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A protester disputes the outcome of the Arizona gubernatorial election. (Joshua Lott/The Post)

Election deniers face a nationwide wave of pushback

The growing effort by election officials and others is intended to counter mistrust arising from Donald Trump’s claims of a rigged 2020 vote.

By Amy Gardner, Patrick Marley and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez

TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew at the company's Washington office. (Matt McClain/The Post)

TikTok’s CEO among least trusted executives in D.C. He’s fighting back.

Shou Zi Chew, the head of one of the world’s most popular apps, said he’s working to persuade lawmakers not to ban the app. Things aren’t going exactly to plan.

By Drew Harwell

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Startling new images show how warming oceans could trigger large sea level rise

By Chris Mooney1 hour ago

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Five hours at the unofficial Starbucks of New York Fashion Week

At New York Fashion Week, even leather-clad models need a bathroom. Or a spongy bacon and Gruyere egg bite.

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

Listen: Nikki Haley has entered the presidential chat

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Carolyn Hax: Agitated parent wants to ‘outthink’ toddler’s tantrums

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What’s known about the toxic plume from the Ohio train derailment

By Justine McDaniel

Soyuz leaks could keep astronauts on the space station for a year

By Christian Davenport21 minutes ago

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Alarmed by DeSantis, Black leaders protest and prepare for 2024

By Tim Craig, Lori Rozsa and Hannah Knowles

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Colleges want open doors. MSU shooting shows the risk.

As the nation absorbs the tragic shooting on the Michigan State University campus, one of the defining features of public higher education has again shown its vulnerability.

By Jack Stripling and Susan Svrluga

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Man fatally dragged by Metro train after dog leash is caught in doors

By Justin George1 hour ago

Raquel Welch, 1960s film star, dies at 82

By Harrison Smith, Michael S. Rosenwald and Emily Langer39 minutes ago

States love jokes on road safety signs. The feds aren’t laughing.

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Election deniers face a nationwide wave of pushback

The growing effort by election officials and others is intended to counter mistrust arising from Donald Trump’s claims of a rigged 2020 vote

What’s known about the toxic plume from the Ohio train derailment

Warming seas are carving into glacier that could trigger sea level rise

Raquel Welch, 1960s actress and pinup star, dies at 82

Man fatally dragged by Metro train after dog leash is caught in doors

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GOP targets drag shows with new bills in at least 14 states

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U.S. faces possible default between July and September as deficit rises

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Bernie Sanders calls Moderna CEO to testify on proposed vaccine price increase

As GOP plays up censorship allegations, House subpoenas Big Tech CEOs

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Democrat seeks documents about $2 billion Saudi investment in Kushner fund

By Michael Kranish

Rep. Gaetz won’t be charged in sex-trafficking probe, his lawyers say

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Miss Manners: What do you say to, ‘Thanks for asking’?

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Get your garden in tune with the environment by going biodynamic

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Malaria mosquitos may already be spreading as a result of climate change

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What’s known about the Ohio train derailment and its toxic chemical spill

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The first national cyber director’s last day is today

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How lithium gets from the earth into your electric car

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Crypto scam aimed at online acquaintances costs victims billions

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Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the press Wednesday. (AFP/Getty Images)

Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon, flag-bearer for independence, to resign

Sturgeon, who announced her surprise resignation on Wednesday, was a thorn in the side of successive British prime ministers, but failed to make progress on her animating cause: independence.

By William Booth and Karla Adam

Earthquakes left countless children orphaned. Age, trauma, politics hinder aid efforts.

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British police charge 15-year-olds with murder of trans teen girl Brianna Ghey

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By Andrew Jeong

Human Rights Watch demands reparations from Britain, U.S. for exiling Chagos islanders

By DeNeen L. Brown

With Russia’s Viagra supply cut off, authorities look to generics as backup

By Francesca Ebel

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For Native American chefs, recognition inspires a wider reckoning

By Richard Morgan

Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Williams and the loss of fashion magic

By Robin Givhan

Is a $70 corkage fee reasonable? Food critic Tom Sietsema takes your questions.

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Why students at a Kentucky Christian school are praying and singing round the clock

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Making others happy can do wonders for your own happiness

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Gunman sentenced to life in prison for Buffalo massacre of Black victims

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U.S.: Proud Boys leader learned of upcoming arrest from D.C. police officer

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Courtwatchers, Fiona Apple fight against ‘assembly line of injustice’

By Katie Mettler

Major storm to bring tornado risk to South, heavy snow to Midwest

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‘Finch-smuggling kingpin’ sentenced in plot to hide birds in hair curlers

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Banksy unveiled Valentine’s Day street art. A local council dismantled it.

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‘Marlowe’: A Chandler-esque misfire

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Barney still loves you. But a lot of people don’t love the post-makeover new Barney.

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Warrenton lawmakers approve plans for controversial Amazon data center

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Alex Ovechkin announces death of his father, Mikhail

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Canada is following in the USWNT’s footsteps in its fight for equity

Surgery removed this Nats prospect’s rib. It might also give him a career.

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Old friends and young risers highlight Nationals’ nonroster invitees list

By Jesse Dougherty

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IRS nominee says agency won’t increase audits of middle-income filers

By Jacob Bogage

Criticized for climate stances, World Bank president will step down

By Steven Mufson

Pinched pocketbooks are helping drive women back into workforce, outpacing men

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Inflation eases again, but bringing prices further down will take work

By Rachel Siegel

Shoichiro Toyoda, who led Toyota’s surge into U.S. market, dies at 97

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