How the pre-election search of Rep. Ilhan Omarâs home breaks Justice Dept. norms
Published: October 14, 2026 10:00
The agency has historically avoided taking public action in investigations involving politicians in the weeks before elections.
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Reflecting pool liner failed in 85 places after flawed renovation, inspection found
Published: October 14, 2026 09:00
The damage identified by inspectors the contractor commissioned is far more extensive than has been previously reported, a document obtained by The Post shows.
Long after menopause, the ovary is still at work
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/10/14/long-after-menopause-ovary-is-still-work/
Published: October 14, 2026 09:00
The organ continues to have an impact well past fertility. And it keeps changing, âquite dynamically,â research shows.
Does a video store privacy law apply online? The Supreme Court will decide.
Published: October 14, 2026 09:00
The 1980s law prohibited video stores from disclosing what their customers rented. What does it mean in the streaming era?
A retired teacher loves to entertain. Rising prices have made her think twice.
Published: October 14, 2026 09:00
Higher food, electricity and travel costs are on Dorothy Brownâs mind as she prepares to vote in Novemberâs midterm elections.
U.S. probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar focuses on birth date, citizenship papers, people familiar say
Published: October 14, 2026 01:31
The Department of Homeland Security declined to move forward with an investigation years ago based on similar allegations, said one person, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that has not been made public.
Cornell bans fraternity houses from hosting parties as rape investigation continues
Published: October 13, 2026 22:34
The Ivy League universityâs president announced the ban as administrators address allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house.
Florida executes inmate with same method Tennessee used in botched Pike case
Published: October 13, 2026 21:17
James Robertsonâs execution, Floridaâs 17th this year, came less than two weeks after Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital.
Man sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakurâs murder
Published: October 13, 2026 19:50
A jury found Duane âKeffe Dâ Davis responsible for the 1996 shooting that went unsolved for decades.
Confusion delayed aid to Christa Pike after botched execution, 911 calls show
Published: October 13, 2026 17:13
Emergency responders were not let into the Tennessee prison for at least a half-hour after an initial emergency call.
These states are set to settle school culture wars at the ballot box
Published: October 13, 2026 10:00
Voters in 10 states will address prayer, trans athletes and other education issues, with some initiatives aiming for long-term change by amending constitutions.
RJ Mitte, actor best known for âBreaking Bad,â dies at 34
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/10/13/rj-mitte/
Published: October 13, 2026 09:43
The actor, who had cerebral palsy, used his experience to inform his role as Walter âFlynnâ White Jr. on the hit series. He died in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday.
People who have taken hyped, unregulated peptides have regrets
Published: October 13, 2026 09:00
As Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to loosen access to peptides, people who have taken the experimental substances report migraines, eye pain and fatigue.
Sea turtle nests broke a record this year. Why thatâs a good thing.
Published: October 12, 2026 21:23
Loggerhead sea turtles laid 4,174 nests on Georgiaâs beaches, the most in decades. It continues a slow but steady rebound for the threatened species.
California beaches, homes slammed by waves from Tropical Storm Rachel
Published: October 12, 2026 19:45
Some houses were marked as unsafe after the ground washed away beneath them.
Mamdani orders review of New York police use-of-force policies
Published: October 12, 2026 18:15
The announcement thrusts the city deeper into the nationwide debate over how law enforcement officials protect themselves and the public.
Cornell defendantâs lawyer asks judge to put limits on public statements
Published: October 12, 2026 18:00
A lawyer for one of the accused men said the order was needed in part because Jane Doeâs lawyer has made statements that could prejudice prospective jurors.
Sixth person who had measles has died in Pennsylvania, local coroner says
Published: October 12, 2026 16:57
The state is experiencing the nationâs worst ongoing measles outbreak, the first in the U.S. to top more than 1,000 cases since 1991.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omarâs D.C. home
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/10/12/federal-agents-search-rep-ilhan-omars-dc-home/
Published: October 12, 2026 13:57
Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, executed the search.
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the limits of religious rights in America
Published: October 12, 2026 10:00
The Roberts court has redefined the separation of church and state. This term may show how far it will go.
U.S. doctors are aging, raising concerns about patient safety
Published: October 12, 2026 09:00
Proposals to assess older physicians have collided with fierce professional resistance, legal challenges and debate about the value of cognitive screening.
Why doctors are urging women to redo early genetic tests for cancer risks
Published: October 11, 2026 10:00
Advances in technology detect far more genetic mutations, which can be lifesaving information for a generation of women first screened years ago.
Joe Rogan hosted a Mormon who debunks biblical literalism. Hereâs how it went.
Published: October 11, 2026 10:00
Church experts say Dan McClellan, a scholar known for examining misinformation about the Bible, is the first practicing member of the Church of Latter-day Saints to go on Roganâs massive platform.
The welder who always took his daughter fishing, and other lives weâve lost
Published: October 11, 2026 10:00
An attorney who never met a stranger. An OB nurse who loved Christmas and the slots. Intimate obituaries, in 150 words or less.
How Ukraine uses precision drone strikes to hobble Russian oil refineries
Published: October 11, 2026 10:00
Kyivâs drone operators are targeting critical components that are hard to repair because of international sanctions. The attacks are damaging Russiaâs economy.
Substitute teacher fired over OnlyFans account says business is booming
Published: October 11, 2026 10:00
A Missouri woman says her free speech was violated. Her adult content site has attracted more subscribers after news spread of her dismissal.
In the race for AI dominance, the U.S. relies on a surprising ally: China
Published: October 11, 2026 10:00
The Trump administration paints AI development as a winner-take-all contest, but U.S. data centers are full of made-in-China equipment and many U.S. companies rely on Chinese AI.
