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Minnesota killing adds to the anger, and the stakes, as Chauvin trial nears its end

The shooting death by police of Daunte Wright added to fears of unrest after the verdict.

By Griff Witte and Mark Berman

Officer who shot Daunte Wright meant to use Taser but fired gun, chief says

By Kim Bellware, Andrea Salcedo, Sheila Regan, Jared Goyette and Meryl Kornfield

Brother recalls Floyd’s anguish over mother’s death as prosecution wraps up case in Chauvin trial

By Holly Bailey

Rosemarie Santiago sits at home with her son Jericho, who was born while she was incarcerated in Manila. (Hannah Reyes Morales for The Post)

The Philippines’ drug war is putting more pregnant women behind bars. What happens to their children?

The number of drug-related charges filed against women has soared, leading to overcrowded jails and hundreds of pregnant detainees. Some women tend to their children in dismal conditions, sometimes handcuffed to their hospital beds. Others surrender the child to family.

By Regine Cabato

Virginia attorney general launches civil rights probe of Black Army officer’s violent traffic stop

Virginia State Police are also investigating the incident in the town of Windsor.

By Laura Vozzella and Justin Jouvenal

LIVE POLITICS UPDATES

Biden to pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer, meet with Black lawmakers

Kristen Clarke faced abuse for taking on Trump. Now she’s poised to lead Justice Dept.’s civil rights team.

By David Nakamura

CORONAVIRUS DEVELOPMENTSAccess to these updates is free

More contagious U.K. virus variant not linked to worse disease, new study says

OPINIONS

I hope Derek Chauvin will be convicted. But hope is dangerous.

Opinion by Eugene Robinson

Has nothing been learned from George Floyd’s death?

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Now is the time for a Third Reconstruction — abolishing Jim Crow once and for all

Opinion by Mondaire Jones

There is no ‘over.’ There is only a pause, and I’ll be emerging for it.

Opinion by Kate Cohen

The most anti-refugee president in modern history might not be Donald Trump

Opinion by Catherine Rampell

We should celebrate trans kids, not crack down on them

Opinion by Charlie Jane Anders

Guide to the Pandemic

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Chart of U.S. covid cases reported by day

Your Life at Home

Exfoliating isn’t necessary. But if you do it, follow the tips from these dermatologists.

Meet the introverts who are dreading a return to normal

Calculate how much you would get from the $1,400 (or more) coronavirus checks

Knoxville student killed, officer injured after gunfire exchange at high school, officials say

Knoxville police responded to Austin-East Magnet High School after a report of a male subject who was possibly armed in the school, officials said.

By Laura Meckler

Hot-button issues from voting rights to tax hikes redraw the lines in corporate America

By Taylor Telford and Jena McGregor

(Roshi Rouzbehani for The Post)

Some young women embraced their gray hair during the pandemic. They might not go back.

In the privacy of quarantine, a sorority of “silver sisters” decided to show their true colors. I became one of them.

By Maura Judkis

Trump gutted Obama-era housing discrimination rules. Biden’s bringing them back.

By Tracy Jan55 minutes ago

U.S. prepares for further talks with Iran as Tehran blames Israel for attack on nuclear facility

By Karen DeYoung, Shira Rubin and Kareem Fahim

FDA to urge limits on heavy metals in baby foods, starting with arsenic and lead

By Laura Reiley

Domestic terrorism incidents surge, led by white supremacists, far right

By Robert O'Harrow Jr., Andrew Ba Tran and Derek Hawkins

Post ReportsPodcast

Tracking down the Capitol rioters

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Morning MixStories from all over

Florida man promised immigrants licenses, work permits. Instead, he stole their money and got them deported.

By Katie Shepherd

Officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, police said. She’s a 26-year vet, served as union president

By Andrea Salcedo17 minutes ago

CNN reporter confronted during Minnesota protests in heated on-air interview: ‘Get away from here’

By Jaclyn Peiser1 hour ago

DON’T MISS

Nightly prayers at the mosque? Big iftars? Vaccines? Ramadan 2021 brings decisions for Muslims.

By Michelle Boorstein

‘American Idol’ mystery overshadows the show as a front-runner drops out with no explanation

By Emily Yahr

A cook at a frat house was like a mother to the members. Years later, they paid off her mortgage.

By Sydney Page1 hour ago

Vice President Harris is making her mark on the D.C.-area crochet scene

By Jura Koncius

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'We are tired of not being heard': Protesters gather for second day after death of Daunte Wright

Protesters clashed with officers in riot gear after curfew in front of the police headquarters in Brooklyn Center, Minn. for a second night.

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POLITICS

An April 1 demonstration at the Arkansas Capitol urging the passage of a hate-crime law. (Sydney Rasch)

Arkansas is set to pass a hate-crime law — but critics call it ‘hate crimes lite’

One of the last three states in the country without a hate-crime law is poised for change.

