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Carolyn Hax: Husband refuses to back wife in standoff with his motherMar 14, 2025 6:00 am - Mother-in-law crosses the line in so many ways during visit and her son won’t say anything, leading to a war of words. Carolyn Hax says don’t give her any power. Treat her disregard for your house and rules with civility.
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John Feinstein, sports commentator and bestselling author, dies at 69Mar 13, 2025 2:39 pm - John Feinstein, a Washington Post sports writer who became the bestselling author of more than 40 books, including “A Season on the Brink,” an inside look at volatile Ind...
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‘October 8’ documentary probes the rise in U.S. antisemitismMar 13, 2025 1:38 pm - The timely documentary “October 8” looks at the antisemitism that arose last year on college campuses amid student protests over the Israel-Gaza war.
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The best frozen french fries? Taste testers found a clear winner.Mar 13, 2025 11:35 am - Often, the answer to “would you like fries with that?” is yes, please.The hardest part, really, might be picking the best bag. Here testers taste nine popular frozen french fry brands to find the best combination of crispy exterior and soft insides.
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Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks tax records, staffing cutsMar 13, 2025 10:04 am - The acting chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service has been removed from his position as billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpaye...
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Washington braces for a government shutdown — as DOGE cuts continueMar 13, 2025 8:50 am - Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding set to run out Saturday after midnight, no one...
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‘Black Bag’ is a spy story with a marital twistMar 13, 2025 5:30 am - That three-star rating for the new Steven Soderbergh movie “Black Bag” is a matter of personal preference. Kick it up by half a star if your tastes run to John le Carré espionage thrillers crossed with marital cage matches. Dock it the same amount if you don’t like talky, complex, fiendishly intelligent head games.
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Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Here’s what to look for.Mar 12, 2025 7:48 am - Concerns are heightening that the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession as the stock markets slide amid the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs.
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These green enchiladas make smart use of a few store-bought shortcutsMar 12, 2025 5:41 am - While many recipes for enchiladas Suizas with chicken start with homemade salsa verde, this one uses store-bought salsa for ease. Thick with tomatillos, onions and green chiles, to make them “Swiss-style,” the salsa gets blended with Mexican crema.
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5 tips for better frozen french friesMar 12, 2025 5:39 am - While the best frozen fries are perfectly fine when made according to their labels, they can be made even better with a little care — and some creative zhuzhing up. Here are five tips for preparation and flavor enhancements to help you up your frozen-fry game.