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Felony record didn’t stop fraudster from fleecing GI Bill of $1.5 million

(Scott Stephen Ball/For The Washington Post)

The self-described former drug dealer says he faced no background check before he won approval to enroll veterans in his school for police dog handlers.

By Craig Whitlock

The sneaky kind of cholesterol that may be threatening your heart health

Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move

Column Michelle Singletary

My dog is dying. What would you spend to buy your aging pet more time?

Opinion Ramesh Ponnuru

Republicans’ case for killing the filibuster comes in two bad flavors

This couple’s love of skating — and each other — outlived the mall rink where they met

Voter turnout surges in Tennessee after Black-majority district is erased

‘It wouldn’t be Head Start anymore.’ Providers say HHS proposal guts preschool.

Rep. Max Miller has been battling for his career. Then came stories about a child’s stuffed bunny.

Unemployment improved, because thousands of workers disappeared. Where did they go?

Analysis Tim Carman

The Anthony Bourdain movie gets his origin story wrong in crucial ways

Democratic voters who used to back Susan Collins aren’t so sure anymore

7 inexpensive sources of fiber to add to your grocery list

Divers recover a bottle of Guinness from a 162-year-old shipwreck

Column Trisha Pasricha, MD

Fans aren’t actually cooling you down. Try this instead.

Column Carolyn Hax

What’s with big engagement rings if women don’t wear them forever?

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Better Living

Column Gretchen Reynolds

Why ‘super movers’ have healthier brains — and how to be one

(Craig Hudson/For The Washington Post)

Defined as people who are able to walk significantly faster than most of their aging peers, they are about half as likely to experience cognitive decline, a study found.