By Hannah Knowles

Analysis

How the Internet is empowering politicians, writers and porn stars at the expense of institutions

By Philip Bump

Backlash to Ga. voting law shapes other fights across the nation over access to polls

By Amy Gardner and Mike DeBonis

Asian American super PAC launches operation to improve understanding of fastest-growing electorate

By Colby Itkowitz and Amy B Wang

The FixAnalysis

John Cornyn’s ugly, transparent attempt to paint Biden as a Manchurian candidate

There is no legitimate reason to believe Biden is not making all the kinds of decisions a president usually makes behind closed doors. But the tweet was revealing about GOP efforts.

By Aaron Blake

Following President Biden’s first 100 days

How the president is pursuing his agenda.

By Washington Post Staff

Tracking Biden appointees

President Biden’s transition has been slower than previous ones.

By Harry Stevens and Madison Walls

WORLD

U.N. watchdog cites new evidence linking Syrian army to chemical arms attack in 2018

Syria is accused of using gas after the downing of a Russian jet.

By Joby Warrick

Japan to release Fukushima nuclear plant water into ocean after treatment

The government says the water will have been treated to eliminate dangerous radioactive isotopes but local fishermen and neighboring countries are unhappy.

By Simon Denyer

Visual Story

Crowded outdoor pubs, long shopping lines mark Britain’s reopening

By Jennifer Hassan

Today’s WorldViewAnalysis

Two Andean elections reflect an age of global discontent

By Ishaan Tharoor

Satellites capture dozens of explosive eruptions from La Soufrière volcano on St. Vincent island

By Matthew Cappucci

Prince Harry returns to bury his grandfather — and, some hope, to heal rifts with royal family

By Karla Adam and William Booth

National

U.S. spent $660 billion more in March than it got in revenue

The huge gap, which represents the third-largest monthly deficit in history, was driven by the millions of $1,400 stimulus checks.

By Jeff Stein

A view of Devil’s Canyon, also called Ga’an Canyon by the Apache, at Oak Flat, about 60 miles east of Phoenix. (Robert A. Witzeman/Maricopa Audubon Society)

This land is sacred to the Apache, and they are fighting to save it

Native Americans desperately want to protect Oak Flat, a sacred site near Phoenix, from a mining operation. On Tuesday, a House Natural Resources subcommittee will hold a hearing on the future of the land, which sits on one of the largest untapped copper deposits in North America.

By Dana Hedgpeth

ADL demands Fox News fire Tucker Carlson over anti-Semitic trope

By Jaclyn Peiser

After 20 years in prison for stealing two shirts, a Louisiana man is free

By Teo Armus

D.C., MD. & VA.

D.C. expands vaccine eligibility to all

But pharmacists in the city were told not to schedule appointments themselves even if they have doses.

By Julie Zauzmer

Md. lawmakers end session by banning private ICE jails, removing governor from parole decisions

By Ovetta Wiggins and Erin Cox

D.C. announces $350 million program to help residents pay rent and utility bills

By Kyle Swenson

Historians say the site’s significance goes back to the earliest human habitation in North America. (Adrian Higgins/The Post)

George Washington’s River Farm is worth saving for reasons beyond the president, historians say

The land, which the American Horticultural Society put up for sale last year, likely holds untold stories of Native Americans and enslaved African Americans.

By Fredrick Kunkle

Bicyclist killed in crash tweeted just hours earlier about the danger of riding in D.C.

By Luz Lazo

Slain man’s family outraged after incident involving off-duty officer

By Dan Morse

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: A break in the rain today, showers likely tomorrow

By Matt Rogers

Known coronavirus deaths and cases per 100,000

FAQ: What to know about restrictions and safety

GOING OUT GUIDE

What can I do in the D.C. area right now? Festivals, museums and restaurants are coming back.

The coronavirus is still worrisome, but outdoor events are starting up again. Here’s what to know.

By Fritz Hahn

7 local craft shops that will help unleash your creativity

Skip the big-box retailers and head to one of these small, independent stores instead.

By Angela Haupt

4 mashup dishes worth trying in the D.C. area, including pulled-pork pupusas and Chinese burritos

Whether you call them fusion or mashup, they're not oddities -- they're delicious.

By Tim Carman

REAL ESTATE

3-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in Trinidad neighborhood lists for $399,900

Is now the right time to buy a home? Three factors to consider before making an offer.

A ‘transfer on death’ deed might be an alternative to a living trust for leaving your home to your children

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Perspective

Another tax break for rich Americans will go into effect

The Trump-era tax break for well-off older adults comes as President Biden aims to raise taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans.

By Allan Sloan

Pandemic triggers booms in D.C. region’s biotech and data center industries

Montgomery, Loudoun and Prince William counties have welcomed billions of dollars in investments, but the industries have not added anywhere near enough jobs to offset the losses in the hard-hit hospitality, retail and service sectors.

By Robert McCartney

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LauncherVideo Game News and Analysis

Investors are flocking to video gaming, but be wary of esports, financial advisers say

There are critical distinctions that make some investment options safer than others. While esports may continue to ascend in popularity and visibility, it remains a high-risk investment with numerous questions yet to be answered.

By Ellen Zavian

The Cybersecurity 202Analysis