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A mother couldn’t accept she was dying, until her grandpa appeared to her

(Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post)

Analysis

‘Toy Story’ has always been entertaining — this time it’s important

5 extraordinary dads, including the one who fostered 47 kids

Opinion Delano Squires

These churches are putting family before politics

Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz, testing fragile agreement with U.S.

Kennedy Center says it will stay open for now, but is not booking new shows

Trunk Tetris and triple ID checks: The best travel advice from our dads

Funeral director who escorted Jesse Jackson and helped those unable to pay dies at 56

Think you have good dental habits? Take this quiz.

Column Michelle Singletary

A victim of 1,700 scam credit card charges had to fight for their removal

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Mamdani won New York denouncing Israel. Now, his movement wants power in Congress.

Alex Freeman, son of NFL star, is making his own name on soccer’s biggest stage

Misinformation about sunscreen is spreading on TikTok, researchers say

The profound meaning and mystery of deathbed visions

Column

Carolyn Hax: Can they opt out of grandparents’ trip without hurting feelings?

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In killing gang leader, Trump brings war-on-terror tactics to Latin America

Opinion Shawn Regan

The American West is burning. This maze provides kindling.

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Why fermented foods are so good for your gut, and 5 ways to eat more of them

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