Supreme Court to hear new case on public prayer

Prayers before a town’s board meetings are the focus of a fight that may reshape the legal limits on religious expression at official functions around the country.

Taliban leader’s death may strain U.S.-Pakistan relations

Officials say the killing of the head of the strict Islamic group in a U.S. drone strike symbolized “a conspiracy to sabotage” planned peace talks in Pakistan.

Congress to look into possible wrongdoing at nonprofits

Several state and federal investigations have launched to see if losses were properly reported to authorities.

TSA employees hug outside Terminal 1. (AP)

  • TSA employees hug outside Terminal 1.
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  • Police inspect the scene in Terminal 3.
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  • Passengers wait on the curb after being evacuated.
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  • Police walk outside Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport.
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  • A police officer closes the road to Terminal 3.
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  • An LAPD officer patrols the airport.
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  • The scene at LAX.
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  • People wait at Gate 142 in Los Angeles International Airport.
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  • Police escort a man in a wheelchair toward medical help.
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LAX gunman targeted TSA agents

A lone gunman killed a TSA screener and wounded at least two other agents before he was shot and captured by police in a chaotic episode that brought LAX to a near standstill.

Police: Suspect texted suicidal thoughts

Police: Suspect texted suicidal thoughts

Police say 23-year-old Paul Ciancia’s younger brother received a message saying the suspect might harm himself, prompting a police check.

Visit by Iraq’s leader stirs a bipartisan outpouring from former U.S. officials

Visit by Iraq’s leader stirs a bipartisan outpouring from former U.S. officials

A rally outside the White House called on Obama to get tougher on prime minister Nouri al-Maliki.

When Romney lost to Santorum, did the GOP look for a ‘white knight’?

When Romney lost to Santorum, did the GOP look for a ‘white knight’?

According to a new book, party elders secretly looked for a new candidate to replace Romney.

Md. judge to decide if victim’s blink of an eye can be used to finger his killer

Md. judge to decide if victim’s blink of an eye can be used to finger his killer

Police say victim’s blinks in videotaped session led them to suspect now facing trial for murder.

Picks of the Week 

So, two priests walk into a room . . .

So, two priests walk into a room <span>. . .</span>

How did a humor writer become known for “The Exorcist”? William Peter Blatty reflects on his scary tale.

U.S. intensifies efforts in Kony hunt

U.S. intensifies efforts in Kony hunt

American forces are aiding African troops and collaborating with the group behind last year’s viral video.

Tea party districts among hardest hit

Tea party districts among hardest hit

Areas with hard-line Republicans are faring worse than the nation, and many blame the president.

NO SALES NO TRADES

NSA taps Yahoo, Google data

EXCLUSIVE | Snowden’s files show the NSA has positioned itself to collect from among hundreds of millions of users, many of them Americans.

Editors’ Picks

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Worst media screw-ups of 2013

PHOTOS | Washington Post media blogger Erik Wemple picks the biggest mistakes of the year.

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The best news photos of the week

From the World Series to the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, catch up on the week’s news.

Featured Photo Galleries

Best news photos of the week

A quick way to catch up on the week’s news through our favorite photos.

Beijing’s new hairdo

As part of Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week, L’Oreal Paris brought some of its most outre hairstyles to Beijing.

Gunman kills TSA agent, wounds others at LAX

A gunman opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport; the suspect is in custody, officials said.

Taking flight over Colombia

Wing-suit flier Jhonathan Florez and his cameraman perform a jump high over Bogota, Colombia.

‘The Exorcist’ still haunts us

Forty years after the movie’s debut, William Peter Blatty’s creation, based on a real story, captivates audiences.

Photos of the day

White House Halloween, Lucha Libre wrestling, Edward Snowden in Moscow and more.

Washington Monument fixes, up close

Repairs to external quake damage are about 80 percent complete.

World Series champion Boston Red Sox

Boston buries St. Louis, 6-1, to clinch its first title at Fenway since 1918.

Politics

Hillary Clinton announces ‘No Ceilings’ project

Hillary Clinton announces ‘No Ceilings’ project

SHE THE PEOPLE | The former secretary of state aims to raise global awareness to the progress, or lack of it, that women have made.

More Opinions

The U.S. could learn from Indian hospitals

The U.S. could learn from Indian hospitals

U.S. hospitals need lessons in innovation frugality.

Local

Guns issue grabs the spotlight
late in Virginia governor’s race

Guns issue grabs the spotlight <br>late in Virginia governor’s race

McAuliffe more openly embraces gun-control measures than previous Democratic candidates in Va. have.

Sports

Wizards flop in home opener

Wizards flop in home opener

John Wall scores 26 but Bradley Beal struggles as Washington suffers an embarrassing loss to the 76ers.

Business

Wal-Mart kicks off its online holiday shopping deals

Wal-Mart kicks off its online holiday shopping deals

Retail giant’s early promotion is indicative of holiday season ahead.

Technology

This is the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird, and it is gorgeous

This is the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird, and it is gorgeous

THE SWITCH | The SR-72 can fly at speeds up to Mach 6 and will be able to carry missiles.

World

NSA leaker may aid German spy probe

NSA leaker may aid German spy probe

But Snowden tells Berlin lawmakers that he first needs assurances he would not be extradited to the U.S.

Federal Government

Senators growing impatient with IG

Senators growing impatient with IG

FEDERAL EYE | Homeland Security deputy inspector general Charles Edwards is under investigation for alleged misconduct and abuse of power.

Lifestyle

‘Steven Universe’ creator is a Cartoon Network trailblazer

‘Steven Universe’ creator is a Cartoon Network trailblazer

Silver Spring native Rebecca Sugar is the first woman to be a solo show creator on Cartoon Network.

Discussions

NSA Secrets: Have you changed your web habits?

NSA Secrets: Have you changed your web habits?

Are the revelations about NSA data collection affecting the way you use the web? Tell us here.

Diversions