ON LOVE | After an initial date with Hagir Elawad, Medhat Ismail went home and told his father, "Some things in life, you just know." Soon after, Hagir and Medhat were engaged.
|| Story by Ellen McCarthy
PHOTO GALLERY: Hagir Elawad and Medhat Ismail
The bucolic town of Ferrum, Va. has been wracked by questions since a hunter fatally shot college student Jessica Goode. || Story by Brigid Schulte
There's nothing better than a locally grown bird as part of a Thanksgiving spread. || Map by Washington Post editors
ENTERTAINING: Make custom napkins using family photos
RECIPES: Classic Thanksgiving dishes with a twist
HOLIDAY GUIDE 2009: Cooking, gifts and more
A hip-hop history lesson, Fringe theater, concerts and new exhibits are on our list of must-do events.
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VIDEO: Young life lost to H1N1
The Archbishop of D.C. was one of first to sign declaration against abortion, same-sex marriage.
Michelle Boorstein and Hamil R. Harris
The movie "Precious" tells of a teen's struggle to overcome abuse. What can we learn from those who survive terrible ordeals?
Get up close and personal with famous faces, including Heidi Klum, Paris Hilton, Faith HIll and other celebrities.
Washington Archbishop Donald Wuerl talks about the implications of Washington, D.C.'s same sex marriage bill at a press conference with other religious leaders who signed the "Manhattan Declaration." The declaration is a pledge to protect religious freedoms and reaffirms the opposition of more than 150 Christian leaders to abortion and gay marriage.
One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned in Dinwiddie County, Va., but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board.
A Va. teen was diagnosed with a rare disease, Guillian Barre Syndrome, shortly after receiving the H1N1 vaccine. Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.
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.
The Washington Post's Robert McCartney discusses Prince George's County Sheriff Michael Jackson, and his decision to run for county executive.
Public enemy, led by Chuck D and Flavor Flav, came to town Wednesday in an effort to raise money for youth homelessness and specifically the Sasha Bruce House, which provides shelter and life counseling, before performing a concert at Lisner Auditorium.
Post editorial writer Jonathan Capehart gave some tough love to the final three contestants after the video challenge. Who should advance to the finals? Cast your vote at www.washingtonpost.com/pundit.
Post editorial writer Jonathan Capehart tested the final three contestants to see how they'd do on television. Who should advance to the finals? Cast your vote at www.washingtonpost.com/pundit.
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.
Alex Ovechkin talks about his likely return to the Capitals' lineup against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
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.
Family, friends, neighbors and city officials gather Monday night in honor of Oscar Fuentes, the 9-year-old boy killed by a bullet shot through the door of his apartment on the 1400 block of Columbia Road NW.
Alex Ovechkin is back in his red jersey and assigned to a line at practice, a sure sign that the Caps' star winger will return to the lineup Tuesday for the first time since injuring his left shoulder on Nov. 1.
Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin talks to The Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir about three of his most spectacular goals, starting with "The Goal" against Phoenix in 2006. File footage courtesy of the NHL.
Sarah and Will Armstrong are like many middle-class families. They are educated, have three kids and nice house in the suburbs. But at the end of next month, their health insurance will run out.
Staff writer Paul Tenorio chats about Washington's face off with division rival Dallas immediately after the game.
Virginia Tech linebacker Cam Martin once had pro potential, but after a slew of injuries he's spent most of his time on the Hokies' bench this season.
Nationals Insider: Strasburg injures knee, will miss start
Wizards: Wizards lose to Thunder
United: Olsen to retire
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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."
-moxiemom1 -- What working mother's attack on custody says
While good, self-empowerment isn't all we need to succeed.
They broke up, and now the ex is making seeing the dog difficult.
Teachers working together and planning more is gaining support.
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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