GOP contenders’ vaccine remarks alarm experts

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Rand Paul appear to question whether vaccines should be mandatory.

GOP slams Obama budget plan as ‘envy economics’

Obama’s budget proposal is an opening bid that seeks to put his political rivals on the defensive.

Clockwise from right: Schock (AP), Downton Abbey (AP), his office (Post)

A congressman’s office is inspired by ‘Downton,’ but he won’t talk about it

Rep. Aaron Schock’s new digs are bold. But on Capitol Hill, where caution is king, they created a crisis.

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Auschwitz now. (AP)

Auschwitz now. (AP)

Accused Auschwitz 'bookkeeper' faces trial in 300,000 deaths

“I was a cog in the killing machine that eliminated millions of innocent people.”

Britain could become first country
to allow ‘three-parent’ babies

Britain could become first country <br> to allow ‘three-parent’ babies

Lawmakers were expected to vote on whether to allow genetic material from mom, dad and a female donor.

Trove of papers reveal a Rosa Parks who did much more than sit down

Trove of papers reveal a Rosa Parks who did much more than sit down

Civil rights icon who kept her seat on the bus was steeped in a struggle against injustice from childhood.

For hostages held 444 days in Iran, what’s the price of a ruined life?

For hostages held 444 days in Iran, what’s the price of a ruined life?

Thirty-five years after they were held captive in Tehran, survivors turn to Congress in a bid for restitution.

Rapid growth of ‘fast casual’ dining confirms its status as next big thing

Rapid growth of  ‘fast casual’ dining confirms its status as next big thing

Led by Chipotle, the category now controls 5 percent of all restaurant traffic, up from just 1 percent in 2000.

Joe Biden’s ‘Uncle Joe’ problem

Joe Biden’s ‘Uncle Joe’ problem

THE FIX | Democrats like him. But to truly understand just what the issue is, you have to go a little deeper.

Where presidents stayed: Landmark Japanese hotel to be torn down

Where presidents stayed: Landmark Japanese hotel to be torn down

If Don Draper were going to drink in Tokyo, he would definitely drink in the Orchid Bar of the Hotel Okura.

The zombie Obamacare stat
that earns 4 Pinocchios

The zombie Obamacare stat <br> that earns 4 Pinocchios

FACT CHECKER | The Republican National Committee’s 3-Pinocchio claim earns an extra Pinocchio.

How to fight with your spouse without ruining your marriage, in 9 steps

How to fight with your spouse without ruining your marriage, in 9 steps

BOOK PARTY | In “How to Be a Husband,” Tim Dowling offers strategies for surviving marital spats.

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Fairfax officials frustrated with delays in Geer case

Fairfax officials frustrated with delays in Geer case

It took 17 months for details to be released. Witnesses have said Geer had his hands up.

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Wizards fall short against Hornets

Wizards fall short against Hornets

Washington’s struggles at home continued against Charlotte, which played without Kemba Walker.

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