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Biden will pull all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

The military exit will keep thousands of U.S. forces in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline that the Trump administration negotiated last year with the Taliban, according to people familiar with the matter.

By Missy Ryan and Karen DeYoung

BREAKING NEWS

Minn. officer resigns after fatal shooting of unarmed Black man

Kim Potter, a 26-year police veteran, resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department after the death of Daunte Wright. Community members and the mayor had called for her immediate termination.

By Andrea Salcedo and Kim Bellware2 minutes ago

Daunte Wright’s death rouses emotion in Brooklyn Center, which put a sympathetic mayor in charge of police

By Kim Bellware and Jared Goyette1 hour ago

LIVE POLITICS UPDATES

Democrats torn over expanding health coverage

LIVE CHAUVIN TRIAL UPDATES

Chauvin trial continues amid protests as former officer’s defense is set to begin its presentation

Chauvin defense team attempts to put George Floyd’s drug addiction on the stand

Defense attorney Eric Nelson faces the complex and delicate task of cross-examining a deceased man’s drug abuse.

By Toluse Olorunnipa

FDA, CDC urge pause in use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The agencies said they are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine.

By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Laurie McGinley, Lena H. Sun and Christopher Rowland46 minutes ago

What you should do if you’ve received the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine

By Lenny Bernstein and Allyson Chiu44 minutes ago

CORONAVIRUS DEVELOPMENTSAccess to these updates is free

The risk-reward calculus of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, visualized

By Philip Bump

OPINIONS

Derek Chauvin’s defense is in fact a damning indictment

Opinion by Radley Balko

Live Chat

The Chauvin defense strategy makes no sense

Opinion by Eugene Robinson

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause is Biden’s first test in covid-19 truth-telling

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

Tucker Carlson shows what mass-marketed racism looks like

Opinion by Michael Gerson

Tucker Carlson’s defense of his ‘replacement’ rant gives away the game

Opinion by Greg Sargent

Our economic system is sexist. Biden’s child-care plans aim to change that.

Opinion by Emily DiVito

Guide to the Pandemic

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Chart of U.S. covid cases reported by day

Your Life at Home

What AOC’s and FKA twigs’ stories teach us about surviving sexual assault

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

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

Iran plans major jump in uranium enrichment after attack on facility

The move puts Iran far closer to weapons-grade levels and comes after an attack on an enrichment facility that Iran blames on Israel. Talks to revive the nuclear deal with the United States were scheduled to resume Wednesday.

By Kareem Fahim1 hour ago

Consumer prices rise as White House, Fed monitor inflation

By Hamza Shaban

The casket of Officer William "Billy" Evans is carried up the steps of the Capitol as his wife and children look on. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)

Slain Capitol Police officer William ‘Billy’ Evans lies in honor at Capitol

Evans was protecting members of Congress and others on Capitol Hill from a violent incursion and died in the line of duty.

By Meagan Flynn and Paul Duggan43 minutes ago

Egypt seizes the Ever Given, saying its owners owe nearly $1 billion for Suez Canal traffic jam

By Antonia Noori Farzan

Muslims mark a second holy month of Ramadan under coronavirus restrictions

By Miriam Berger1 hour ago

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

By Tracy Jan

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

By David Nakamura

DON’T MISS

Hank Azaria apologizes for playing Apu on ‘The Simpsons’ for three decades

By Bethonie Butler52 minutes ago

Voraciously

Every cast-iron pan tells a story

By Emily Heil

‘American Idol’ mystery overshadows show as 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 Page

Trending

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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

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The FixAnalysis

Inside Trump’s private, revisionist, grievance-laden speech to the RNC

By Aaron Blake

Power UpAnalysis

No Republicans have yet signed on to a bill targeting Asian hate crimes

By Jacqueline Alemany

The Health 202Analysis

Democrats are torn over how and when to try expanding health coverage

By Paige Winfield Cunningham

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

Australia opts not to purchase Johnson & Johnson vaccine, citing clot concerns

The nation of about 25 million people had pinned its coronavirus immunization drive on the vaccine jointly developed by British-Swedish firm AstraZeneca and Oxford university, but the government has since limited the vaccine’s use because of links to rare blood clot disorders in Australia and Europe.

