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Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Justice Dept. settles with ex-FBI officials over leak of anti-Trump texts
Fired FBI agent Peter Strzok will receive $1.2 million, and former bureau lawyer Lisa Page will receive $800,000.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

A bullet — or bullet fragment — hit Trump during assassination attempt, FBI says
"What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subject's rifle," the FBI said in a statement Friday.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Justice Dept. settles with ex-FBI officials over anti-Trump text leak
Fired FBI agent Peter Strzok will receive $1.2 million. Terms were not immediately disclosed by former bureau lawyer Lisa Page.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Elon Musk said his trans child was ‘dead.' She's calling him out.
Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, disputes his characterization of her childhood.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Sonya Massey killed by gunshot wound to the head, autopsy finds
The White sheriff's deputy who shot her in the face, Sean Grayson, was charged with first-degree murder last week.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Lost dog survived in deep woods nearly two months: ‘She defied the odds'
"It's such an incredible, long-shot story," Laura Wilderman said about her dog's rescue.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Iowa abortion ban taking effect as residents flee out of state for care
More than 4,000 abortions were performed in Iowa last year, a number expected to plummet once the state's strict ban goes into effect Monday morning.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Trump's second-term agenda plans a purge of the federal workforce
Trump's platform calls for firing "rogue bureaucrats." He and a think tank want to limit civil service protections, allowing in more political appointees.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 26, 2024

Va. health staff failed Irvo Otieno as he suffocated, experts say
A new analysis of surveillance footage identified apparent lapses in the response by Central State clinical staff.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

Pentagon to review Medals of Honor awarded for Wounded Knee massacre
The Pentagon will review 20 Medals of Honor awarded for actions during the massacre, during which U.S. soldiers opened fire on hundreds of Native Americans.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

New York prosecutor files opposition to reversing Trump's conviction
The District Attorney's office said the Supreme Court's ruling giving broad meaning to presidential immunity does not have any bearing on Trump's guilty verdicts

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

At Netanyahu's Watergate quarters, residents irked by protests, security
For the hundreds of residents, guests, employees and business owners at the storied Watergate complex in D.C., routines have been upended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stay at the Watergate Hotel.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom orders homeless camps cleared
The impact of his executive order was unclear given that most encampments are not on state land. He encouraged cities and counties to follow suit.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

Ex-janitor sues Frito-Lay over Flamin' Hot Cheetos origin story
Richard Montañez became VP of sales, then a motivational speaker, work he says dried up when the L.A. Times published a 2021 story claiming others invented the snack.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

Man arrested in connection with California's largest fire of the year
Authorities say he pushed a burning car into a gully near where the blaze started outside of Chico. The fire is now more than 71,000 acres.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

Watergate residents irked by their temporary neighbor: Netanyahu
For the hundreds of residents, guests, employees and business owners at the storied Watergate complex in D.C., routines have been upended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stay at the Watergate Hotel.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

Former Uvalde school officer pleads not guilty, faces families in court
Former Uvalde County School District police officer Adrian Gonzales is facing charges of child endangerment two years after 19 children and two teachers were gunned down inside Robb Elementary School.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

This new stamp honors Alex Trebek and looks like a ‘Jeopardy!' clue
The legendary TV host is being memorialized in stamps that honor his 37-season run helming the quiz game show.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

California's Park Fire blows up, engulfs 45,000 acres
The wildfire north of Sacramento is now the largest statewide this year, fanned by strong winds and high temperatures.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

Oldest person in the U.S. turns 115 today: ‘She's surprised us all'
"She's led a simple life and has always stayed busy with her family," said Elizabeth Francis's granddaughter, Ethel Harrison, 69.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

Evacuations as California's growing Park Fire in Chico engulfs 6,400 acres
The fire, in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico, has prompted evacuation orders in several parts of Butte and Tehama counties. The cause is under investigation.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

In Vance's ‘Hillbilly' home, his story rings true — but not always his message
J. D. Vance shaped his image in his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," about his roots in rural Kentucky. Many there question his theories about the White working class.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 25, 2024

What is ‘gay and trans panic'? Michigan is latest to ban criminal defense.
The criminal defense seeks to use the victim's sexual identity to justify violence. The American Bar Association has deemed it a "miscarriage of justice."

