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As a veteran storm chaser, I’ve intercepted 60 tornadoes, lost nine windshields to giant hail and driven close to 100,000 miles. No matter how many I see, each feels unique. https://wapo.st/3OfeGO1

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Over six weeks of conflict, Iran has halted virtually all traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Even under a U.S. blockade, these factors allow Iran to continue exerting influence over who crosses it. Here’s what makes the strait so critical:

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Dianna Russini, one of the country’s best-known NFL reporters, resigned from her job at the Athletic amid an ongoing ethics investigation into her relationship with New England Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel.

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Revoking the right of Haitian immigrants to remain in the United States would deliver a blow to the workforce that cares for America’s seniors, nursing home operators are warning in a case to be heard this month by the U.S. Supreme Court. https://wapo.st/4sBQZ0m

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A woman accused former congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) of raping her in a West Hollywood hotel in 2018, and said she will make a formal report to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.

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A new confrontation in Washington may be taking shape. The Trump administration could challenge Jerome Powell’s plan to stay on as acting Fed chairman if the Senate doesn’t confirm Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace him, by May 15.

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U.S. warships confronted six ships seen departing an Iranian port, forcing them all to turn back, in the opening hours of President Trump’s bid to counter Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.

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Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, would probably be the wealthiest central bank leader in recent decades if confirmed. Newly released financial disclosures detail a fortune well in excess of $100 million. https://wapo.st/4muDKwU

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A divided appeals court ruled that D.C.’s chief federal judge must end his inquiry into possible criminal contempt by Trump administration officials who disregarded court orders last year to halt flights of Venezuelan migrants to a prison in El Salvador.

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Revoking the right of Haitian immigrants to remain in the U.S. would deliver a blow to the workforce that cares for America’s seniors, nursing home operators are warning in a case to be heard this month by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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The Justice Department released a long-awaited report arguing that the Biden administration had egregiously weaponized a law that has historically been used to prosecute people who physically block women from entering abortion clinics.

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The attempted fire-bombing at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman fueled concerns in Silicon Valley that violence inspired by fear or dislike of AI may become more common. Here’s what some in the tech industry had to say about the current climate:

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A federal judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against President Trump’s federal housing director who alleged on prime-time TV last year that dozens of Fannie Mae employees were committing fraud under the guise of making charitable donations.

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Column by Monica Hesse: Coachella-with-a-pop-star is not the post-administration behavior that most world leaders have on their bingo cards. But what are we to make of these Justin Trudeau/Katy Perry photographs? The short answer: nothing.

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Olivia Troye, a national security official in President Trump’s first administration who became an outspoken critic, plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat, joining other former Republicans alienated by Trump now seeking office.

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Despite electoral victories, the Democratic National Committee faces financial struggles. The Republican National Committee, fueled by donors keen to stay in President Trump’s good graces, ended February with $109 million — seven times what Democrats had. https://wapo.st/41ZBUuC

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City council members in Fort Worth, the 11th-largest city in the country, weighed an ultimatum from President Trump: End its DEI programs or risk losing all federal funding. Other local leaders are grappling with similar dilemmas around the country.

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Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, who was arrested last month for allegedly shooting and killing his friend, has been indicted by a grand jury on a first-degree murder charge, officials said. If found guilty, he could face up to life in prison.

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Israel and Lebanon will meet in D.C. on Tuesday for high-level diplomatic talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Lebanon. Here's what to know:

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The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 young girls and counselors died in historic flooding last year, want to reopen. But the family of Cile Steward, 8, the only girl whose body wasn’t found, sued to stop them. Here’s what happened at yesterday’s hearing:

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An early heat wave is headed for parts of the East. Temperatures will rise into the 90s across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, with 80-degree heat stretching from the Midwest to New England — exceeding June averages for around 160 million people. https://wapo.st/4mud8wf

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Though he won’t say it, Alex Ovechkin may well retire from the NHL after today’s finale. That made Sunday’s game of “sewer ball” all the more special.

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Vice President JD Vance, head of the U.S. negotiating team, offered a 20-year moratorium on all Iranian enrichment, according to two people familiar with the matter. Iran, however, offered three to five years. Each refused the other’s offer.

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A letter writer is not showing but not announcing her pregnancy this time, and she’s worried about making things awkward with people. “I just am too aware of the fragility and uncertainty of the situation.“ Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in:

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Chappell Roan, a crying 11-year-old girl and three weeks of news and memes. How did we even get here? Let’s say it was a mix of the internet’s most volatile topics: celebrity shaming, children and shaming a celebrity because of a child.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s years in power are coming to an end. President Trump’s vow to use “the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen Hungary’s Economy” if Orban were reelected proved unconvincing to the country’s voters.

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Column: As so often happens when an image is poorly made and overwrought, the AI image of President Trump posing as a saintly figure conveyed more meanings than the artist intended. Among those messages is a palpable sense of desperation.

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As the House returns this week from recess, lawmakers will be angling to expel as many as four members from the body — two Democrats and two Republicans — who are accused of serious wrongdoing, including sexual and financial misconduct.

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While medications can help manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, there’s a natural remedy that can play a big role, too: movement. Here are some aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises to try:

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Spring is typically the season to tackle deep-cleaning chores that we tend to put off, but decluttering can also be an important part of freshening up your home. Here are 11 fairly low-lift decluttering jobs to consider adding to your to-do list:

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