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Maricopa County officials say 2020 recount is a sham, demand Arizona GOP end the process

The GOP-dominated county board said Monday that the audit commissioned by state Republicans is promoting falsehoods and defaming public servants.

By Rosalind S. Helderman

LIVE: POLITICS

Biden to visit electric vehicle maker as he pushes for infrastructure plan

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Christie ‘won’t preclude’ 2024 presidential run, says he isn’t deferring to Trump

Israeli airstrikes pound Gaza despite cease-fire calls

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Japanese doctors call for Olympics cancellation amid covid-19 surge

Once a pandemic success story, Taiwan struggles with a vaccine shortage

By Lily Kuo and Alicia Chen

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Amid the height of the pandemic, these families lost loved ones

Stories of loss and pain as covid-19 separated families from each other in their most vulnerable moments.

By Zoeann Murphy

For some Navy pilots, UFO sightings were an ordinary event: ‘Every day for at least a couple years’

By Reis Thebault

Calculate how much you would get from the expanded child tax credit

By Alyssa Fowers

A more powerful naloxone is on the way. The question is whether it’s needed.

The FDA approved a stronger version of the drug that reverses opioid overdoses. Some critics fear it could cause harm.

By Lenny Bernstein

As cryptocurrency goes wild, fear grows about who might get hurt

Cryptocurrency’s extraordinary run has attracted hordes of new investors, drawn by the potential for huge profits and a culture soaked in humor and risk-taking.

By Hamza Shaban

OPINIONS

Make no mistake: The Supreme Court is coming for ‘Roe’

Opinion by Leah Litman and Melissa Murray

The Trumpy right is violating everything our children are taught

Opinion by Dana Milbank

The misguided identity politics of the anti-Trump Republicans

Opinion by Perry Bacon Jr.

Vaccines didn’t stop the Yankees’ covid-19 outbreak. But the case proves how well they work.

Opinion by Zach Binney and Angela L. Rasmussen

After a bloody weekend, Israel needs a cease-fire as much as Hamas

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Let’s pause to mark ‘Brown v. Board of Education’ — and its lessons for our time

Opinion by Colbert I. King

Guide to the Pandemic

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Your Life at Home

No, you shouldn’t hide good news during a pandemic. Here’s how to share it gracefully.

Opinion

No, people aren’t giving up pandemic pets because they’re bored

Think the pandemic made you forget how to drive and park? Experts explain what’s going on.

A ‘narrow’ pathway to a net-zero future for greenhouse gases, IEA says

The pathway to slower climate change is not impossible, says the International Energy Agency, but is “perhaps the greatest challenge humankind has ever faced.”

By Steven Mufson

Biden’s aid programs help buttress McCarthy’s district despite GOP leader’s complaints about ‘socialist’ spending

By Erica Werner, Andrew Van Dam and Yeganeh Torbati

Former White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon, right, with Chinese businessman Guo Wengui in New York in November 2018. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

Chinese businessman with links to Steve Bannon is driving force for a sprawling disinformation network, researchers say

A Chinese businessman with links to Steve Bannon is the “linchpin” of a sprawling disinformation network that pushes election and covid-19 falsehoods, researchers said.

By Jeanne Whalen, Craig Timberg and Eva Dou

Black Lives Matter activists said a man tried to hit them with his car. The suspect turned out to be a judge.

By Lateshia Beachum

Justices to review law that advocates see as path to diminish Roe v. Wade

By Robert Barnes

Giuliani’s lawyers seek to review prior seizure of his cloud data

By Devlin Barrett and Shayna Jacobs

Bob Baffert suspended from N.Y. tracks, may not be able to enter Medina Spirit in Belmont Stakes

The head of the New York Racing Association said his organization had to act to “protect the integrity of the sport for our fans, the betting public and racing participants.”

By Des Bieler

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A Black council member protested Andrew Brown Jr. shooting. Police urinated on his property to retaliate, he says.

By Andrea Salcedo1 hour ago

Trump DOJ tried to unmask a Twitter account behind ‘mean tweets and bad memes’ that teased Rep. Devin Nunes

By Katie Shepherd1 hour ago

The jury reached a guilty verdict. Then the defendant fatally cut his own throat in a federal courtroom.

By Tim Elfrink

A rapper posed on a SWAT truck during the Capitol riots and put it on his album. He’s facing federal charges.

By Jaclyn Peiser

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Perspective

The government has a program to cut your Internet bill. Verizon is using it to force you onto a new data plan.

By Geoffrey A. Fowler

Scientists unravel a mystery about a naked giant carved into an English hill

By William Booth

The Kennedy Center Honors

Everyone wants Garth Brooks on their side. He just wants everyone to get along.

