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The Pulitzer-winning Washington Post political columnist, who was known as the dean of the Washington press corps and covered national politics for four decades, has died.
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Clashes in Libya, International Women's Day, pancake race, Powder Day festival, Earth from space and more around the world.
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Prince speaks at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles while Cindy Lauper performs in Vina del Mar, Chile.
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With turmoil in Libya and several other oil-rich states in North Africa and the Middle East, the U.S. average for a gallon of gas recently topped $3.50, a climb of about 40 cents in a month and nearly 80 cents from a year ago.
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At least as many same-sex couples as heterosexual couples -- and possibly more -- appear to have applied for marriage licenses since gay marriage was legalized in Washington last March.
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The Huskies handle a Hoyas team reeling without injured point guard Chris Wright.
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Christians across the Washington area marked Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, on March 9.
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Bank of America protest, carnival, International Women's Day, robotic exoskeleton under development and more from around the world.
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The latest sectarian violence was stoked last Friday when a church was set on fire after clashes between Coptic Christians and Muslims left two dead.
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Drawing from an old English tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras with pancakes, Washington National Cathedral hosted "pancake races" in its courtyard to kick off the 40-day period of Lent preceding Easter.
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Revelers bared flesh and threw beads on Bourbon Street until the sun rose on Mardi Gras to mark the annual pre-Lenten celebration that takes on so many shapes in New Orleans, from early morning parades to gay costume balls and second-line dancing of Mardi Gras Indians.
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Women throughout the world celebrate the 100th International Women's Day.
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A massive celebration of India packs hundreds of events into three weeks and brings dancers, artists and cuisine from India to the shores of the Potomac.
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"For Colored Girls" was a big winner at the NAACP Image Awards, taking the best picture, director and supporting-actress prizes.
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As legislators weighed the highest-profile issue in Annapolis this year -- in some cases trying to reconcile their desire to extend rights with their religious beliefs -- they heard plenty from lobbyists and advocacy groups on both sides.
But it's the personal appeals that are making a difference, some lawmakers say.
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Seven days a week, at all hours, monitors walk through some of Washington's roughest neighborhoods and into the lives of troubled youth others might cross the street to avoid.
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Paul Reed is the last living member of the Washington Color School, which grabbed the attention of the art world in the 1950s and '60s. He is still painting at age 92.
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Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly, nominated to the powerful position of Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates's senior military assistant, knows firsthand the pain and loss of many military families caused by war. On Nov. 9, 2010, his son 2nd Lt. Robert Kelly stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan and was killed.
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"Paris Through the Window: Marc Chagall and His Circle," through July 10 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Crystal Gould and Eric Perrott had delayed making wedding plans for months, until they had the idea to get married at Dangerously Delicious on H Street NE.
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We spent a dizzying day looking for the best new gadgets, games and gizmos at Toy Fair, the annual gathering of toy companies from all over the world. Here are some of our favorites.
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Politicians and celebrities joined military officers and cadets at the J.W. Marriott downtown Tuesday for a gala celebration of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program, which enrolls high school dropouts in a regimen of fitness training, mentoring, community service and study for their GEDs.
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An ambitious exhibit offers fresh assessment of a medium associated with hobbyists and amateurs.
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Prince George's County students learn about the environment at Camp Schmidt in Brandywine
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Nancy Trejos discovered Panama's hidden gems thanks to recommendations from her online social network.
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Nurses at Washington Hospital Center launch strike after nearly a year of contentious contract talks.
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The Nationals experience their first loss of the spring, falling to the Cardinals, 7-5.
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Billionaire Jim Justice is on a mission to return West Virginia's Greenbrier resort to its former glory.
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Baker Brian Noyes and partner Dwight McNeill migrate between city house and country house, each with their own style.
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President Obama awarded the 2010 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to 20 recipients at the White House on Wednesday.
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With each regime that teeters, each uprising that forces a U.S. embassy to be evacuated, more American diplomats and their families seek shelter at a nondescript Falls Church apartment complex.
