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Ukraine intel chief predicted Russia’s war. He says Crimea will be retaken.

Kyrylo Budanov’s words carry serious weight with President Volodymyr Zelensky and others in Kyiv.

By Isabelle Khurshudyan

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Rep. George Santos says he’s stepping down from committees amid fabrications about his biography

By Meryl Kornfield, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Marianna Sotomayor14 minutes ago

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The latest: EPA may have dealt final ‘nail in the coffin’ to Alaska’s Pebble Mine

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He never ascended to the Supreme Court, but some think he has played a far more consequential role

Michael Luttig, the retired judge who advised Mike Pence on Jan. 4, 2021, and testified before the Jan. 6 committee, envisions "the beginning of the end of Donald Trump."

By Manuel Roig-Franzia

Listen: Tyre Nichols and the promise of police reform

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Carolyn Hax: Spouse is not okay with husband’s disregard for risk

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The link between our food, gut microbiome and depression

An analysis found several types of bacteria notably increased or decreased in people with symptoms of depression.

By Jessica Wapner

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Climate CoachAdvice

Want to plan a greener funeral? You have more options than you might think.

The Post’s climate coach explains how much each option costs, both for you and the planet.

By Michael J. Coren

Pakistan reels after bombing death toll hits 95, fears more terrorism to come

By Haq Nawaz Khan and Pamela Constable54 minutes ago

Prospects for the global economy are improving, as worst fears fade

By David J. Lynch

EPA may have dealt ‘final nail in the coffin’ for Alaska’s Pebble Mine

By Timothy Puko

Hide your books to avoid felony charges, Fla. schools tell teachers

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Rep. George Santos is stepping down from committees amid fabrications about his biography

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Carolyn Hax: Dependent adult son pushes back against mom’s pressure

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Ask a Doctor: How does marijuana affect the adolescent brain?

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Extreme cold could wreck cities. We built a fake metropolis to show how.

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Snowless New York City sets record for lack of accumulation

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Will Steffen, scientist who fought climate denialism, dies at 75

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Brazilians and dolphins work together to catch fish. Maybe not for long.

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This group is sharpening the GOP attack on ‘woke’ Wall Street

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Your iPhone has powerful new security features. Do you need them?

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Taking these six steps can lower your chances of credit card fraud

How to juggle multiple TV streaming services without missing a show

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AI chatbot mimics anyone in history — but gets a lot wrong, experts say

House panel zeroes in on Chinese-owned app TikTok over security fear

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The Abraham Accords expand with cybersecurity collaboration

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U.S. military poised to secure new access to key Philippine bases

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Live briefing: War in Ukraine

Biden says no to F-16 jets for Kyiv; Russia likely eyeing Donetsk advance, U.K. says

By Erin Cunningham, Bryan Pietsch and Leo Sands

Asked about sending weapons to Ukraine, South Korea doesn’t say no

By Karen DeYoung

Israelis and Palestinians see U.S. gesture as feeble, even farcical, amid rise in violence

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Woman suspected of killing doppelganger to fake her own death

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

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She named her breakfast cafe Woke. A conservative backlash followed.

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The women in my family have years of trauma. I refuse to pass it down.

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How to budget for your dream trip this year

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What do bay leaves do? A lot, if you use them right.

By Becky Krystal

Seventh officer suspended in Tyre Nichols death investigation

By Maham Javaid, Mark Berman, Emily Davies and Meryl Kornfield

$5.4 billion in covid aid may have gone to firms using suspect Social Security numbers, report says

Florida sheriff sued over mock ‘Wheel of Fugitive’ game show

By Jonathan Edwards

Two monkeys missing as mysterious acts continue at Dallas Zoo

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‘Father of Peeps’ Bob Born, whose tech made popular candy chicks, dies at 98

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

R. Kelly sex abuse charges dropped in Chicago as he may ‘never’ leave prison

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Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson to play him in biopic

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Stephanie J. Block comes to the Kennedy Center for back-to-back shows

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Cindy Williams, who played Shirley in ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ dies at 75

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D.C. man charged with killing 13-year-old he said was breaking into cars

By Peter Hermann and Keith L. Alexander

Northern Virginia’s public libraries and the fight to integrate them

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‘High levels … of criminal activity’ cited for early shuttering of D.C. homeless camp

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150-year-old Baltimore tunnel will get $4 billion federal boost

Special police units don’t keep the peace — they keep people terrified

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D.C.-area forecast: Cold with light rain today, maybe light snow tonight

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Astronauts who first flew SpaceX capsule to be honored at White House

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Video shows mysterious whirlpool spiral flying over Hawaii night sky

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The mom-and-pop Bengals need to get serious about Joe Burrow’s future

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Brock Purdy’s elbow injury clouds quarterback picture for the 49ers

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The Nationals’ sale remains a mess with no end in sight

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Wizards finally get one for the road against Spurs, end 23-year streak

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Fed’s inflation fight begins yet another tricky chapter

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Prospects for the global economy are improving, as worst fears fade

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CEO apologizes for using Martin Luther King Jr. quote in layoffs email

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Helicopter rescues Utah hikers after 24 hours in freezing canyon

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Is the age of unplugging on planes over?

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