Brazilian biker reaches D.C. on patent quest
After failing to get recognition for a car accessory he says he invented, Paulo Roberto Vieira sees his last hope in one place -- Washington. || Story by Mike Shepard
Scientists are unable to explain why otherwise healthy children are dying from the H1N1 virus. || Story by Brigid Schulte
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After failing to get recognition for a car accessory he says he invented, Paulo Roberto Vieira sees his last hope in one place -- Washington. || Story by Mike Shepard
Some educators worry diminishing playtime could hinder children's emotional development. || Story by Emma Brown
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Number of drivers over Thanksgiving projected to increase 3.6% over '08.
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Federal Aviation Administration officials say a failed computer system that affected flights across the country Thursday morning is working again, but they cautioned travelers to expect residual delays. Reagan National Airport seemed mostly quiet, although departure boards showed several delays and travelers showed some annoyance.
When the remnants of Tropical storm Ida was bombarding the region, one adventurous cat found herself stranded about 60 feet up a tree in Potomac for a week. The Washington Post's Dan Morse followed the ordeal of the Kalin family as they desperately tried to save their pet cat, Rosalina.
Police have arrested 26-year-old Josue Pena in the shooting death of 9-year-old Oscar Fuentes in his family's Columbia Heights apartment and authorities described him as an associate of the MS-13 street gang who was trying to rob people in the neighborhood. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier and Mayor Adrian M. Fenty spoke Tuesday morning about the details from the scene of Oscar's apartment building.
Staff writer Paul Tenorio chats about Washington's face off with division rival Dallas immediately after the game.
Brian Orakpo has adjusted to a hybrid linebacker-defensive end role for the Redskins and become one of the NFL's top rookies.
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“I think the shift is terrific. Seems to me that the best interest of the children is being considered more and I'm guessing that the nod should go to the parent whose primary responsibility has been the raising of the children."
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Two families were hit with DUIs, and Michelle Obama dined out.
An unarmed man is killed, and Fairfax County police are mum.
Google outlined the structure of its Web-centric system.
It won't be easy, but this indispensable voice for the LGBT community will live on.
The Catholic Church's complaint about the D.C. same-sex marriage bill rings hollow.
The D.C. Council chairman should welcome an investigation on fundraising and home repairs.
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