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D.C. ‘gifting’ shops undergo mass transition to medical marijuana

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Of the more than 200 gray-market marijuana “gifting” shops in D.C., 76 have applied for a medical marijuana license under a new D.C. law.

A Virginia family took in a child refugee. Then his brothers came.

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When the teenager fled Afghanistan and arrived in the U.S., he was alone. He has since seen a community come together to help him and his four brothers.

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Reduce your carbon footprint with these 5 climate-friendly recipes

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Recipes for Earth Day and every day, including soup and salad.

D.C. Council chair to reject CFO request, undo mayor’s cuts in his budget

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Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) plans to undo the mayor’s decision to entirely eliminate the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, among other actions.

After a D.C. restaurant closes, selling pieces of a dream

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“We have done everything possible to make this work,” restaurateur Hatice Rosato said. “Even your best is not enough.”

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Live updates: House to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid bills

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The House is expected to vote Saturday on legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, among other priorities.

Vinyl LPs now outsell CDs. See how records get made in 2024.

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Artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are releasing vinyl albums with exclusive tracks, cover art and more. See how they are made — from lacquer to label.

In Pa., Biden’s challenge is highlighted by protests from both sides

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Democrats are hopeful in the state, given recent Democratic wins. But on Biden’s recent Pennsylvania trip, he faced chants of “Genocide Joe” and “You’re fired.”

Smithsonian staff fear drag clampdown after GOP questioning, emails show

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Secretary Lonnie Bunch said “LGBTQ+ content is welcome at the Smithsonian” after his comments at a congressional hearing, and canceled drag events drew concern.

3 new audiobooks whisk listeners around the globe

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Our picks for this month are books by Yangsze Choo, Margot Livesey and Amitav Ghosh.

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Hosting people at your place: The Paris Olympics edition

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Edith Pritchett cartoon on France’s preparation for the Summer Olympics.

Even after House acts, U.S. faces protracted battle over paying for Ukraine

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At the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in D.C., U.S. officials pushed Europeans to use some of the Russian central bank reserves that were frozen.

Noisy toys are about to get noisier

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Parents have hidden toys, secretly removed batteries and even run toys over with a car to get away from the noise.

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Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli strike amid signs of de-escalation

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Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian likened the military equipment used in Friday’s strike to toys, and said it was not proven that Israel was behind the operation.

The Capitals in the playoffs makes no sense, but it sure is fun

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Washington’s minus-37 goal differential is an NHL joke. Their fans are laughing, too.

Riding the baddest bulls made him a legend. Then one broke his neck.

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Rodeo stars find purpose in navigating primal forces. None of them ever went harder than J.B. Mauney.

Five things to watch as the Caps meet the Rangers in the Stanley Cup playoffs

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Here’s what to know — and what to keep an eye on — as Rangers-Capitals gets underway in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Voices from the first week of Trump’s hush money trial in N.Y.

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How attorneys, potential jurors, the judge and the defendant spoke about the Trump trial in New York during its first week.

The Venice Biennale, world’s preeminent art event, is alive again

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The 60th convening of the biennale in Venice suggests renewed determination in the face of world conflict and despair.

‘The Jinx: Part Two’ is a victim of its own success

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“The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” became a true-crime obsession when it came out in 2015. “The Jinx, Part Two” takes up where it left off.

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Low inventory forces D.C.-area buyers to get creative, consider condos

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Modest sales growth tied to new condominiums on the market.

D.C.-area forecast: Gusty but sunny today, cloudier and cooler Sunday

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Approaching 70 this afternoon locally. Strong breezes keep it feeling cooler at times.

Trump hush money trial tests storied N.Y. courthouse like never before

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The scene in and around 100 Centre Street, the main criminal courts building in New York housing the Trump trial, has been a spectacle.

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Man dies after setting himself ablaze near Trump trial courthouse

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Maxwell Azzarello, 37, threw pamphlets on the ground promoting various conspiracy theories before self-immolating, police said.

U.S. Senate hopefuls debate crime, abortion and money in politics

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Democratic Senate hopefuls Angela D. Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone lay out why they should be the one to take on Maryland’s former GOP governor Larry Hogan.

A team of bitter rivals is making Israel’s most crucial war decisions

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Israel’s powerful war cabinet was formed hastily after the Oct. 7 attacks. It consists of just five men — most of whom are bitter rivals.

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Ask Amy: Should I pay for my nephew’s family’s hotel stay?

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Is this letter writer right to assume his family is hinting at him footing the bill for a family reunion trip?

Carolyn Hax: Last therapist said cold-calling her office was ‘weird.’ Now what?

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After a therapist’s rude response to a cold call, this letter writer isn’t sure how to find another provider.