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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1h
House Democrats’ campaign arm added six more Republican-held districts to its target list, including seats in Florida, Colorado and Arkansas. The additions are meant to attract party donors to those races.
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House Democrats add six more Republican-held seats to target list
The additions include races in typically solid-red districts, such as in Florida and Arkansas.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 4h
Young Americans rate their lives far less positively than they once did. Just 44 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 considered themselves to be “thriving” in 2026, down from 64 percent in 2010, according to new Gallup polling.
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Fewer than half of young Americans are ‘thriving,’ poll shows
The decline in young people's optimism about their lives has been most pronounced since the pandemic.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5h
Pulling the napkins out of the drawer and plopping them on the table with silverware somehow subconsciously sets the tone for our meals. It says that this meal is worthy of something that feels nice in your hand and looks pretty on the table.
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Break out cloth napkins for everyday meals. You’re worth it.
Cloth napkins are not the crooked-pinky flex you might think.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6h
After reports that a lab technician’s death was possibly linked to pneumonic plague in Russia, U.S. officials said they are closely watching the situation. Here’s what to know about the infection:
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What is pneumonic plague, and how will we know if it’s spreading in Russia?
A lab technician in Russia has possibly died of the plague. Here's what to know about the infectious disease.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6h
For over two months, activists sat in a giant tree on the Mexico border to block contractors from clearing it for President Trump’s $46.5 billion border wall expansion. An excavator cut it down after CBP agents raided the camp, demonstrators said.
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They sat atop a ‘grandmother’ tree for months. Border agents knocked it down.
Activists occupied a cottonwood tree in Arizona for more than two months in a standoff with U.S. Customs and Border Protection contractors.
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Travis M Andrews @travismandrews.bsky.social · 6h
If you’re watching my @neworleanssaints.bsky.social play the Falcons tonight and want to learn more about what makes this “Domecoming” anniversary special, I wrote about it last year for @washingtonpost.com Here’s a gift lift: wapo.st/4yztclG
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The New Orleans rebirth started with the Superdome
The iconic stadium was a symbol of everything Hurricane Katrina tore apart 20 years ago. Then came the comeback.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6h
President Trump announced that he would reverse course on using taxpayer dollars to pay for ads promoting himself and his policies. Trump initially doubled down on plans to continue the ads, saying they were justified because he was not on the ballot.
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Trump reverses course, says he won’t use taxpayer money for campaign-style ads
The president said he would use private funds to pay for ads promoting himself and his policies.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 7h
A federal judge said that police conducted an “unconstitutional warrantless search” by using Flock cameras to reconstruct a woman’s travels without probable cause. wapo.st/4ANsaDS
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 7h
Hundreds of students demonstrated at Cornell University, demanding the school expel or revoke the degrees of several fraternity members after allegations of gang rape have brought withering national criticism to the administration. wapo.st/3TjTcCg
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 7h
As attention spans dwindle, there’s a renewed appeal for a partner that regularly reads. “It’s a sign sometimes of how someone’s intellect works and what they’re open to, how they see the world,” a bibliophile says. New dating apps are helping pair bookworms together. wapo.st/4y01eOU
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 7h
A former Anthropic employee who publicly resigned last month told a hearing that AI companies had a culture of “move fast, break things.” He appeared alongside former employees of Google and OpenAI who also warned of AI’s dangers.
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Tech workers who resigned tell New York City Council that AI is moving too fast
A hearing in New York brought together AI executives and former employees who say the industry is moving too fast.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8h
At 86, Ringo Starr is still recording and touring with his All-Starr Band. He credits his longevity to a vegetarian diet, exercise and staying active. His current shows are part of a 10-date tour following the release of his 22nd album, “Long Long Road.” wapo.st/4jAUfbo
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8h
Rep. Juan Ciscomani — an incumbent Republican running in a swing district in Arizona — released a new campaign video in which he says he won’t be a “rubber stamp” in Washington while also touting his background as an immigrant.
