Probe stalls amid fears of covert op confirmation
An investigation of a retired Marine general accused of leaking classified information has been put on hold amid concerns that prosecution in court could force the U.S. to acknowledge a joint program with Israel, officials said.
Parents are dodging the carpool grind by sending their kids on Uber, alone
Some say they find Uber easier to use and more secure than taxis, but critics are uneasy at the thought of children by themselves using a car service designed for adults.
Stories from all over
Expelled Oklahoma students would have ‘excellent chance’ in court
A George Mason University case illustrates limits on discipline by state schools.
Bodies found in search for 11 service members in Army helicopter crash
The helicopter was reported missing Tuesday during a routine training mission in the Florida panhandle.
Clinton: It ‘might have been smarter’ to use a State Dept. e-mail account
The former secretary of state said that she never sent classified material from the private account.
This is historic: The dollar will soon
be worth more than the euro
WONKBLOG | The euro just fell to a 12-year low against the dollar.
Mexican drug cartels exploit kids. Is U.S. also putting them in harm’s way?
Suspected young smugglers have been detained without charges in shelters across the U.S.
Republicans set up a breakaway nation
Call it the State of Republicania, where speaking like a true American is nigh unto treason.
More Headlines
Why did victims in Islamic State beheading videos look so calm?
WORLDVIEWS | The Islamic State used mock executions to create a grim calm, a defector says.
Ted Cruz’s claim that the IRS tax code has more words than the Bible
FACT CHECKER | What does this comparison say about the tax code if it is true?
The science of protecting feelings:
Why we pretend opinions are equal
The value — and sometimes high cost — of being social animals.
Louisiana’s Jindal urges presidential hopefuls to sign on to GOP Iran letter
The Louisiana governor says possible contenders should line up against a potential Iran nuclear deal.
An argument between the U.S. and Venezuela is putting Cuba in a very awkward position
Cuba’s delicate balancing act in the middle of the escalating Venezuela-U.S. dispute
Utah lawmakers vote to allow firing squads
The bill would make the firing squad the official backup to lethal injections in the state.
The divorce rate is falling. Here’s why that’s bad news for some Americans.
Some arranged-marriage couples are forced by social pressure originating thousands of miles away to stay in emotionally unhealthy and abusive relationships.
D.C. neighbors’ dispute over secondhand smoke lands in court
A couple has sued after smoke entered their home from a wall that adjoins a neighbor’s rowhouse.
NFL free agency 2015: Colts to get Frank Gore, Trent Cole
All the NFL free agency news, analysis and links, in one place.
Jury awards $7.4 million to family of Marvin Gaye for ‘Blurred Lines’ ripoff
Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams will each have to pay more than $1 million in compensation.
David Vann’s ‘Aquarium’ delves into the depths of mother-daughter tension
A dark family drama about a 12-year-old girl with a fondness for sea creatures.
The new MacBook: Hands-on with Apple’s two-pound wonder
Apple’s new laptop is thin, light and packs a retina display.
What’s the best way to help a relative pay for college?
COLUMN | Taxes can be a consideration, but an Old Testament story proves that saving more than you need is best.
Report urges longer probation to weed out ‘substandard’ staff
FEDERAL DIARY | The GAO says better supervision and improved use of the initial observation period could boost staff performance.
New move to report rent payment history may help first-time home buyers
The records could improve credit scores, boosting tenants’ ability to obtain a mortgage someday.
Most Read
-
1
Why expelled Oklahoma frat boys would have an 'excellent chance' in court -
2
Why did victims in Islamic State beheading videos look so calm? They didn't know it was real. -
3
Leak investigation stalls amid fears of confirming U.S.-Israel operation -
4
GOP senators appear set on their own breakaway nation -
5
In wake of GOP letter to Iran, battle erupts over blame for dysfunction
Eugene Robinson
Q&A transcript
Columnist Eugene Robinson talked about the latest in politics and took questions on his column.
Keystone XL: Down the Line
A Journey Along the Controversial Pipeline and Into America's Energy Frontier

