By Emily Yahr

From The Magazine

We can all be models: Diversity now covers everything and anything

Story by Robin Givhan | Photos by Jesse Dittmar

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Ovechkin’s future hangs over Capitals’ playoff hopes

All that is separating the end of Alex Ovechkin's 13-year contract with the Caps and his free agency this summer is the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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POLITICS

Biden boosts vaccine donations, but critics say far more is needed

The announcement of at least 20 million doses marked the first time the United States has said it would share vaccines authorized for domestic use.

By Tyler Pager and Dan Diamond

Fact CheckerAnalysis

Fact-checking the Paul-Fauci flap over Wuhan lab funding

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) challenged Anthony S. Fauci over whether the U.S. government funded dangerous research in China. Here’s what they were talking about.

By Glenn Kessler

Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) is the lone Democratic holdout on the For the People Act, a sprawling overhaul of federal elections and campaign finance law. (Jabin Botsford/The Post)

Democrats confront reality on voting rights: Congress is probably no help

A push for sweeping federal election legislation appears to be dying out, and key Democrats said they have little more than blind hope that a breakthrough will materialize.

By Mike DeBonis

Cuomo to receive $5.1 million for his book on the pandemic

By Felicia Sonmez and Josh Dawsey

Analysis

How the right-wing media has responded to the Biden administration

By Philip Bump

Biden administration announces new Energy Star standards, plans for emissions targets for federal buildings

By Tik Root

Analysis

Voters have seen past presidents as illegitimate. This time is different.

By Philip Bump

Tracking Biden appointees

President Biden’s transition has been slower than previous ones.

By Harry Stevens and Madison Walls

WORLD

An Indian police officer helps a driver cross the flooded street as Cyclone Tauktae hits Mumbai and nearby areas on May 17. (EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Cyclone Tauktae strikes India’s west coast, disrupting crucial battle against coronavirus

Thousands have been evacuated inland, and vaccine campaigns have been suspended.

By Pamela Constable

Two ultra-Orthodox Israelis killed, 160 injured in bleacher collapse in crowded West Bank synagogue

The incident occurred Sunday night during prayers held in an unfinished synagogue with no occupancy permit.

By Shira Rubin

Perspective

Scarred by Zika, some Brazilian women avoid pregnancy in pandemic

By Letícia Marteleto

India’s vaccination drive is faltering just when the country needs it most

By Joanna Slater

NATIONAL

A memorial for Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Trial of ex-police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright may proceed

By Kim Bellware

RetropolisThe Past, Rediscovered

A famed folk singer won a presidential pardon after molesting a child. Did he prey on others?

Jimmy Carter pardoned Peter Yarrow for what he did to a 14-year-old girl in a D.C. hotel room in 1969. But the Peter, Paul and Mary star is accused of sexually assaulting others, too.

By Gillian Brockell

Buddy Roemer1943–2021

Former Louisiana governor, who served one tumultuous term, dies at 77

The Harvard-educated, reform-minded politician served in Congress before winning one term as governor in 1987.

By Kevin McGill

Police were called to a fellow officer’s home. They found a meth lab in the basement, prosecutors say.

By Paulina Villegas

Passenger who had to be handcuffed during a Seattle flight now faces a $52,500 fine

By Lori Aratani

Dallas, Houston face flood threat, with hail and tornado potential farther west

By Matthew Cappucci

D.C., MD. & VA.

D.C. lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated people

Those who are fully vaccinated only need to wear a mask in places where it is required. The move brings the city in line with Virginia and Maryland, which had lifted their mandates last week.

By Julie Zauzmer, Michael Brice-Saddler and Emily Davies

D.C. could resume eviction filings for rent nonpayment

By Julie Zauzmer and Michael Brice-Saddler

Former prosecutors in Chandra Levy murder trial face ethics hearing

By Keith L. Alexander

People visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington last week. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

Perspective

Would a ‘normal tourist’ carry bear spray or zip-ties to the nation’s capital?

Some members of Congress continue to insist that the mob attack of Jan. 6 was a “normal tourist visit,” not an insurrection.

By Petula Dvorak

Logistical quirks leave disproportionate share of D.C. gas stations dry

By Michael Laris

D.C. police identify man who allegedly reposted data stolen from police computers

By Tom Jackman

Child’s remains found in restroom in Northwest Washington

By Martin Weil

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Sunny skies for days ahead, but summerlike heat is returning

The first 90s of the season may arrive by end of the week into this weekend.

By Matt Rogers

Known coronavirus deaths and cases per 100,000

GOING OUT GUIDE

Chicago Tribune names two food critics to replace one

Chicago Tribune appoints staffers Louisa Chu and Nick Kindelsperger as food critics to replace the retired Phil Vettel.