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Republican in toss-up House race says he won’t be a ‘rubber stamp’
Rep. Juan Ciscomani also touts his immigrant roots in a new video as he seeks reelection in Arizona.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 9h
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Europe’s foremost critic of President Trump and the continent’s most prominent left-wing leader, called for snap elections amid growing protests over high housing costs and tenants’ rights.
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Spain’s Pedro Sánchez, main critic of Trump in Europe, calls snap elections
A defeat for Sánchez and his socialist party could bring down a long-serving European leader whose star power has risen among the global left for standing up to President Donald Trump.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 9h
Companion animals like cats and dogs are generally a positive for well-being. But with cats, there is a downside — they carry the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect humans. It’s been linked to road rage, depression and other mood changes.
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Countries with more cats are happier, study finds. But there’s a catch.
A new study looks at the factors that contribute to a country’s well-being, including our feline companions.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 9h
Companion animals like cats and dogs are generally a positive for well-being. But with cats, there is a downside — they carry the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect humans. It’s been linked to road rage, depression and other mood changes.
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Countries with more cats are happier, study finds. But there’s a catch.
A new study looks at the factors that contribute to a country’s well-being, including our feline companions.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 9h
The U.S. and Mexico have deployed troops to a border area where U.S. officials said the U.S. Coast Guard came under fire. They did not say who had fired the shots and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum demanded evidence of any cross-border gunfire.
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U.S. says Coast Guard came under fire near the border. Mexico wants evidence.
Hundreds of troops have been deployed to a southern border area where the U.S. Coast Guard was fired upon, U.S. officials said.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10h
For more than six decades, 103-year-old Irvin Koch has been pouring drinks for customers out of the basement of his home in Maryland. His dive bar, legally zoned for commercial use, is a time capsule tucked away from the rest of the world above. wapo.st/4rP9hN5
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10h
Even though it is too early to know whether the September activity foreshadows a severe flu season or is an unusual surge that could subside, epidemiologists and clinicians are encouraging patients to get their shots sooner instead of waiting. wapo.st/4zjzkyp
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10h
More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled for failing to declare the presence of synthetic food dyes. The recall affects 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero, according to the FDA.
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More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade recalled for undeclared food dyes
The drinks contain Yellow No. 6 and/or Yellow No. 5, which, in rare cases, can trigger allergic-type reactions.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 11h
In new guidance, the American Academy of Pediatrics says unpasteurized dairy is unsafe and offers no proven health benefits. They are calling for a ban on the sale and distribution of it.
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Pediatricians renew their call for a ban on raw milk
In new guidance, the American Academy of Pediatrics says unpasteurized dairy is unsafe and offers no proven health benefits.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 11h
House Democrats launched an attack ad on Republican Rep. Jeff Crank featuring the family of Virginia Giuffre, an outspoken accuser who said she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein. The ad accuses Crank of refusing to meet with them regarding Giuffre’s case.
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Democrats feature relatives of Virginia Giuffre in Epstein-focused ad
The ad accuses Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colorado) of refusing to meet with them regarding Giuffre’s case.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 11h
Can you tell from the plot alone which of these books have been banned? Take our quiz:
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Banned book or not? Can you guess from the plot?
Objections rise from issues like sexual content and profanity or racial slurs and stereotypes. PEN America counted nearly 12,000 bans in the 2025-2026 school year.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 11h
Former president Barack Obama plans to campaign this month with Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, becoming the second barrier-breaking Black political figure to appear alongside El-Sayed.
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Barack Obama to campaign with El-Sayed in Michigan race’s final stretch
Senate candidate El-Sayed is working to consolidate support among some of the Democratic Party’s most important constituencies before Election Day.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12h
A new study proposes that a chemical mechanism may encourage fat cells to continue making a hormone that makes us hungry and create a “memory” of obesity even after weight loss.
