Day 2 of search for AirAsia jet offers little hope

The pilot’s last request was to climb to avoid bad weather, Indonesian officials said. And speculation mounts that the aircraft plunged to the seabed.

Rep. Scalise confirms he spoke to white nationalists

A spokeswoman for the House majority whip says the Republican was unaware of the group’s ideology in 2002.

The Clooney wedding was a highlight. (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.

    World-famous medicine man is haunted by a saga of suffering

    World-famous medicine man is haunted by a saga of suffering

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

    Throw Momma under the bus.
    And then back the bus over her.

    Throw Momma under the bus. <br> And then back the bus over her.

    COLUMN | The grown children who helped imperil former Va. governor McDonnell now blame their mom.

    ‘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.

    For once, the innocence of a Chinese prisoner was proved with evidence

    For once, the innocence of a Chinese prisoner was proved with evidence

    The nation convicts 99.9 percent of suspects, often beating false confessions out of them.

    Local

    Bowser taps officials to oversee D.C. homelessness, health, juvenile justice

    Bowser taps officials to oversee D.C. homelessness, health, juvenile justice

    Just days before she takes office, the mayor-elect turns to a trio with ties to the Fenty administration.

    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