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Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) plans to announce that he will not seek a fifth term. The longtime Democrat, 68, who won reelection as an independent in 2006 after he didn't win the party's nomination, would have faced a potentially tough reelection battle in 2012.
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Blessing of the animals, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Tunisia protests, Brazil landslides, Australia flood aftermath and more from around the world.
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The cast and crew of 'Glee,' Amber Riley, Paris Hilton, Winona Ryder and other celebrities.
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Robert Sargent Shriver Jr., husband of the late Eunice Kennedy and father of five children, spent more than seven decades in public service.
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The shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others Saturday in Tucson brought out an outpouring of emotion for the victims. Six people were killed, including a 9-year-old girl who went to the casual meet-and-greet because of her interest in politics. In addition to Giffords, 13 others were wounded. The suspect, Jared Lee Loughner, 22, was taken into custody at the scene.
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Philbin announced on Tuesday morning's show, which he has hosted for more than two decades, that this will be his last season as host.
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Marine officers have concluded that Operation Godfather, the show of force that began Friday -- helicopters rushing through the sky, trucks hauling ready-to-be-built bridges, and convoys spanning the desert horizon -- has caused the Taliban to back down.
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Fox's "American Idol" will kick off its tenth season Wednesday night with a nearly all-new lineup of judges, including Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Jimmy Iovine.
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As the iconic chief executive of Apple takes a medical leave of absence from the world's most valuable tech company, here's a look at some of the key products and ideas launched under his leadership.
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A group of D.C.high school students traveled across the country to document life along eight streets named after the slain civil rights leader. Here, a look at one such Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in the students' backyard: Southeast Washington.
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Many Washington area residents used the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday as a chance to get some volunteer work under their belts as part of the Day of Service initiative.
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The celebrities were out in full force to celebrate the best in television and film at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Nominees and presenters kicked off award season decked out in bold sparkles, pinks, emerald green and black.
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The fourth annual BET Honors were held Jan. 15 in Washington. Honorees were Cicely Tyson (Theatrical Arts), Jamie Foxx (Entertainer), Iman (Service); Linda Johnson Rice (Media), Herbie Hancock (Musical Arts) and Lonnie G. Bunch (Education).
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The Steelers score last in a brutal playoff clash in Pittsburgh to advance to the 15th AFC title game in franchise history.
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The 2011 D.C. Tattoo Arts Expo, featuring more than 100 artists, concludes Sunday at the Doubletree Hotel in Arlington.
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Continued photo coverage from the front lines of the U.S., Afghan and NATO military effort in Afghanistan.
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Sambonn Lek is one of the best-known -- and best -- mixologists in Washington. Lek's last call at the Town & Country Lounge on Saturday will be a tough one; the Washington institution is closing for good, the latest in a series of farewells among the city's old-school hotel bars.
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The 168 members of the Republican National Committee gathered at their Winter Meeting in Maryland on January 14 to elect a new chairman.
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Jan. 12, 2011, marks the first anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti.
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With the Golden Globes this Sunday evening, the award season goes into full gear. Holly E. Thomas and Janet Bennett Kelly take this opportunity to comment on the fashion hits and faux pas on the Red Carpet over the years.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao is set to arrive in the United States early next week for a state visit.
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Work from "In Unison: 20 Washington, D.C., Artists" at the Kreeger Museum. The show opens Saturday and runs through Feb. 26.
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Despite conflicting opinions by some "old-timers," Austin's bohemian roots are alive and well.
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Thousands of demonstrators marched through Tunisia's capital of Tunis, demanding the resignation of the President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, who has declared a state of emergency.
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A.J. Casale was always guarded when it came to matters of the heart. When he met Nicola DeAntonio, however, Casale knew there was something special about her.
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The Obama's third state dinner is an important symbol of U.S.-China relations, but also a chance to showcase the best-of-the-best in American cuisine. Details of the menu haven't been released yet, but we asked readers to dream up what they would serve if given the chance. Enter your menu ideas and see more entries.
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Aniko Gaal Schott is used to grand spaces, houses with thick limestone walls and high ceilings. And her new Foxhall home did not measure up to such points of reference.
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Italy's Mount Etna roared back to life Wednesday night with a two-hour eruption that closed a nearby airport but caused no injuries.
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Louis B. Sawyer Jr., who spent 25 years in prison, is trying to build a new life for himself on the outside.
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The lingering legacy of the Great Recession is a Great Slide, as job losses, declining home values and devastated retirement savings knocked many Americans down the socioeconomic ladder.