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Teachers are protesting a number of education- and labor-related bills before the Indiana General Assembly.
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Pakistan's federal minorities minister, a Christian, was gunned down in the capital city Islamabad, March 2, 2011, in the second killing this year of a senior government official who had spoken out against the nation's stringent blasphemy laws.
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French fashion house Christian Dior fired designer John Galliano after a video showed him telling a a patron at a cafe, "I love Hitler." Galliano had been suspended a week before when police detained the designer on accusations of assaulting a couple and using anti-Semitic slurs.
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Iranian officials hailed the passage two warships through Egypt¿s Suez Canal in February as a milestone in Iran¿s effort to play a greater role in maritime affairs. But Israeli officials called it a worrisome provocation at a time of upheaval and deepening tension in the Middle East.
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Thousands of union supporters descended on the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday to protest a proposal to dramatically curtail bargaining powers of government workers. Republican lawmakers in Ohio are hoping to advance the measure quickly, pushing Ohio to the forefront of states where efforts to curtail public-sector unions have met heavy resistance.
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Learn how to make Najmieh Batmanglij's Persian golden-crusted rice with these step-by-step instructions.
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Dancing With the Stars 2011: Kirstie Alley, Ralph Macchio, Noah Hunt, Chelsea Kane, Sugar Ray Leonard, Chris Jericho, Kendra Wilkinson, Lil' Romeo, Wendy Williams, Petra Nemcova and Hines Ward join cast.
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As fighting continues in and around the Libyan capital of Tripoli, tens of thousands of guest workers from Egypt, Tunisia and other countries are fleeing to the border of Tunisia to escape the violence. The situation is quickly turning into a humanitarian emergency as fledgling Tunisia is overwhelmed with the migrant workers.
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Motivated by recent shows of political strength by neighbors in Egypt, demonstrators in the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the streets of many cities to rally for change.
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When Kenneth Baker found out he had prostate cancer, his urologist detailed his options: The 84-year-old was too old for surgery, but he could pick from two forms of radiation or simply wait to see if he really needed treatment. The wait-and-see option didn¿t appeal to the retired salesman. But Baker was drawn to a radiation regimen he could undergo at a center his urologist's practice had opened near his home outside Baltimore.
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Jane Russell, the busty brunette who shot to fame as the sexy star of Howard Hughes' 1941 Western "The Outlaw," died Monday of respiratory failure, her family said. She was 89.
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Washington starts off the preseason with a victory, but Bryce Harper strikes out twice.
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Movie stars make their entrance at the post-Oscars bash hosted by magazine editor Graydon Carter in West Hollywood.
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No huge surprises this year -- The King's Speech, Inception, and Toy Story 3 were the big winners for the night, but did the youthful theme hold up? We examine the biggest night in motion pictures.
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Nominees and presenters made waves at the Academy Awards in glittering sheers, bold reds, asymmetrical details and yards of tulle.
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Red carpet contest: Inside the Kodak, the nominees vied for statues, but outside, they vied for status. Who dressed best?
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Violent street protests in Tunis,Tunisia, over the weekend killed five and led to interim Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi's resignation Sunday.
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The massive protests in Wisconsin's capital prompted by Gov. Scott Walker's bill to cut state employees' benefits and eliminate most of their union bargaining rights has sparked smaller demonstrations across the country.
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Sheen has had roles in movies such as "The Wraith" and "Hot Shots!" and on television in "Two and a Half Men" and "Spin City," but lately his personal life has made headlines, because of marital problems and bouts with alcohol and drugs.
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It may look like a posh summer camp, but the Children's Inn in Bethesda serves a very serious purpose: a place of last resort for youths who have some of the world's rarest and most mystifying diseases. Many children ultimately die. But for some, such as 5-year-old Benjamin Lopez, it can be a path to recovery.
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If you choose wisely, lodgings
defy New York's high prices and
the old days' low expectations.
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Do Oscar voters favor actors who gain or lose substantial weight for a role? A look at the fluctuating dimensions of some academy favorites.
