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Protesters at the Memphis Police Department Ridgeway Station. (Joshua Lott/The Post)

Black Memphis police spark dialogue on systemic racism in U.S.

Some protesters said that Tyre Nichols’s death could be a moment for the nation to understand the way pervasive, institutional racism functions.

By Robert Klemko, Silvia Foster-Frau and Emily Davies

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Along front-line river, this deadly road shows toll of Russia’s war

After a Russian retreat, the Dnieper River is the new front line, and destroyed towns on a road running along the water through three Ukrainian regions are still under fire.

Story by Siobhán O'Grady and Anastacia Galouchka | Photos by Wojciech Grzedzinski

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Death toll rises to at least 44 after suicide bomber attacks Pakistan mosque

By Haq Nawaz Khan1 hour ago

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

The author describes her frantic attempt to get insurance approval for a drug that would help her toddler.

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

A lot of us are ‘nepo’ babies, and we shouldn’t forget it

Opinion by Kate Cohen

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Why do we put up with endless gun killings?

Opinion by Ann Telnaes

On violent policing, we say ‘never again’ but we get ‘once again’

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Reinvigorating downtown D.C. with a monumentally modest adjustment

Opinion by Andrew Trueblood

The real ‘weaponization’ of the Justice Department: Barr and Durham

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

How the global Pandemic Fund can live up to its great potential

Opinion by Lawrence H. Summers, Robert Hecht and Shan Soe-Lin

What if the crisis of democracy is (mostly) in our heads?

Opinion by Jason Willick

Three deficit-reduction ideas that Democrats might be able to support

Opinion by Henry Olsen

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Carolyn Hax: Spouse is fed up with husband’s poor health choices

Cook: This rich stew from a Native American chef connects us to the land

Bobby Hull, hockey’s ‘Golden Jet’ of the ice, dies at 84

By Ben Sumner19 minutes ago

$100 repair bill put Half Moon Bay gunman over the edge, prosecutor says

By Lisa Bonos and Joyce Lau41 minutes ago

U.S. skiing gold medalist reportedly killed in avalanche in Japan

By Bryan Pietsch, Cindy Boren and Julia Mio Inuma

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

By Kyle Melnick

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A week of rehab and a 5-yard scramble: How Patrick Mahomes carried the Chiefs to the Super Bowl

After a week of constant rehab and a game of frequent pain, Mahomes made a game-winning scramble that added to his growing legend.

By Adam Kilgore1 hour ago

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The White population count could decrease under a new Biden proposal

By Silvia Foster-Frau

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

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I wrote about high-priced drugs for years. Then my toddler needed one.

Despite being a health and science reporter, I still got lost when my son got sick as I frantically tried to get insurance approval for a drug that would help him.

The real ‘weaponization’ of the Justice Department: Barr and Durham

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Black Memphis police spark dialogue on systemic racism in the U.S.

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As fentanyl boomed, DEA removed Mexico director amid misconduct probe

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Is the age of unplugging on planes over?

By Natalie B. Compton

7 inexpensive (or free!) ways to create a more organized closet

By Hannah Holland

He said scuba diving in Fiji was ‘research.’ Now he owes the feds $375K.

By Jack Stripling

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

By Carolyn HaxMonday, January 30

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

By Richard A. Friedman, MDMonday, January 30

Three moves to get your tax refund faster in 2023

By Michelle SingletaryFriday, January 27

Ask Sahaj: My daughter wants to limit contact but I keep texting her

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Miss Manners: Can I refuse handshakes because of someone’s politics?

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For longevity, muscle strength may be as important as aerobic exercise

By Ian McMahan

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

By Richard A. Friedman, MD

TIAs are emergencies, not just ‘mini-strokes,’ group says

By Erin Blakemore

I wrote about high-priced drugs for years. Then my toddler needed one.

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

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Car buyers love EVs but hate what they cost. Ford is the latest to cut prices.

By Jeanne Whalen

Ski resorts can now make fake snow in 80 degrees. Here’s why that’s a problem.

By Amudalat Ajasa

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

By Steven Mufson

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New York might take a second swing at electrification

By Vanessa Montalbano and Maxine Joselow

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

How to juggle multiple TV streaming services without missing a show

By Heather Kelly

Death by a thousand meetings: How to reduce video-call overload

By Danielle Abril

These robots might build your house

By Pranshu Verma

Anne Neuberger discusses work to protect critical infrastructure

By Tim Starks and Vanessa Montalbano

After layoffs, tech companies face uphill battle to boost diversity

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

By Meg Kelly and Imogen Piper

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Winter has come for Afghanistan

By Ishaan Tharoor

Why is a U.S. general predicting war with China by 2025?