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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Northeast Washington conducted a Requiem Mass on Wednesday for the victims of the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti.
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The Phillips home reopens this weekend after being shuttered following a fire in September.
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After nearly 10 months on the job, Metro Interim General Manager Richard Sarles is so media-shy that he's rarely recognized by riders on his daily commute. But while keeping a low profile, Sarles is earning high marks for taking the first steps toward putting the troubled transit agency on the road to recovery.
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Summer rains tore through mountains in Rio de Janeiro state, killing at least 140 people in 24 hours, Brazilian officials said. Rescuers struggled to dig through tons of mud and debris in a search for survivors.
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In Iden, East Sussex, the sport of bloodhound "man-hunting" has emerged as an alternative to fox hunting.
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After several seasons in deep hibernation, fur heated up the fall runways. Designers from Alber Elbaz to Zac Posen chose fox, lamb, ostrich and dyed maribou to add texture and drama to their collections. Inspired by the theme, retailers are offering both affordable and politically uncontroversial faux interpretations, all perfect for dashing through the snow.
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Gabrielle Giffords, in critical condition after an assailant shot her in the head, is a known as a pugnacious rising star.
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Newspaper readers across the country on Jan. 11, 2011, were greeted by the mug shot of Jared Lee Loughner, alleged gunman in Saturday's Tucson shooting that killed six and wounded 14, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
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Editorial cartoonists react to the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
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State Sen. Jamie B. Raskin, a medical marijuana advocate, returns to the Maryland General Assembly with a new perspective on the issue.
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When Mikayla Venson was 10, she took a look at her father's basketball trophies and decided she wanted some hardware of her own. Her father, Michael Venson, a former All-Met Player of the Year at Oxon Hill, agreed to train her. Now, the 14-year-old freshman at Yorktown could be the area's next basketball prodigy.
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Speaking in Abu Dhabi, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Arab states Monday to take a greater role in tackling the Middle East's most formidable problems.
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Snow and ice carpeted much of the South on Sunday and Monday, leaving at least three people dead, cutting off power to thousands and closing countless roads.
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Front pages across the globe broke news of the Tuscon, Ariz., shooting.
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot on Saturday morning while hosting an event outside a Tucson grocery store, according to local news reports. Giffords spokesperson C.J. Karamargin told The Washington Post on Saturday afternoon that Giffords was in surgery at Tucson's University Medical Center.
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Trystin Francis, an events planner with a gift for arranging interiors, seeks to create a sense of warmth in Vincent C. Gray's new mayoral office.
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Officials at a center for the homeless in Fairfax City say proposed regulations would make it difficult, if not impossible, to move to roomier quarters.
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As auto companies prepare for the 2011 North American International Auto Show, protestors weigh in on jobs, wages and the environment.
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Republicans and Democrats have found something to agree about, and it's right under their chins. These days, the new power tie is the same for everyone: pale blue.
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The Hoyas' shooting woes continued in their 65-59 loss on Jan. 8, 2011, as they dropped to 1-3 in Big East play -- their worst start since Craig Esherick's final season as coach (2003-04).
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After years of war, millions of southern Sudanese head to the polls Sunday to decide whether to secede from the north in a historic vote that is widely expected to result in a new nation.
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Students, teachers and familes participated in a New Year's Bird Count on Saturdsay. Adapted from a century-old Audubon Society tradition, the count is the one and only bird count event for elementary school students.
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Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr delivers his first speech after returning to Iraq from about four years of self-imposed exile in Iran.
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As the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) will have his hands on plenty of business-focused and politically loaded legislation. That makes him someone a lot of people want to talk with.
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Dallin Hatch was fascinated by Mariel Miller from the moment he first saw her. Nine days after their first date, they talked about getting married.
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Police faced off against rioting youths, Muslim prayer leaders called for calm, and authorities canceled soccer matches Friday as Algeria tried to quell unrest over rising food prices.
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As it recovers from a decade-long insurgency, the small Himalayan country looks to the multibillion-dollar gay tourism market to boost its sliding economy.
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The spotlight is back on losing teams in the NFL playoffs after the Seahawks beat the St. Louis Rams in their regular season finale in Seattle to win the NFC West with a record of 7-9. The Seahawks became the first team to reach the NFL playoffs with a losing record in a non-strike season.
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A turtle with wheels, a satanic leaf-tailed gecko, penguins, white lion cubs and more.