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Scientists uncover a clue that could hint at why we regain weight after diets
A chemical mechanism may cause weight regain by creating a “memory” of obesity in fat cells, a study suggests.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12h
Breaking news: After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the Supreme Court would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
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Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change
After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12h
President Trump’s “Super Intelligence Force” is expected to coordinate the government’s engagement with various stakeholders in a growing debate over the risks of AI, including consumers, public interest groups, tech companies and infrastructure providers. wapo.st/4hvjvPa
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12h
More than 400 high schools in France were closed or faced disruptions Monday, amid student protests over crowding and poor conditions that have swept the country in recent days.
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Hundreds of French schools shut as students revolt against poor conditions
More than 400 high schools in France were closed or faced disruptions Monday as nationwide protests continued.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 13h
Column by Trisha Pasricha, MD: Suppose a child gets measles and has no immediate complications, while another gets the vaccine. Both will be protected against measles afterward. The problem is the unvaccinated child’s immune system may never be the same.
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Column | Measles can erase up to 73 percent of your immune system’s memory
“Immune amnesia” is a little-known — and potentially devastating — consequence of measles.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 13h
The White House has blocked Politico from traveling aboard Air Force One for President Trump’s planned trip to Nebraska on Monday, a spokesman for the outlet confirmed. The decision follows an attempted ban of the outlet from the White House grounds.
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White House blocks Politico from trip on Air Force One
The decision follows an attempted ban of the outlet from the White House grounds, and a similar move to block CNN from the presidential plane.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 13h
The PSLF Buyback program gives borrowers a chance to recover lost time in their pursuit of Public Service Loan Forgiveness. There is a backlog of roughly 82,000 applications for the program from public servants, according to the Education Department.
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Thousands of public servants are stuck waiting for student loan forgiveness
A federal program intended to help borrowers catch up on payments has been bogged down by staffing cuts and a surge in applications.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14h
The Atlantic Ocean hasn’t seen a hurricane yet this year in a season that remains among the quietest on record, driven by a strong El Niño pattern. But the Gulf of Mexico may be about to cook up a storm, and there’s at least some chance of U.S. impacts.
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A tropical storm could form in Gulf of Mexico in coming days
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting about a 50 percent chance of tropical storm development this week.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14h
Organizers are gearing up for a week of protests on Cornell University's campus in support of a former classmate who alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024. Painted messages on campus walls appeared early Monday morning. wapo.st/4AMXRNE
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14h
An American neuroscientist and his two German colleagues have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their discoveries that have revealed more about how the brain functions.
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Nobel for medicine awarded to 3 scientists for work that helps map the brain
A method that controls nerve signals with light, developed by an American and two Germans, has provided greater understanding of Alzheimer’s and is used in efforts to restore sight.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14h
“Digger,” starring Tom Cruise, opened to only $12 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. With a production budget well north of $100 million and a seven-figure marketing budget, it’s on track to potentially lose $150 million.
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‘Digger’ is Tom Cruise’s biggest opening-weekend flop in almost 20 years
The movie is on track to lose Warner Bros. $150 million, all on the eve of the studio’s acquisition by Paramount Skydance.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15h
The Democrats’ lead in national and battleground polls has expanded since Labor Day. Meanwhile, Republicans’ main advantage is money. The outcome will define the remainder of President Trump’s term. Here are four ways the midterms could shake out:
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Four ways the midterm elections could go, one month away
Democrats have polls and history on their side. Republicans have money.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15h
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, confirmed that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the league after 22 years — all of which he’s spent with the Washington Capitals.
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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announces this will be his final NHL season
The league’s all-time leading goal scorer will step away after 22 seasons with Washington.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15h
Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) said he is considering a run for president but has not made up his mind. “On my side of the aisle, if a bunch of goobers run ... and I think I could do a better job, I would consider running,” he said.
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Sen. Kennedy says he’s weighing White House run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’
The Louisiana Republican said on “Meet the Press” that “if a bunch of goobers run ... and I think I could do a better job, I would consider running.”
