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ABORTION POLITICS

Abortion divides 2024 candidates and confounds many within the GOP

Presidential hopefuls have struggled to settle on a position amid warning signs that Republicans are on the wrong side of public opinion on abortion rights.

By Josh Dawsey, Colby Itkowitz, Caroline Kitchener and Maeve Reston44 minutes ago

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States where abortion is legal, banned or under threat

By Caroline Kitchener, Kevin Schaul, N. Kirkpatrick, Daniela Santamariña and Lauren Tierney

(Rachel Wisniewski for The Post)

Fox was resigned to a tough trial. Then, a secret mediator stepped in.

A settlement in the Dominion-Fox case seemed unlikely — until it wasn’t.

By Sarah Ellison, Josh Dawsey and Rosalind S. Helderman

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THE 7 MORNING BRIEFING

7 things to know today: Abortion pills; debt ceiling; Yemen stampede; Facebook payouts; weed study; and more

(AP)

Canada’s military shortfalls harm ties with NATO allies, Discord leaks show

THE DISCORD LEAKS | A secret Pentagon assessment, posted to the messaging app Discord, says the country’s “widespread” military shortfalls are harming ties with its NATO and NORAD allies.

By Amanda Coletta

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Listen: The warring leaders pushing Sudan to the brink

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

Carolyn Hax: Teen turns against mom after his dad’s death

Cook: Lemony pasta with smoked salmon is a low-lift, 30-minute recipe

(Reuters)

A White man was ‘scared to death’ of Ralph Yarl. For Black boys, this isn’t new.

The shooting of Yarl, 16, by an 84-year-old White man follows a pattern fueled by a fear of Black men and boys, activists say.

By Rachel Hatzipanagos and Timothy Bella

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(AP)

A new Smithsonian boss settled multiple employee retaliation lawsuits

The selection of Nancy Yao to run the American Women’s History Museum is being re-evaluated because of questions about firing three sex-harassment accusers at a New York museum.

By Manuel Roig-Franzia and Thomas Floyd

(Jenna Schoenefeld for The Post)

A planned highway never got built. Now these California houses have been vacant for decades.

Blocks from homeless communities, dozens of homes owned by the state highway authority are trapped in legal limbo and red tape.

By Erica Werner

Oklahoma official resigns amid accusations of racism, talk of killing journalists

By Jonathan Edwards

Thousands poised to lose verification badges on Twitter starting today

By Rachel Lerman

Ultramarathon runner disqualified after using a car during race

By Glynn A. Hill

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Fox was resigned to a tough trial. Then, a secret mediator stepped in.

A settlement in the Dominion-Fox case seemed unlikely -- until it wasn't

Abortion divides 2024 candidates and confounds many within the GOP

Carolyn Hax: Husband lets work of kids’ appointments devolve to spouse

After high-flying start, DeSantis hits stumbling blocks on road to 2024

House GOP unveils bill to cut spending, lift debt ceiling. Here’s how.

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DeSantis wants to ‘Make America Florida.’ Here’s what that looks like.

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Why some Netflix customers still prefer getting DVDs by mail

By Heather Kelly

Which electric vehicle is right for you? Check out our guide.

By Evan Halper, Jeanne Whalen and Shannon Osaka

How to reimagine a small outdoor space from your dog’s perspective

By Christina Sturdivant Sani

Carolyn Hax: Husband lets work of kids’ appointments devolve to spouse

By Carolyn HaxApril 20

What is the black grime on my window frames and how do I get rid of it?

By Jeanne HuberApril 20

Work Advice: Strategic incompetence demands a strategic response

By Karla L. MillerApril 20

How long can I refrigerate raw chicken? Your cooking questions answered.

By Aaron Hutcherson and Becky KrystalApril 19

Miss Manners: I asked for help, and they said no. What now?

April 20

Ask Amy: My neighbor stole my longtime dog walker

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

(Alexa Juliana Ard/The Post)

Patients were told their voices could disappear. They turned to AI to save them.

By Amanda Morris, Alexa Juliana Ard and Szu Yu Chen16 minutes ago

Sorry, weed probably does not make you more creative

By Richard Sima

You can train your body to better handle hot outdoor workouts. Here’s how.

By Gretchen Reynolds

A silent crisis in men’s health gets worse

By Tara Parker-Pope and Caitlin Gilbert

Cage-free or free range? What labels on egg cartons really mean.

By Trisha Calvo

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

(AP)

California’s ‘super bloom’ is underway. Here’s why it’s so epic.

By Allyson Chiu and Naema Ahmed

Climate CoachAdvice

How an engagement bike changed one couple’s life

By Michael J. Coren

Airlines want you to buy carbon offsets. Experts say they’re a ‘scam.’

