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Middle East Conflict

Desperation and death surround an aid delivery in northern Gaza

More than 100 people were killed, according to Palestinian officials, in a melee that erupted at an aid convoy. Interviews with eyewitnesses, physicians, aid workers and Israeli military and United Nations officials provide an account of the tragedy.

By Steve Hendrix, Miriam Berger, Hajar Harb, Imogen Piper and Jonathan Baran

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Biden authorizes aid drops as hostage deal in limbo

Trump Cases

In Florida court, Trump’s lawyers urge Cannon to hold trial after election

As prosecutors argue it’s urgent to move forward, Donald Trump’s lawyer said: “A trial that takes place before the election is a mistake and should not happen.”

By Devlin Barrett and Perry Stein

Prosecutor Adam Abbate (left) and Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis. (Alex Slitz/POOL/AFP/Getty Images)

Judge to decide Willis disqualification in Trump Georgia case within two weeks

By Amy Gardner and Holly Bailey1 hour ago

Appeals court ruling means over 100 Jan. 6 rioters may be resentenced

A federal appeals court on Friday overturned a sentencing enhancement used against Jan. 6 defendants, potentially allowing more than 100 rioters to be resentenced.

By Rachel Weiner and Spencer S. Hsu

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Iris Apfel, designer who became ‘geriatric starlet’ in 80s, dies at 102

The designer known for her trademark oversized, owlish spectacles starred in advertising campaigns for Kate Spade and Coach handbags.

By Megan McDonough27 minutes ago

Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

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How to start curling

By Teddy Amenabar and Alexa Juliana Ard

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Advice

Why quitting can be a superpower that helps your mental health

By Gregory Scott Brown, MD

Why you shouldn’t get too excited about that tax refund

By Michelle Singletary

You might have mice without knowing it. Here’s how to outsmart them.

By Rachel Kurzius

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Perspective

As Caitlin Clark breaks all the records, the NCAA can correct its own

Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark created an easy win. The NCAA is letting it slip away.

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Appeals court ruling means over 100 Jan. 6 rioters may be resentenced

A federal appeals court on Friday overturned a sentencing enhancement used against Jan. 6 defendants, potentially allowing more than 100 rioters to be resentenced.

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Hunter Biden gives House Republicans the rebuttal they didn’t want

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Hunter Biden gives House Republicans the rebuttal they didn’t want

By Philip Bump

Congress curtails move expanding Pell Grant access for some students

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

The Early 202Analysis

How Josh Shapiro thinks Biden can win back Arab Americans

By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tyler Pager and Tobi Raji

Alabama lawmakers pass legislation to protect IVF treatment

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Carolyn Hax: Mother-in-law sees the world through the lens of her rigid diet

Her mother-in-law is rigid about her own diet, and now blames the couple’s fertility struggle on their eating habits.

By Carolyn HaxMarch 1

Ask Amy: My friend lied about his birthday celebrations to exclude me

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Miss Manners: Encouraging a dinner guest to order what they want

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Ask Sahaj: I don’t want kids. Should I have them to make my parents happy?

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The science of lucid dreams — and how to have them

By Richard Sima

Long covid may cause cognitive decline of about six IQ points, study finds

By Victoria Bisset

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

By Teddy Amenabar

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

By Gretchen Reynolds

The Home You Own

Advice

9 tasks for your March home-maintenance checklist

By Jeanne Huber

Make a big statement with one of these extra-large houseplants

By Kristin Luna

Advice

How can I remove hard water stains from glass shower doors?

By Jeanne Huber

Here’s how to hang art and photos to please the eye and the brain

By Stacey Colino

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10 noteworthy books for March

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

By Sophia Nguyen

Review

In this Booker nominee, the secret to Earth’s survival may be in space

By Jeff VanderMeer

Review

‘Great Expectations’ transports us to Obama’s first presidential bid

By Ron Charles

Review

A seasoned reporter’s eye makes this Holocaust memoir unforgettable

By Susan Rubin Suleiman

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

Analysis

Winter is warming almost everywhere. See how it’s changed in your town.

By Harry Stevens

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

By Scott Dance

The White House is delaying this key climate rule. Here’s why.

By Maxine Joselow

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

By Kasha Patel

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California rains resurrect a long-dead lake in dry Death Valley

By Reis Thebault

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

By Karina Elwood

Spring is in the air — and in the night sky if you look closely

By Geoff Chester

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

By Scott Dance

A dangerously extreme blizzard has begun in the Sierra Nevada

By Matthew Cappucci

Your tax return is secret by law. TurboTax wants you to give up your privacy.

By Shira Ovide

These camera doorbells from Amazon, Walmart aren’t safe

By Tatum Hunter

When you should (and shouldn’t) rely on AI tools

By Tatum Hunter

Technology

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, accuses ChatGPT maker of abandoning its original mission

By Julian Mark, Gerrit De Vynck and Nitasha Tiku

DeSantis vetoes Florida bill banning social media for most kids

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U.S. prescription drug market in disarray as ransomware gang attacks

By Joseph Menn and Daniel Gilbert

National

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CDC officially drops five-day covid isolation guidelines

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Walgreens, CVS to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone in some states

By Daniel Gilbert

Former death row inmate exonerated and freed after nearly 30 years

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A tearful Jon Stewart said his dog died. Donations flooded the shelter it came from.

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Judge blocks Texas AG’s probe for youth transgender records after lawsuit

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WORLD

Russians turn out to bury Navalny as police try to keep them away

By Francesca Ebel, Robyn Dixon, Mary Ilyushina and Catherine Belton

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

By Francesca Ebel and Robyn Dixon

Iran’s elections will decide a new parliament. Here’s what to know.

By Susannah George

Brian Mulroney, Canadian prime minister who shook up economy, dies at 84

By Brian Murphy

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

By Karla Adam

Middle East Conflict

As besieged Gaza grows desperate, donors drop aid from the sky

By Sarah Dadouch

Today’s WorldView Analysis

Gaza’s spiraling, unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe

By Ishaan Tharoor

Chaotic aid delivery turns deadly as Israeli, Gazan officials trade blame

By Miriam Berger, Louisa Loveluck and Hajar Harb

As Gaza grows desperate, donors drop aid from the sky

By Sarah Dadouch

Israel-Gaza war coverage

StyleNews from the front lines of culture

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Jeffrey Wright is finally in the Oscar hunt. He’s ready.

In “American Fiction,” Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright claims his first leading role since his breakout title performance in “Basquiat.”

By Ann Hornaday

Perspective

Kate Middleton earned her sick leave. Get a grip, people.

By Monica Hesse

Perspective

Don’t women deserve more from fashion?

By Rachel Tashjian

As top QBs spoke at NFL combine, Commanders began reshaping their roster

By Nicki Jhabvala and Sam Fortier

The Nats’ clubhouse vibes? Electric. The reason? Baseball cards.

By Chelsea Janes

Analysis

An NCAA policy change on NIL could have a major impact on recruiting

By Jesse Dougherty

For Nebraska’s ‘Japanese Steph Curry,’ no shot is too long

By Glynn A. Hill

Analysis

March is here. Let’s answer some questions about the upcoming Madness.

By Patrick Stevens

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