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

Judge blocks Biden administration's ban on forced reset triggers
A federal judge cited the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a similar ban on bump stocks. Forced reset triggers allow semi-automatic weapons to fire faster.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

A teen was charged in a fatal crash. His parents were sentenced in the case.
Sean Smith was sentenced to three years of probation and Deo Ramnarine must take a parenting class after their teenage son was charged in a crash that killed Fortune Williams, 14.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

Maggots, crickets released at Watergate Hotel in protest of Netanyahu visit
The video, posted jointly to Instagram by the Palestinian Youth Movement and its DMV chapter, depicts swarms of crickets on the hotel's floor and claims protesters triggered the hotel's fire alarm.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

Woman stole $300K from church and used it on TikTok coins
The former church employee pleaded guilty to a fraud charge of using parish money to buy virtual gifts for TikTok creators.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

Trump rally shooter searched for info on JFK assassin, FBI chief says
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray told lawmakers the assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump was "despicable."

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

DOJ review blames Stone sentencing flip on poor leadership, not politics
The Justice Department's inspector general said "ineffectual leadership" led to the softening of Roger Stone's 2020 sentencing recommendation, igniting a political firestorm.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

FBI director Wray testifies to Congress about Trump rally shooting
FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers the assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump was "despicable."

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

Man faints while driving 70 mph on highway. His grandson, 10, took the wheel.
"That little boy's actions were just extraordinary," said Sheriff Mitch Ralston of the Gordon County Sheriff's Office.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 24, 2024

Video shows humpback whale crashing into boat, sending 2 overboard
Two men were thrown into the water when the whale caused their boat to capsize, but they were uninjured and promptly rescued, the Coast Guard said.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Video: Hydrothermal eruption sends tourists running in Yellowstone
Part of Biscuit Basin, just north of Old Faithful, is closed after a hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning, according to a news release from Yellowstone National Park.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

The men who have committed to protect and to serve
The country has a problem with women's ambition and autonomy. So it's worth noting the men who have proudly positioned themselves in Kamala Harris's corner.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Secret Service Director Cheatle resigns in aftermath of Trump rally shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced scrutiny after the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Body-cam video shows deputy fatally shoot woman who called 911 for help
Sean Grayson, an ex-sheriff's deputy in Illinois, is charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey as she held a pot of water in her kitchen during a call for help.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Harris's campaign will have to contend with DEI, culture war attacks
Many of the racial attacks on Kamala Harris are tied to the broader culture war over corporate diversity and affirmative action programs.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

‘A complete circus': Americans react to a historic political moment
Americans describe their reaction to Biden's exit, the Harris campaign and a momentous election period.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Trump to meet Netanyahu amid Biden tensions with Israeli prime minister
The former president had been reluctant to speak with Netanyahu, who sought the meeting while visiting the United States for a speech to Congress.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Secret Service Director Cheatle resigns with ‘heavy heart' after Trump rally shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced scrutiny after the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Secret Service Director Cheatle resigns in connection with Trump rally shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced scrutiny after the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Admiral's romance with Pentagon official could be central in bribery case
A Pentagon official who had a romantic relationship with Adm. Robert P. Burke could become a key government witness in a Navy bribery case.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

Blind Barbie with a cane, textured skirt and Braille packaging hits shelves
The "Fashionista" blind Barbie has features designed to engage blind and low-vision children. Disability activist Lucy Edwards said the doll made her "so emotional."

Washington Post Nation
Jul 23, 2024

They wanted to foster a child. Overnight, they got 3: ‘Can we do this?'
"These kids needed a place to live, and they needed to be together," said PJ McKay, who documents his fatherhood journey with his husband.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 22, 2024

Secret Service director faces bipartisan congressional calls to resign
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was sharply questioned by members of the House Oversight Committee amid calls for her resignation after the Trump rally shooting.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 22, 2024

After Biden's exit, Zoom led by Black women mobilized 44,000 for Harris
The call, which organizers say raised more than $1.5 million, got women feeling energized and galvanized to support the vice president's surprise bid for president.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 22, 2024

Bodycam video shows deputy fatally shoot woman who called 911 for help
Sean Grayson, an ex-sheriff's deputy in Illinois, is charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey as she held a pot of water in her kitchen during a call for help.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 22, 2024

Congress grills Secret Service director about Trump rally shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was sharply questioned by members of the House Oversight Committee amid calls for her resignation after the Trump rally shooting.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 22, 2024

What coconut trees and Charli XCX's ‘Brat' have to do with Kamala Harris
A Vice President Harris line - "You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?" - is all over social media paired with a Charli XCX "Brat" song this summer.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 21, 2024

A new Field of Dreams rises in Oakland, the city major sports abandoned
The Raiders, Warriors and As all dumped on Oakland. Enter the minor league baseball Ballers, intent on using sports to heal wounds old and new.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 21, 2024

A 20-year-old's perplexing place in the catalogue of American gunmen
Thomas Matthew Crooks, who used a gun purchased by his father after the Sandy Hook massacre, evokes the profile of a mass shooter. Instead he fired at a former president.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 21, 2024