The flip side of Europe’s extreme heat: More solar energy potential

U.S. has inventoried old-growth forests. Will protection be next?

By Anna Phillips

5 ways to love tech without killing the planet

By Heather Kelly and Chris Velazco

Tech companies don’t deserve your loyalty. Become a free agent.

Why some Netflix customers still want DVDs by mail

By Heather Kelly

Thousands poised to lose verification badges at Elon Musk’s Twitter

By Rachel Lerman

Google’s AI dilemma: Move fast or ‘don’t be evil’

Snapchat isn’t known for minting internet stars. It’s trying to change that.

By Taylor Lorenz and Chris Velazco

THE DISCORD LEAKS

(Damon Casarez)

Rethinking single-family living: Roommates pay bills, create community

By Annie Midori Atherton

A famed Afghan violinist moved to L.A. with nothing. Then a man with a violin called.

An eagle tried to hatch a rock. Now, he’s a ‘stepdad’ to an orphaned bird.

By Praveena Somasundaram

My 12-year-old needs constant supervision to do his homework. What do I do?

By Meghan Leahy

From Cathy and Marcy, a musical response to a cancer diagnosis

2 dead as ‘extremely dangerous’ tornado and storms rip through Oklahoma

By Adela Suliman

Rapid snowmelt causing significant flooding across northern Plains

By Matthew Cappucci

Cheerleaders leaving practice were shot after one got in wrong car, teen says

By Timothy Bella

Three suspects arrested, charged in Dadeville mass killing

By Maham Javaid and Paulina Villegas

Supreme Court debates when unwanted messages become a stalker’s threats

By Robert Barnes

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The existential threat driving a potential Hollywood writers’ strike

By Samantha Chery and Anne Branigin

K-pop star Moonbin, member of boy band Astro, dies at age 25

By Andrew Jeong

Two intersecting lives, each grappling with a unique loss

By Hannah Gold

‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant’: A masterfully manipulative war thriller

By Michael O'Sullivan

D.C., MD. & VA.

(Astrid Riecken/For The Washington Post)

D.C. to revise bike lane project on busy Connecticut Avenue NW

Navy unveils five eye-popping ideas for new flagship museum in D.C.

By Michael E. Ruane

Prince George’s County enacts rental assistance program

By Lateshia Beachum

It’s been a punishing pollen season in D.C. It could be the new normal.

By Ian Livingston

Keychains, QR codes and other ‘gifts’ people buy to get pot in D.C.

By Sophia Solano

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Summerlike heat today and tomorrow, with rain likely Saturday

By David Streit

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April 19 morning weather update

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CDC allows second covid booster: Who should get it and when

A federal judge was refused a Lyft ride with his guide dog. He’s not alone.

By Rachel Weiner

Coronavirus vaccine shots will remain free to uninsured under Biden plan

Dead birds are flying again — this time, as drones

By Kyle Melnick

A stunning gem, to honor a slain geologist, unveiled at Smithsonian

By Michael E. Ruane

Mysterious spiral over Alaska probably a result of SpaceX launch

(Scott Strazzante/AP)

The NBA finally made Draymond Green feel the pain of overreaction

By Jerry Brewer

Wizards fire president and general manager Tommy Sheppard

Daniel Snyder’s exit will be a relief, but it doesn’t feel like justice

By Kevin B. Blackistone

Ted Leonsis offered Lerner family at least $2 billion to buy Nationals

By Chelsea Janes

Attorneys ask Roger Goodell, owners to bar Daniel Snyder from suing accusers

By Mark Maske and Nicki Jhabvala

(The Washington Post)

Marijuana dispensary names all sound the same, and that’s a business problem

By Daniel Wolfe

Have you used Facebook in the past 16 years? You may qualify for payment.

By Kelsey Ables

Despite bankruptcy, Virgin Orbit CEO says company will launch again

By Christian Davenport

Six smart ways to spend your tax refund

By Michelle Singletary

What went wrong in the banking system? It’s his job to find out.

By Rachel Siegel

7 eco-friendly recipes to celebrate Earth Day

By Anna Luisa Rodriguez

This humble, clever Italian dish stars ribbons of egg in tomato sauce

By Luke Pyenson

New celebrity cooking shows won’t teach you much — and that’s fine

This lemony pasta with smoked salmon is a low-lift, 30-minute recipe

The Wild West of weed vacations

By Andrea Sachs1 hour ago

Why Tinder is my favorite travel app

By Jenn Rice

Who cleans up after kids on a flight? Twitter’s latest hot debate.

By Hannah Sampson

3 Americans missing after leaving Mexico on sailboat

By Hannah Sampson