Hostages killed as U.S. rescue attempt fails
U.S. photojournalist Luke Somers and South African Pierre Korkie were killed by al-Qaeda militants when special operations forces conducted a raid in Yemen, the Pentagon said.
Rolling Stone’s U-Va. story:
A case of real media bias
In the disastrous story, a reporter presented a horrific scenario that she clearly wanted to believe.
Surviving Ebola
Recovering from one of the most fearsome infections known to humankind should provide a time of unsurpassed joy. But it doesn’t always work out that way.
D.C. bids a long, loving final farewell to Marion Barry
The city’s “Mayor for Life” is sent off with a marathon memorial that featured dignitaries of national renown, scores of clergy, soaring music and fiery speeches.
Second video of Eric Garner may
be more disturbing than the first
WONKBLOG | It shows what happened after he was thrown to the ground by New York police officers.
Is Jeb Bush really prepared to lose the nomination to win the general?
THE TAKE | He hasn’t declared if he’ll run, but his thinking suggests he’s ahead of his challengers.
A jogger saved this columnist’s life. Here’s how he repaid his rescuer.
On a cold January night, this Post staffer fell into the frozen-over C&O Canal. A jogger pulled him out.
He’s a ‘small-town farm boy’
with some unexpected news
DATE LAB | He shared a recent personal tragedy, but that didn’t detract from their night together.
Starbucks plans swanky stores selling rare, expensive varieties of coffee
Featuring upscale furnishings, the new line of stores “will heighten all the senses,” the company says.
Rolling Stone needs to come clean about its campus rape story
The magazine would help itself and the effort to end campus sexual assault by detailing its choices.
People gathered across U.S. cities to protest against the recent Garner and Brown grand jury decisions.
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Federal workers get early holiday gift
President Obama, a.k.a. boss in chief, has issued an executive order to close federal offices Dec. 26.
Kerry fears timing of interrogation report release
The Senate Intelligence panel’s summary on CIA methods may have foreign policy implications, he said.
British Museum lends Elgin Marble statue to Russia
Meanwhile, Greece recently hired Amal Clooney as part of its campaign to get the relics back.
Many of the nation’s worst run states were the hardest by the housing crash
The decline in home values was especially precipitious in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
No matter what Jackie said, we should generally believe rape claims
Incredulity hurts victims more than it hurts wrongly-accused perps.
D.C. bids a long, loving final farewell to Marion Barry
The city’s “Mayor for Life” is sent off with a marathon memorial that featured dignitaries of national renown, scores of clergy, soaring music and fiery speeches.
Wizards polish off Nuggets, 119-89
The Wizards’ 9-2 mark at Verizon Center is their best home start since the 1984-85 season.
Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Pharrell top Grammy nods
All three artists received six Grammy nominations each.
Al Green: Still tired of being alone
Yet the Kennedy Center honoree’s life, as a soul singer and a preacher, has been all about connection.
Crazy: At least 1 in every 10 robberies involves the theft of a phone
Now, regulators want your wireless company to roll out new protections faster.
CBS ends Dish blackout with deal on fees
Agreement comes after network pulled its programming from satellite TV service in several major markets.
Federal workers get early holiday gift
FEDERAL EYE | President Obama, a.k.a. boss in chief, has issued an executive order to close federal offices Dec. 26.
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