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Dalai Lama says he'll give up his political role
The Dalai Lama says he'll give up his political role in the Tibetan government-in-exile, and will propose constitutional amendments to do that during the upcoming parliament session. But China has dismissed his announcement. (March 10)
Space shuttle Discovery completes final mission
Space shuttle Discovery landed for the last time at the Kennedy Space Center in Fla. after completing its final mission in space. NASA has relied on Discovery for more than a quarter-century. (March 9)
NPR Executive blasts Tea Party in hidden-camera video
An NPR executive was captured on hidden camera calling the tea party movement racist and xenophobic and says NPR would be better off without federal funding. (March 8)
Post Sports Live, March 8
The Washington Post's LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg, Tarik El-Bashir and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the Capitals' five-game win streak and preview Georgetown's chances in the Big East Tournament.
Fennville wins first game after Wes Leonard's death
An emotional crowd was on hand Monday to watch Michigan's Fennville High School win its first basketball game since player Wes Leonard died suddenly last week. Leonard collapsed on the court moments after hitting a game-winning basket. (March 7)
Lance Mackey seeks fifth straight win at 2011 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
The competitive portion of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has begun. Several mushers are trying to dethrone defending champion Lance Mackey, who has won four times in a row. The winner will get $50,400 and a new truck. (March 7)
Bull leaps fence at fight in Venezuela
Amateur video captured dramatic footage of a bull jumping into the audience during a bullfight on Saturday in eastern Venezuela. One worker was injured by the bull and was escorted from the arena. (March 7)
Obama: Military action against Libya possible
Speaking after a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, President Barack Obama said the U.S. and its NATO allies are still considering a military response to violence in Libya. (March 7)
Romney: 'Obamacare' should be repealed
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney derided President Barack Obama's health care law _ modeled in some ways after one the ex-governor signed in Massachusetts _ as a misguided and egregious effort to seize more power for Washington. (March 7)
Gates: U.S. should stay involved in Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said says that both the U.S. and Afghan governments agree the American military should remain involved in Afghanistan after the planned 2014 end of combat operations, unlike the agreement with Iraq. (March 7)
Space shuttle Discovery timelapse: Two minutes in space
This time-lapse video shows Space shuttle Discovery leaving the International Space Station for the last time. It undocked Monday morning, wrapping up a nine-day visit. (March 7)
Pro-Gaddafi forces battle both sides of Tripoli
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi launched a fresh air strike on rebel fighters in a key oil port east of the capital Monday. To the west the town of Zawiya remains defiant despite being battered. (March 7)
Kilauea Volcano erupts in Hawaii
Scientists say an eruption occurred along the middle of Kilauea Volcano's east rift zone after the Pu'u O'o crater floor collapsed, and lava was seen erupting up to 65 feet high. (March 6)
Police: DNA confirms suspect 'East Coast Rapist'
New Haven police say DNA confirmed that a man arrested Friday in Connecticut is the East Coast Rapist suspected of terrorizing women with sexual assaults from Virginia to Rhode Island over 12 years. (March 5)
'East Coast Rapist' suspect arrested in Conn.
A man believed to be responsible for rapes and other attacks on 17 women since 1997 and dubbed the East Coast Rapist has been arrested in Connecticut, the U.S. Marshals Service said. (March 4)
Obama jokes with Jeb
During a speech in Miami on education and innovation, President Obama joked that former governor of Florida Jeb Bush, who was in attendance, is also best known as the brother of "Marvin Bush" and that the rest of the family "also did some work in Washington... back in the day."
West Va. billionaire 'As common as an old shoe'
When Jim Justice took over his family's businesses in 1993, he inherited operations worth about $25 million. The 59-year-old billionaire owner of The Greenbrier runs 47 business and is one of the wealthiest people in America.
NASA launches Glory satellite
A rocket carrying an Earth-observation satellite blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base early Friday morning. However NASA's Glory satellite, which was on a three-year mission to analyze how airborne particles affect Earth's climate, never reached orbit. (March 4)
Rahm Emanuel meets Twitter impersonator
Rahm Emanuel vowed to give $5,000 to charity if the person behind a fake Twitter handle impersonating the Chicago mayor came forward. Turns out the tweets were sent out by a Columbia College journalism professor and Emanuel's keeping good on his promise. (March 3)
Gingrich explores presidential run
Newt Gingrich says he is launching a website to explore a run for president. Gingrich says that he and his wife "will look at this very seriously and we will very methodically lay out the framework for what we do next." (March 3)
