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For Republican base, battles over coronavirus vaccines, closures are still fiery

Resentment over government policies aimed at curbing the pandemic is shaping up as a significant part of the party’s message.

By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Rachel Roubein and Isaac Arnsdorf

GOP report shows plan to ramp up focus on disproven election fraud claims

By Amy Gardner and Isaac Arnsdorf

Haley plans to announce presidential run, as GOP race starts slowly

By Michael Scherer, Josh Dawsey and Hannah Knowles

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The CritiquePerspective

The lack of humanity in the death of Tyre Nichols

Systemic racism does dehumanizing things to the souls of those caught in its net, including the five Black police officers accused of killing Nichols.

By Robin Givhan

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

Hazardous products often lurk in basements and clutter up cabinets, often because people simply don’t know how to get rid of them.

By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

Listen: Rents soared. Help is on the way, but is it enough?

Track covid: Daily U.S. cases fell 9% in the past week

Ask Sahaj: My parents disapprove of how my partner practices our religion

Cook: Crunchy stuffed sweet pepper ‘boats’ are a family-friendly meal

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Hindu vigilantes carry out wave of anti-Christian violence in India

Christian evangelicals have been stepping up conversions, creating a backlash -- and a political opportunity for Hindu nationalists.

By Gerry Shih and Shams Irfan

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Goodbye passport stamps, hello biometrics: Customs is getting faster

Advances in biometrics and border policy are assisting automation at airport checkpoints for international travelers.

By Andrea Sachs

N.Y. attorney general seeks sanctions against Trump and his legal team

By Shayna Jacobs

Missing Dallas Zoo monkeys found inside closet at Texas home, police say

By Praveena Somasundaram

The Academy lets Andrea Riseborough keep her Oscar nomination

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

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A conservative judge helped stop Trump on Jan. 6. He wants to finish the job.

The House GOP’s sham hearings are fizzling before they even begin

Carolyn Hax: No thank-you notes? Fine, no more gifts then.

For GOP base, battles over coronavirus vaccines, closures are still fiery

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Money is complicated. The big questions for every age, answered.

By Michelle Singletary

Brazil’s military police initially stood by as Bolsonaro supporters rioted

By Meg Kelly and Imogen Piper

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FBI searched Penn Biden Center after president’s aides reported documents

By Carol D. Leonnig

Biden to press McCarthy on debt default threat, spending cuts

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

By Manuel Roig-Franzia

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The Sotomayor and Kagan retirement question

He lost to George Santos. Now he’s trying to make up for it.

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Carolyn Hax: No thank-you notes? Fine, no more gifts then.

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Ask Elaine: Should I change directions after being let go from my job?

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Comparing green funeral options, from composting to natural burial to water cremation

By Michael J. CorenJanuary 31

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

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Miss Manners: My friend has a large nude painting of herself on display

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Ask Amy: Should I invite my estranged cousin to my wedding?

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Study on depression finds that how you feel may be related to what you eat

By Jessica Wapner

Nearly 2 million U.S. cancer diagnoses predicted for 2023

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Dealing with pet loss: How to help a grieving pet parent

By Marlene Cimons

When I was 15, a psychiatric hospital nearly ruined my life. This advice saved me.

By Banning Lyon

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Six Colorado River states agreed on water cuts. California did not.

By Joshua Partlow

Giant Alaskan oil project nears final approval

By Timothy Puko

Biden is touting giant EVs. Are they actually good for the planet?

By Shannon Osaka

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Comparing green funeral options, from composting to natural burial to water cremation

By Michael J. Coren

That dreamy haze in Monet’s impressionist paintings? Air pollution, study says.

Do you have a moral duty to watch the police beating of Tyre Nichols?

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

By Heather Kelly

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

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

The Abraham Accords expand with cybersecurity collaboration

By Tim Starks, Ellen Nakashima and Vanessa Montalbano

These robots might build your house

By Pranshu Verma

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How to find a storm door that will keep bugs — and intruders — away

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

By Kyle Melnick

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

By Brittany Long Olsen

How to budget for your dream trip this year

By Natalie B. Compton

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

By Becky Krystal

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DeSantis aims to cut college diversity efforts; New College ousts president

By Jack Stripling

U.S. push to reduce road deaths targets stark regional differences

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Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ crew member charged with involuntary manslaughter

Ann McLaughlin Korologos, Reagan-era labor secretary, dies at 81

By Brian Murphy

Court blocks DOJ review of Scott Perry’s phone in Jan. 6 probe

By Spencer S. Hsu, Jacqueline Alemany and Rachel Weiner

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Dr. Phil ends his show after 21 seasons to pursue prime-time TV

By Kelly Kasulis Cho

Willy Chirino music exhibit showcases Cuban American ‘dream of freedom’

By María Luisa Paúl

It’s Pamela Anderson’s turn to debunk those sexist ’90s stereotypes

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

So Percussion brings the noise to the Fortas Chamber series

By Michael Andor Brodeur

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D.C.-area forecast: Snow showers ending early this morning; frigid by Friday and Saturday

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Even a health reporter couldn’t avoid the hair-raising battle to get a high-priced drug for her son

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

FDA creates food safety, nutrition program in wake of baby formula crisis

By Jacob Bogage

11 tips to plan your health care after job loss

By Lindsey Bever

A bear’s face on Mars? NASA captures unusual features on planet’s surface.

By Jennifer Hassan

How to see the green comet — from the astronomer who discovered it

By Amudalat Ajasa

Video shows mysterious whirlpool spiral flying over Hawaii night sky

By Kelly Kasulis Cho

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

By Jason La Canfora

Broncos reach deal to hire former Saints coach Sean Payton

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

By Barry Svrluga

Evgeny Kuznetsov sends Caps to all-star break with OT winner in Columbus

By Samantha Pell

Terps finish 3-for-3 homestand with impressive win over No. 21 Hoosiers

By Emily Giambalvo

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Boeing delivers last 747 as fans celebrate plane that changed air travel

By Andrew Jeong1 hour ago

Federal watchdogs ask Congress for long-delayed help to fight covid fraud

By Tony Romm1 hour ago

Access to controlled drugs could be disrupted when covid emergency ends

By Daniel Gilbert

Tired of after-work emails and calls? In these countries, they’re outlawed.

By Niha Masih1 hour ago

Oil companies post record-smashing profits as gas prices creep up

Great white shark meat cooking video gets Chinese food vlogger fined

Step up steak and potatoes with a punchy horseradish cream

Chocolate-covered peanut butter pretzels are best made at home

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

By Adela Suliman

All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

By Andrea Sachs

Goodbye passport stamps, hello biometrics: Customs is getting faster

By Andrea Sachs

Helicopter rescues Utah hikers after 24 hours in freezing canyon

By Natalie B. Compton

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