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Number of people illegally entering the United States who are deported, returned or expelled. (Source: Office of Homeland Security Statistics)

Trump vs. Biden on immigration: 12 charts comparing U.S. border security

By Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Sarah Frostenson

The truth about illegal immigration and crime

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

Scientists get closer to solving chemical puzzle of the origin of life

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

By Kasha Patel

Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

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

By Rachel Pannett

Popular off-brand doorbell cameras aren’t safe, report finds

By Tatum Hunter

Advice

This is your sign to check your credit card for travel insurance

By Chris Dong

This simple technique could remove 90% of the microplastics from your water

By Maggie Penman

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Trump Media co-founders sue company, alleging a scheme to dilute shares

By Drew Harwell

What happens next after Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump immunity case

By Spencer S. Hsu

House prepares to vote to prevent approaching government shutdown

By Jacob Bogage

The Early 202Analysis

Why McConnell’s exit endangers the old GOP

By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi Raji

A massive Texas wildfire is now the largest on record in the state

The Smokehouse Creek fire had burned 1,050,000 acres in Texas by early Thursday morning and had also spread across 25,000 acres into Oklahoma.

By Scott DanceUpdated 1 hour ago

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Maps of the Smokehouse Creek Fire

IVF And Abortion

Senate Republican blocks bill to protect IVF after Alabama ruling

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) called the bill a “vast overreach” after Tammy Duckworth (D) sought unanimous consent, testing Republicans’ professed support for IVF.

By Kelsey Ables

Antiabortion group’s ‘Baby Olivia’ video may be required in some schools

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff

D.C.’s cherry blossoms will reach peak bloom from March 23 to 26, officials predict

By Karina Elwood1 hour ago

Why do leap days take place almost — but not exactly — every four years? Here’s what to know.

By Annabelle Timsit

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election 2024

What the early primaries tell us about Trump’s changing base

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Illinois judge removes Trump from primary ballot

By Patrick Svitek

Biden’s doctor declares him ‘fit’ and able to carry out his duties

By Matt Viser

New congressional map adopted in N.Y., a state central to deciding control of House

By Azi Paybarah

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

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Politics

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Senate Republicans will face leadership struggle between Trump, McConnell views

By Paul Kane

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

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Pentagon chief faces congressional critics after his secretive absence

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Leaders in Congress strike deal to delay government shutdown deadlines

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Trump Cases

Analysis

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

Mark Meadows is denied fresh hearing in Georgia election interference case

By Amy Gardner

Advice

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Carolyn Hax: Why won’t the wife just humor her condescending in-laws?

She refuses to take her spouse’s constant advice on how to surrender to her in-laws’ constant advice.

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Ask Amy: I can’t forgive myself for how I acted during my wife’s pregnancy

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Miss Manners: She didn’t thank me for shoveling out her parking space

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The science of lucid dreams — and how to have them

By Richard Sima

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

By Gretchen Reynolds

How drinking coffee may lower your risk for diabetes

By Anahad O’Connor

Advice

Is menopause getting worse? Scientists say it is.

By Trisha Pasricha, MD

Adding extra salt to meals can increase kidney disease risk up to 11 percent

By Linda Searing

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

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

A simple way to get microplastics out of your water

By Maggie Penman

Advice

The reviled electric scooter is back. Does it deserve a second chance?

By Michael J. Coren

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The ‘greenest’ car in America might surprise you

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Maps of the Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle

By Dylan Moriarty and Aditya Jain1 hour ago

Snow and ice are a way of life here. See how a lost winter upended that.

By Scott Dance

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

By Ian Livingston

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

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I’m begging you not to Google for airline customer service numbers

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I used AI work tools to do my job. Here’s how it went.

By Danielle Abril

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

By Cristiano Lima-Strong

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

By Caroline O'Donovan

National

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

By Niha Masih

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

By Ann E. Marimow

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

By Ben Brasch and María Luisa Paúl

Troop splits with Girl Scouts after legal threats over Gaza bracelet fundraiser

By Jonathan Edwards

A piglet was found being tossed like a football. Now he has a home.

By Andrew Jeong

WORLD

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French Senate votes to enshrine abortion in constitution, a world first

By Karla Adam

Russia seizes more villages in Ukraine, raising fears of growing momentum

By David L. Stern

Prince Harry not owed full royal security protection, U.K. court says

By Karla Adam

PETA says it ‘rescued’ racing pigeons from King Charles, urges end to sport

By Jennifer Hassan

A U.K. company gives a second life to old stuffed animals

By Cathy Free

Middle East Conflict

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

By Loveday Morris, Lorenzo Tugnoli and Sufian Taha

Hamas leader hiding in Gaza, but killing him risks hostages, officials say

By Shane Harris

‘Wounded Child, No Surviving Family’: Gaza’s doctors spell out a crisis

By Niha Masih

Israeli filmmaker engulfed in backlash after antiwar speech in Berlin

By Leo Sands

Israel-Gaza war coverage

StyleNews from the front lines of culture

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TV Review

‘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

Richard Lewis was the wraith ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ needed

By Boris Kachka1 hour ago

Analysis

Everything you can do to win (or lose) the Oscars race

By Jada Yuan

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

By Praveena Somasundaram

The newest TV shows and movies to stream right now

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D.C., MD. & VA.

Black History Month

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

By Kim O'Connell

‘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.

By Tim Carman

Health

Michigan wants to study marijuana’s health benefits. It’s not easy.

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

By Lena H. Sun

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

By Leah McCoy

SPORTS

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

By Scott Allen

For Maryland men, it must be the season of the brick

By Gene Wang

Perspective

He had a heart attack and cancer, but he’ll leave basketball with a smile

By John Feinstein

FedEx ends naming-rights deal for Commanders’ stadium two years early

By Nicki Jhabvala and Mark Maske

Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban likely will end his career

By Matt Bonesteel

Business

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

By Julie Zauzmer Weil

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

Advice

Work Advice: My house cleaner is underpaid. How do I help her ask clients for more?

By Karla L. Miller

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