Hastert accused of paying victim of molestation
The former House speaker allegedly paid a male ex-student to keep quiet about acts that took place decades ago, a federal law enforcement official said.
Why don’t Americans feel better about the economy?
The newfound prudence of American consumers has turned into the country’s core economic dilemma.
Shotaro Abe, 6, trains on Saturdays and Sundays. (The Washington Post)
Sumo groups hope skinny Japanese kids can recapture their nation’s glory
As foreigners dominate in competition, officials struggle to draw the attention of children who have lost interest in their national sport.
FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999
The errors are unlikely to reverse cases, the FBI said, but labs and attorneys want to know more.
Verdicts often set before trials take place in Iran’s revolutionary courts
The case of The Washington Post’s Jason Rezaian may stem from Iranian political infighting.
Baltimore’s blight puts O’Malley on defensive in 2016 bid for presidency
The city’s troubles hamper the ex-mayor’s pitch as the Democrat prepares to announce his run.
A shadow of suspicion hangs over world soccer’s governing body
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What it really means for someone
to rely on food stamps and welfare
WONKBLOG | Americans who live below the poverty line represent a shifting population.
Marco Rubio: Obama’s strategy for the Middle East has backfired
Much of the region’s instability is the result of the president’s disengagement.
An inhumane U.S. policy
Contrary to its language, the Helms amendment is blocking abortions for those who have been raped.
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As boomers hit retirement, they’re having to learn how to act their age
For a demographic that seems to see itself as forever young, classes on growing old have cropped up.
Fewer songs by women would help country radio, industry expert says
Setting off a firestorm in Nashville, he said playing too many female artists on air is bad for ratings.
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Most expensive homes for sale in the Washington, D.C., area
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On JFK’s birthday: Looking at the man behind Camelot
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A colorful 5K run in Prague and more in week’s best news photos
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Sinkholes seen around the globe, wreaking havoc
Bernie Sanders: So hot right now
THE FIX | The rumpled Vermont independent has quickly emerged as the leading rival to Hillary Clinton’s juggernaut candidacy.
Houthi rebels in Yemen holding multiple Americans
Efforts to secure their release have so far failed, though officials say the U.S. citizens are not hostages.
Nebraska banned the death penalty, but opponents say the fight isn’t over.
For foes of capital punishment, the bill’s passage offered a moment of relief after a long, emotional debate.
I’m a stay-at-home mom who works. So what should my mom identity be?
The writer says answering questions about what she does can be paralyzing.
‘She overcame much and excelled at everything she put her hand to’
D.C. journalist Charnice Milton was shot and killed at a bus stop after an assignment on Wednesday.
Another early exit for Strasburg
as Nationals fall to Reds, 5-2
Right-hander leaves in second with apparent injury as Washington falls in the opener of series in Cincinnati.
New York Times: Such a party pooper
The Gray Lady goes to great lengths to avoid fraternizing with the denizens of K Street.
Why Frank Sinatra still matters
A century after his birth, the man who conquered radio, records and film has no contemporary equals.
Meet the architect of Yahoo’s initiative to be the most ‘trustworthy’ tech firm
As chief information security officer, Alex Stamos has helped the company catch up with the competition.
Start your engine and stop your watch
New laws in Canada and other countries require motorists to take a time out from wearable gadgets.
How the breach of IRS returns is only part of the problem taxpayers face
FEDERAL EYE | With Social Security numbers, birth dates and home addresses, identity theft is simple.
Whimsical details abound in English Tudor manor on Severn River
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The home is considered one of Maryland’s grandest, early-20th-century abodes.
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