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Families grieve the U.S. veterans killed in Ukraine

The loved ones of American veterans killed in Ukraine are reckoning with the meaning of service under one flag — and sacrifice under another.

By Alex Horton and Dan Lamothe1 hour ago

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Debt Ceiling

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Here’s what’s in — and what’s out — of the Biden-McCarthy deal

The agreement would accomplish much for both sides, enabling them to claim a victory that appeared elusive just days ago.

By Jeff Stein and Tobi Raji

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This low-profile committee could sink or save the Biden-McCarthy deal

By Paul Kane

Biden, McCarthy turn to selling debt ceiling deal to restive Congress

By Marianna Sotomayor, Jeff Stein, Azi Paybarah and Tobi Raji

Rules for using the pool are posted at a home in Damascus, Md. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Post)

In one suburb, a backlash against homeowners renting out private pools

An app allows people to rent out their pools to strangers, causing conflicts with neighbors who say the rentals turn quiet residential neighborhoods into bustling business districts, without the infrastructure to support the activity.

By Katie Shepherd

Texas Republicans pass bills changing election policies for large Democratic county

By Patrick Marley

Live briefing: War in Ukraine

Russia continues air raids; Ukraine proposes 50-year sanctions on Iran

By Rachel Pannett57 minutes ago

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Police agencies are desperate to hire. But they say few want the job.

By Robert Klemko

State Farm won’t insure new Calif. customers due to wildfires, high costs

By Anumita Kaur

No, yacht-sinking orcas don’t hate the rich. Here’s what scientists think is going on.

By Dino Grandoni

TV finales

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‘Succession’ finale recap: A new ruler is crowned

The HBO show came to an end in much the way it seemed destined to: The Roy kids are forever rich, but they will never be all right.

By Anne Branigin1 hour ago

Did ‘Succession’ stick the landing? Fans and writers are weighing in.

By Timothy Bella

Sarah Goldberg on the ‘Barry’ finale, Sally’s fate and that bold ending

By Thomas Floyd

Myrtle Beach, S.C., in 2020. (Brett Lemmo for The Post)

Most rip current deaths are preventable. Yet people keep drowning.

Beach safety experts are expressing frustration as rip current fatalities trend higher despite awareness campaigns and improved forecasts. Here are some things you can do to stay safe.

By Dan Stillman

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