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FBI searches Trump’s safe at Mar-a-Lago club, former president says

By Devlin Barrett, Mariana Alfaro, Josh Dawsey and Jacqueline Alemany

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Pelosi downplays McCarthy’s threat to investigate Justice Department
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Analysis: FBI searches Mar-a-Lago in rare investigation of a former president

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Inside Biden’s hot streak, from the poolside to the Capitol

His challenge now, supporters say, is to turn this moment into a pivot point that reorients his presidency and energizes Democrats.

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Tyler Pager

The 7 Morning Briefing

7 things to know today: Trump raid; primaries; Ahmaud Arbery; monkeypox; Olivia Newton-John; and more

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Olivia Newton-John, the pop angel who guided us to the forbidden zone

For Generation X, Olivia Newton-John's turn in "Grease" came just as they started having questions about everything sex. Tell us more, tell us more. And she did.

By Hank Stuever

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Track covid: Daily U.S. hospitalizations are down 3% in the past week

Listen: How a prisoner swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner could happen

Carolyn Hax: Is having a favorite child ‘the dirty little secret of parenting’?

Cook: Wrap egg salad in nori for an umami-rich breakfast

Limited monkeypox vaccine supply would be stretched under FDA plan

The GOP blocked an insulin price cap: What it means for diabetics

By Rachel Pannett and Rachel Roubein

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As temperatures rise, industries fight heat safeguards for workers

Extreme heat is making work more dangerous. But outside of the West Coast, the fight to protect workers is facing headwinds.

By Anna Phillips41 minutes ago

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New Ukraine military package is largest yet, Pentagon says

Ukrainian forces are launching a counteroffensive aimed at reclaiming the southern city of Kherson.

By Karoun Demirjian

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Ashton Kutcher says he is ‘lucky to be alive’ after battling vasculitis

Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer known as the prince of pleats, dies

By Adela Suliman and Julia Mio Inuma14 minutes ago

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Treasury cracks down on a tool that helped launder billions

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Is a major Alaska oil project a 'carbon bomb' or a nothingburger?

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Perseids are the year’s best meteor shower

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White House falls short in efforts to address soaring rent, advocates say

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As temperatures rise, industries fight heat safeguards for workers

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State supreme courts could soon decide on abortion, raising stakes of their midterm races

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Rising rents add to college students’ scramble for affordable housing

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Make room, bellhops: Robots and AI may soon predict what guests want

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James Morosini was catfished by his father. He turned it into a film.

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Abortion bans complicate access to drugs for cancer, arthritis, even ulcers

By Katie Shepherd and Frances Stead Sellers

Accounting of bodies in Bucha nears completion

After passage of climate bill, long road awaits

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FBI searches Trump safe at Mar-a-Lago Club, former president says

The GOP’s inauspicious knee-jerk reaction to the Trump raid

Carolyn Hax: Is dating a 48-year-old never-married man a waste of time?

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Trump investigation live updates: Trump claims political persecution after FBI search of Mar-a-Lago residence

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Climate & Environment

Sujay Kaushal stands next to a manhole that has been exposed by erosion. (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Post)

Salt in water sources becoming worrisome in D.C. region, experts warn

By Antonio Olivo

Multi-fatality lightning strikes are rare, but most have this in common

By Zach Rosenthal

Stress of climate change is aging lizards before they’re even born

By Dino Grandoni

Climate Solutions

A four-day workweek could improve climate, depending on how you spend Day 5

By Allyson Chiu

Massive rainfalls are overwhelming U.S. infrastructure

By Brady Dennis

Climate Solutions

Activists prepare New Orleans’ most vulnerable for climate change’s wrath

By Dayana Sarkisova

The Climate 202Analysis

The Senate finally passed a historic climate bill. Now what?

By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano

Guide to the Pandemic

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Fauci warns of ‘trouble’ for those with coronavirus BA.5 variant if not up to date on vaccines

By Lindsey Bever

Transportation Dept. wants vouchers for air passengers who cancel travel because of covid-19

The department is proposing to update airline refund and credit rules based on consumer complaints during the pandemic.

When you have covid, here’s how you know you are no longer contagious

It’s complicated. Be forewarned: Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are nuanced and a little confusing.

By Lena H. Sun and Joel Achenbach

Attorney John Eastman and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani on Jan. 6. (Reuters)

Trump allies resist testifying as Georgia election probe expands

A burst of legal maneuvering reflects the accelerating sweep of the inquiry by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

By Tom Hamburger, Ann E. Marimow and Matthew Brown

DHS to end ‘Remain in Mexico,’ allow asylum seekers to enter U.S.

Fact CheckerAnalysis

The Senate bill and Biden’s pledge to not raise taxes on people making less than $400,000

By Glenn Kessler

The FixAnalysis

How the right built up Alex Jones — even after his Sandy Hook comments

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FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search reverberates through Washington

By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tobi Raji1 hour ago

The Daily 202Analysis

Jobs. Education. New abortion limits may come with a price.