72-year-old fends off grizzly bear with handgun while picking huckleberries
The Montana man was hospitalized after the grizzly bear charged him in the Flathead National Forest.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 21, 2024

A post-fire ‘nightmare' in New Mexico: Eight floods in four weeks
Ruidoso, a scenic town of nearly 8,000 in southern New Mexico, is at the mercy of an enduring, double-barreled disaster.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 20, 2024

FCC slashes cost of phone calls for inmates, capping decades-long effort
Under the new rules, the cost of a 15-minute call to or from large jails will drop from as much as $11.35 to $0.90.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 20, 2024

Secret Service said to have denied requests for more security at Trump events
Top officials rejected requests from Trump's security detail for more manpower and gear at events before attempted assassination, people familiar with the asks said.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 20, 2024

Disneyland Park employees vote to authorize potential strike
Unions representing up to 14,000 Disney workers in Southern California accused the company of unfair labor practices. Contract negotiations are ongoing.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 20, 2024

Jan. 6 rioter accused of giving Nazi salute sentenced to almost 5 years
Tyler Bradley Dykes, a former Marine who was previously convicted over a 2017 Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, used a stolen police shield during the Capitol assault.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 20, 2024

A woman's SUV was set on fire. A stranger gave her a replacement car.
"She needed the car more than I did," said Jim Davenport, a security guard who has cancer.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 20, 2024

Tossing Trump's case was risky for Judge Cannon — at least for now
Judge Aileen Cannon sidestepped key legal rulings to find that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed to investigate Donald Trump.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 20, 2024

Lack of motive in Trump attack frustrates public, but fits a pattern
Terrorism analysts say Trump's would-be assassin is among a string of high-profile assailants with unknown or murky reasons for turning violent

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

Some Louisiana schools can't post Ten Commandments while law is challenged
Under an agreement approved by a federal judge, Louisiana has to hold off on posting the Ten Commandments in some schools while the law is challenged in court.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

She called 911. The deputy who responded is charged with murdering her.
Prosecutors say an ex-sheriff's deputy in Illinois, Sean Grayson, shot Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, in the face in her kitchen and failed to render aid.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

Politician accused of using fallen-officer donations for personal expenses
The Justice Department alleges that former Las Vegas City Council member Michele Fiore used the donations for rent and her daughter's wedding.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

She smiled. And that was enough.
What could Melania Trump say to those who have a knot in the pit of their stomach? What could she add to heighten his god-like status among his faithful?

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

New judge in Young Thug trial signals testimony could resume next month
Judge Paige Reese Whitaker also set some new rules: Be on time. No using headphones to listen to music during proceedings. And no eating popcorn in the courtroom.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

Follower of far-right group who assaulted officer on Jan. 6 sentenced
Fairfax County's Joseph Brody, who was also found guilty of destroying media equipment at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, received 18 months in prison.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

The uncertain future of Biden's student loan repayment plan, explained
With two federal judges imposing injunctions on the popular student loan repayment program, here's what borrowers should know.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

In photos: Hundreds of firefighters gather for funeral of former chief killed in Trump rally shooting
Hundreds of firefighters gathered at a Pennsylvania church for the funeral of Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who was shot and killed at the rally where a gunman tried to assassinate former president Donald Trump.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

What caused the Windows outages affecting flights, companies around the world
Microsoft said it was aware of an issue affecting Windows programs running cybersecurity technology from CrowdStrike. Here's how flights, hospitals and services were affected.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

Congress passes bill to impose strict scrutiny on embattled prison agency
With strong bipartisan support, Congress approved legislation imposing a Bureau of Prisons inspection regime and creating an ombudsman to field complaints.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 19, 2024

Outside the perimeter
Inside a Milwaukee tent city near the Republican National Convention, homeless residents grapple with a police shooting that killed a neighbor.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 18, 2024

DOJ sues nonprofit that houses migrant children, accuses staff of sexual abuse
Staff at Southwest Key Programs, which contracts with federal agencies to shelter unaccompanied minors, allegedly sexually abused and harassed children in its care.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 18, 2024

Musket balls that started the American Revolution sat buried. Until now.
"The last time somebody touched it they were shoving it down the muzzle of a musket on April 19, 1775," a park ranger said of the Revolutionary War discovery.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 18, 2024

How a woman escaped from the jaws of a 400-pound alligator
Rachél Thompson had to fight for her life after she was attacked by an 11-foot alligator on the Fourth of July.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 18, 2024

Hundreds gather to honor Corey Comperatore, killed in Trump rally shooting
Two vigils were scheduled for Thursday, a day before the private funeral.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 18, 2024

