Missing jet likely at bottom of sea, officials say

The AirAsia pilot had asked permission to turn to avoid bad weather Sunday and his last request was to climb to 38,000 feet, Indonesian officials said.

A Chinese man confessed falsely. Evidence freed him.

In a nation where 99.9 percent of suspects are convicted, a man accused in poisonings walks free after eight years.

(Illustration by Charlie Powell)

Dave Barry’s year in review

COLUMN | There’s just no explaining 2014. It was a year of mysteries. In case you have forgotten why, let’s take a look back.

    A world-famous medicine man with a sweat lodge and an alleged dark past

    A world-famous medicine man with a sweat lodge and an alleged dark past

    Prosecutors say a Native American elder sexually abused and raped girls, including his own daughters.

    No, China does not hold
    50 percent of U.S. debt

    No, China does not hold <br> 50 percent of U.S. debt

    FACT CHECKER | Most Americans apparently are convinced of a fact that it is utterly wrong.

    Use our calculator to compare your height to that of outsize personalities

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    WONKBLOG | Would you look up to or down on Vladimir Putin? What about Angela Merkel?

    ‘Undercover Boss’ incites a backlash

    ‘Undercover Boss’ incites a backlash

    One employee is awarded breast implants. Another is fired in part for refusing to wear a skimpy top.

    Local

    Family of ramp agent killed at
    Dulles says the airport has flaws

    Family of ramp agent killed at <br>Dulles says the airport has flaws

    Confusion over rules and a lack of a risk management system led to the death, the man’s parents said.

    Sports

    Griffin wants to remain with Redskins

    Griffin wants to remain with Redskins

    REDSKINS BLOG | The third-year quarterback knows he has a lot to work on, but says he wants to be back in Washington next season if the franchise will have him.

    Business

    Five contracts to watch in 2015

    Five contracts to watch in 2015

    From a new stealth bomber to the military’s health care records system, here are some important contracts to keep an eye out for in the new year.

    Diversions