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Videos show Iran security forces opening fire on protesters

Unrest continues one week after a 22-year-old woman died in the custody of Iran’s “morality police.”

By Joyce Sohyun Lee, Stefanie Le, Imogen Piper, Babak Dehghanpisheh and Atthar Mirza

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Billions were allocated to prevent disaster in Puerto Rico. Fiona, a Category 1 storm, still caused havoc.

Hurricane Fiona triggered floods in Puerto Rico that destroyed homes, roads and bridges. The U.S. government allocated more than $3 billion for hazard mitigation after Hurricane Maria. But few projects have gotten underway.

By Arelis R. Hernández

Fiona makes landfall in Canada, leaving hundreds of thousands without power

By Selena Ross, Scott Dance and Helier Cheung1 hour ago

Tropical Storm Ian forms, forecast to hit Florida as hurricane

By Matthew Cappucci and Jason Samenow

Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

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Normal marital hatred is real. Here’s what to do about it.

No relationship is perfect. Try to start thinking of yours as an ecosystem that you share with someone else.

By Tara Parker-Pope

Why Mastriano’s candidacy presents a special danger to the nation

Opinion by George F. Will

U.S. abortion restrictions absolutely do not align with European law

Opinion by Leah Hoctor

The two Howard University women on Trump’s trail

Opinion by Colbert I. King

Governments need to realize that the era of economic freebies is over

Opinion by Megan McArdle

Trump’s tweets were harmful. And just to be clear, Twitter helped.

Opinion by Kathleen Parker

The Supreme Court should tread carefully on internet speech

Opinion by the Editorial Board

D.C. recognizes how much early-childhood education matters

Opinion by Kathy Hollowell-Makle

Why does the Mountain Valley Pipeline matter?

Opinion by Christina Farver

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How vigilante ‘predator catchers’ are infiltrating the criminal justice system

By Jessica Contrera

Trump’s ‘big lie’ fueled a new generation of social media influencers

By Elizabeth Dwoskin and Jeremy B. Merrill

Air conditioning is more important than ever. America isn't prepared.

By Dino Grandoni and Anna Phillips

The frenzied hunt for the rarest bourbon and one alleged scheme to profit from it

By Justin Jouvenal

Arizona judge reinstates near-total abortion ban from 19th century

By Andrew Jeong

Louise Fletcher, ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ actress, dies at 88

By Adela Suliman

Book WorldNews, reviews and big ideas for all things fiction and nonfiction

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Elizabeth Strout returns to a familiar character — and her hometown — in new novel

In "Lucy by the Sea," her character Lucy Barton returns, this time riding out the pandemic’s early wave with her ex-husband in Maine.

By Karen Heller

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Politics

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Trump lawyers argue to limit White House aides’ testimony to Jan. 6 grand jury

The legal dispute could impact the Justice Department’s ongoing investigation.

By Jacqueline Alemany, Spencer S. Hsu, Devlin Barrett and Josh Dawsey

A crowd response at a Trump rally created a quandary: What to do about the QAnon song

By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Michael Scherer

The Fetterman-Oz meme campaign, illustrated

By Hannah Dormido and Dylan Moriarty

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Roger Federer, with Rafael Nadal at his side, bids a tearful goodbye

The longtime rivals and contemporaries couldn't hold back the tears after their doubles loss to Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.

By Cindy Boren and Glynn A. Hill

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In ‘Saving Venice,’ PBS show follows efforts to save ‘Floating City’

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Fed unsure of economy’s direction as Wall Street meltdown worsens

Carolyn Hax: ‘Your family, your responsibility’ means his folks get nothing

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Ask Damon: Should I get my anti-vax friends’ baby vaccinated without telling them?

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Miss Manners: I want my brother to stop insulting our hometown

Saturday, September 24

Ask Amy: My date said we can’t be together because her friend is in love with me

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Normal marital hatred is real. Here’s what to do about it.

No relationship is perfect. Try to start thinking of yours as an ecosystem that you share with someone else.

Fiona makes landfall in Canada, leaving hundreds of thousands without power

Why Mastriano’s candidacy presents a special danger to the nation

Trump lawyers argue to limit White House aides’ testimony to Jan. 6 grand jury

Trump’s special master pick turns into a headache

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Will gun owners fight for stronger gun laws?

By Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow

A new anti-communism museum in D.C. tallies 100 million victims of Marx’s ideology

By Justin Wm. Moyer

Art With a Point: Artists weigh in on the state of the world

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Date Lab: His purple pants caught her eye

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‘Death of a Salesman’ gets first Black Linda Loman, and she’s a dynamo

Inside the plant building the fastest passenger trains in America

Luke Combs is country music’s newest mega-star, and its fiercest defender

Black OutThe NFL’s failure to promote Black coaches

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Boredom is a warning sign. Here’s what it’s telling you.

By Richard Sima

The best foods to feed your gut microbiome

By Anahad O'Connor

10 tips for co-existing with covid (and living a normal-ish life)

By Tara Parker-Pope

When swallowing pills, posture matters. Here’s what scientists do — and don’t — recommend.

By Teddy Amenabar and Aaron Steckelberg

People with skin conditions face stigma. Monkeypox has made it worse.

By Amanda Morris

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

National parks are free Sept. 24. Visit these 10 lesser known.

By Natalie B. Compton

Want a seasonal job at a national park? Here’s what you should know.

