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First 100 Days

GOP opposition to stimulus relief intensifies

President Biden may find he can get a big plan or a bipartisan plan — but not both.

By Erica Werner, Seung Min Kim and Jeff Stein

@PKCapitolAnalysis

Obama’s early days were full of legislative wins. Biden may not have that chance.

By Paul Kane1 hour ago

Repeal of Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ offers new hope to frustrated immigrants, long-suffering families

By Kareem Fahim, Durrie Bouscaren and Louisa Loveluck

Senior Democrats drafting plan to give parents $3,000 per child in Biden-backed program

By Jeff Stein

Coronavirus

With French ski lifts closed, nearby Swiss resorts are packed

The contrast between pandemic rules is on vivid display in the Alps. Booming business at Switzerland's venues is prompting envy in French ski towns devastated by coronavirus restrictions.

By Rick Noack

U.S. largely avoided Christmas coronavirus surge, but experts warn the threat could intensify with new variants

By Fenit Nirappil1 hour ago

Biden sticks to vaccine goals nearly met by his predecessor

By Isaac Stanley-Becker, Dan Diamond and Lena H. Sun

Criticized by science community and Trump, Birx said she ‘always’ considered quitting

By Meryl Kornfield

TV host who gave boldface names a cozy forum dies at 87

By T. Rees Shapiro

Photos of King through the years

More than 1,900 detained at widespread Russian protests in support of opposition leader Navalny

By Robyn Dixon and Isabelle Khurshudyan1 hour ago

Trump entertained a plan to install an attorney general willing to help him overturn the election

By Matt Zapotosky, Devlin Barrett and Carol D. Leonnig

Biden administration weighs turning over Trump tax returns to House Democrats

By Spencer S. Hsu

Opinions

The Opinions Essay

Trump’s new reality: Ex-president, private citizen and, perhaps, criminal defendant

Opinion by George T. Conway III

Trump is gone, but Marjorie Taylor Greene is keeping up the cult

Opinion by Dana Milbank

If the GOP wants a future, it must look in the mirror

Opinion by Will Hurd

Trump will get his portrait. It’s our duty not to forget how his presidency really looked.

Opinion by Kate Cohen

Barry Goldwater was my grandfather. Today’s GOP would have to censure him, too.

Opinion by CC Goldwater

How Biden’s executive order could reduce hunger today — and long after the pandemic is over

Opinion by Catherine Rampell

Guide to the PandemicFull Coverage

Vaccinations

Your questions about the coronavirus vaccines, answered

Eight facts to combat common covid-19 misinformation

By Marisa Iati

The covid-19 symptoms to watch out for

U.S. deaths reported per day

Your Life At Home

21 for ’21: Composers and performers who sound like tomorrow

New River Gorge: America’s newest national park is one of West Virginia’s hidden gems

Road to Recovery

Baby boomers, to retailers’ surprise, are dominating online shopping

The pandemic has been an economic disaster for women. Some took advantage of it.

Universities face pressure to vet ex-Trump officials before hiring them

A petition circulating at Harvard demands the school check “for their role in undermining” democracy before they are invited to teach or speak on campus.

By Marisa Iati and Lauren Lumpkin

VMI commandant to retire as racial reckoning continues

William “Bill” Wanovich, who came under fire for a 2017 Halloween photo mocking Hispanics, will leave the Virginia Military Institute at the end of the academic year.

By Ian Shapira

Perspective

My wife guarded the Capitol. My mom joined the horde surrounding it.

By Danielle Marshall

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Perspective

Racism carved away a piece of Hank Aaron’s heart. What remained was still a gift.

By Jerry Brewer

Hank Aaron, baseball great who became force for civil rights, dies at 86

Winning ticket sold in Michigan for $1 billion Mega Millions prize; 3rd largest ever in U.S.

Someone bought a winning ticket for the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot at a grocery store outside of Detroit

By Ed White | AP

Post ReportsPodcast

400,000 people are dead. Can Biden change course?

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Don’t Miss

You’re spending more money online than you think. Here are 4 ways to save.

By Heather Kelly

Inside Blair House, where Vice President Harris is staying while Naval Observatory undergoes repairs

By Jura Koncius

Who is the home run king? Years after Barry Bonds topped Hank Aaron, it’s still up for debate.