By Tom Sietsema4 minutes ago

Bubbie’s Plant Burgers are a delicious testament to the power of teamwork

At Bubbie's Plant Burgers, Margaux Riccio and Shaun Sharkey have become more than a great working team. They're innovators in plant-based dining.

By Tim Carman

How artists Rex Delafkaran and Nancy Daly would spend a perfect day in D.C.

The co-founders of the Park View exhibition space — named But, Also — are trying to make art more accessible.

By Stephanie Williams

REAL ESTATE

97-townhouse community in Fairfax County, Va.

This is how you can avoid second-guessing your choices of products, finishes for your home

New refinance option coming for low-income homeowners

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

EXCLUSIVE

Social app Parler is back on Apple’s App Store, with new rules on hate speech

By Kevin Randall

Gates acknowledges affair with an employee, which Microsoft investigated

By Jay Greene

WarnerMedia merger with Discovery will form a streaming giant that includes HBO, CNN

If approved, the merger would combine Discovery’s reality TV empire with AT&T’s brands in hopes of better competing with Netflix and Walt Disney Co.

By Jonathan O'Connell, Taylor Telford and Jacob Bogage

(Bloomberg News)

Chamber of Commerce draws fire after a risky bet on Democrats

A multiyear plan by the Chamber to embrace Democrats has severed important relationships with fiscal conservatives in Washington.

By Tory Newmyer and Aaron Gregg

The Post’s personal finance columnist answers your tax deadline questions.

The deadline to file your federal taxes is Monday. And, your tax return could determine the amount you're owed.

By Michelle Singletary

Market WatchLast Updated: 05/17/2021

Dow 34,327.79

Today -0.16%

S&P 4,163.29

Today -0.25%

NASDAQ 13,379.05

Today -0.38%

HEALTH & SCIENCE

CDC’s No. 2 official to retire this summer in second high-profile exit

By Lena H. Sun, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Dan Diamond

In pandemic, geriatrician finds herself juggling needs of several elderly loved ones

By Judith Graham

The facts about zinc, the common cold and covid-19

By Sally Wadyka | Consumer Reports

Perspective

As the world starts to open up, it’s tough to let go

By Mary Laura Philpott

Sports

Capitals forward T.J. Oshie goes airborne during Game 2 against the Bruins on Monday. (Jonathan Newton/The Post)

Perspective

T.J. Oshie feeds off the pressure, and the Capitals feed off T.J. Oshie

Pressure and anxiety are givens in the Stanley Cup playoffs. And the Washington veteran thrives on it.

By Barry Svrluga

Cubs go deep to top Nationals in Jon Lester’s return to Chicago

By Jesse Dougherty

Analysis

MLB’s offensive woes are complicated, and they don’t appear to be going away

By Chelsea Janes

Bradley Beal, one of the last relics of a Boston rivalry, leads Wizards back into postseason

By Ava Wallace

Ryan Kerrigan, Washington’s all-time sack leader, agrees to one-year deal with Philadelphia

By Nicki Jhabvala

All hoops, no joy: NBA players describe a lonely and taxing season

By Candace Buckner

DeMatha basketball coach Mike Jones, after 511 wins, takes top assistant job at Virginia Tech

By Michael Errigo

LIFESTYLE

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, right, and Cora Masters Barry during the toasts at Barry's birthday party. (Ronald Gilbert Baker)

A birthday party with D.C. power brokers shows what celebrations might look like post-pandemic

Cora Master Barry, Washington’s former first lady, celebrated her “75 Plus One.”

By Roxanne Roberts

‘On the Media’ co-host Bob Garfield fired over bullying allegations

By Elahe Izadi

The gardener’s guide to elephant ear

By Adrian Higgins

Advice

Carolyn Hax: How could they possibly not want to be around your beloved 105-pound dog?

Your fiance’s parents ask you either to crate your 105-pound dog when they come over, or to visit them at their home instead.

Ask Amy: Friend worries about best friend’s isolation

After a comment upset the friend, she said she needed space.

Miss Manners: When Harry and Sally are exes, and Sally is married

Can a onetime couple renew their friendship and meet without her husband?

The LilyElevating stories about women

We caught up with 2 women who lost work during the pandemic. Here’s where they are now.

This case might bring down Roe v. Wade. Here’s what could happen.

This medical student wanted to help her family in India. Now a 900-pound shipment of supplies is on its way.

‘Please listen’: Here’s what AAPI storytellers want you to know

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) voices her opposition to critical race theory at a news conference. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Critic’s Notebook

Perspective

Breaking up with your favorite racist childhood classic books

Professor Philip Nel writes that the cancel culture that "animates professional grievance actors today refers to culture under no threat of cancellation."

By Valerie Strauss

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