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.

    Klubo Mulbah, in Liberia, celebrates being declared free of Ebola. (Post)

    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.

      WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: A celebrant raises her hands during a choir selection at the final funeral service for Mayor Marion Barry at the Convention center on December, 06, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)

      A celebrant at Barry's service. (Bill O'Leary/Washington Post)

      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

      Second video of Eric Garner may <br>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?

      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.

      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

      He’s a ‘small-town farm boy’ <br>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

      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.

      Less than a year after showdown over RGIII, another seems to be brewing

      Less than a year after showdown over RGIII, another seems to be brewing

      COLUMN | Jay Gruden could find himself opposite Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen over RGIII’s future.

      Federal workers get early holiday gift

      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.

      Local

      D.C. bids a long, loving final farewell to Marion Barry

      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.

      Sports

      Wizards polish off Nuggets, 119-89

      Wizards polish off Nuggets, 119-89

      The Wizards’ 9-2 mark at Verizon Center is their best home start since the 1984-85 season.

      Federal Government

      Federal workers get early holiday gift

      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.

      Diversions