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Democrats remain divided on Biden, with one senator fearing Trump ‘landslide’

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Why are Democrats sticking with Biden? Ask the unions.

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NATO

NATO leaders move to ‘Trump-proof’ the alliance in Washington

By Michael Birnbaum, Emily Rauhala, Missy Ryan and John Hudson25 minutes ago

Biden faces major test on global stage as NATO summit gets underway

Then-President Donald Trump at a meeting of NATO leaders in 2019. (AP)

These Republican women begged the party to abandon abortion. Then came backlash.

The fight waged by a group of women at the Texas Republican Convention highlights the deep divisions on abortion within the GOP.

By Caroline Kitchener

At USA Basketball camp, teenage prodigy Cooper Flagg steals the show

The 17-year-old standout helped a select team nearly stun the heavily favored U.S. squad headed to Paris for the Olympics.

By Ben Golliver

Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

How to stay safe during turbulence, according to pilots

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How to be a better tourist and not annoy locals

By Michelle Singletary

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When envy strikes, try these six things for better mental health

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Rural America is vanishing. This tiny county is fighting back.

Tensions between development and rural character are playing out across the country.

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A Rockville restaurant reintroduces the Balkans to the District

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How Biden and other Democrats can win in an age of distrust

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Give Robert Hur his reputation back

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Netflix lured us from the mall to the couch. Can it tempt us back?

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U.S. sailor sought access to Biden’s medical records, Navy says

By Dan Lamothe

Russia orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Putin’s nemesis

By Mary Ilyushina and Natalia Abbakumova31 minutes ago

Black man dies, crying for help, after hotel guards pin him down, video shows

By Annabelle Timsit, Ben Brasch and Anumita Kaur

The Three Mile Island nuclear plant in 1979. (AP)

A nuclear accident made Three Mile Island infamous. AI’s needs may revive it.

Driven by the ravenous energy appetites of artificial intelligence developers and green technology manufacturers, Three Mile Island is poised for a comeback.

By Evan Halper

Many universities are abandoning race-conscious scholarships worth millions

In the year since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions, colleges have walked away from scholarships with racial criteria.

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

He makes giant trolls out of trash, hides them in woods for people to find

The supersize artworks have been placed in 19 states across the U.S., from Washington to Maine, as well as in 20 countries.

By Cathy Free

Extreme weather

Why heat leads to headaches — and how to avoid them

By Sarah Raza and Karla Marie Sanford

Where extreme heat poses the biggest threat this week: Look up your city

By Naema Ahmed and John Muyskens

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Wes Moore, in working to prevent Biden’s fall, is helping his own rise

The Maryland governor has been all-in for the president amid party uproar, courting Black voters while urging donors and the public to stay the course.

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Why progressives are backing Biden

By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Alec Dent

Trump reframes stump speech to include Harris as Democrats consider Biden’s future

By Isaac Arnsdorf and Meryl Kornfield

In blow to Biden, Democratic Sen. Bennet says Trump could win ‘by a landslide’

By Maeve Reston

How Trump’s VP finalists once bashed him: ‘Unfit’ to serve, ‘con artist’

By Meryl Kornfield and Marianne LeVine

Politics

Democratic lawmakers seek criminal investigation of Justice Thomas

By Justin Jouvenal

A ‘preposterous’ defense, prosecutor in Bob Menendez trial concludes

By Shayna Jacobs and Salvador Rizzo

Analysis

The ‘great replacement’ theory, now in legislation form

By Philip Bump

James Inhofe, longtime senator from Oklahoma and climate change denier, dies at 89

By Emily Langer

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Carolyn Hax: Parents ‘very opinionated’ about how their children’s partners look

Parents were “distraught” their short son wed a tall woman, and “hate” their blond daughter’s partner, who doesn’t look the part.

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Asking Eric: How do I get over the guilt of ghosting a friend?

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Miss Manners: We had to wait for host’s baby to wake up to start brunch

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How do we start having family meetings with our 8-year-old?

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Ask Sahaj: How do I respond to intrusive questions about my biracial grandkid?

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What to know about 6 popular home tests for allergies, cancer and more

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How can I keep my energy up as I age?

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How to deal with some common disruptions and sleep better

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Perspective

There’s real danger in digging deep holes on a sandy beach

By Stephen P. Leatherman

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Doctors couldn’t figure out my chest pain. It took years to find the answer.

