Articles filed under Washington Post
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These thyroid disorder symptoms are easy to mistake for normal agingMay 29, 2026 9:38 am - At 52, Cindy Vogel started to feel more tired than usual. Even after a full night of sleep, her brain felt foggy, and she was so exhausted that it interfered with everyday household tasks. She finally got bloodwork done and learned she had Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that causes hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid.
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The simple trick that can stop a mosquito bite from itchingMay 29, 2026 8:46 am - It’s hard to think about much else when you have a fresh mosquito bite you’re desperate to scratch. While you can’t do much to make the bite go away faster, there are ways to relieve that itch.
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Many people skip colonoscopies. Experts added a blood test to the options.May 29, 2026 8:36 am - The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer Wednesday, May 27, expanding the number of methods to include a simple blood test.
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DOJ probes Democratic-allied nonprofit that helped pay E. Jean Carroll’s legal billsMay 28, 2026 7:13 pm - The Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into a Chicago-based nonprofit backed by billionaire Reid Hoffman over its payment of legal bills of E. Jean Carroll,...
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The media mogul who took Colbert’s hour spent 51 years chasing itMay 27, 2026 10:06 pm - The 10:35 p.m. time slot on CBS looks a bit different now. Gone is “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” In its place are two episodes of “Comics Unleashed,” a panel show that features four comedians, with host and executive producer Byron Allen.
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Ex-federal judges ask court to reopen Trump’s IRS lawsuit, probe payout fundMay 27, 2026 8:58 pm - A group of retired federal judges is asking a U.S. district court judge to reopen a lawsuit President Donald Trump and his family pursued against the IRS over leaked tax records, asking the court to investigate whether an unusual deal to end the case was an act of fraud.
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Months after feud with Bari Weiss, Sharyn Alfonsi is out at ‘60 Minutes’May 27, 2026 8:51 pm - CBS News journalist Sharyn Alfonsi is departing “60 Minutes,” months after a high-profile clash with CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss.
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Trump administration begins making new requests of green-card applicantsMay 27, 2026 8:10 pm - Immigration officers have begun making new requests of green-card applicants that lawyers believe will stress an already overwhelmed processing system and deter some people from seeking legal status.
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US to send Americans exposed to Ebola to makeshift hospital in KenyaMay 27, 2026 3:59 pm - The Trump administration is planning to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a quarantine facility in central Kenya that the U.S. military has been directed to stand up within a week, according to two people familiar with the matter who, like others in this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive deliberations.
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How sour ingredients unlock a world of flavor in home cookingMay 27, 2026 5:45 am - Sourness is more than one of the five basic tastes — it’s a method for seasoning. Fermented and pickled ingredients are naturally salty and layered with complex flavors that can brighten and balance dishes. Once you start thinking about all the uses for sour ingredients, they can start to transform your everyday cooking.