By Erin Cunningham and Siobhán O'Grady

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

Tourists enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride on Good Friday in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. (Atienza/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Americans may be able to travel to Europe again this summer. Their hosts may not be vaccinated.

By Michael Birnbaum and Pamela Rolfe

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

By Regine Cabato

BBC received 110,000 complaints over too much Prince Philip coverage — the most in its history

By Jennifer Hassan

Today’s WorldViewAnalysis

Two Andean elections reflect an age of global discontent

By Ishaan Tharoor

NATIONAL

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario gets medical care after being pepper-sprayed by police. (Reuters)

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

Kennedy Center plans massive season of in-person theater as producers and directors across the nation watch hopefully

Revealing its plan well ahead of any Broadway announcement, the Kennedy Center in Washington announced a season that will include "Hamilton," "Dear Evan Hansen" and Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird."

By Peter Marks1 hour ago

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After falling off the ‘benefits cliff,’ this mom decided to build a child-care safety net

In 2016, Georgia Allen learned she was earning too much to qualify for her child-care benefits. Yet without those benefits, she couldn’t make ends meet. The business she's building aims to solve that problem for other low-income parents.

By Zoe Sullivan

CNN reporter confronted during heated on-air interview at protest

A demonstrator confronted CNN’s Sara Sidner in a live interview during protests over Daunte Wright's fatal police shooting, demanding that CNN leave the scene.

By Jaclyn Peiser

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

Florida man Elvis Harold Reyes duped hundreds of immigrants as he led a "a life of frauds and swindles,” prosecutors said.

By Katie Shepherd

D.C., MD. & VA.

D.C., Maryland, Virginia put Johnson & Johnson vaccine on hold

The move comes after federal officials warned that six people had developed a rare blood clot after receiving the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

By Jenna Portnoy and Rebecca Tan

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

By Ovetta Wiggins and Erin Cox

Vice President Harris on a recent visit to Fibre Space in Alexandria. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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

The vice president — and her hobby — have inspired a crocheted mural, a crocheted doll and a burgundy hand-dyed yarn.

By Jura Koncius

Ward 8 residents grapple with solutions for rising violence

By Clarence Williams

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

The Kreeger Museum has reopened, with an art exhibition that probes the vestiges of the past

“Traces” features eight very different artists, all connected conceptually.

By Mark Jenkins

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

REAL ESTATE

Plumbing systems need to breathe in air just like we do

New condos near D.C.’s Logan Circle tout urban lifestyle

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

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

An image of NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter with its blades unlocked. (EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

NASA again postpones historic Ingenuity helicopter flight on Mars

NASA's historic attempt to operate a helicopter on the Red Planet for the first time is postponed. The situation is "fluid."

By Dalvin Brown1 hour ago

The Technology 202Analysis

Here’s how Silicon Valley is planning its return to the office

The plans of some of the large employers could have far-reaching consequences beyond the tech industry, and also influence the return to work initiatives of smaller companies.

By Cat Zakrzewski

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

U.S. cyber-defenses get ‘modest’ bump in new Biden budget plan

By Tonya Riley

Market WatchLast Updated: Today at 1:29 p.m. ET

Dow 33,576.56

Today -0.50%

S&P 4,132.77

Today 0.12%

NASDAQ 13,946.25

Today 0.69%

Health & Science

Analysis

The risk-reward calculus of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, visualized

By Philip Bump

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

By Laura Reiley

Tropical Cyclone Seroja flattens Australian town

By Rachel Pannett

Exploding fireball illuminates night sky in Florida

By Matthew Cappucci

SPORTS

Wizards guard Bradley Beal drives to the basket as Utah's Rudy Gobert defends. (AP)

Wizards continue to thrive against West’s best, snap Utah’s home winning streak at 24

Bradley Beal, supposedly on a minutes restriction, scores 34 points in 37 minutes and Russell Westbrook adds another triple-double to lead Washington to 125-121 win on the road over the team with the NBA's best record.

By Ava Wallace