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Police officers and investigators leave the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Reuters)

South Korea’s impeached president has been detained, prosecutors say

President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached last month after making a brief but botched attempt to impose martial law, becomes the first South Korean president to be detained while still in office.

By Andrew Jeong, Bryan Pietsch and Michelle Ye Hee LeeUpdated 3 minutes ago

The New Administration

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Hegseth’s confirmation hearing marks early test of GOP loyalty to Trump

During a contentious hearing, Democrats assailed Pete Hegseth as too divisive and inexperienced to run the Pentagon. Republicans rallied to the defense of Donald Trump’s pick.

By Abigail Hauslohner, Liz Goodwin and Dan LamotheUpdated 1 hour ago

Analysis Aaron Blake

4 takeaways from the hearing

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Sen. Ernst, advocate for military sexual assault victims, will vote to confirm Hegseth

Mike Johnson orders flags at the Capitol to be at full staff for Trump inauguration

California Wildfires

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Strong winds create ‘critical’ fire conditions as deaths rise to 25

The Pacific Ocean is seen through damaged property in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire. (AP)

Here are the toxic threats that emerge after an urban wildfire

6 fires that helped shape the development of American cities

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House passes bill banning transgender students from women’s sports teams

The legislation passed 218-206 with all Republicans present voting yes, and all but two Democrats voting no. The bill’s path in the Senate is unclear.

By Laura Meckler and Casey Parks

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SEC accuses Elon Musk of underpaying for Twitter shares

The agency alleged Musk, the world’s richest person, underpaid for his stake in Twitter by $150 million, “for shares he purchased after his beneficial ownership report was due.”

By Faiz SiddiquiUpdated 54 minutes ago

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TikTok could soon be banned. Some users are migrating to these alternative apps.

RedNote — an English translation of the app’s Chinese name, Xiaohongshu — popped to No. 1 on the App Store social media charts Monday.

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Opinions

Ruth Marcus

At the Hegseth hearing, GOP senators covered themselves in shame

Michael Ignatieff

I was born liberal. The ‘adults in the room’ still have a lot to learn.

Peter Holley

Meta will move staff to Texas to counter bias. Good luck in Austin.

David Ignatius

Hegseth’s hearing: What did we learn?

Editorial Board

California’s insurance crisis is a warning for America

Letters to the Editor

Hey, Americans, you might not like us Canadians when we’re angry

Drew Goins, Leana S. Wen and Molly Roberts

Alcohol is linked to cancer. But isn't everything?

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Michael R. Bloomberg and David H. Berger

This is a call to arms. Just not a traditional one.

Israel and Hamas in ‘final stages’ of Gaza ceasefire talks, officials say

Trump announces new ‘External Revenue Service’ to collect tariff funds

Neil Gaiman responds to sexual assault allegations

Michelle Obama to skip Trump’s inauguration, breaking with tradition

What we learned from the Trump Jan. 6 report by special counsel Jack Smith

His OCD on full display, Zane Gonzalez still drilled the kick of his life

Buy or leave, Starbucks tells nonpaying customers in policy reversal

At the Hegseth hearing, GOP senators covered themselves in shame

What we learned from the Trump Jan. 6 report by special counsel Jack Smith

L.A. fires live updates: Strong winds create ‘critical’ fire conditions as deaths rise to 25

Opinion David Ignatius

Hegseth’s hearing: What did we learn?

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Politics

Analysis Aaron Blake

Jack Smith’s subtle indictment of the Supreme Court

Gov. Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, is banned in parts of her state

Analysis Meryl Kornfield, Patrick Svitek and Alec Dent

The immigration bill that’s accelerating a Democratic reckoning

The U.S. government runs on Celsius. Just ask anyone on Capitol Hill.

Koch-backed group to GOP: Move fast on tax cuts to help keep Latino voters

National

College freshman enrollment is up, not down. Error led to undercount.

Exclusive

Police are using facial recognition to arrest suspects without other evidence

Republicans say they want to put conditions on wildfire aid to California

‘It’s a miracle’: The houses in their neighborhood burned down, but their homes were spared

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How New Orleans failed to protect Bourbon Street from attack, block by block

World

NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic Sea after severing of cables

Here’s what we know about proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal so far

Britain's Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission

Syria’s children, having known only war, adjust to a sudden peace

Brazil joins growing list of countries banning cellphones in schools

Business & Technology

Zuckerberg plans Meta layoffs as company culls ‘low performers’ faster

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump’s inauguration

Got a text about an unpaid toll? It’s almost definitely a scam.

U.S. regulator accuses Capital One of ‘cheating’ customers on interest rates

Analysis Nate Jones

Classified information is out in the open. There’s no need to panic.

Climate

Wildfires are a common threat in L.A. But evacuation drills are rare.

Biden designates two national monuments, touts climate legacy

EPA warns that ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer could pose health risks

This group says natural gas bans hurt minorities. It has gas industry ties.

Wall Street firms are ditching climate coalitions. Do they matter?

Health & Wellness

Dr. Oz’s Medicare leadership team takes shape

Biden proposes front-of-pack food labels in his final days in office

The war on smoking turns to cigarettes with ultralow nicotine

Driving away from wildfires can be harrowing. Here’s what to do.

Billed as nonaddictive, new pain pill could soon win FDA approval

D.C., Md. & Va.

Moore announces tax increases for the wealthy to close budget gap

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Two-month-long elevator outage has D.C. seniors feeling stuck at home

Va. House passes hot-topic amendments, invoking Trump on felon rights

Attempted carjacking ends in shooting at Chipotle in Bowie, police say

CWG Live updates: Evening flurries with new cold front and bitter winds through Wednesday

Sports

His OCD on full display, Zane Gonzalez still drilled the kick of his life

Column Sally Jenkins

The Commanders are a case study in toxic ownership — and its reverse

Column Jerry Brewer

In playoff win, the vagabond Rams emerged as a powerful L.A. symbol

Analysis Adam Kilgore

Predicting the NFL playoffs’ divisional round, including one big surprise

Can the Commanders keep up with the Lions? You asked, we answered.

Carolyn Hax: Unsure how to respond to the death of ‘hateful bigot’ dad

R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: ‘Helicopter’ mom keeps grandkids from grandparents

Karla L. Miller

Work Advice: A colleague shook me. How can I avoid working with him?

Sahaj Kaur Kohli

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Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners: My relative’s husband asked for a divorce while I was visiting

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Carolyn Hax chat: How do I get my instincts back after a bad relationship?

Style

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New movie takes unusual approach to recount Munich massacre during 1972 Olympics

Rashida Jones stepping down as president of MSNBC

Neil Gaiman responds to sexual assault allegations

Telling it like it was in ‘September 5’ meant sidelining Howard Cosell

Arts & Entertainment

Book Review Ron Charles

‘Good Girl’ is a harrowing portrait of family, fury and exile

Oliviero Toscani, photographer of provocative ad campaigns, dies at 82

With humor, and sweat, Ari’el Stachel tackles tough questions of identity

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A play about pedophiles that thrives in gray areas

Travel

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Trains, buses and a Margaritaville cruise: 10 travel-tested reviews

Tulum used to be for backpackers. Now it’s ‘boho-chic.’

Food

Biden proposes front-of-pack food labels in his final days in office

Dried apples and dumplings star in this hearty Pennsylvania Dutch stew

Column Aaron Hutcherson

This sweet potato and ground beef chili breaks all the rules

Column Joe Yonan

This rustic tofu cacciatore gets a nonna’s stamp of approval

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