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For Republican base, battles over coronavirus vaccines, closures are still fiery

By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Rachel Roubein and Isaac Arnsdorf

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On our radar: Can Gallego’s Senate campaign energize Latinos in Arizona?

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GOP report shows plan to ramp up focus on disproven election fraud claims

By Amy Gardner and Isaac Arnsdorf

Haley plans to announce presidential run, as GOP race starts slowly

By Michael Scherer, Josh Dawsey and Hannah Knowles

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U.S. accuses Russia of not complying with key nuclear arms treaty

The State Department said Moscow refuses to facilitate inspections as required by New START, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the powers.

By John Hudson and Kelly Kasulis Cho

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The 7 Morning Briefing

7 things to know today: Tyre Nichols; George Santos; nuclear weapons; Tom Brady; green comet; and more

Tom Brady says he is retiring from the NFL ‘for good’

By Mark Maske8 minutes ago

This is the environmental cost of the food we eat

Chicken or tuna? Tofu or lentils? Rice or potatoes? See which food is better for the planet.

By Niko Kommenda, Naema Ahmed, Scott Dance and Simon Ducroquet

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Carolyn Hax: Dependent adult son pushes back against mom’s pressure

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The lack of humanity in the death of Tyre Nichols

Systemic racism does dehumanizing things to the souls of those caught in its net, including the five Black police officers accused of killing Nichols.

By Robin Givhan

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With a million people, an ecstatic Kinshasa hears Pope Francis’s Mass

Francis’s morning Mass, his first public event in a six-day trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, was a glimpse into the extraordinary hustle that is necessary in one of Africa’s fastest-growing and most mismanaged cities.

By Chico Harlan

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These everyday items endanger the environment. Here’s how to handle them.

Hazardous products often lurk in basements and clutter up cabinets, often because people simply don’t know how to get rid of them.

By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

Biden administration set to endorse major Alaskan oil drilling project

By Timothy Puko

Missing Dallas Zoo monkeys found inside closet at Texas home, police say

By Praveena Somasundaram

Radioactive capsule found in Australian desert after ‘relentless’ search

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The Academy lets Andrea Riseborough keep her Oscar nomination

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These everyday items endanger the environment. Here’s how to handle them.

Products that can be hazardous to humans, animals and the environment often lurk in basements and clutter up cabinets. Here's how to dispose of them safely.

Carolyn Hax: No thank-you notes? Fine, no more gifts then.

The House GOP’s sham hearings are fizzling before they even begin

A conservative judge helped stop Trump on Jan. 6. He wants to finish the job.

Tom Brady announces he is retiring from the NFL ‘for good’

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A conservative judge helped stop Trump on Jan. 6. He wants to finish the job.

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Listen to your dog – rule No. 1 for successful dog training

By James Gorman

This group is sharpening the GOP attack on ‘woke’ Wall Street

By Steven Mufson

Your iPhone has powerful new security features. Do you need them?

By Heather Kelly

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Biden to host McCarthy at White House as debt-limit talks start

By Jeff Stein and Tony Romm

FBI searched Penn Biden Center after president’s aides reported documents

By Carol D. Leonnig

He lost to George Santos. Now he’s trying to make up for it.

N.Y. attorney general seeks sanctions against Trump and his legal team

By Shayna Jacobs

Can Ruben Gallego’s Senate campaign energize Latino voters in Arizona?

By Sabrina Rodriguez

Carolyn Hax: No thank-you notes? Fine, no more gifts then.

By Carolyn HaxFebruary 1

Yes, doctors can fat-shame. Here’s what to do about it.

By Shirlene Obuobi, MDFebruary 1

Summer camp conundrum: Let them play or send them to educational camp?

By Meghan LeahyFebruary 1

Ask Elaine: Should I change directions after being let go from my job?

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Miss Manners: My friend has a large nude painting of herself on display

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Ask Amy: Should I invite my estranged cousin to my wedding?

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Pregnancy changed my body in unexpected ways. I’m learning to accept them.

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Study on depression finds that how you feel may be related to what you eat

By Jessica Wapner

Nearly 2 million U.S. cancer diagnoses predicted for 2023

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Dealing with pet loss: How to help a grieving pet parent

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When I was 15, a psychiatric hospital nearly ruined my life. This advice saved me.

