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Death Of Tyre Nichols

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Memphis reckons with fallout from Tyre Nichols video

Video of his beating by police spurred protests across the country and a growing number of investigations into law enforcement officials.

By Mark Berman23 minutes ago

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The TakeAnalysis

Trump’s path to GOP nomination is strewn with obstacles

By Dan Balz57 minutes ago

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Who would work for Rep. Santos? Capitol Hill is watching closely.

No staff hirings on Capitol Hill are being more closely watched than those of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who has been buried in controversy since his election.

By Joe Heim and Meagan Flynn

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Ski resorts can now make fake snow in 80 degrees. Here’s why that’s a problem.

More companies in the United States, Canada and Europe are using new snow-making technology to fill slopes during warm winter spells.

By Amudalat Ajasa

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From the Big 12 to the NFC title game, the legend of Brock Purdy plays on

Purdy faced off with Jalen Hurts once before, when Iowa State played Hurts's Oklahoma team in 2019. What might that game tell us about Sunday's?

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Broth vs. stock: What’s the difference and does it matter?

By Aaron Hutcherson

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RetropolisThe Past, Rediscovered

‘Schoolhouse Rock’ premiered 50 years ago — and shaped a generation

Classic "Schoolhouse Rock" cartoons like “I’m Just a Bill” and “Conjunction Junction” had their origin in an advertising worker's frustration about his kids' education.

By Frederic J. Frommer

They quoted Taylor Swift in a Senate hearing — but who’s the top Swiftie?

By María Luisa Paúl and Daniel Wu

Was Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar campaign too good?

By Sonia Rao and Emily Yahr

Rare mussel species, nearly wiped out, gets rebirth in Virginia river

By Dana Hedgpeth

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What Memphis police videos show, and don’t show, about Tyre Nichols beating

The brutal beating of Tyre Nichols is captured in harrowing detail in four video clips released by Memphis police. Here is a description of what each video shows.

Who would work for Rep. Santos? Capitol Hill is watching closely.

Trump’s path to GOP nomination is strewn with obstacles

U.S. general warns troops that war with China is possible in two years

Homeless mom left her dog with note, ‘please love me.’ A shelter reunited them.

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Independent voters wary of investigations, want House GOP to deliver results

Election losses only deepen Arizona Republicans’ insistence on fraud

By Yvonne Wingett Sanchez

Exiting White House, chief of staff Ron Klain says work for Biden defined his life

Ronna McDaniel quells revolt to win reelection as chair of fractured RNC

By Isaac Arnsdorf, Dylan Wells and Josh Dawsey

DeSantis advisers prepare for potential presidential run, explore staff options

By Hannah Knowles

Carolyn Hax: Teens have chores but seem ‘oblivious’ to them

By Carolyn HaxSaturday, January 28

Three moves to get your tax refund faster in 2023

By Michelle SingletaryFriday, January 27

Ask Sahaj: My daughter wants to limit contact but I keep texting her

By Sahaj Kaur KohliThursday, January 26

Work Advice: Boss and I clashed, but it’s okay now. Do we still need mediation?

By Karla L. MillerThursday, January 26

Miss Manners: Always the dinner party host, never the guest

Saturday, January 28

Ask Amy: My husband’s adult children have never accepted me

Saturday, January 28

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

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Some babies just refuse the bottle. That can be rough on moms.

By Meeri Kim

What new questions will I be asked when I donate blood?

By Teddy Amenabar, Fenit Nirappil and Laurie McGinley

Want a well-trained dog? Start with a better-trained human.

By James Gorman

‘Bionic nose’ may help people experiencing smell loss, researchers say

By Eileen Abbott

Balance. Pause. Sparkle. Readers share their nudge words for 2023.

By Tara Parker-Pope

The Home You Own

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7 inexpensive (or free!) ways to create a more organized closet

By Hannah Holland

How to do the laundry better, according to a TikTok cleaning queen

By Jandra Sutton

Want to break up with your gas fireplace? Here’s how to convert it.

By Marissa Hermanson

Heirloom seeds can yield robust, tastier veggies. Here’s what to know.

By Nevin Martell

Light fixtures can make or break a space. Here’s how to change one yourself.

By Jennifer Barger

BOOK WORLDNews, reviews and big ideas for all things fiction and nonfiction

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Baby boomers have dominated America. What happens when they’re gone?

