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Judge denies request to return 2020 ballots seized from Fulton County, Georgia

The FBI’s seizure of Fulton County’s voting materials has stoked alarm among election officials and democracy advocates. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/06/fulton-ballots-investigation-trump/ Author : Jeremy Roebuck Publish date : 2026-05-07 01:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FBI raids business of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a key Virginia Democrat

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/06/virginia-fbi-raid-lucas-cannabis/ Author : Gregory S. Schneider, Perry Stein, Jeremy Roebuck Publish date : 2026-05-06 23:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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In tough year for musicals, ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ save the day

“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” and “The Balusters” also send out the Broadway season with a bang. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2026/05/06/lost-boys-schmigadoon-beaches-broadway-review/ Author : Thomas Floyd Publish date : 2026-05-06 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Ted Turner, cable TV visionary who created CNN, dies at 87

His sprawling legacy encompassed conservation, philanthropy and professional sports, and his bravado earned him the nickname “Mouth of the South.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/05/06/ted-turner-dead-cnn/ Author : Adam Bernstein Publish date : 2026-05-06 14:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Canary Islands as Swiss confirm new case

More than 140 people remain on the Hondius, which will take about three days to reach the Spanish archipelago for screening. A local official has criticized the plan. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/05/06/hantavirus-cruise-ship-hondius-outbreak-spain/ Author : Victoria Craw Publish date : 2026-05-06 14:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome

The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/05/trump-rubio-pope-leo-rift/ Author : Anthony Faiola Publish date : 2026-05-06 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Why is anger so addictive? A psychologist weighs in.

Social media is designed to keep us scrolling. But is it also keeping us angry? Rage bait is rewarded and amplified. It’s easy to react and even easier to get pulled in. Over time, this has changed how we interact with the world — and with each other. But is this just bad behavior, or something closer to addiction? Host Megan McArdle is joined by Keith Humphreys, a Stanford professor and psychologist, to break down the mechanics of addiction and how they might apply to life online. Together, they explore why rage is so compelling, how platforms keep us hooked
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Activist who gave out fliers with Stephen Miller’s address won’t face charges

A prosecutor cited “insufficient evidence” of an intent to harass the White House aide by distributing leaflets in his Northern Virginia neighborhood. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/05/stephen-miller-virginia-protest-no-charges/ Author : Olivia George Publish date : 2026-05-06 03:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Tony Award nominations 2026: Snubs, surprises and full list of nominees

“Schmigadoon!,” “The Lost Boys” and “Ragtime” rack up the nods, while Lea Michele and Adrien Brody get snubbed on Tony nominations morning. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2026/05/05/tony-award-nominations-2026/ Author : Thomas Floyd Publish date : 2026-05-05 17:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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U.S. agency sues New York Times, accusing it of bias against White male employee

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged that the newspaper violated civil rights law by denying a promotion to a White man and blamed its adherence to DEI policies. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/05/eeoc-lawsuit-nytimes-discrimination/ Author : Scott Nover Publish date : 2026-05-05 20:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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A storied women’s college faces federal probe for admitting trans students

The Education Department says a Title IX provision underpinning women’s schools applies only to biological sex. Smith College announced it would accept trans women in 2015. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/05/05/smith-college-investigation-transgender/ Author : Todd Wallack Publish date : 2026-05-05 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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U.S. mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be temporary, Hegseth says

The defense secretary says the ceasefire holds despite Iranian attacks on U.S. forces. He said the United States would call on allies to take over the mission to reopen the waterway. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/05/hegseth-briefing-iran-strait-hormuz-ceasefire/ Author : Victoria Craw, Tara Copp, Dan Lamothe Publish date : 2026-05-05 16:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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They thought their disabled daughter was safe. A pregnancy revealed her rape.

She’s blind and can barely speak, and her family is suing her group home, caregivers and state agencies. “The whole system failed Kamryn,” her mother says. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/05/disabled-woman-rape-pregnancy-maryland/ Author : Dan Morse Publish date : 2026-05-05 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle explosive lawsuit over ‘It Ends With Us’

The actors’ accusations against each other — including sexual harassment, retaliation and defamation — fueled months of online debate that overshadowed the film. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2026/05/04/lively-baldoni-lawsuit-settled/ Author : Emily Yahr Publish date : 2026-05-05 02:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Carolyn Hax: Empty nester bereft without ‘measured chaos’ of child-rearing

Introverted husband, friends and hobbies can’t give the extroverted letter writer enough to fill the next chapter of life. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/05/05/carolyn-hax-empty-nest-purpose/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2026-05-05 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Chris Donatelli, whose real estate projects reshaped D.C., dies at 58

The Washington developer helped transform gentrifying areas like U Street and Columbia Heights. He recently faced a legal crisis over forged loan documents. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/05/04/chris-donatelli-dead-dc-developer/ Author : Paul Schwartzman Publish date : 2026-05-04 23:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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School cellphone bans don’t affect test scores or attendance, study finds

Educators favor cellphone bans, but research shows that while new rules have reduced phone usage in schools, there has been little academic change. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/05/04/cell-phone-bans-impact-study/ Author : Lauren Lumpkin Publish date : 2026-05-04 18:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf region imperil fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Two U.S. destroyers and two merchant vessels came under fire during successful transits of the strait, while UAE and Oman reported attacks. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/04/us-ships-iran-hormuz-ceasefire/ Author : Susannah George, Tara Copp Publish date : 2026-05-04 22:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House

The altercation near the Washington Monument occurred shortly after Vice President J.D. Vance passed by in a motorcade, a U.S. Secret Service official said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/04/capitol-hill-shooting-white-house-lockdown/ Author : Sophia Solano, Steve Thompson, Amy B Wang Publish date : 2026-05-04 22:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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