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More than 100 killed in Gaza City, officials say; Israel cites stampede at aid drop

In Israeli-occupied Hebron, Palestinians describe living in ‘a prison’

Alabama lawmakers pass legislation to protect IVF treatment

The action by the state House and Senate sought to allow in vitro fertilization to continue despite an Alabama Supreme Court ruling which said that frozen embryos are people and that individuals could be liable for destroying them. Gov. Kay Ivey (R) is expected to sign the bill.

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske1 hour ago

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New polls spotlight the GOP’s IVF dilemma

Caitlin Clark announces she will enter this spring’s WNBA draft

Clark had an additional year of eligibility because of NCAA coronavirus rules but announced Thursday she will turn professional.

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Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 health problems: What to know

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How to corral all your cords

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These camera doorbells from Amazon, Walmart aren’t safe

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War in Ukraine

Putin threatens nuclear response to NATO troops if they go to Ukraine

In a speech to Russia’s Federal Assembly, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened strikes against the West if there are attacks on Russian territory.

By Francesca Ebel and Robyn Dixon

Supporters pray during a “Believe in Ukraine” rally in Huntsville, Ala. (Kevin Wurm for The Post)

Republicans used to back Ukraine. Then came middle fingers in Alabama.

By Danielle Paquette

How did life on Earth begin? The chemical puzzle just became clearer.

Researchers have successfully created a compound critical for metabolism in all living cells, which is essential for energy production and regulation.

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Style

Why the health of Catherine, Princess of Wales, attracts fascination

It’s perhaps partly because she has so often been the very picture of health and fitness that her absence from public life has stirred so much commentary.

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Illinois judge removes Trump from primary ballot

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Republican House candidate who disparaged Special Olympians says he’s still running

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Politics

Pentagon chief faces congressional critics after his secretive absence

By Dan Lamothe and Abigail Hauslohner

Congress paralyzed on immigration issues as Biden, Trump visit the border

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Who could replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate’s top Republican

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Trump Cases

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By Spencer S. Hsu

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Trump said he had $400M in cash. Now his lawyers say bond is a struggle.

By Aaron Blake

Judge won’t delay Trump financial penalty but lets sons remain atop company for now

By Shayna Jacobs and Mark Berman

Judge Cannon rejects Trump’s evidence request in classified docs case

By Devlin Barrett and Perry Stein

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By Victoria Bisset

PFAS chemicals to be phased out of food packaging. Here’s how to avoid them.

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Why the long-term success of weight-loss drugs may depend on exercise

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How drinking coffee may lower your risk for diabetes

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The ‘greenest’ car in America might surprise you

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South African city copes with climate change by chopping down trees

By Katharine Houreld

Deadly bird flu discovered on Antarctica, threatening penguin colonies

By Naomi Schanen and Dino Grandoni

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EPA plans to delay limits for gas power plants until after the election

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Historic winter heat wave smashes records in central U.S., fuels tornadoes

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‘Life-threatening’ blizzard bears down on Sierras; 12 feet of snow possible

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Phones are getting packed with AI features. But how helpful are they?

By Chris Velazco

Technology

The FBI’s new tactic: Catching suspects with push alerts

By Drew Harwell and Aaron Schaffer

Analysis

Bill banning kids on social media may throw wrench in Senate safety push

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Changes at Amazon-owned health services cause alarm among patients, employees

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National

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Idaho halts serial killer’s execution after 8 failed attempts to insert IV

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Idaho halts serial killer’s execution after 8 failed attempts to insert IV

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Supreme Court divided over gun-rights challenge to Trump bump stock ban

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Despite doubts about evidence, Texas executes man convicted of killing two

By Ben Brasch and María Luisa Paúl

Proposed rule aims to improve air travel for wheelchair users

By Lori Aratani

WORLD

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‘Elsbeth’ is a well-executed, frothy delight

“Elsbeth” is a fish-out-of-water story whose chief pleasure turns out to be the title character’s flair for cheerfully besting insufferable New Yorkers.

By Lili Loofbourow

The Marshall Project, Pulitzer-winning nonprofit newsroom, to unionize

By Kim Bellware

‘Mary Poppins’ gets higher age rating as U.K. reckons with racism in classics

By Frances Vinall

Sally Rooney will publish a new novel, ‘Intermezzo,’ in September

By Sophia Nguyen

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Richard Lewis was the wraith ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ needed

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Cat Janice, singer of viral song ‘Dance You Outta My Head,’ dies at 31

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Black History Month

How the first all-Black rowing team went from pioneers to D.C. champions

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‘Spoonbread and Strawberry Wine’ still sets the bar for cookbook memoirs

By Kristen Hartke

Charles V. Hamilton, scholar who helped define ‘Black Power’, dies at 94

By Brian Murphy

How Virginia Ali made Ben’s Chili Bowl, and herself, a symbol of D.C.

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Health

In Michigan’s research into marijuana’s benefits for veterans, zero veterans have received the drug

By David Ovalle and Fenit Nirappil

What to know about the recent measles outbreak, and signs to watch for

By Annabelle Timsit and Lena H. Sun

CDC recommends older adults get 2nd updated coronavirus shot

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Science

Indigenous people accuse radiologists of secretly studying their organs

By Leo Sands

These giant, invasive spiders appear built to thrive in the U.S.

By Erin Blakemore

Perspective

A 13-year-old beat Tetris, but there’s more to the game than winning

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SPORTS

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Caitlin Clark announces she will enter this spring’s WNBA draft

By Des Bieler12 minutes ago

Analysis

In Caitlin Clark, Pete Maravich has a studious and worthy heir

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Will the Caps be sellers at the trade deadline? Uh, check back tomorrow?

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The Wizards have done lots of losing, but never quite like this

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Perspective

‘Golden State University’ offers a lesson in how to remain relevant

By Candace Buckner

Business

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Higher interest rates produce a surprise for some: Taxes on savings

By Julie Zauzmer Weil

Chrysler recalls 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees over steering wheel defect

By Julian Mark

Teamsters reach tentative deal with Anheuser-Busch, likely averting strike

By Lauren Kaori Gurley

U.S. launches investigation of Chinese vehicles, citing security risks

By Jeanne Whalen

Oprah Winfrey to exit WeightWatchers board, a blow as weight-loss drugs surge

By Jennifer Hassan

Food