By Rachel S. Hunt

Climate

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As extreme heat bakes the West, emergency helicopters struggle to fly

By Ruby Mellen

Another year of heat and floods spurs China’s climate-change awakening

By Christian Shepherd and Lyric Li

Copenhagen’s new sustainability push? Free coffee for tourists.

By Andrea Sachs

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Fighting over how to load the dishwasher and save gas? We have the right answers.

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Technology

U.S. and allies take down Russian ‘bot farm’ powered by AI

By Joseph Menn

How Kamala Harris’s awkward moments became internet gold

By Taylor Lorenz

In a first, federal regulators ban messaging app from hosting minors

By Cristiano Lima-Strong

HELP DESK

Health tracking rings are getting more popular. Samsung wants in.

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The unspoken rules of sharing passwords with your partner

By Tatum Hunter

Advice

Should you quit your job? Take our quiz.

By Danielle Abril and Garland Potts

National

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Remember the Alamo? Rehab of battle site is latest front in culture war.

By Emmanuel Felton

Some Massachusetts towns are trying to say goodbye to tobacco — forever

By Joanna Slater

Man charged in death of woman held in torture dungeon, authorities say

By Kelsey Baker

Residents of Houston seniors building swelter without power or help

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske

Wildfire ‘burn scars’ bring repeated flash floods to New Mexico village

By Rachel Pannett

StyleNews from the front lines of culture

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‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ found a familiar path to viral fame. What happens now?

“Hawk Tuah Girl” Haliey Welch could capitalize on her newfound attention in a number of ways. Or not.

By Mark Ellwood

USA Today transformed the media world for good. What’s its legacy now?

By Paul Farhi

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ shooting trial has begun. Here’s what to know.

By Sofia Andrade, Samantha Chery and William Triplett

Cypress Hill brings 28-year-old ‘Simpsons’ joke to life with London orchestra

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TV Review

Rashida Jones delivers a bravura performance in ‘Sunny’

By Lili Loofbourow

Stanley Moss, mischievous and meditative poet, dies at 99

By Harrison Smith

Theater Review

Carole King musical is enjoyable, if not earth-moving

By Chris Klimek

D.C., MD. & VA.

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They wrote songs in jail. D.C. artists recorded them for all to hear.

By Daniel Wu

He wanted to focus on issues students cared about. Then the crises began.

By Nicole Asbury1 hour ago

U.S. marshal shoots teen in carjacking attempt near Sotomayor home, police say

By Keith L. Alexander

Joe Lee, proprietor of a record paradise, dies at 76

By Matt Schudel

Woman used dead man’s severed thumb to steal from bank account, police say

By Jenny Gathright

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D.C.-area forecast: No letup in the heat today. Cooler by Friday, then heating up again.

By Dan Stillman

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Health

What cognitive tests measure and could tell us about Biden and Trump

By Lizette Ortega and Fenit Nirappil

What to know about the plague after a suspected human case in Colorado

By Adela Suliman

Analysis

N.C. governor talks Medicaid expansion

By McKenzie Beard

Science

Officials plan to kill 450K invasive owls that are endangering native owls

By Kyle Melnick

Why ‘ant hitchhiking’ may be a bigger deal than previously thought

By Erin Blakemore

Scientists discover giant aquatic predator from a time before dinosaurs

By Frances Vinall

SPORTS

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Perspective

Angel Reese is too good to be the bad guy

By Candace Buckner

Alex de Minaur withdraws, sending Novak Djokovic to Wimbledon semifinals

By Ava Wallace1 hour ago

At USA Basketball camp, teenage prodigy Cooper Flagg steals show

By Ben Golliver

Cricket has tried to captivate Americans before. Will this time be different?

By Glynn A. Hill1 hour ago

USA Basketball’s gold medal formula: Big stars, bigger centers

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Business

Biden wants to cut U.S. need for Chinese cranes; ports fear higher costs

By David J. Lynch

Fifth Third Bank to pay $5 million to settle auto insurance allegations

By Aaron Gregg

Targeting white-collar crime, Justice Dept. seeks more whistleblowers

By David Nakamura

Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes angers families and tests prosecutors

By Lori Aratani and Ian Duncan

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