Justin Fairfax grew obsessed with clearing his name. His family paid the price.

 (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)

The former lieutenant governor’s preoccupation with restoring his reputation after a sexual assault scandal isolated him from his family, according to friends and former colleagues. This week, he shot and killed his wife and himself.

By Gregory S. Schneider, Laura Vozzella, Danielle Paquette and Teo Armus

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade

As sexual misconduct allegations rock Congress, some push for new rules

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Trump came to Arizona to rally young voters. An older crowd greeted him.

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Trump orders more access to psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, ibogaine

Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war

The humble cabbage is trending — and for good reason

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Animated spinoff turns the ‘Stranger Things’ aesthetic upside down

Single, retired, childless, isolated. Now what?

These are signs you may be a ‘placeholder partner’ in your relationship

 (Washington Post illustration; iStock)

Do you feel like your partner is treating you as a Mr. or Mrs. Right Now? The red flags are easy to spot.

By Michelle Vartan

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