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Biden approves Mississippi disaster declaration as tornadoes leave 26 dead

By Ginny Cooper McCarley, Lauren Weber, Timothy Bella and Justine McDaniel

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Netanyahu’s political touch eludes him as Israel spirals into chaos

Little about his government’s sudden push to remake the courts, or its response to the international backlash, bears the hallmark of a Netanyahu production.

By Steve Hendrix

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How a mentally ill man ended up dead in the hospital that was supposed to help

By Justin Jouvenal, Laura Vozzella, Joe Heim and Salvador Rizzo

Juliette Lewis conquered Hollywood by 22. She’s finally back on top.

She worked with Martin Scorsese, dated Brad Pitt and kicked a drug habit, all before age 22. Now she’s back for the second season of “Yellowjackets.”

By Karen Heller

Opinions

D.C. needs hundreds more police officers. Here’s how to do it right.

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Poll position

Opinion by Michael de Adder

My ‘Spring’ quilt is a patchwork of history, memory and hope

Opinion by Avis Collins Robinson

The U.S. should beware of the Beijing-Moscow axis

Opinion by the Editorial Board

‘Perry Mason’ looks like a million bucks. But its dialogue isn’t as seamless.

Opinion by Benjamin Dreyer

The data on covid’s origins from the Wuhan market must be made public

Opinion by Amy Maxmen

The GOP gains among ‘voters of color’ are overhyped

Opinion by Perry Bacon Jr.

Only one thing will solve the fentanyl crisis

Opinion by Sam Quinones

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Canceling a subscription can be frustrating. Relief may be coming.

By Michelle Singletary

The most uncomfortable moments from Gwyneth Paltrow’s testimony

By Avi Selk and Hadley Green

News Quiz

10 questions, plus a bonus wager! It’s the weekend edition of On the Record.

By Washington Post Staff

What visitors really think of D.C.’s cherry blossoms

Every year thousands of people flock to see Washington’s cherry blossoms. These visitors told us why they came and how they found the experience.

By Sophia Solano, Olivia McCormack and Marvin Joseph

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NCAA Tournament

With depth and defense, San Diego State keeps surprising

If you’re looking for a San Diego State star, an individual hero with the defining performance in all these important games, you won’t find one. The Aztecs lean on a collective group effort.

By Emily Giambalvo

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