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Democracy Dies in Darkness

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Years of inaction on ‘crisis’ at Secret Service set stage for Trump shooting in Butler

An exodus of veteran agents over the past 10 years forced the agency to rely even more on less experienced agents, a Post analysis revealed.

By Carol D. Leonnig and Emmanuel Martinez

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Japanese buyer sends Biden new U.S. Steel proposal in final bid for support

Nippon Steel proposed giving the U.S. government a veto over any reduction in U.S. Steel’s “production capacity.”

By David J. Lynch and Jeff Stein

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Lazy robots could help solve the world’s energy problems

Robots in factories have advanced so far that their promise of easing human labor is in the here and now. But their energy costs are mounting rapidly, and it’s all because of data.

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Samanth Subramanian

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Jimmy Carter

Starting in rural Georgia, mapping the funeral plans for the coming days

The 39th president died Dec. 29 in his home at age 100 in the southwest Georgia town of Plains, where he and Rosalynn, his wife of 77 years, resided for most of their lives.

By Nick Mourtoupalas and Bonnie Berkowitz

Black ribbons are seen on wreaths on the front doors of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Park on Monday. (Reuters)

They wrote obituaries about Carter — but died before him

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Riders reminisce as New York retires iconic subway cars

The MTA said that it will soon retire its R46 fleet. Riders say they will miss the yellow and orange perpendicular seats that were part of so many memories.

By Karla Marie Sanford

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How to find a New Year’s resolution you’ll stick with

Surprisingly, keeping a resolution is not about self control. The most important thing is to find something you actually like.

By Teddy Amenabar

Opinions

Colbert I. King

A president for D.C.

Catherine Rampell

Ozempic economics: How GLP-1s will disrupt the economy in 2025

Theodore R. Johnson

She’s big, she’s green, and she has a message for America

Lee Hockstader

Europe, on the brink, faces a pileup of threats for 2025

Max Boot

How to respond to Russia’s hybrid war on the West? Hybrid counterattack.

Editorial Board

2025 promises to be tumultuous. Here’s our New Year’s resolution.

Sam J. Tangredi

On New Year’s Day, the U.S. Navy rules the rhymes

Letters to the Editor

Help local schools. Emulate your parents. And other goals for 2025.

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Australia, wary of China, prepares workforce to build nuclear subs

Australia is investing in education to support the AUKUS nuclear submarine program amid jitters that incoming President Donald Trump could scrutinize the deal.

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Chief Justice Roberts warns of threats to judges in year-end report

Va. man had largest homemade bomb stockpile in FBI history, prosecutors say

Texas teen accused of poisoning show goat of classmate she believed cheated

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Year in Review

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Following up on our stories: A penguin love story, a law student and baby, life after ‘Love Is Blind’

As the end of the year approached, Washington Post reporters revisited some of the people (and animals) in D.C., Maryland and Virginia who made headlines this year.

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The List: What’s out and what’s in for 2025

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U.S. Treasury says it was hacked by China-backed intruder

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Trump endorses Mike Johnson ahead of what could be a prolonged House speaker fight

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World

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U.S. amplifies strikes on Yemen’s Houthis as tensions with Israel flare

Russian metal shredded their faces. Doctors try to give them a new life.

U.S. imposes Russia, Iran sanctions over attempted election interference

In India’s shadow war with Pakistan, a campaign of covert killings

Putin says he saved Russia, but a year of challenges suggests Moscow’s position is precarious

Business & Technology

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Calif. will force insurers to cover fire-prone areas. But rates will rise.

Stocks surged in 2024 even as Americans fretted over the economy

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Self-driving cars don’t stop for me at a crosswalk I use every day

Home sales notch fourth straight month of gains in November

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The oldest animal ever found could reveal whether a crucial ocean current will collapse

Analysis Matthew Cappucci

This was a banner year for storm chasers

What could be behind this year’s wild weather

Green crabs have invaded habitats. Sea otters might be the solution.

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Norovirus: What to know about rising outbreaks of the gastrointestinal ailment

Changing your eye color with surgery is risky. They did it anyway.

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Medical robots are learning and could help fill a serious shortage of surgeons

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10 tips from experts to improve our mental well-being

D.C., Md. & Va.

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Violent crime, including homicide and carjackings, drops in D.C.

D.C. area faces snow possibility and prolonged siege of cold air

D.C. animal services will be split in the new year

D.C. Mayor Bowser goes to Mar-a-Lago, says she had ‘great meeting’ with Trump

D.C.-area forecast and updates: Drying out to ring in the new year, then a rush of cold air in 2025

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Capitals close 2024 with tight, ‘grinding’ win over the Bruins

Analysis Mark Maske

Lions-Vikings showdown puts NFL playoff seeding in the spotlight

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What should be done about the ABC disgrace? I answered your questions.

No shoes, still? TSA answered your questions on airport security.

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Linda Lavin’s final stage performance showcased her poignant wit

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Olivia Hussey, who found teen stardom in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ dies at 73

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