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Trump’s Georgia case hangs on key decision of a relatively new judge

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee must decide if a relationship between District Attorney Fani Willis and a special prosecutor created a conflict of interest or the appearance of one.

By Holly Bailey

Federal agent accuses DHS of failing to protect her from sexual misconduct

The Department of Homeland Security has faced recent scrutiny over its response to harassment cases, with reports that its agencies have covered up misconduct or allowed employees to retire without investigating allegations against them.

By Maria Sacchetti1 hour ago

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The best eco-friendly home improvements you can do for less than $100

These home improvement investments could turn one dollar into a fistful of them, while easing your emissions.

By Michael J. Coren

Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood.

By Colleen Grablick

America loves Temu. Will our adoration last for this shopping app?

By Shira Ovide

Too many coffee choices? Tell us your palate, and we’ll pick the drink for you.

By Nick Mourtoupalas

Potato chips add savory, salty flavor to these 5 recipes

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If you’re still using these dated words, you’re not alone

Sometimes the thing that prompted a word’s creation has gone away, but people keep using the word nonetheless.

Opinion by Benjamin Dreyer

Who would be Trump’s most effective running mate?

Opinion by Alexi McCammond

Putin’s next term is illegal. The world should call him out on it.

Opinion by Vladimir Kara-Murza

Virginia bans legacy admissions. Maryland and Congress should follow.

Opinion by the Editorial Board

I am pro-life. The problem with fetal personhood laws is what they don’t say.

Opinion by Ramesh Ponnuru

The government has a workforce crisis. One of its best-kept secrets can fix it.

Opinion by Daniel E. Ho and Anne Joseph O’Connell

Americans prefer Trump on immigration. Just not his actual policies.

Opinion by Catherine Rampell

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Trump asked Elon Musk if he wanted to buy Truth Social

The idea went nowhere, but the former president and the billionaire X owner have continued to communicate more than was previously known.

By Josh Dawsey, Drew Harwell and Jonathan O'Connell

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Turf fields may have ‘forever chemicals.’ Should kids be playing on them?

Researchers are conducting studies to determine whether PFAS and other chemicals detected in turf can end up on athletes and pose a risk to their health.

By Teddy Amenabar

As Hershey battles cocoa costs, chocolate lovers may help cool inflation

The company’s response to the historically high cost of cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate bars and Hershey’s Kisses, shows how consumers may be starting to win the fight against inflation.

By David J. Lynch

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Before it cuts rates, the Fed is looking for steady signs that inflation is easing. This year is not delivering.

U.S. to send Ukraine $300 million arms package as further aid stalls

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In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled

By Laura Meckler, Hannah Natanson and John D. Harden

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead

By Lori Aratani, Niha Masih and Spencer S. Hsu

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The hearing marks the first time former prosecutor Robert Hur is addressing the public since issuing his report on why he would not seek to charge President Biden for alleged mishandling of classified documents.

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Trump’s freewheeling speeches offer a dark vision of a second term

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Carolyn Hax: Husband mulls unemployment as preferable to a ‘step down’ job

They’re in a small town with few employment options, but husband may decline a job offer that he sees as a “step down.”

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Ask Amy: Visiting granddaughter always leaves her room a mess

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Miss Manners: Can you say something other than ‘I’m sorry’ when you hear bad news?

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Can I do a stool test at home instead of a colonoscopy?

By Trisha Pasricha, MD

How to know whether you have allergies or a virus

By Lindsey Bever and Allyson Chiu

Six ways to get more joy with your dog

By Stacey Colino

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What grief does to your brain, and how to cope with it

By Christopher W.T. Miller, MD

Should I use diaper cream on my face?