By Sharon Waters

10 days in 8.4 million acres: A trip to the least-visited national park

By Marlena Sloss

How Buffalo Bill and a Civil War general saved Yellowstone National Park

By Dave Kindy

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Yes, AirPods can double as hearing aids. Here’s how.

By Tatum Hunter

Addiction, pregnancy, herpes: Health apps are sharing your medical concerns with ad companies

By Tatum Hunter and Jeremy B. Merrill

You can ban a book, but can you stop teens from finding it online?

By Heather Kelly

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The online incel movement is getting more violent and extreme, report says

By Taylor Lorenz

Pentagon launches effort to assess crypto’s threat to national security

By Tory Newmyer

Is crypto a house of cards? A look behind the scenes of the unstable industry.

By Steven Zeitchik, Tucker Harris and Jeremy B. Merrill

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NPR’s news chief announces unexpected departure after four years

Balloon flight at sunset, bird singing competition and more of the week’s best photos

By Washington Post Staff

A boy with cancer hoped to see monsters. Hundreds of strangers showed up in costume.

How to plan — and survive — a trip with friends

By Helen Carefoot

Baldwin Lee’s stunningly artistic photos of the American South

By Kenneth Dickerman

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In rural Alaska, modern realities collide with traditional way of life

By Emily Schwing

Execution halted at last minute when Ala. prison staff can’t find man’s vein

By Kim Bellware and Derek Hawkins

‘Swatting’ — fake reports of violence — disrupts schools and stokes fear

By Lauren Lumpkin and Nicole Asbury

A brewery grew its own hops for a local IPA. The city mowed them down.

By Jonathan Edwards

Is the print newspaper comics page in trouble?

By Michael Cavna

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Rep. Matt Gaetz likely to avoid charges in sex-trafficking probe

Career prosecutors have told superiors they don't think Rep. Matt Gaetz should be charged with sex trafficking, citing concerns about witness credibility.

By Devlin Barrett

GOP candidate jokes about kidnapping plot against Michigan governor

By Azi Paybarah

Georgia to replace voting machines in Coffee County after alleged security breach

By Amy Gardner, Emma Brown and Jon Swaine

The FixAnalysis

Trump’s special master pick turns into a headache

How far from reality can a top elections official be? Arizona may find out.

Our favorite fall recipes

This crisp $13 rosé is fit for a relaxing early-autumn evening

By Dave McIntyre

Rosy poached quince and goat milk pudding pair for a stunning fall parfait

By Deborah Reid

This custardy chickpea pancake with mushrooms and apples makes an easy fall supper

Apple cheddar muffins are a sweet, salty and satisfying grab-and-go breakfast

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CNN’s ‘The Murdochs’ doc is real-life ‘Succession’ — and no less dramatic

Louise Fletcher, ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ actress, dies at 88

By Adela Suliman

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Hilary Mantel, best-selling author of ‘Wolf Hall’ novels, dies at 70

By Matt Schudel

How did that gown stay up? An appreciation for Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Diamonds.’

By Sarah L. Kaufman

D.C., MD. & VA.

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Youngkin isn’t a fan of Va.’s school accreditation system. What’s his plan?

By Laura Vozzella and Nicole Asbury

Metro unveils new map that includes Silver Line extension

By Justin George

Youngkin’s rules for trans students leave many teens fearful, despondent

By Hannah Natanson

Secret Service uniformed division turns 100 and seeks to move out of the past

By Peter Hermann

Landscaper fatally shot while on job in Northeast Washington

By Peter Hermann

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Beautiful today, with an afternoon storm threat Sunday

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A new Kennedy Center exhibition shows JFK’s love of the arts

More psychotherapists are incorporating religion into their practices

By Richard Schiffman

Biotech aims to detect cancer early. But tests have a long way to go.

By Pranshu Verma

An infographic depicting the number of covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in the United States.

With eye on storm, NASA presses ahead with Artemis launch attempt

By Christian Davenport

A once-obscure type of beekeeping could help save colonies

By Marissa Hermanson

Nick Holonyak Jr., who made an LED breakthrough, dies at 93

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Week 4 college football preview: Rivalries are a cost of realignment

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The hottest seat in the NFL might belong to Carolina’s Matt Rhule

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Cardinals’ Albert Pujols slugs his way into MLB’s 700 home run club

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Carson Wentz’s path from Philly to D.C. says a lot about the modern NFL

Commanders’ keys vs. Eagles: Contain Jalen Hurts, establish the run

By Nicki Jhabvala

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Inside the plant building the fastest passenger trains in America

Stocks plunge to lowest level since 2020, as economic outlook worsens

By Rachel Siegel

The latest case against Trump shows history favors the rich

By Michelle Singletary

Target’s and Walmart’s holiday plans? Discount early and discount often.

By Rachel Lerman

Boeing to pay $200 million after SEC finds it misled on 737 Max safety

By Michael Laris

Fresh pasta vs. dry: The differences and when to use which

By Aaron Hutcherson

Mission, the first European grape planted in U.S., is coming back

By Dave McIntyre

Skillet cake with honey and pears is a beauty with rustic charm

By Ellie Krieger

Top creamy ricotta with squash and plums to toast the end of summer

By G. Daniela Galarza

American Airlines passenger arrested after punching flight attendant

By Hannah Sampson

Ghent is Belgium’s unsung capital of cool

By Mary Winston Nicklin

The joy of getting lost in a new city

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In Morocco, a new take on working vacations

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