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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speaks with members of the press Saturday. (AP)

Biden, McCarthy reach ‘agreement in principle’ to raise debt ceiling

The House and Senate still have to approve the legislation before the government runs out of money, which could happen as soon as June 5.

By Tony Romm, Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Marianna Sotomayor1 hour ago

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Tragedy strikes a rural community torn by miles-long trains: ‘It’s heartbreaking’

Nationwide, longer and longer trains are obstructing rural intersections, preventing paramedics from getting to emergencies, including a baby who died after his mom waited and waited.

By Andrea Salcedo, Luz Lazo and Lee Powell

Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske

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Here are some of the best digs and insults from HBO’s “Succession” (Allie Caren/The Post)

Who is actually the worst character on ‘Succession’?

We know they’re all bad. But who takes the crown top villain? We asked experts on moral philosophy and business ethics, plus a member of the Disney family.

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

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Opinions

The Opinions Essay

My neighbor lived to be 109. This is what I learned from him.

Opinion by David Von Drehle

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Give D.C.’s grand movie palace a Hollywood ending

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Family caregiving should be seen as an expectation — not an exception

Opinion by Emily Kenway

8 min

7 news outlets reimagining political journalism in smart ways

Opinion by Perry Bacon Jr.

Poems offered me an anchor as I lost my son, so I shared them

Opinion by Josie Glausiusz

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My father, Henry Kissinger, is turning 100. This is his guide to longevity.

Opinion by David Kissinger

DeSantis should learn from one of the biggest blunders in American marketing

Opinion by George F. Will

A key ingredient of healthy living is often a struggle. Here’s how to fix that.

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Advice

You asked: Do hotel key cards store my personal data?

By The Way Concierge investigates an urban legend about hotel key cards.

By Natalie B. Compton

Saber-toothed creature migrated 7,000 miles during the ‘Great Dying’

As other species disappeared during Earth’s most extreme known extinction event 252 million years ago, one species of saber-toothed apex predator went on an epic journey, recent research suggests.

By Erin Blakemore

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Netflix restricts password sharing, leaving some angry and confused

The streaming company wants to charge $7.99 a month for extra users, but many are upset about another monthly charge.

By Heather Kelly

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A lighthouse in Keweenaw Bay, in Chassell, Mich., that is up for auction. (AP)

The government is putting several lighthouses up for auction. At least one is said to be haunted.

A record number of lighthouses are being made available to the public, some through auction. Some of the structures, which can be centuries old, have colorful histories.

By Andrew Jeong

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