New details on Trump rally shooter, but still no clear motive
Thomas Matthew Crooks had searched online for information about former president Donald Trump and President Biden and had photos of both men saved on his phone.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 18, 2024

Trump, Biden photos found on rally shooter's phone, but motive unclear
Thomas Matthew Crooks had searched online for information about former president Donald Trump and President Biden, and had photos of both men saved on his phone.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 18, 2024

Peanut Butter plays video games for charity. He's a Shiba Inu.
The dog gained online fame after completing a video game speedrun for charity in front of a crowd of gamers.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

GOP senators berate Secret Service director at RNC over Trump assassination attempt
The confrontation inside the Fiserv Forum lasted about four minutes, according to onlookers, as the senators followed behind Cheatle, who walked swiftly away from them without speaking.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

Supreme Court stays execution of Texas man convicted in 1998 killing
Ruben Gutierrez was scheduled to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening, but the high court granted a stay about 20 minutes beforehand.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

Special counsel files notice of appeal in Cannon's dismissal of Trump case
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon tossed the indictment, concluding that Smith's appointment as special counsel violated the constitution.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

Secret Service was told police could not watch building used by Trump rally shooter
The warning from local law enforcement of insufficient resources adds to questions about whether there was adequate security for the high-stakes presidential campaign visit.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

DHS inspector general to probe Secret Service response at Trump rally
Inspector General Joseph Cuffari said the independent watchdog agency will evaluate the Secret Service's process for securing Donald Trump's campaign event.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

Potty-mouthed parrot arrives at shelter; 400 people apply to adopt him
"Do you want me to kick your [expletive]?" the parrot named Pepper asked a volunteer at the Niagara Falls, N.Y., shelter.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

Meet Babydog, the 60-pound bulldog who stole the show at RNC convention
Babydog, the chunky English bulldog belonging to Gov. Jim Justice and fixture in West Virginia politics, was a sensation at the Republican National Convention.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

A Colorado Springs community gathered one summer morning — to take a nap
About 70 people gathered Saturday morning in Colorado Springs to take a nap. Dozing with dozens of strangers nearby was pretty peaceful, participants said.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

Minnesota's age restriction to carry handguns is unconstitutional, court rules
A federal appeals court ruled that Minnesota residents ages 18 to 20 should be able to publicly carry handguns under the Second Amendment.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 17, 2024

Alleged neo-Nazi ‘murder cult' leader accused of plot to poison children
The Georgian national was charged with scheming to have an associate dress up as Santa to hand out poisoned candy to Jewish and minority children in Brooklyn.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Executive with ties to Bannon convicted in billion-dollar fraud scheme
Guo Wengui, an exiled Chinese billionaire, was convicted Tuesday on nine counts, including wire fraud and money laundering.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

DeSantis-stacked panel approves ‘dirty trick' language for abortion referendum
The language states that Florida's abortion referendum will "negatively impact the state budget" if passed.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Investigators raced to crack into phone used by Trump rally gunman
Cracking the phone used by Thomas Matthew Crooks offered some leads but did not hold any immediate evidence of motive, people familiar with the matter said.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Calif. bans school policies notifying parents of kids' gender identity
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) Monday, making California the first state to prohibit such policies, which some conservatives have advocated for.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

At the Republican convention: Their Lord and Savior ... and Donald Trump
To Republicans, the country is teetering on the edge of a fiscal, moral and demographic demise. If they can't get Jesus to take the wheel, Trump will suffice.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

U.S. alerted Secret Service of unspecified ‘threats' to Trump from Iran
The warning was apparently unrelated to the assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania over the weekend.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

They love Trump. They reject that Biden inspired the rally shooting.
Prominent Republicans, including running mate Sen. J.D. Vance, blamed the president, But those who live near the shooting see a different culprit.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Trump's close call in assassination attempt fuels talk he was ‘chosen' by God
The former president's supporters have said his survival is a sign of divine intervention — and his White House destiny.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Police snipers were inside building as Trump rally shooter fired from roof
The Washington Post reported in a video analysis Monday that bystanders at the Trump rally in Butler, Pa., warned local police that they had seen a man clambering onto the roof of the building.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Will Bob Menendez go to prison? What's next for the convicted senator?
What's next for a convicted Sen. Bob Menendez? Here's what we know about the longtime Democratic lawmaker who could lose his ability to hold public office.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Trump's close call in assassination attempt fuels talk he was ‘chosen by God'
The former president's supporters have said his survival is a sign of divine intervention -- and his White House destiny.

Washington Post Nation
Jul 16, 2024

Police snipers were inside building as Trump rally shooter fired from roof above
The Washington Post reported in a video analysis Monday that bystanders at the Trump rally in Butler, Pa., warned local police that they had seen a man clambering onto the roof of the building.

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