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The Hylton is Northern Virginia's latest contribution to a veritable boom of performing arts centers around the country. The boom is reflected nowhere better than around Washington, which has seen at least eight arts centers open since 2000, including the Music Center at Strathmore. -- Anne Midgette
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Continued photo coverage from the front lines of the U.S., Afghan and NATO military effort in Afghanistan.
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A suspicious package released smoke in the Jeffrey Building in Annapolis, and a similar incident occurred at the State Department of Transportation offices in Hanover. Two minor injuries were reported.
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The National Park Service will waive entrance fees on 17 days in 2011. Want to take advantage of the fee-free days? Here's some photographic inspiration.
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"Twilight," "House" and Eminem each won four awards as fans chose their favorites from film, TV and music at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Pitcher Bert Blyleven and second baseman Roberto Alomar will be inducted in a ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 24.
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The National Archives will feature a small, changing selection of rarely displayed original documents and objects in recognition of the Ronald Reagan Centennial. The display opens Jan. 7, 2011.
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Washington Post photographer John McDonnell eulogizes Kodachrome, the iconic film produced by Kodak from 1935 to 2009. On Dec. 30, 2010, the last Kodachrome processing machine in the world was shut down.
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Congress opens its session, and representatives elect Rep. John Boehner as House speaker.
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Press secretary Robert Gibbs is stepping down after two years in President Obama's administration.
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A series of short movies produced on a Navy aircraft carrier have come to light, full of explicit and controversial material.
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Wintry skies darkened over Switzerland on Tuesday morning, but Romanians were treated to a pinkish ethereal light and Swedes to a beautiful sunrise, as a partial solar eclipse that began over the Mideast extended across much of Europe.
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Despite constant temptation, six D.C. chefs resolved to fight back and shed their unhealthy extra pounds. Their insights stand to help any resolution-makers follow their lead.
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These are the likely leaders of House committees under the new GOP majority.
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Ahead of Wednesday's swearing-in of the 112th Congress, here's a look at the top 10 incoming freshmen to watch in the coming months and years.
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Coptic Christians demonstrated after the New Year's Eve church bombing that killed 21 worshipers in Alexandria.
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Salman Taseer, the razor-tongued governor of Punjab province, was killed Tuesday at an upscale market in Islamabad.
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The Jan. 6-9 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center is billed as the world's largest consumer technology trade show.
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The Obama administration is challenging coal companies to either change their tactics and voluntarily improve safety or face the harsh sanctions. Already, this is proving difficult.
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Actress Anne Francis, who was the love interest in the 1950s science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and later was sexy private eye in "Honey West" on TV, has died at age 80.
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"The world's cheapest car" was a cult hit at first, but it has suffered from safety concerns and what critics call poor marketing and competition from a flood of slightly more expensive cars.
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The handful of House Democratic freshmen in the 112th Congress call themselves "the Mighty Nine." That's half right. Meet the lonely new Democrats.
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The day after the Redskins' last game of the season, team members clear out their lockers.
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Five candidates for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee debated the party's past and future Monday in Washington. Michael Steele, seeking a second term as chairman, came in for pointed criticism from this opponents.
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Randy Edsall was introduced as Maryland's new head football coach on Monday afternoon. He previously was the head coach at Connecticut
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The birds fell Friday night over a one-mile area. Officials do not suspect illness or poisoning, but the cause has not been determined.
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Drenching rain that started before Christmas has flooded an area the size of France and Germany combined in northeastern Queensland state. Rivers are overflowing and at least 22 towns and cities in the farming region are inundated.
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Oscar-nominated British actor Pete Postlethwaite, described by director Steven Spielberg as "the best actor in the world," has died at age 64 after a long battle with cancer.
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The Redskins try to hold their own against the New York Giants in Washington's last regular season game. Shanahan ends his first season as the Redskins head coach.
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As Montgomery's politicians and Excel wizards enter the new year focused on unforgiving budget math, the county's readers are learning more about what ongoing library cuts mean for their local branches and daily routines ¿ including longer waits for popular books, fewer magazines and shorter hours.
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Vincent C. Gray, former chairman of the D.C. Council, is sworn in as the District's mayor, becoming the sixth person to hold the position.
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As the clock strikes 12 around the world, people celebrate with fireworks, balloons, dancing, prayer and more.
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The "narco" lifestyle has penetrated almost every aspect of Mexican culture. But Mexican professional wrestling, known as lucha libre, avoids themes tied to drug trafficking.