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Six Colorado River states agreed on water cuts. California did not.

By Joshua Partlow

Giant Alaskan oil project nears final approval

By Timothy Puko

Biden is touting giant EVs. Are they actually good for the planet?

By Shannon Osaka

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Comparing green funeral options, from composting to natural burial to water cremation

By Michael J. Coren

That dreamy haze in Monet’s impressionist paintings? Air pollution, study says.

Do you have a moral duty to watch the police beating of Tyre Nichols?

Your iPhone has powerful new security features. Do you need them?

By Heather Kelly

Taking these six steps can lower your chances of credit card fraud

AI chatbot mimics anyone in history — but gets a lot wrong, experts say

The Abraham Accords expand with cybersecurity collaboration

By Tim Starks, Ellen Nakashima and Vanessa Montalbano

These robots might build your house

By Pranshu Verma

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Summer camp conundrum: Let them play or send them to educational camp?

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How to find a storm door that will keep bugs — and intruders — away

She named her breakfast cafe Woke. A conservative backlash followed.

By Kyle Melnick

The women in my family have years of trauma. I refuse to pass it down.

By Brittany Long Olsen

How to budget for your dream trip this year

By Natalie B. Compton

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DeSantis aims to cut college diversity efforts; New College ousts president

By Jack Stripling

U.S. push to reduce road deaths targets stark regional differences

By Michael Laris

UNC trustees’ push for ‘School of Civic Life and Leadership’ alarms some faculty

By Susan Svrluga

Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ crew member charged with involuntary manslaughter

Court blocks DOJ review of Scott Perry’s phone in Jan. 6 probe

By Spencer S. Hsu, Jacqueline Alemany and Rachel Weiner

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Dr. Phil ends his show after 21 seasons to pursue prime-time TV

By Kelly Kasulis Cho

Willy Chirino music exhibit showcases Cuban American ‘dream of freedom’

By María Luisa Paúl

It’s Pamela Anderson’s turn to debunk those sexist ’90s stereotypes

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

So Percussion brings the noise to the Fortas Chamber series

By Michael Andor Brodeur

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D.C.-area forecast: Snow showers drop a dusting; in the deep freeze by Friday and Saturday

By Dan Stillman

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February 1 morning weather update

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Even a health reporter couldn’t avoid the hair-raising battle to get a high-priced drug for her son

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

FDA creates food safety, nutrition program in wake of baby formula crisis

By Jacob Bogage

11 tips to plan your health care after job loss

By Lindsey Bever

A bear’s face on Mars? NASA captures unusual features on planet’s surface.

By Jennifer Hassan

How to see the green comet — from the astronomer who discovered it

By Amudalat Ajasa

Video shows mysterious whirlpool spiral flying over Hawaii night sky

By Kelly Kasulis Cho

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Tom Brady announces he is retiring from the NFL ‘for good’

By Mark Maske8 minutes ago

Broncos reach deal to hire former Saints coach Sean Payton

The mom-and-pop Bengals need to get serious about Joe Burrow’s future

By Jason La Canfora

It’s Senior Bowl week. Which positions are the Commanders keeping tabs on?

By Sam Fortier1 hour ago

The Nationals’ sale remains a mess with no end in sight

By Barry Svrluga

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Boeing delivers last 747 as fans celebrate plane that changed air travel

By Andrew Jeong

Federal watchdogs ask Congress for long-delayed help to fight covid fraud

Access to controlled drugs could be disrupted when covid emergency ends

By Daniel Gilbert

Tired of after-work emails and calls? In these countries, they’re outlawed.

Oil companies post record-smashing profits as gas prices creep up

Great white shark meat cooking video gets Chinese food vlogger fined

Step up steak and potatoes with a punchy horseradish cream

Chocolate-covered peanut butter pretzels are best made at home

‘Father of Peeps’ Bob Born, whose tech made popular candy chicks, dies at 98

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Everything you need to plan a ski trip this winter

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All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

By Andrea Sachs

Goodbye passport stamps, hello biometrics: Customs is getting faster

By Andrea Sachs

Helicopter rescues Utah hikers after 24 hours in freezing canyon

By Natalie B. Compton