during labor strikes

By Hannah Sampson