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From Paraguay to Chile and Brazil to Peru, a growing middle class is powering economic growth that is helping to lead the worldwide recovery. And the changes can be seen acutely in Argentina.
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"Capitol Careoke" brought together local journalists, politicians and sports personalities Tuesday at the Ronald Reagan Building. They lifted their voices in song for Childhelp, a nonprofit group that prevents and treats child abuse and neglect.
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Continued photo coverage from the front lines of the U.S., Afghan and NATO military effort in Afghanistan.
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After 12 years of providing clean needles and free HIV/AIDS testing in the District, the nonprofit group PreventionWorks is closing because of a lack of funding.
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Singers Jamie Foxx, Nick Jonas, Seal and John Legend performed a medley of Motown hits Thursday at the White House.
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Scientists are exploring Earth's extremes to find clues about life beyond our planet.
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An athlete. A principal. A painter. These six new members of Congress come from all walks of life.
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A look at some of the film industry figures likely to appear during the 2011 Academy Awards "In Memoriam" montage.
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Fashion shows, Mexican drug cartel members captured, WikiLeaks founder ordered extradited, New Zealand earthquake aftermath and more from around the world.
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International defense exhibition, violent protests in Libya and Yemen, hunt for earthquake survivors in New Zealand and more from around the world.
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Space shuttle Discovery is poised to make its last flight. NASA began fueling its most traveled shuttle shortly after sunrise Thursday. The weather outlook has improved to 90 percent "go" for the 4:50 p.m. liftoff.
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A look at some of the young actors and actresses making waves ahead of the Oscars.
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden over sex crimes claims, a judge said Thursday. Assange's lawyer said he would appeal against the ruling to the High Court.
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In a new book and exhibition, photographer Allan Pollok-Morris discovers the best of British landscape design and land art.
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The National Park Service's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War began Wednesday with the arrival of "Abraham Lincoln" in the District, on the same date he arrived in 1861 in preparation for his inauguration.
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A stunning reversal of fortune has forced socialite Patricia Kluge, once married to the country's richest man and a maker of much-lauded wines, to sell her Charlottesville estate and vineyard.
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Kate Middleton is quickly becoming a style icon. From her love of knee-bearing skirts and dresses to her snazzy fascinator collection, the fashion-obsessed can't seem to get enough.
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Rahm Emanuel, a former House member and chief of staff to President Obama, overcame legal obstacles to become the next mayor of Chicago.
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George Washington interpreters bring the nation's first president alive for area residents.
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Luke C. Moore, DCPS's only alternative high school, has been open since 1970 but never had a basketball team. That changed this academic year.
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Lawmakers have long considered it their primary job to bring home federal money. Now, the GOP wants its members to define themselves by what they can reduce, defund or terminate. That makes Reps. Harold Rogers (Ky.) and C.W. Bill Young (Fla.), who are masters of the old earmark culture, key indicators of whether the new model will work.
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For nine women at the Roxsan Day Spa in North Bethesda, a thing as simple as a little time by themselves, having their hands or feet massaged and their faces bathed in steam and fragrant oils, relieved the stress of their lives, upended by the wounds of war.
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The countdown to Prince William and Kate Middleton's April 29th wedding has spawned a slew of fans looking to replicate their royal style.
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Meredith Koop, a 29-year-old personal assistant to the first lady, received plenty of attention at Fashion Week for her role in crafting Michelle Obama's style.
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The search for survivors is on as buildings crumble after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits at the height of a busy workday in Christchurch.
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Continued photo coverage from the front lines of the joint U.S., Afghan and NATO military effort in Afghanistan.
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In just his second Sprint Cup start, 20-year-old Trevor Bayne wins the Great American Race.
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After the publication of a controversial excerpt from Chua's memoir, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," interest has been high in her parenting philosophy: Are Asian mothers really superior?
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Motivated by recent shows of political strength by neighbors in Egypt, demonstrators are taking to the streets of many capital cities to rally for change.
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Host Robinson won the team title at the Virginia AAA meet, the first state championship for a Northern Region school since 1985. Jake Smith and Brooks Martino won individual titles for the Rams on Feb. 19, 2011.
