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As GOP seeks concessions for raising the debt ceiling, these 7 ideas are emerging

Republican leadership hasn’t settled on what to ask the Biden administration. But several proposals — from cuts to agency spending to Social Security changes — appear to be front-runners.

Conservative group backed by Charles Koch to oppose Trump in GOP presidential primary

By Isaac Arnsdorf

Few Americans are excited about a Biden-Trump rematch, Post-ABC poll finds

By Dan Balz and Emily Guskin

Pentagon reports past Chinese surveillance balloons near Florida, Texas

The Defense Department tells members of Congress about several previous incursions of U.S. airspace in recent years as Republicans criticize Biden’s response.

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How Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift landed on pop’s permanent A-list

By Chris Richards

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Fears mount around ‘catastrophic’ abortion pills case as decision nears

Advocates worry that conservative courts are poised to rule on a Texas lawsuit seeking to ban mifepristone nationwide.

By Caroline Kitchener and Perry Stein

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The Colorado River drought crisis: How did this happen? Can it be fixed?

The crisis has been building for decades but has come to a head in recent years because the major manufactured reservoirs on the river have fallen to dangerously low levels.

By Joshua Partlow

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10 ways to streamline meal prep for more efficient weeknight cooking

Cooking tasks to help make the most of your time in the kitchen.

By Aaron Hutcherson

Nets trade disgruntled Kyrie Irving to Dallas for players, picks

By Ben Golliver15 minutes ago

Cargo plane nearly hits passenger flight, leading to FAA investigation

By Maham Javaid37 minutes ago

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Man dies in D.C. police custody just hours after his arrest

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Pentagon reports past Chinese surveillance balloons near Florida, Texas

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Officials tell people to stay away from Ohio town where train derailed

The balloon saga strains an already fraught U.S.-China relationship

Iran’s supreme leader promises to pardon ‘tens of thousands’

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Gut spending? Slash the IRS budget? 7 GOP ideas for debt limit talks.

Republicans haven’t settled on what to ask for in exchange for raising the debt ceiling, but officials are eyeing these proposals.

Koch network to back alternative to Trump after sitting out recent primaries

Pentagon reports past Chinese surveillance balloons near Florida, Texas

Slow? Koala? Crunchy? Your guide to the wild world of parenting styles

The inside story of how the U.S. shot down the Chinese balloon

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Democrats approve Biden plan to make South Carolina the first primary in 2024

By Dylan Wells and Tyler Pager

Biden’s tense diplomatic dance with China has a long history

By Yasmeen Abutaleb

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

The FixAnalysis

Trump’s poll problem in early states like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina

RetropolisThe Past, Rediscovered

Presidential papers have long been turning up in unexpected places

By Ronald G. Shafer

Carolyn Hax: Mom thinks their stepdad’s death will mend rift with kids

By Carolyn HaxFebruary 5

How to repair gaps between vinyl flooring planks

By Jeanne HuberFebruary 3

Friend or fraud: Seven ways to spot a Ponzi scheme, and other scams

By Michelle SingletaryFebruary 3

We still use appliances like it’s 1970. There’s a better way.

By Michael J. CorenFebruary 2

Miss Manners: They ask, I say no. Suddenly, they’re ‘just joking.’

February 4

Ask Amy: My sister emailed my ex about my weight

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

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Can tech help you reset your internal clock? Here’s what to consider.

By Matt Fuchs

How exercise can help you build resilience at any age

3 ways to stop waking up frequently during the night and improve sleep

By Lisa Strauss

Should you be worried about infection from eye drops?

By Marlene Cimons

A quicker return to school may help kids with concussions, study says

By Erin Blakemore

The Home You Own

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How to repair gaps between vinyl flooring planks

By Jeanne Huber

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

By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

Shop for bargains at HomeGoods like an interior designer

By Michelle Brunner

9 home-maintenance tasks for your February to-do list

By Jeanne Huber

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

By Hannah Holland

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

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4 great new thrillers to read now — and soon

By Karin Slaughter

It’s Pamela Anderson’s turn to debunk those sexist ’90s stereotypes

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

Two books capture the messy, monumental life of Ted Kennedy

By David Greenberg

‘Our Share of Night’ is a masterpiece of supernatural horror

By Hamilton Cain

Jane Harper captures a slice of Australia in her Aaron Falk series

By Marion Winik

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

By Geoffrey A. Fowler

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

A study examines who is using dating apps — and what they’re really looking for

By Heather Kelly

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

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

By Cat Zakrzewski and Tyler Pager

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

By Faiz Siddiqui

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Officials tell people to stay away from Ohio town where train derailed

By Andrea Salcedo and Justine McDaniel

Thousands say goodbye to L.A. icon: A mountain lion who roamed the Hollywood hills

By Reis Thebault

To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater

By Lenny Bernstein and Meryl Kornfield

Clergy protest legislation targeting transgender children in Missouri

By Emily McFarlan Miller

Mississippi banned ‘Sesame Street’ for showing Black and White kids playing

By Kristin Hunt

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

‘Historic Arctic outbreak’ crushes records in New England

By Matthew Cappucci, Joel Achenbach and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff

Essential insects in East Asia have declined massively, study finds

By Meaghan Tobin

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

By Allyson Chiu

‘They’ll just stand around and burp’: The cow dilemma in New Zealand

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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

By Brian Murphy

In the galleries: Fiber-based materials yield remarkable art

By Mark Jenkins

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

By Kenneth Dickerman

Sky-high jump, adoring the pope and more of the week’s best photos

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D.C., MD. & VA.

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Man dies in D.C. police custody just hours after his arrest

By Donna St. George15 minutes ago

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

By Paul Schwartzman

Montgomery County schools report another spate of antisemitic acts

By Nicole Asbury

Two JMU students remain hospitalized after crash that killed 3

By Nick Anderson

Remembering the creepy, kooky day a local girl played Wednesday Addams

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D.C.-area forecast: Trending toward spring this week, after we shake off early-Sunday chill

By Molly Robey

By never veering from its recipe, Obelisk remains a top draw in D.C.

By Tom Sietsema

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Nets trade disgruntled Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for players, picks

By Ben Golliver15 minutes ago

Stephen Curry likely out through NBA all-star break with leg injury

By Ben Golliver1 hour ago

NFL owners have a problem hiring coaches: They’re lousy at it

By Sally Jenkins

The Orioles’ rebuild is behind them. Uncertainty is not.

By Chelsea Janes

With young son in tow, Alex Ovechkin relishes a memorable All-Star Game

By Samantha Pell

A West African vermicelli and rice dish stirs up Rice-A-Roni memories

This simple, dark chocolate cake will win your heart

By G. Daniela Galarza

10 chicken soup recipes to warm your body and soul

By Becky Krystal

10 ways to streamline meal prep for more efficient weeknight cooking

By Aaron Hutcherson

Cargo plane nearly hits passenger flight, leading to FAA investigation

By Maham Javaid37 minutes ago

The enduring legacy of Australia’s surf lifesaving clubs

By Riley Wilson

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

A free night in Sicily sounds amazing. Booking it is complicated.

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From burgers to bagels, Biden turns to brands to boost everyman image

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I wrote about high-priced drugs for years. Then my toddler needed one.

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