By Olivier Knox and Caroline Anders

Brandon returns, darkly: Democrats turn an insult into a pro-Biden meme

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At least 8 dead in Seoul-area flooding amid record rainfall

About 15 inches of rain hit southwestern Seoul on Monday, according to the Korean Meteorological Administration, and seven people were missing.

By Min Joo Kim, Andrew Jeong and Sammy Westfall

Live Briefing: War In Ukraine

Ukrainian troops advance on Izyum; 80,000 Russians may have been killed, wounded in war

By Jennifer Hassan and Sean Fanning

U.S. won’t push African countries to choose sides as Russia vies for influence, Blinken says

United States returns looted Bronze Age treasures to Cambodia

By Adela Suliman1 hour ago

Taiwan says military drills show China is preparing to invade

Today’s WorldViewAnalysis

China shifts the military status quo on Taiwan after Pelosi visit

By Ishaan Tharoor

Kenyans head to polls in tightly contested, closely watched election

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Church’s altered ‘Hamilton’ followed by sermon comparing homosexuality to addiction

By Timothy Bella

David McCullough, master chronicler of American history, dies at 89

By Glenn Rifkin

Book bans are threatening American democracy. Here’s how to fight back.

By Margaret Sullivan

Four boys left a note in a bottle 27 years ago. Someone just found it.

There’s no shortage of teachers. We’ve just driven them out of schools.

By Petula Dvorak

D.C., MD. & VA.

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Youngkin faces second suit over teacher tip line

The Virginia governor is facing another lawsuit over his administration’s repeated refusals to release records about an email tip line he set up for parents to report school employees who teach “divisive” subjects.

By Hannah Natanson

Strangers huddled together under a tree. Then lightning struck.

By William Wan, Daniel Wu and Vanessa G. Sánchez

Montgomery heads to a recount in the county exec race. Here’s what that means.

By Karina Elwood

Montgomery County Schools working to fill hundreds of teacher, staff vacancies

By Nicole Asbury

Police in Maryland arrest ‘Old Man Bandit’ with history of robberies

By Jasmine Hilton

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Oppressive heat and humidity before outrageously nice weekend

By Matt Rogers3 hours ago

Daily Weather BriefingPodcast

August 9 morning weather update

Known coronavirus cases and deaths per 100,000 in the D.C. region

Health & Science

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Lyme disease vaccine in late-stage trials would be first in 20 years

If successful, the vaccine would be the first against Lyme disease in the United States since Lymerix, which was discontinued in 2002 because of poor sales.

By Andrew Jeong

Why tween girls especially are struggling so much

By Jelena Kecmanovic

DEET works to repel insects, but is it safe?

By Catherine Roberts

Abortion bans complicate access to drugs for cancer, arthritis, even ulcers

By Katie Shepherd and Frances Stead Sellers

Study: Kids who vape tobacco are more likely to go on to use cannabis

By Erin Blakemore

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Ron Rivera gave Efe Obada his NFL break. Now, they’re together in Washington.

After an improbable path to the NFL, Efe Obada carved out a role. This season, he reunites with Ron Rivera, the coach who gave him his first NFL minutes.

By Caroline Pineda

Aaron Rodgers at no risk from NFL for ayahuasca usage

Los Angeles Sparks players sleep in airport after flight cancellation

By Kareem Copeland

Commanders tweak roster, add linebacker known for coverage skills

LIV Golf sellouts bailed on the PGA Tour. Now they want back in?

By Sally Jenkins

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How to clean if you have indoor allergies

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Now that Madeira is easier to get to, it makes for a great family vacation

By Leron Kornreich

Want to save energy? Consider upgrading insulation.

By Kevin Brasler and Mike Knezovich

My search for the right birth control just got scarier post-Roe

By Dabin Han

How travelers can get better customer service

By Christopher Elliott

Carolyn Hax: Is dating a 48-year-old never-married man a waste of time?

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Ask Sahaj: I grew up pleasing others. Now I don’t know my own values.

Miss Manners: How do I handle intrusive questions about my son?

Tuesday, August 9

Ask Amy: The man I’m dating isn’t vaccinated against the coronavirus

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Actress Anne Heche is in a coma after crashing car into home, rep says

By Julian Mark1 hour ago

James Morosini was catfished by his father. He turned it into a film.

By Ty Burr

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum P.I.,’ dies at 83

By Harrison Smith

Gil Shaham, the NSO and Mother Nature take Wolf Trap by storm

By Michael Andor Brodeur

New musical version of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ trips on the runway

7 no-cook recipes for tacos, soup, dessert and more

By Aaron Hutcherson

How to choose and cook with summer squash, eggplant and melons

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Chicken skewers with an herby sauce make a dreamy cookout dish

By Asha Loupy

11 no-bake dessert recipes that will keep you and your kitchen cool

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TravelIncluding news and tips from By The Way

An airline short on baggage handlers is asking executives to fill in

By Rachel Pannett

How to leave the airport and explore a city during a layover

By Natalie B. Compton

Norwegian cruises to drop vaccination requirement, ease testing rules

By Alexis Benveniste

Sustainable travel may not be possible, but we can do better

By Kate Wheeler