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A new Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation-Harvard University poll has found that despite being hit harder by the recession, African Americans and Hispanics are more optimistic than white about their economic futures.
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Ten years after his death in a wreck on the final turn of the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt is remembered for embodying the essential qualities of NASCAR.
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Nick Stuban was a football player at W.T. Woodson High School whose story brought to light a discipline system that many Fairfax families call too lengthy, too rigid and too hostile.
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An estimated 25,000 protesters gathered at the Capitol building in Madison to protest Republican Gov. Scott Walker's legislation to cut public employees' benefits and eliminate most of their collective bargaining rights.
Best of the Post 2010
Our seventh annual installment of "Best of The Post" showcases the most striking photography, multimedia, and video content The Washington Post produced in the past 12 months.
Our seventh annual installment of "Best of The Post" showcases the most striking photography, multimedia, and video content The Washington Post produced in the past 12 months.
America votes
Through portraits and three questions, ordinary voters address their thoughts on government and a contentious midterm campaign season.
Through portraits and three questions, ordinary voters address their thoughts on government and a contentious midterm campaign season.
Scene In: H Street
The revitalized Atlas District, along H Street, NE serves up a slice of quirky with its neighborhood traditions.
The revitalized Atlas District, along H Street, NE serves up a slice of quirky with its neighborhood traditions.
Okinawa: Video Reports from Japan and America
An interactive feature about the biggest of the Ryukyu Islands in southernmost Japan.
An interactive feature about the biggest of the Ryukyu Islands in southernmost Japan.
Unfinished business: Earth Day 40 years later
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, with events around the globe including a rally in Washington, D.C. The first Earth Day was organized by a small group of activists in Dupont Circle.
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, with events around the globe including a rally in Washington, D.C. The first Earth Day was organized by a small group of activists in Dupont Circle.
No Greater Love
Classie Morant, 104, swore that as long as she had strength, she would care for her bedridden sister, Rozzie Laney, 92. For more than 20 years, she has kept that promise.
Classie Morant, 104, swore that as long as she had strength, she would care for her bedridden sister, Rozzie Laney, 92. For more than 20 years, she has kept that promise.
India in Motion
Exploring a distant land through sight and sound.
Exploring a distant land through sight and sound.
Obama Year One
A look at the first 12 months of Barack Obama's presidency.
A look at the first 12 months of Barack Obama's presidency.
Best of the Post 2009
A selection of The Washington Post's favorite work of the year.
A selection of The Washington Post's favorite work of the year.
Mexico at War
Washington Post video-journalist Travis Fox documents the growing war between Mexico's government and its violent drug cartels in transforming Mexican society and life along the embattled U.S. border
Washington Post video-journalist Travis Fox documents the growing war between Mexico's government and its violent drug cartels in transforming Mexican society and life along the embattled U.S. border
Half a Tank: Along Recession Road
A multimedia blog about Americans adapting to the recession.
A multimedia blog about Americans adapting to the recession.
Mexico at War
The Post's William Booth and Travis Fox drive the borderlands from Ciudad Juarez to Tijuana, telling video stories of people caught up in Mexico's drug war.
The Post's William Booth and Travis Fox drive the borderlands from Ciudad Juarez to Tijuana, telling video stories of people caught up in Mexico's drug war.
TimeSpace: Entertainment
Navigate entertainment news through a map and timeline interface displaying articles and photos from around the world.
Navigate entertainment news through a map and timeline interface displaying articles and photos from around the world.
Worth the Risk
A U.S. Army Captain's Gamble on Reconciling With the Enemy
A U.S. Army Captain's Gamble on Reconciling With the Enemy
Video: In The Moment
Witnessing Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration
Witnessing Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration
Inauguration Multimedia 2009
Multimedia leading up to and including the historic Inauguration of the 44th president.
Multimedia leading up to and including the historic Inauguration of the 44th president.
The Preparers
Setting the Stage for the Inauguration of the 44th President.
Setting the Stage for the Inauguration of the 44th President.
