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U.S. downs suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic coast

U.S. fighter aircraft, acting on an order from President Biden, shot down the balloon off the South Carolina coast on Saturday.

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RECORD COLD

‘Historic Arctic outbreak’ crushes records in New England

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People in Raleigh, N.C., protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe. (Getty Images)

Republicans aim to decimate abortion access in post-Roe haven states

In Florida and Nebraska — where laws still allow the vast majority of abortions to continue — conservatives are pushing for six-week bans, which, together with the same kind of ban proposed in North Carolina, could dramatically reshape the national abortion landscape once again.

By Caroline Kitchener and Rachel Roubein

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House GOP embraces mainstream media after years of bashing ‘fake news’

Beyond the hopeful bubble of a papal visit in South Sudan, scenes of despair

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Solomon Perel, Jew who posed as Hitler Youth to survive war, dies at 97

Only in retirement did he begin to publicly tell his story — one that even in the bottomless depths of Holocaust sagas stands out as remarkable. “To this day I have a tangle of two souls in one body,” he said in 1992.

By Emily Langer

D.C.’s skyline is low — by law. The mayor wants to reshape it.

By Paul Schwartzman

Tony Tetro with one of his paintings. (Coleman Beltrami)

He faked his way into the art world. Now Tony Tetro is explaining how.

Over three decades, he forged works by Rembrandt, Chagall, Picasso and others. Once called "the single largest forger of artwork in the United States," Tetro talks about his memoir, "Con/Artist," and how he learned to be a master imitator.

By Kelsey Ables

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The Grammys ignored Latin music for years. Bad Bunny made them listen.

On Sunday, his "Un Verano Sin Ti" would be the first excusively Spanish-language record to win album of the year.

By Bethonie Butler

TikTok’s secret menus are driving food-service workers nuts

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By Becky Krystal

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U.S. military downs Chinese balloon over Atlantic Ocean

The airship, which Pentagon officials characterized as an attempt by Beijing to collect military intelligence, was shot down off the South Carolina coast.

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The Home You Own

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How to repair gaps between vinyl flooring planks

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These everyday items endanger the environment. Here’s how to handle them.

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The moon falls to Earth in a 1939 novel that remains chillingly relevant

By Michael Dirda

Two books capture the messy, monumental life of Ted Kennedy

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The strange link between a forgotten sex cult and a president’s murder

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10 noteworthy books for February

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An insider’s critical view of an investigation of Donald Trump

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Is TikTok really giving your data to China? Our tech columnist separates facts from fears.

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We keep trying to make AI therapists. It’s not working.

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Biden’s State of the Union address to take aim at Silicon Valley

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Elon Musk found not liable in federal trial over ‘Funding secured’ tweet

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Twitter curbs researcher access, sparking backlash in Washington

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Ukrainian soldiers fire anti-tank grenades toward Russian positions near Vuhledar on Saturday. (Heidi Levine for The Post)

Attacking Vuhledar, Russia previews new push to seize southeast Ukraine

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Live Briefing: War in Ukraine

More than 170 freed in prisoner swap; new U.S.-made bombs will double Ukraine’s reach

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‘Guns are everywhere’ in Israel, occupied territories as violence spikes

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She skied alone through Antarctica for 70 days, covering 922 miles

She lost her partner in the protests. Then her twins. She’s still at it.

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Can’t replace your gas stove? Here’s what you can do to protect your health.

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From snowy West to snow-starved East, a map of winter winners and losers

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Essential insects in East Asia have declined massively, study finds

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Land-dwelling rats are upending life for coral reef fish

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Alaska lawmakers up pressure on Biden to approve massive oil project

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Winter weather guide

Driving in snow? What to do if your car gets stuck in a winter storm.

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5 tips to stay safe in winter weather

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Punxsutawney Phil is wrong: Spring is arriving early in some places

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How to dress to stay warm when it’s super cold

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Melinda Dillon, actress who played crisis and comedy, dies at 83

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In the galleries: Fiber-based materials yield remarkable art

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This is not New York City. Well, maybe it is — kind of.

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$1.3 million payment would settle suit over death in Arlington jail

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Maryland’s public health chief prepares to tackle health disparities

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After his trade request, Kyrie Irving sits out with calf soreness

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The enduring legacy of Australia’s surf lifesaving clubs

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Hong Kong offers 500,000 free plane tickets to lure tourists back

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