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At least 95 killed in Iran blasts at event marking general’s death

Thousands had gathered for the anniversary of the killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani, who died in a U.S. drone strike in 2020, Iran’s state-run news agency reported. The explosions occurred about a half-mile from Soleimani’s burial place, the agency said.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to keep his name on Colorado ballot

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Hezbollah chief vows response after killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon

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The Paris Olympics’ Seine River plan is bold, audacious … and risky

The organizers of next summer’s Paris Olympics hope to reinvent the opening ceremony by hosting theirs on the Seine River. It’s a bold plan, part of a bigger river project, but will any of it work?

By Les Carpenter

The New Year ResetEasy wins. Good habits. Better living.

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Advice

Tune up your body: A health checklist for every age

Learn the health screenings, checkups and vaccinations that everybody needs, from your 20s to midlife to older age.

By Trisha Pasricha, MD

Experts say don’t pre-rinse your dishes. We put that advice to the test.

By Mari-Jane Williams

Look for these 9 red flags to identify food that is ultra-processed

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Make a small room appear larger with these 7 visual tricks

By Jennifer Barger

How to start indoor rock climbing

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Opinions

A Constitution-flouting ‘authoritarian’ is already in the White House

Luckily, the courts have stymied President Biden’s disdainful approach to the law. Now he’s ignoring the Vacancies Act, and a supine Senate is letting him.

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I surrender. A major economic and social crisis seems inevitable.

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Everyone can benefit from this lesson I learned as a young surgeon

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How did we get stuck with Biden and Trump again?

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In Serbia, Biden’s conciliatory policies have failed

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Universities and corporations should have the right to remain silent

Opinion by Nancy Gibbs

What do you make of RFK Jr.? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

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Bomb threats force evacuations in several state Capitols

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DOJ declined to prosecute Ray Epps. Now it wants him sent to prison.

By Rachel Weiner

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Migrant buses sent to Chicago and New York suburbs to flout city rules

The “rogue” buses sent by Texas officials to areas near Democrat-led cities are an apparent move to sidestep local orders meant to limit unannounced drop-offs.

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How 379 people escaped fiery Japan Airlines plane crash

Experts say a number of factors helped all 367 passengers and 12 crew members survive when a Japan Airlines passenger jet caught fire at Tokyo’s Haneda airport.

By Victoria Bisset, Helier Cheung and Naomi Schanen

A right-wing tale of Michigan election fraud had it all – except proof

Gateway Pundit has pushed false claims of a stolen election even as others have pulled back in the face of consequences.

By Sarah Ellison

Jimmy Kimmel slams Aaron Rodgers for suggesting Jeffrey Epstein connection

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff

What we know about this weekend’s East Coast winter storm

By Matthew Cappucci

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The Paris Olympics’ Seine River plan is bold, audacious … and risky

The organizers of next summer’s Paris Olympics hope to reinvent the opening ceremony by hosting theirs on the Seine River. It’s a bold plan, part of a bigger river project, but will any of it work?

Trump asks Supreme Court to keep his name on Colorado ballot

Opinion

A Constitution-flouting ‘authoritarian’ is already in the White House

A right-wing tale of Michigan election fraud had it all – except proof

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Biden campaign amps up focus on Trump, starting with Jan. 6 speech

As the election year kicks off, the president’s team signals a more unified, aggressive message on threats to democracy.

By Matt ViserUpdated 1 minute ago

Trump towers over GOP rivals in Iowa, spurring fierce battle for second

By Hannah Knowles

Trump to skip GOP debate in Iowa, hold competing town hall

Trump appeals Maine’s decision to ban him from the primary ballot over Jan. 6

By Patrick Marley

In Haley’s home state, some Republicans point fingers inward on race, history

By Meryl Kornfield

Politics

GOP lawmakers head to border, step up attacks on Biden immigration record

By Nick Miroff and Marianna Sotomayor

Texas doctors are not obligated to perform emergency abortions, court rules

By Dan Diamond and Caroline Kitchener

Fact CheckerAnalysis

Trump says Liz Cheney deleted evidence of Jan. 6 troop request. There isn’t any.

By Glenn Kessler

Sen. Bob Menendez accused of aiding Qatar in exchange for bribes

By Shayna Jacobs

Trump Cases

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Trump lawyers’ doozy of a filing on voter fraud

By Aaron Blake

Special counsel asks D.C. judge to bar Trump misinformation at trial

By Perry Stein and Rachel Weiner

Advice

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I hate where we live, but my family loves it. Hax readers give advice.

After a move halfway across the country three years ago, this letter writer is miserable and feels “trapped.”

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Ask Amy: Parents worry about son who wants to be a Navy SEAL

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Miss Manners: I’m not interested in reconnecting with an old friend

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I keep spanking my defiant 6-year-old. I’m scared of myself.

