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Ukrainian soldiers take cover near Lyman in June. (Heidi Levine for The Post)

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Russia says troops are leaving key city a day after Putin laid claim to it

Ukrainian forces had surrounded thousands of Russian troops in Lyman, in eastern Ukraine, before the retreat.

By Isabelle Khurshudyan, Ellen Francis, Erin Cunningham, Andrea Salcedo and Robyn Dixon7 minutes ago

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HURRICANE IAN

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Search and rescue ramps up in reeling Florida; Ian crashes into South Carolina

At least 23 deaths in Florida have been attributed to the storm, which will head into the Southeast. The toll is likely to rise, officials said.

By Lori Rozsa, Tim Craig, Jason Samenow and Karin Brulliard

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Visual Story

Photos: Ian batters South Carolina

By Washington Post Staff

Some people in Florida were caught by surprise when Ian shifted south. Here’s why.

By Scott Dance and Amudalat Ajasa

Why many homes and buildings in this Florida city still stand, even after Ian

By Allyson Chiu

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SNL is back tonight. Here’s what to expect.

"Saturday Night Live" has undergone some drastic changes, shakeups and notable departures ahead of its 48th season.

By Allie Caren

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By Christopher Rowland

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By Jonathan O'Connell

Jail warden, his twin brother charged in roadside shooting of Mexican migrants

By Maria Sacchetti and Nick Miroff

Brazil’s Indigenous women have had it. A record number are running for office.

By Paulina Villegas

Questioning doctor’s orders, showing replays: Tagovailoa’s injury spotlights touchy world of NFL commentary

Amazon, which is paying more than $1 billion to broadcast Thursday night games, was introduced to what is a difficult balancing act for the NFL’s media partners.

By Ben Strauss

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One Trump lawyer’s advice to seek an ‘off-ramp’ with Justice Dept. is not being heeded

The former president seems inclined to stick with a more combative approach, those close to him say, potentially placing him on a collision course with the Justice Department.

By Rosalind S. Helderman, Josh Dawsey, Carol D. Leonnig and Perry Stein

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Ukraine live briefing: Russian forces withdrawing from Lyman; nuclear plant chief detained

Ukrainian forces said they surrounded Russian forces in the eastern city of Lyman, advancing in one of four regions annexed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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