By Jill Filipovic

‘The Way We Were,’ 50 years later

By Louis Bayard

During Reconstruction, a brutal ‘war on freedom’

By Stephanie McCurry

Ambition is the antihero in ‘Central Places’

By Jenny Wu

‘City Under One Roof’ puts a whole new twist on claustrophobia

By Maureen Corrigan

I was hit with $1,300 in credit card fraud. Here’s how to cut your risk.

How to juggle multiple TV streaming services without missing a show

By Heather Kelly

Death by a thousand meetings: How to reduce video-call overload

By Danielle Abril

An F1 champ lost a virtual race to lag. Is the sport ready for primetime?

By Gregory Leporati

Is lab-grown steak kosher? Religious leaders weigh the sensitive question

By Laura Reiley

FBI shuts down ransomware gang that targeted schools and hospitals

By Joseph Menn, Perry Stein and Aaron Schaffer

Nate Anderson’s Hindenburg Research has levied fraud accusations against the conglomerate. (Bonnie Jo Mount/The Post)

This trader is going after the Adani Group, his biggest target yet

By Julian Mark and Rachel Lerman

As fentanyl boomed, DEA removed Mexico director amid misconduct probe

By Mary Beth Sheridan

Retired Gen. Pavel defeats billionaire Babis in Czech election

By Ladka Bauerova and Emily Rauhala

Spate of shootings targeting Israelis puts region on high alert

By William Booth, Shira Rubin and Kelsey Ables16 minutes ago

U.S. general warns troops that war with China is possible in two years

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News organizations grapple with showing horrific Nichols, Pelosi videos

Paul Pelosi assault video released

By Reis Thebault, Danielle Paquette and Justine McDaniel

Data shows student debt relief applicants in each state as auditors question cost

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

Man sentenced to nearly 7 years in Jan. 6 assault of Officer Brian Sicknick

By Rachel Weiner and Spencer S. Hsu

Homeless mom left her dog with note, ‘please love me.’ A shelter reunited them.

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

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Car buyers love EVs but hate the prices. That’s bad for green-energy hopes.

By Jeanne Whalen

Want to help the planet? Make some home improvements and let the government pay.

By Erica Werner

Winter’s return: Extremely cold air set to spill into central U.S.

By Matthew Cappucci

Dead whales and tough economics bedevil Biden’s massive wind energy push

By Evan Halper, Timothy Puko and Dino Grandoni

‘Vegan,’ ‘sustainable’: How to spot misleading fashion claims

By Allyson Chiu

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Robert Townsend’s ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ comes full circle

By Bethonie Butler

Growing up Hated

By Chris Richards

In the galleries: Reimagining thresholds as frontiers

By Mark Jenkins

Randall Park’s directorial debut is an ode to flawed Asian Americans

D.C., MD. & VA.

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A four-day workweek in Maryland? Maybe. Bill would set up a pilot program.

By Ovetta Wiggins

D.C. could offer free meals to all students. Every city should.

By Theresa Vargas

Downtown D.C. ‘pretty much a ghost town’ nearly 3 years into pandemic

By Paul Schwartzman

Demonstrators gather in D.C. as Tyre Nichols video is released

By Peter Hermann, Ellie Silverman and Clarence Williams

Maryland trashes recycling company whose sites became alleged dumps

By Fredrick Kunkle

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: A Saturday to get outdoors, with showers possible Sunday

By Ian Livingston

Going Out Guide

The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1

By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Haben Kelati and Chris Richards

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The Bengals are very good. When did they get to be so annoying?

By Candace Buckner

The Bengals’ big-game vibes were forged by the College Football Playoff

By Adam Kilgore

For 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, the right intentions mean no regrets

By Sally Jenkins

From the Big 12 to the NFC title game, the legend of Brock Purdy plays on

Steve Wilks did ‘an incredible job’ in Carolina. It didn’t matter.

By John Feinstein

6 gnocchi recipes, starring homemade and store-bought dumplings

By Becky Krystal

Why chocolate is so delicious, according to science

By María Luisa Paúl

Restaurant group uses workers’ cash to lobby against them, advocates say

Broth vs. stock: What’s the difference and does it matter?

By Aaron Hutcherson

A bear in Colorado took 400 selfies. Fashion pros say they’re a star.

By Natalie B. Compton

Is the age of unplugging on planes over?

By Natalie B. Compton

Go ahead, order the room service french fries

By Chadner Navarro

All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

By Andrea Sachs

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They depend on Machu Picchu to survive. They shut it down anyway.

By Samantha Schmidt

Prince Harry’s audiobook is worth a listen, even if you’re sick of him

By Marion Winik

Want to live to be 100? Here’s what experts recommend.

By Teddy Amenabar