By Christian Shepherd and Pei-Lin Wu

Iran says drone strike targeted military complex amid ongoing shadow war

By Miriam Berger and Babak Dehghanpisheh

High-level visit highlights U.S. balancing act on Israel, Palestinians

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How to budget for your dream trip this year

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English Tudor in D.C. is on the market for $3.5 million

By Sophia Solano

Want to adopt Ralphie the ‘demon’ dog? There’s a lot of competition.

By Jonathan Edwards

Broth vs. stock: What’s the difference and does it matter?

By Aaron Hutcherson

How to do the laundry better, according to a TikTok cleaning queen

By Jandra Sutton

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Pelosi attacker wanted to hurt more people, according to jailhouse call

By Maham Javaid, Adela Suliman and Ben Brasch

Officers brought homeless man to remote spot and beat him, prosecutors say

By María Luisa Paúl

Man accused of torturing woman is still on dating apps, police say

By Meryl Kornfield

Minnesota teen has slept in his backyard for nearly 3 years just for fun

Despite full integration order, women in special operations face many barriers

By Joe Davidson

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The story behind ‘MILF Manor,’ the reality show that seems like a fever dream

‘The Last of Us’ recap: A kinder, more loving tale for Bill and Frank

Sundance welcomed back the crowds, but it felt like a rebuilding year

Annie Wersching, ‘The Last of Us’ voice actress, dies at 45

By Annabelle Timsit

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(Sage Russell/GW Hatchet)

GW students add ‘morning-after’ pill vending machine to campus

By Susan Svrluga

Why Biden is visiting a 150-year-old tunnel Monday in Baltimore

Newport News school reopens weeks after police say 6-year-old shot teacher

By Jim Morrison and Moriah Balingit23 minutes ago

Montgomery County police identify body found in park as missing woman

By Marissa J. Lang

A real endangered species: A thief stole a beloved gorilla statue

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D.C.-area forecast: It’s a mild Monday before temperatures head downhill

By Jason Samenow

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How liberal states are shoring up abortion rights

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie Beard

FDA advisers favor retiring original covid shot and using newer version

By Carolyn Y. Johnson and Laurie McGinley

CBD not shown to be safe enough for use in food or supplements, FDA says

By Laura Reiley and Daniel Gilbert

Scientists invented a melting liquid robot that can escape from a cage

Rare mussel species, nearly wiped out, gets rebirth in Virginia river

By Dana Hedgpeth

Skywatch: A comet visits, and Venus and Jupiter show a Valentine spirit

By Blaine P. Friedlander Jr.

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A week of rehab and a 5-yard scramble: How Patrick Mahomes carried the Chiefs

By Adam Kilgore1 hour ago

What you need to know about Super Bowl LVII

By Matt Bonesteel

Patrick Mahomes has all the tools. His guts got the Chiefs to the Super Bowl.

By Jerry Brewer

After a game of what-ifs and second-guesses, Philadelphia and the Eagles party on

By Candace Buckner

Bobby Hull, hockey’s ‘Golden Jet’ of the ice, dies at 84

By Ben Sumner19 minutes ago

(Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post)

This trader bets against companies. Now he’s targeting one of the biggest.

By Julian Mark and Rachel Lerman

Mint the coin? Buy back bonds? 7 ‘gimmicks’ for dodging the debt limit.

Downtown D.C. ‘pretty much a ghost town’ nearly 3 years into pandemic

By Paul Schwartzman

Three moves to get your tax refund faster in 2023

By Michelle Singletary

Data shows student debt relief applicants in each state as auditors question cost

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

The best way to de-seed a pomegranate is also the most therapeutic

By Becky Krystal

Acclaimed chef Iliana Regan finds a sense of belonging in the forest

By Deborah Reid

Two breakfast ‘sandwiches’ that demand your undivided attention

Oil-packed tuna is rich in flavor — and deserves a spot in your pantry

By G. Daniela Galarza

A bear in Colorado took 400 selfies. Fashion pros say they’re a star.

By Natalie B. Compton

Is the age of unplugging on planes over?

By Natalie B. Compton

Go ahead, order the room service french fries

By Chadner Navarro

All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

By Andrea Sachs