Umema Aimen

Both men were fully aware that he was wearing an explosive jacket. They knew, too, that any attempt to go near him would result in death, and yet they stepped forward.

Valerie Strauss

Watch and read what they said.

Darryl Fears

Those with a fear of insects dread the coming swarm known as Brood II.

John Christoffersen

Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage.

Philip Rucker and Peter Wallsten

Controversies over the IRS and AP show a sometimes-bold, sometimes-timid approach to executive clout.

Allen G. Breed, Michael Biesecker and Martha Waggoner

A simple test could have alerted officials that the drinking water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated.

Phil Galewitz

A delay in issuing federal rules for the increase means that only a handful of states have implemented it.

Michelle Boorstein

Although she's known around the world, the Buddhist meditation teacher has a special D.C. niche.

Michelle Boorstein

Although she’s known around the world, the Buddhist meditation teacher has a special D.C. niche.

Roundup of news from across the nation.

Jenna Johnson

Reveley, the third generation in his family to lead a Virginia university, has a lot of constituencies to please.

Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz

When lawmakers cross the NRA, they can expect to face negative ads and aggressive campaigns.

Neil Irwin

The Fed chairman argues that you've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better everyday.

Sheila Weller

You can trash life-saving, medically necessary surgery, yet can't express worry, much less doubt or judgment, about "top surgery" -- or the direr "bottom surgery" for even the youngest male to female transgenders without being called hideously reactionary and cruel. Actually, I'm already ducking.

Valerie Strauss

Karen Lewis wins a new three-year term overwhelmingly.