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Two expats' show on Voice of America, styled after "The Daily Show," is popular among Iranians, but not their leaders.
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Gena Bell was critical of President Obama from the start. But she never dreamed her strong political opinions would lead her to become an influential figure in a national movement.
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Three people were killed and several were injured early on New Year's Eve when a tornado struck in Arkansas.
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Capitals and Penguins players get in their ice time at Heinz Field in preparation for the Winter Classic, which will be played at 8 p.m. on Saturday night.
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In Herndon, a new hub of gay nightlife is attracting loyal customers, and Wednesday drag shows bring out competitors and cheering crowds.
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Almost a year after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake left more than a million people homeless, only a small fraction of recovery funding has been put into projects that Haitians can see. Of the $6 billion pledged for 2010 and 2011 at the U.N. donors conference in March, only $732 million had been disbursed by late November.
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Amid concerns about rising obesity, many places that once were more spa than boot camp have developed rigorous programs that are light on the pampering and heavy on the pain.
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Continued photo coverage from the front lines of the U.S., Afghan and NATO military effort in Afghanistan.
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Green Door Clubhouse, a program for the District's mentally ill, is closing its doors after 35 years.
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From finga gunz to the Redskins' quarterback mess, 2010 was unforgettable, on and off the field.
Best of the Post 2010
Our seventh annual installment of "Best of The Post" showcases the most striking photography, multimedia, and video content The Washington Post produced in the past 12 months.
Our seventh annual installment of "Best of The Post" showcases the most striking photography, multimedia, and video content The Washington Post produced in the past 12 months.
America votes
Through portraits and three questions, ordinary voters address their thoughts on government and a contentious midterm campaign season.
Through portraits and three questions, ordinary voters address their thoughts on government and a contentious midterm campaign season.
Scene In: H Street
The revitalized Atlas District, along H Street, NE serves up a slice of quirky with its neighborhood traditions.
The revitalized Atlas District, along H Street, NE serves up a slice of quirky with its neighborhood traditions.
Okinawa: Video Reports from Japan and America
An interactive feature about the biggest of the Ryukyu Islands in southernmost Japan.
An interactive feature about the biggest of the Ryukyu Islands in southernmost Japan.
Unfinished business: Earth Day 40 years later
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, with events around the globe including a rally in Washington, D.C. The first Earth Day was organized by a small group of activists in Dupont Circle.
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, with events around the globe including a rally in Washington, D.C. The first Earth Day was organized by a small group of activists in Dupont Circle.
No Greater Love
Classie Morant, 104, swore that as long as she had strength, she would care for her bedridden sister, Rozzie Laney, 92. For more than 20 years, she has kept that promise.
Classie Morant, 104, swore that as long as she had strength, she would care for her bedridden sister, Rozzie Laney, 92. For more than 20 years, she has kept that promise.
India in Motion
Exploring a distant land through sight and sound.
Exploring a distant land through sight and sound.
Obama Year One
A look at the first 12 months of Barack Obama's presidency.
A look at the first 12 months of Barack Obama's presidency.
Best of the Post 2009
A selection of The Washington Post's favorite work of the year.
A selection of The Washington Post's favorite work of the year.
Mexico at War
Washington Post video-journalist Travis Fox documents the growing war between Mexico's government and its violent drug cartels in transforming Mexican society and life along the embattled U.S. border
Washington Post video-journalist Travis Fox documents the growing war between Mexico's government and its violent drug cartels in transforming Mexican society and life along the embattled U.S. border
Half a Tank: Along Recession Road
A multimedia blog about Americans adapting to the recession.
A multimedia blog about Americans adapting to the recession.
Mexico at War
The Post's William Booth and Travis Fox drive the borderlands from Ciudad Juarez to Tijuana, telling video stories of people caught up in Mexico's drug war.
The Post's William Booth and Travis Fox drive the borderlands from Ciudad Juarez to Tijuana, telling video stories of people caught up in Mexico's drug war.
TimeSpace: Entertainment
Navigate entertainment news through a map and timeline interface displaying articles and photos from around the world.
Navigate entertainment news through a map and timeline interface displaying articles and photos from around the world.
Worth the Risk
A U.S. Army Captain's Gamble on Reconciling With the Enemy
A U.S. Army Captain's Gamble on Reconciling With the Enemy
Video: In The Moment
Witnessing Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration
Witnessing Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration
Inauguration Multimedia 2009
Multimedia leading up to and including the historic Inauguration of the 44th president.
