‘Cliff’ deal averts economic disaster but hazards linger

Zachary A. Goldfarb

The bill helps prevent U.S. from dipping back into a recession but doesn’t tame dangers of national default, high unemployment or swelling debt.

U.S. stock markets surge following ‘cliff' compromise

Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman

Showdowns over spending cuts and federal debt limit are expected to be repeated in weeks ahead.

10 weirdest parts of the plan

Brad Plumer

WONKBLOG | A rum tax for Puerto Rico? Cheaper offices for Goldman Sachs? Help NASCAR build racetracks?

Gov. Christie lambastes ‘toxic’ House Republicans over Sandy aid delay

Gov. Christie lambastes ‘toxic’ House Republicans over Sandy aid delay

Rachel Weiner

N.J. governor condemns party, Speaker Boehner for failing to pass $60B package for storm recovery.

What Clinton’s health means for 2016

What Clinton’s health means for 2016

Chris Cillizza

Without question, latest health scare will influence how she is covered if she decides to run for president.

How Obama administration continues to embrace secret arrests, detentions

How Obama administration continues to embrace secret arrests, detentions

Craig Whitlock

U.S. continues practice of rendition despite widespread condemnation of the tactic years after Sept. 11.

Texas among 10 states facing lawsuits over level of education funding

Texas among 10 states facing lawsuits over level of education funding

Ben Wieder

Since 1984, the state’s school-funding system has been challenged six times.

George Clooney, co-founder of 'Not On Our Watch,' listens to opening remarks before speaking on a recent trip to Sudan and on the in-country situation at an event held by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in Washington October 12, 2010. REUTERS/Molly Riley NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Actress Eva Longoria attends NBC's Upfront Presentation at Radio City Music Hall on May 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Hannibal Buress speaks onstage at Comedy Central's night of too many stars: America comes together for autism programs at The Beacon Theatre on October 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)This image released by FX shows Louis C.K. in a scene from 'Louie.' Louis C.K. was nominated Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 for a Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy series for his role in “Louie.“ The 70th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Jan. 13. (AP Photo/FX)

What’s in and what’s out in 2013

Monica Hesse and Dan Zak

THE LIST | Dividing our culture into what is out and in for the coming year.

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Assassinating Clinton’s character

Assassinating Clinton’s character

Kathleen Parker

The attacks on the secretary of state during her illness have been cruel and unfair.

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In Congress, family members lobby
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In Congress, family members lobby <br> on measures before their relatives

David S. Fallis and Dan Keating

The rules were changed in 2007, but the practice is still allowed for some family members.

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Obama: Deal makes tax code more fair

Obama: Deal makes tax code more fair

VIDEO | President Obama says the “fiscal cliff” deal makes the tax code more fair, while helping the U.S. avoid falling back into recession.
Lawmakers outraged after Sandy aid vote delayed

Lawmakers outraged after Sandy aid vote delayed

VIDEO | House members from both parties expressed outrage Tuesday night, when they were informed that Speaker John Boehner decided to abandon a vote on aid for superstorm Sandy victims this session. An aid bill has already passed the Senate.
Obama returns to Hawaii for vacation

Obama returns to Hawaii for vacation

VIDEO | President Obama is back in Hawaii for vacation after a tense, end-of-the-new-year standoff with Congress over the “fiscal cliff.”
Paparazzo killed after photographing Justin Bieber's car

Paparazzo killed after photographing Justin Bieber's car

VIDEO | Authorities say a paparazzo was killed on a Los Angeles highway as he was trying to get a shot of Justin Bieber's white Ferrari, which had been stopped by police. The pop star was not in the stopped vehicle when the incident occurred.
Congress approves ‘fiscal cliff’ deal

Congress approves ‘fiscal cliff’ deal

VIDEO | President Obama is praising the bill that staves off the “fiscal cliff” tax hikes and spending cuts. The House of Representatives followed the Senate's lead and passed the bill late Tuesday.
The making of The List: A mockumentary

The making of The List: A mockumentary

VIDEO | For 35 years, The Washington Post Style section has produced The List, dividing our culture into what is out and in for the coming year. Past authors of The List discuss how it has evolved and what its future holds.
House approves ‘fiscal cliff’ deal

House approves ‘fiscal cliff’ deal

The House of Representatives approved a deal to avert the fiscal cliff on Tuesday night, by a final vote of 257 to 167. The bill, which already has Senate approval, now goes to President Obama for his signature.

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Shaking up the old-boy network

PHOTOS | The 113th Congress will have a record number of female senators. Here’s a look at each one.

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Obama’s failure to lead

Obama’s failure to lead

Robert J. Samuelson

The president has refused to help Americans face unavoidable, if unpleasant, realities.

Michelle Singletary

The Color of Money: Get it right in 2013

Carolyn Hax

Support during husband’s cancer diagnosis

Colbert I. King

Where are Clinton's critics now?

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Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

Same-sex couples marry in Maryland

From Tilghman Island to Baltimore, couples ushered in the new year with marriage vows.

‘Fiscal cliff’ deal passes

On Tuesday, the House passed a deal reached by President Obama and Senate Republicans.

New Year’s Eve around the world

Sydney’s skyline erupts in the first major celebration of the new year, and the welcome continues across the globe.

Good night, Red Palace

The gritty Atlas District bar closed its doors for good after a New Year’s Eve send-off.

Syrian students learn to adjust

Kids who fled the country find different ways to deal with the things they saw in their homeland.

India mourns death of rape victim

The gang rape and death of a 23-year-old college student triggers grief and anger across the country.

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Tom Sietsema: Put your resolutions on the dinner table

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The Washington Post critic shares his recipe for the restaurant industry and customers alike for better dining in 2013. 

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Lawmakers: No vote planned for Sandy aid

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New York area lawmakers erupted in anger late Tuesday after learning the House Republican leadership planned to let Congress adjourn without holding a vote on aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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King Arthur returns, in literary guises

King Arthur returns, in literary guises

Ron Charles

REVIEW | The legendary monarch resurfaces in an exceedingly dry literary thriller and a gory poem.

‘An Iliad’ beats the antiwar drum

‘An Iliad’ beats the antiwar drum

Nelson Pressley

REVIEW | Homeric saga becomes a mopey appeal for nonviolence in adaptation at the Studio Theatre.

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What’s in and what’s out in 2013

What’s in and what’s out in 2013

Monica Hesse and Dan Zak

THE LIST | Dividing our culture into what is out and in for the coming year.

Slice of heaven for local sneakerheads

Slice of heaven for local sneakerheads

Ryan Little

Georgetown’s Kickk Spott is the only boutique destination in the D.C. region for high-end sneakers.