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 16h
The investigation into the report of a gang rape at Cornell University has reopened a national discussion on sexual assault. Experts said perceptions of such cases can sometimes overlook the challenges of processing trauma like a sexual assault.
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What the science of memory tells us about sexual assault cases
Amid accusations of rape at Cornell University, a growing body of research is challenging assumptions about how victims remember details of their assaults.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 16h
CNN’s Mark Thompson will continue to head the network under the ownership of David Ellison. The decision for him to stay may be a sign that Ellison does not immediately intend to combine CNN with CBS News, led by Bari Weiss.
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CNN’s leader will stay in sign of stability for network
CNN's Mark Thompson will continue to lead CNN, assuaging fears of political interference in the midst of the upcoming merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 16h
U.S. authorities arrested a California Realtor on suspicion of acting as a Chinese agent and surveilling the Taiwanese president’s son in Seattle, the FBI and federal prosecutors said. She is set to appear in federal court Monday.
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FBI says California woman spied for China on Taiwanese president’s son
The 34-year-old woman was arrested as she sought to board a flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of Britain’s King Charles III, lodged a judicial review challenging the legality of the search warrants used at his homes, according to U.K. media reports.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over search warrants
Britain's former prince lodged a judicial review over the legality of search warrants in his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a case related to his Jeffrey Epstein ties. He has de...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h
The Trump administration is closely tracking reports of a death potentially related to pneumonic plague in Russia, with officials cautioning that much about the situation remains unknown.
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U.S. officials seeking details of reported Russian plague death, quarantines
Officials said they need to learn more about the evolving situation before determining the potential threat to the United States.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h
Karoline Leavitt, who as White House press secretary was a firebrand defender of President Trump, is joining Fox News as a contributor, the network announced.
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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as a contributor
Leavitt left her post as Donald Trump’s top spokesperson in August.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h
By the end of Sunday’s NFL action, the leaguewide injury report looked like the closing credits of a disaster movie with stars and indispensable starters disappearing from game after game, giving teams an early lesson in contingency planning.
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From Ja’Marr to Lamar, an NFL Sunday filled with scary injuries
Injuries always reshape the NFL season, but the volume and star power feel especially impactful this year.
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Washington Post Data Team @wpdatateam.bsky.social · 18h
Why is every house gray now? @jdharden.bsky.social's analysis of how gentrification literally turns houses grey is getting a fresh wave of attention this week, after Ezra Klein highlighted it. Here's what he found. First: have you seen this house in your neighborhood?
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h
Breaking news: J. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in the U.S. House whose admission of sex abuse upended his legacy, has died. He was 84.
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Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84
The Illinois Republican helped spearhead President George W. Bush’s legislative agenda before his career ended in disgrace.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 18h
As Houthi militants in Yemen attacked ships with missiles and drones in the Red Sea early last year, top U.S. officials gathered at the Pentagon to prepare military options for President Trump. Their meetings repeatedly grew tense.
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A Pentagon dispute 18 months ago was prelude to problems in Iran
The U.S. began bombing Yemen’s Houthis in 2025 despite concern over weapons stocks and unclear goals. The Iran-backed group is still bedeviling the region.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 18h
The Supreme Court kicks off a new term Monday that could significantly shift the law on guns, religion and immigration. Here are six things to know about this term:
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6 things to watch in the Supreme Court’s new term
Cases on religion, elections and immigration are likely to take the spotlight. And don’t forget to watch for a potential retirement.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19h
The U.S. military has removed all of its bombers from Royal Air Force Fairford, a base that authorities in the United Kingdom called the target of a suspected terror plot. The Pentagon confirmed the redeployment of the aircraft in a statement Sunday.
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U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. base targeted in suspected terror plot
Royal Air Force Fairford has been used by the U.S. for long-range bombing missions in its war against Iran.
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