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Netanyahu’s political touch eludes him as Israel spirals into chaos

Little about his government’s sudden push to remake the courts, or its response to the international backlash, bears the hallmark of a Netanyahu production.

By Steve Hendrix

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How a mentally ill man ended up dead in the hospital that was supposed to help

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Indicted Chinese exile controls Gettr social media site, ex-employees say

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Juliette Lewis conquered Hollywood by 22. She’s finally back on top.

She worked with Martin Scorsese, dated Brad Pitt and kicked a drug habit, all before age 22. Now she’s back for the second season of “Yellowjackets.”

By Karen Heller

D.C. needs hundreds more police officers. Here’s how to do it right.

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Opinion by Avis Collins Robinson

The U.S. should beware of the Beijing-Moscow axis

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‘Perry Mason’ looks like a million bucks. But its dialogue isn’t as seamless.

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The data on covid’s origins from the Wuhan market must be made public

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The GOP gains among ‘voters of color’ are overhyped

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Only one thing will solve the fentanyl crisis

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The most uncomfortable moments from Gwyneth Paltrow’s testimony

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10 questions, plus a bonus wager! It’s the weekend edition of On the Record.

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What visitors really think of D.C.’s cherry blossoms

Every year thousands of people flock to see Washington’s cherry blossoms. These visitors told us why they came and how they found the experience.

By Sophia Solano, Olivia McCormack and Marvin Joseph

NCAA TOURNAMENT

The Huskies’ remarkable Final Four streak couldn’t last forever. Enter Ohio State.

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This short breathing exercise is a stress buster

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Are candies like Skittles dangerous? A Calif. bill aims to ban chemicals in processed foods.

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How to make your home smell better without harmful chemicals

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Victor LaValle’s ‘Lone Women’ recasts the American frontier narrative

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Auroras dazzle as far south as Virginia, North Carolina and Arizona

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Their child’s obesity drug was working. Then their plan refused to pay.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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NFL owners to discuss Roger Goodell extension, scheduling for Thursday night games

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