Multimedia leading up to and including the historic Inauguration of the 44th president.
The Preparers
Setting the Stage for the Inauguration of the 44th President.
Setting the Stage for the Inauguration of the 44th President.
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Best of the Post 2008
Explore the best visual journalism produced in 2008 by washingtonpost.com and The Washington Post.
Explore the best visual journalism produced in 2008 by washingtonpost.com and The Washington Post.
TimeSpace: World
TimeSpace is an interactive map that allows you to navigate articles, photos, video and commentary from around the globe.
TimeSpace is an interactive map that allows you to navigate articles, photos, video and commentary from around the globe.
Panoramas: Natural, Ancient and Modern Egypt
Experience Egypt's timeless treasures and stunning landscapes through 360-degree panoramic images.
Experience Egypt's timeless treasures and stunning landscapes through 360-degree panoramic images.
The Healing Fields
Hundreds of uninsured and underinsured Americans flock to Wise County, Va., every year to seek treatment at a makeshift field hospital operated by the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps.
Hundreds of uninsured and underinsured Americans flock to Wise County, Va., every year to seek treatment at a makeshift field hospital operated by the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps.
Hard Times
Travis Fox crosses the country to see how Americans are coping with the economic downturn.
Travis Fox crosses the country to see how Americans are coping with the economic downturn.
Multimedia: A Mother's Risk
In Sierra Leone, one in 8 women die in childbirth, a problem that gets little attention from international donors who are far more focused on global health threats such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
In Sierra Leone, one in 8 women die in childbirth, a problem that gets little attention from international donors who are far more focused on global health threats such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
Earthquake in China
On May 12th, a 7.9-magnitude quake killed 70,000 people in China's Sichuan province. washingtonpost.com videojournalist Travis Fox was on assigment in China at the time and was among the first Western journalists to reach the earthquake zone, where he filed daily panoramas and video dispatches.
On May 12th, a 7.9-magnitude quake killed 70,000 people in China's Sichuan province. washingtonpost.com videojournalist Travis Fox was on assigment in China at the time and was among the first Western journalists to reach the earthquake zone, where he filed daily panoramas and video dispatches.
Sacred Ground: The Building of the Pentagon Memorial
INTERACTIVE | Videos and photo galleries of the building, design, and dedication of the Pentagon Memorial.
INTERACTIVE | Videos and photo galleries of the building, design, and dedication of the Pentagon Memorial.
WEBCAM
Eye on D.C.
Live view of Washington, D.C., from the washingtonpost.com newsroom in Arlington, Va.
Fashion Week
INTERACTIVE | Sights and sounds from the spring 2009 collections in New York.
INTERACTIVE | Sights and sounds from the spring 2009 collections in New York.
Republican National Convention 2008
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Republican National Convention.
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Republican National Convention.
Interactive: D.C. 1791 to Today
How Washington Became Washington.
How Washington Became Washington.
Democratic National Convention 2008
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Olympic Games 2008
AUDIO SLIDESHOWS | Daily summaries of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China.
AUDIO SLIDESHOWS | Daily summaries of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China.
Seeds of Peace
Two decades into Uganda's civil war, peace seems to be within reach. But the country's displaced people must still travel a long road to recovery.
Two decades into Uganda's civil war, peace seems to be within reach. But the country's displaced people must still travel a long road to recovery.
Hardest Hit
Pervasive job losses and rising prices are eroding the financial security of low-wage workers.
Pervasive job losses and rising prices are eroding the financial security of low-wage workers.
Shelter for the Scarred
More than a year has passed since a Federal court confiscated Michael Vick's pit bulls. While fighting dogs are often euthanized, many of Vick's received a second chance.
More than a year has passed since a Federal court confiscated Michael Vick's pit bulls. While fighting dogs are often euthanized, many of Vick's received a second chance.
Unseen Iraq
Photographer Andrea Bruce documents the lives of Iraqis.
Photographer Andrea Bruce documents the lives of Iraqis.
A Guide to Nationals Park
Explore our updated interactive guide.
Explore our updated interactive guide.
Special Report: Global Food Crisis
The new world of soaring food prices.
The new world of soaring food prices.
Photos: Stepping Forward, Falling Back
There is a fierce struggle going on at Coolidge to overcome years of dysfunction and decline. But despite a new spirit of reform in the air, it remains to be seen whether D.C. schools can make improvements that will last.
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