Once a frail shelter pup, this search-and-rescue dog now works disaster zones
Published: October 11, 2026 09:00
In recent years, Canyon has searched for people amid wildfire ash, along steep muddy banks after floods, and beneath homes destroyed by tornadoes.
8 dead in mass killing in Erie, Pennsylvania, authorities say
Published: October 10, 2026 18:38
Authorities said the shooter is also dead, but they have not given many details about the incident that appeared to take place at a home.
He called himself the âmost violent drunk in baseball.â Then he found redemption.
Published: October 10, 2026 10:00
All-star pitcher Sam McDowell has died at 84. In retirement, he became a sobriety counselor and drew comparisons to Ted Danson's character on âCheers.â
UAW leader reviled by Trump declares victory in reelection
Published: October 9, 2026 23:25
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that he had easily beat his top challenger.
Judge seals documents in Cornell case citing doxing of unrelated people
Published: October 9, 2026 20:11
The judge asked that redacted versions of the documents be filed to prevent the publishing of private information.
Mullin says ICE didnât know 5-year-old boy was in car when officer fired
Published: October 9, 2026 14:31
Federal authorities said Oscar Belgal used his car to ram government vehicles and endanger officers.
With Trumpâs praise, a new book and retirement buzz, eyes are on Justice Alito
Published: October 9, 2026 10:00
Samuel A. Alito Jr., who has often been in the shadow of other conservative justices, has taken on new prominence as a champion for the presidentâs policies.
A headmasterâs challenge to his male students: Speak up about rape
Published: October 9, 2026 10:00
A headmaster in Canada challenged his male students not to be silent when confronted with wrong behavior.
ICE officer shoots, wounds man in New York City
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/10/08/ice-officer-shoots-wounds-man-new-york-city/
Published: October 9, 2026 02:22
DHS confirmed that an immigration officer had fired his weapon during a âtargeted enforcement operation.â Local leaders said a 5-year-old child was nearby.
Outcry over Mamdaniâs Oct. 7 actions show land mines for the left
Published: October 8, 2026 22:06
Mamdani defended his Oct. 7 message that upset Jewish leaders and unnerved some Democrats.
Trump officials block Microsoftâs access to program for employee green cards
Published: October 8, 2026 17:29
Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension, saying it would affect H-1B visas and aims to protect U.S. workers.
Family accuses ICE of âexecutingâ immigrant whose sons are now in foster care
Published: October 8, 2026 17:20
The family of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez said his shooting death last year in the Chicago area was unlawful and left his two children traumatized.
Margaret Hamilton dies at 90. Her programming helped astronauts reach the moon.
Published: October 8, 2026 17:13
Working behind the scenes at MIT, she played a key role in the success of NASA's Apollo missions. She was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
North Americaâs heaviest zucchini weighs in at 170 pounds
Published: October 8, 2026 17:00
The zucchini, named Secretariat, is about four feet long.
Hospitals are closing across America, and itâs only getting worse
Published: October 8, 2026 15:44
Closure rates were almost the same between urban and rural hospitals.
U.S. states donât have sharia law. But bills to ban it are still spiking.
Published: October 8, 2026 15:00
There has been a surge of anti-Sharia legislation and commentary over the past two years, even though Sharia law does impact civil government in the United States.
Lawyers for accused man in Cornell case want Letitia James removed as prosecutor
Published: October 8, 2026 12:57
Lawyers for the man said a social media post James made before her appointment as special prosecutor demonstrated a âsubstantial risk of prejudice.â
Arepas! Astronauts! Test your knowledge this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Published: October 8, 2026 10:00
Explore the people, culture and history of Hispanic and Latino communities through these trivia questions.
The surprising new idea that is reshaping how we think about ADHD
Published: October 8, 2026 09:00
Scientists are starting to uncover the links between being a night owl and some neuropsychiatric conditions.
Number of teens who identify themselves as gay or bisexual is in âfree fallâ
Published: October 8, 2026 09:00
Conservatives have trumpeted the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but researchers say the reasons for the decline are unclear.
FBI says it stopped teenâs plan for ISIS-inspired attack at Mall of America
Published: October 7, 2026 22:58
The 18-year-old allegedly tried to buy an assault rifle, intending to harm shoppers at the Minnesota mall, according to court records.
Cold dorms, lost millions: HBCU alumni sue Missouri over funding inequities
Published: October 7, 2026 21:22
Former students at Lincoln University are seekig more than $500 million in back payments, plus interest, saying unequal treatment compared to the predominantly White University of Missouri led to inadequate infrastructure and financial instability.
Trump prods parents to claim child investment accounts as auto-enrollment begins
Published: October 7, 2026 19:35
The change has been long sought by economists and advocates who argued self-selection would benefit wealthier families.
Supreme Court wrestles with fight over Air Force munitions-disposal site on Guam
Published: October 7, 2026 19:34
A nonprofit group contends that exploding the ordnance threatens the islandâs main water source, sea turtles and an Indigenous cultural site.
Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence in failed execution of Christa Pike
Published: October 7, 2026 19:18
Death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital last week and remains hospitalized in Nashville.
Tropical Storm Isaias tracker: Map and projected storm path
Published: October 7, 2026 18:36
Isaias is the ninth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
How airlines could help contain Russian plague using lessons from past outbreaks
Published: October 7, 2026 10:00
SARS, Ebola and covid highlighted role of plane travel in spreading â and tracking â outbreaks.
Reports of sexual violence are up. Data from Cornell and other colleges in 8 charts.
Published: October 7, 2026 10:00
Incidents at Cornell are more likely to be reported to law enforcement but less likely to result in serious discipline compared to statewide figures, data shows.