January 3

Ask Elaine: I’ve watched my granddaughter for four years. I want my life back.

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To resist temptation, think short term

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‘Good cholesterol’ and dementia: Researchers chart a correlation

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Is standing up getting harder? These exercises and tips can help.

By Michele Stanten

The upside of regret: How a painful emotion can lead to better mental health

By Stacey Colino

If ‘dry’ January sounds daunting, try ‘damp’ January instead

By Anahad O’Connor

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

A flood-prone historic site decides to live with rising water rather than fight it

By Brady Dennis

Great Lakes start 2024 with smallest amount of ice in at least 50 years

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff

Scientists unravel the big mystery of a beached whale

By Dino Grandoni

What climate scientists are predicting for the globe in 2024

By Scott Dance

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Can you guess how crazy last year’s weather was? Try this game.

By Harry Stevens

How to watch the first meteor shower of 2024, the fleeting Quadrantids

By Jennifer Hassan

A rare celestial event is months away. Here’s what to know.

By Kasha Patel

The D.C. area is often near the rain-snow line. Here’s why.

By Jeff Halverson

Analysis

These U.S. cities had their hottest year on record in 2023

By Ian Livingston

Work reset: 13 tips to make your job less stressful this year

By Danielle Abril

Trying to break a phone habit in 2024? Skip the life hacks.

By Shira Ovide

What to do (and avoid) after you’ve been scammed

By Heather Kelly

Technology

States looking to 2024 to pass revised kids’ online safety bills

By Cristiano Lima

Analysis

Tesla’s Autopilot blew through stop signs when our columnist tested the recall

By Geoffrey A. Fowler

Analysis

Six tech legal battles to watch in 2024

By Cristiano Lima

National

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Harvard president resigns amid plagiarism allegations, testimony backlash

By Susan Svrluga

Asylum seekers faced severe abuse in ICE detention under Trump, suit says

By Osei Owusu Amankwaah and Justin Wm. Moyer

Gunman broke into Colo. Supreme Court building, fired shots, police say

By Praveena Somasundaram

2 dead after man plows SUV loaded with gas canisters into New Year’s crowd

By Ben Brasch

Some parents are prosecuted or fined when children miss school

By Donna St. George

WORLD

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2024 brings wave of elections with global democracy on the ballot

By Ishaan Tharoor

He was walking on a roughly 4,000-mile journey. Iran detained him for 15 months.

By Maham Javaid

Japan Airlines plane crash kills 5 coast guard crew, as 367 passengers escape

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Julia Mio Inuma and Bryan Pietsch

Why does Japan have so many earthquakes and tsunamis?

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee

Ukraine, Russia exchange nearly 500 prisoners of war

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How we’ll shop in 2024: Cooler, smaller and weirder

Meet what consultants are calling “aspirational luxury customers”: those who do not live in Loro Piana, but who buy bags or beauty products as gratification.

By Rachel Tashjian

How Gracie’s Corner became must-see TV for children everywhere

By Bethonie Butler

The List: What’s out and what’s in for 2024

By Maura Judkis

Vincent D’Onofrio is the Kingpin of Marvel’s next gritty gamble, ‘Echo’

By David Betancourt

Mickey Mouse entered the public domain. Now he’s a horror movie villain.

By Kyle Melnick

For classical fans who dread the dark, local matinees save the days

By Michael Andor Brodeur

The newest TV shows and movies to stream right now

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Health

Seniors are embracing marijuana, which offers relief — and risk

By Fenit Nirappil

From bitter bark to wonder drug — exhibit explores aspirin’s history

By Erin Blakemore

Four years on, long covid still confounds us. Here’s what we now know.

By Frances Stead Sellers

Science

Game of clones: Science is immortalizing Argentina’s top polo horses

By Samantha Schmidt

NASA drones offer glimpse of a future with self-piloted ‘air taxis’

By Erin Blakemore

Scientists unravel the big mystery of a beached whale

By Dino Grandoni

SPORTS

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Perspective

NFL owners have their own conduct policy: Almost anything goes

By Sally Jenkins

Analysis

Focus is on Bill Belichick as NFL coaching carousel gets ready to spin

By Mark Maske

Perspective

Bowl games aren’t dying — at least not the smart ones

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How to grade Sam Howell’s performance? Ask opposing defenders.

By Sam Fortier and Tramel Raggs

Analysis

The NFL’s coaching purge isn’t over. Here’s who might be next.

By Jason La Canfora

Business

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What happened to Wall Street’s post-Floyd bet on Black banking?

By Emmanuel Felton

U.S. debt eclipses $34 trillion for first time

By Jeff Stein

Blue-collar workers won big in 2023, defying bleak predictions

By Lauren Kaori Gurley

FAFSA rollout off to a rocky start

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

Millennials have found a way to buy houses: Living with mom and dad

By Julian Mark and Eli Tan

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