By Jesse Dougherty

Medical Mysteries

Not ‘just depression.’ She seemed trapped in a downward mental health spiral. The real cause was a profound shock.

By Sandra G. Boodman

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Remembering iconic TV interviewer Larry King

Famed television interviewer Larry King died at age 87 on Jan. 23.

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Politics

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Fact CheckerAnalysis

‘Good-looking Marines’: Video misrepresents Biden at inauguration

A viral tweet tried to spin up a conspiracy theory about the new president's mental capacity.

By Adriana Usero

The FixAnalysis

GOP’s looming impeachment strategy: Focus on the Constitution, not Trump

Republicans reportedly plan to argue Donald Trump can't be convicted now that he's out of office.

By Aaron Blake

Senate ends standoff, agrees to start Trump’s impeachment trial Feb. 9

To fight impeachment, Trump turns to ‘Butch’ Bowers, a S.C. lawyer at a small firm who has defended state Republicans

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham recommended Bowers for a job many prominent Washington lawyers did not want.

By Michael Kranish and Josh Dawsey

First Black defense chief confirmed

Retired four-star Army general Lloyd Austin faces the tasks of accelerating Pentagon involvement in coronavirus vaccine distribution and restoring alliances frayed under the Trump administration.

By Paul Sonne

Senate impeachment whip count: Where Democrats and Republicans stand

By Ashlyn Still and JM Rieger

Who Joe Biden has picked to fill his Cabinet

By Washington Post Staff

World

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How the pandemic lifted the lid on the ‘Darwinian world’ of Japan’s sumo

In the tradition-bound sport, wrestlers facing coronavirus fears have two options: compete or leave forever.

By Simon Denyer

With six months to go, the Tokyo Olympics are swimming against a tide of doubt

By Simon Denyer and Rick Maese

Denmark is sequencing all coronavirus samples and has an alarming view of the U.K. variant

By Michael Birnbaum and Martin Selsoe Sorensen

Boris Johnson says U.K. variant may be more deadly

Twitter suspends account apparently linked to Iran’s supreme leader, citing rules about ‘fake’ accounts

By Adam Taylor

National

University forces professors back into the classroom despite covid-19, but students get to choose

University of Florida professors and teaching assistants balk at what they see as a double standard. Students can report absent teachers on a “snitch app.”

By Lateshia Beachum

(Julie Bennett for The Post)

Perspective

Smart people say better civics classes will cure our political ills. Really?

Have you ever thought carefully about why you voted the way you did in the last election? How big a factor was your education?

By Jay Mathews

Detention sought for Capitol breach defendants allegedly armed with guns, bats, hockey sticks, Taser

By Spencer S. Hsu, Rachel Weiner and Shayna Jacobs

She flew to D.C. in a private plane to support Trump. Now she wants donations to cover her legal fees.

Virginia pays $115,000 to prisoner who says he was punished for not speaking English

Nicholas Reyes, a convicted murderer, was held in solitary confinement for a decade because he did not fill out a journal in a language he does not speak, his attorneys said.

By Rachel Weiner

Education Dept. staff recommends dropping embattled for-profit college accreditor backed by DeVos

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

D.C., Md. & Va.

D.C. day-care workers want vaccine priority

Public school staff and teachers are scheduled to begin receiving vaccinations on Jan. 25, and health leaders plan for day-care workers and private school staff to follow immediately after, though they have not provided a date.

By Perry Stein

Firefighter who nearly died of covid begs front-line workers: ‘Please, get the shots’

Hundreds of D.C. poll workers affected by payment delays are starting to receive their checks

By Michael Brice-Saddler

Maryland plans to replace and expand the American Legion Bridge, one of the region’s worst traffic chokepoints. (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Post)

Maryland could face millions in cost risks if toll lane plan for Beltway, I-270 stalls

Under a proposed agreement, the state might have to pay up to $50 million in companies’ “predevelopment” costs.

By Katherine Shaver

Censure move goes forward against GOP contender for Va. governor

By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider

Maryland political titan Thomas V. Mike Miller remembered as powerful friend, ally, foe

By Ovetta Wiggins and Erin Cox

Cold sunshine means great ski conditions in the Mid-Atlantic this weekend

By John Hopewell and Jason Samenow

Forecast: Cold this weekend with brisk winds today, then winter storm threats start early week

Known coronavirus deaths and cases per 100,000

FAQ: What to know about restrictions and safety

Going Out Guide

The Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art are closed. Here’s what’s open now.