By Lindsey Bever

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

Farmers tampered with rain gauges to fraudulently collect insurance money

By Ben Brasch

With microplastics, scientists are in a race against time

By Shannon Osaka

How one of the coldest, darkest towns on Earth is trying to get more energy from the sun

By Sarah Kaplan and Bonnie Jo Mount

Livestock industry co-opts academics to downplay its climate impact, study says

By Anna Phillips

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At a hidden nursery, this famed sycamore could get a second life

By Allyson Chiu

NOAA’s Dial-A-Buoy to hang up after 27 years on the line with boaters

By Dan Stillman

Meteorologists say AccuWeather’s cloudy eclipse forecast is bogus

By Dan Stillman

Floodwaters inundate Maine, New Hampshire for fourth time since December

By Ian Livingston

Fire threat swells over Plains as massive Texas blaze still burns

By Matthew Cappucci

Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who challenged neo-Nazis, dies at 102

By Emily Langer

New Yorkers save two canine cafes as dog-centric eateries gain momentum

By Sydney Page

Settlement in Florida ‘don’t say gay’ lawsuit says it’s okay to say gay

By Lori Rozsa

VA to cover IVF for single veterans, same-sex couples after lawsuits

By Praveena Somasundaram

3 children among 5 dead after school bus, semi-truck crash in Illinois

By Andrew Jeong

World

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to be extradited to the U.K.

By Ellen Francis, Amar Nadhir, Will Sommer and Karla AdamUpdated 1 hour ago

France’s love of frog legs is contributing to species decline, experts warn

By Frances Vinall

‘Where is Kate?’ What to know after photo editing drama.

By Jennifer Hassan and Maham Javaid

A man demonstrates to demand the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry. (Guerinault Louis/Anadolu/Getty Images)

As leader resigns, Haitian politicians rush to create a new government

By Widlore Mérancourt, Samantha Schmidt, Michael Birnbaum and Amanda ColettaUpdated 1 hour ago

Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil facility as anti-Kremlin units attack

By Robyn Dixon and Serhii Korolchuk

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Gaza food shortage persists into Ramadan; aid ship departs Cyprus

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Gaza war may stoke ‘generational’ terrorism threat, top intel official says

By Shane Harris, Abigail Hauslohner and Ellen Nakashima

A ship carrying 200 tons of food is heading to Gaza. What to know.

By Victoria Bisset and Leo Sands

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Biden has huge leverage on Israel. He hasn’t really used it yet.

By Adam Taylor

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‘I’d rather die hot than live ugly’: Tanning mania returns

The proliferation of tanned complexions and tanning products on social media has become impossible to ignore in the last few years.

By Anne Branigin

Analysis

Oh, that’s what happens when the academy nominates popular movies

By Travis M. Andrews

Billie Eilish gets a surprise at the Vanity Fair Oscars party

By Jada Yuan

After a second search, a Smithsonian museum names a new leader

By Manuel Roig-Franzia

Picasso tried to ruin his ex’s career. The Picasso Museum will show her art.

By Annabelle Timsit

Theater Review

He’s starring in the role he was born to play: His mom

By Missy Frederick

William Whitworth, gentle but meticulous magazine editor, dies at 87

By Harrison Smith

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Health

White House summons UnitedHealth CEO as payment paralysis enters 3rd week

By Dan Diamond

Analysis

The Medicare fight Biden wants

By Dan Diamond and McKenzie Beard

Analysis

Colorado isn’t giving up on its drug importation dream

By Phil Galewitz and McKenzie Beard

Science

Sensational claim of possible alien debris hits a science speed bump

By Joel Achenbach

‘Monumental’ experiment suggests how life on Earth may have started

By Mark Johnson

Deforestation, climate change may endanger North American lizards

By Erin Blakemore

SPORTS

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Commanders free agency tracker: Marcus Mariota seems likely to mentor young QB

By Nicki Jhabvala and Sam Fortier

NFL free agency tracker: Ravens add Derrick Henry; Patrick Queen to Steelers

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As the ACC tournament returns to D.C., a reminder of what’s changed

By Gene Wang

Maryland heads to the Big Ten tournament knowing it needs a miracle

By Gene Wang16 minutes ago

Analysis

NCAA tournament bracketology: A deserving JMU team leaves no doubt

By Patrick Stevens

Business

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Inflation ticked up in February as Fed weighs interest rate cuts

By Rachel Siegel

How Big Pharma is fighting Biden’s program to lower seniors’ drug costs

By Tony Romm

Less money, less house: How market forces are reshaping the American home

By Abha Bhattarai

Tax chat: How do I know if my spouse and I should file joint returns?

By Michelle Singletary

Soaring mobile-home rents anger Arizona voters

By Jeanne Whalen

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