Some museums and cultural attractions have remained open with precautions in place.

By Fritz Hahn

Like a good neighbor, Pennyroyal Station is there for you

On the menu in Mount Rainier: all-American comfort food from chef Jesse Miller.

By Tom Sietsema

Two local breweries are making craft beer without the buzz

Nonalcoholic beers have exploded in popularity. Here are a few worth trying.

By Fritz Hahn

Real Estate

George Washington’s River Farm is listed at $32.9 million

Distinguished homes for sale in the D.C. region

Mortgage rates dip as investors await actions of new administration

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Biden Should ...

We asked writers from left, right and center to offer creative ideas for the next president — not necessarily the obvious policy measures at the forefront of political discussion. Plus: 7 artists illustrate their own proposals.

24 warning signs of an insurrection that should have been obvious

By David Montgomery

She was shot at 26 times by law enforcement near Capitol in 2013. Her sister contrasts her fate to the treatment of Jan. 6 rioters.

By David Montgomery

‘Disinformation can be a very lucrative business, especially if you’re good at it,’ media scholar says

By Joe Heim

These Turkish brothers found their calling in D.C., championing the Black music scene

By David A. Taylor

Date Lab

Mariah Carey. Alligators. Urology. Is this any way to start a romance?

For these two, the differences in interests and tastes didn’t keep a connection from sparking.

By Damona Hoffman

Restaurant Review

Chefs respond to the pandemic by launching all-day cafes

Fine-dining chefs Michael Rafidi and Matt Baker pivot with Yellow and Baker’s Daughter.

By Tom Sietsema

Perspective

This hot sauce is a killer

I tried it. What happened next was not pretty.

By Gene Weingarten

Sunday Business

Road to Recovery

The pandemic has been an economic disaster for women. Some took advantage of it.

By Eilene Zimmerman

Color of MoneyPerspective

Tax season kicks off Feb. 12. Here’s what to expect.

By Michelle Singletary

Meet the economist charged with keeping Biden’s promises to women and people of color

By Rachel Siegel

Baby boomers, to retailers’ surprise, are dominating online shopping

By Abha Bhattarai

Health & Science

Biden wants to squeeze an extra shot of vaccine out of every Pfizer vial. It requires special syringes.

By Christopher Rowland

CDC says second vaccine shot may be scheduled up to 6 weeks later

What’s known as ‘mental reframing’ can help us with all kinds of physical and psychological challenges

By Steven Petrow

After 66 days of darkness, sunshine returns to northernmost U.S. city

By Matthew Cappucci

Tracking Biden’s environmental actions

By Juliet Eilperin, Brady Dennis and John Muyskens

Sports

( Wake Forest and UNC players scramble at Wednesday’s game at Chapel Hill. (AP)

In a first since 1974, Duke and UNC may miss the NCAA tournament

By Patrick Stevens

Perspective

In Buffalo, the Bills are ingrained in your DNA. Good luck trying to escape.

When times were hard, the Bills always kept me going. Now they keep me connected to Buffalo.

By Harold Goldberg

Bruce Arians is known for ‘letting players play.’ For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it has been the right approach.

For a Buccaneers team led by Tom Brady and other stars, Bruce Arians has found the right touch as head coach.

By Eric Adelson

An tennis player turns his quarantine at Australian Open into a party of one

Pablo Cuevas, the world's 70th-ranked player, is winning fans on Instagram and keeping himself as sharp as possible rather than gripe, as some other players have.

By Liz Clarke

Capitals win home opener in shootout, but loss of Tom Wilson could sting

John Carlson delivers winner as team continues early-season mastery of Sabres.

By Samantha Pell

Lifestyle

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Junior Mance1928–2021

Jazz pianist whose chords were built on the blues dies at 92

Beginning his career at 10, he had long associations with Dinah Washington and Dizzy Gillespie.

By Matt Schudel

Book Review

Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Kidnapped’ is not just an adventure tale, it’s a timely novel about politics and dissent

Stevenson’s classic 19th-century novel is a study in loyalty against a backdrop of violence and unrest.

By Michael Dirda

Book Review