Elections deliver
no relief for GOP internal squabble

Chris Cillizza

THE FIX | The elections last week provide enough fodder for both the Republican establishment and the tea party to declare victory.

After typhoon, thousands feared dead in Philippines

Chico Harlan

Officials say casualities could reach as many as 10,000 after a powerful typhoon ravages a chain of Philippine islands.

The nearly deserted Camp Adder near Nasiriyah, Iraq. (Reuters)

How military bases hurt our veterans

Phillip Carter and David Barno

OUTLOOK | Domestic military bases are the most exclusive gated communities, but they are isolating our troops from society.

Kerry heads home to defend proposed Iran nuclear deal before lawmakers

Kerry heads home to defend proposed Iran nuclear deal before lawmakers

Karen DeYoung

The secretary is making a case for a temporary freeze on its program in exchange for easing of sanctions.

Diet fueled by food stamps makes
S. Texans obese, leaves them hungry

Diet fueled by food stamps makes <br>S. Texans obese, leaves them hungry

Eli Saslow

The cheap, processed foods that many on the program can afford are also among the least nutritious.

Incognito says Martin threatened to ‘murder’ his family before NFL probe

Incognito says Martin threatened to ‘murder’ his family before NFL probe

Associated Press

Dolphin accused of harrassment says he “knew it was coming from a brother” and didn’t take it seriously.

The rise and fall of U.S.’s rise and fall

The rise and fall of U.S.’s rise and fall

Carlos Lozada

BOOK REVIEW | In “The Myth of America’s Decline,” Josef Joffe asks why America is so down on itself.

Opinions

Book TV

Book TV

Erik Wemple

Anchors at all the major cable news channels are spreading their sundry insights in bound form this fall.

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In Washington region, affluent communities are becoming the norm

In Washington region, affluent communities are becoming the norm

Carol Morello and Ted Mellnik

Wealthy and educated demographic clusters, known as “Super Zips,” make up one-third of the D.C. area.

If Italy’s Umbria region is poor man’s Tuscany, maybe it’s better to be broke

If Italy’s Umbria region is poor man’s Tuscany, maybe it’s better to be broke

Anthony Faiola

TRAVEL | You can dine like a royal, work on an olive farm and taste some of the countryside’s best wine.

Editors’ Picks

Gitarama, Rwanda, 1994. A man who had just been liberated from a Hutu concentration camp.

Portraits of war

From the Civil War to Afghanistan, the camera is critical in helping us understand the heroism and sacrifice.

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This week’s must-see news photos

From honoring the “Green March” in Morocco to the tiger cubs’ first swim, our favorite images of the week.

Picks of the Week 

The legend of ‘Lone Star’ Dietz

The legend of ‘Lone Star’ Dietz

Richard Leiby

The Redskins’ first coach and namesake talked up his Native American heritage, but there’s evidence he was an impostor.

Stop coddling the elderly

Stop coddling the elderly

Robert J. Samuelson

OPINION | Projecting a sympathetic portrait onto all senior citizens is an exercise in political propaganda.

Is saving for college really necessary?

Is saving for college <i>really</i> necessary?

Joe Heim

When people ask about our kids’ college plan, I say: home school. Genius, right? Apparently not.

Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio embraces his daughter Chiara as he talks to the media after voting, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 in the Park Slope neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York. His son Dante is at left. De Blasio is running against Republican candidate Joseph Lhota. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

(Mark Lennihan / AP)

Hair politic for NYC power family

Krissah Thompson and Lonnae O’Neal Parker

The de Blasio family represents the blending of cultures in the Big Apple.

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Typhoon Haiyan slams the Philippines

Thousands are feared dead after a massive storm lashes the archipelago with sustained winds exceeding 140 mph.

Too much and too little

Residents of Hidalgo County, Tex., can afford only the cheapest foods, and now those foods are wreaking havoc on their health.

Best news photos of the week

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

Miss Universe 2013

Venezuela’s Gabriela Isler is crowned in Moscow, besting 85 other contestants.

High school students get visit to White House

First lady Michelle Obama hosts a workshop at the White House for high school students interested in careers in film.

Swift honored, Strait entertains and more CMA moments

Taylor Swift took home the Pinnacle Award. George Strait won the top award.

The de Blasios: ‘Locks on the national stage’

The hairstyles of NYC’s incoming first family help showcase the increased diversity and blending of cultures in the Big Apple.

Prince Charles and Camilla’s India tour

The British royal couple’s official visit is their third to the country and their most extensive yet.

Politics

Obama now faces urgent problems of his making

Obama now faces urgent problems of his making

Dan Balz

COLUMN | The president has little time to restore his credibility, not only on health care, but also on his overall leadership.

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The China-U.S. bond

The China-U.S. bond

Robert Rubin

By helping themselves economically, both countries can help each other.

Local

Pulled over? Might as well smile. You’re probably on camera.

Pulled over? Might as well smile. You’re probably on camera.

Rachel Weiner

Wearable cameras help provide police with a detailed record, but they also raise privacy concerns.

Sports

Not your average freshman

Not your average freshman

Alex Prewitt

After returning from Afghanistan, Tehuti Miles balances being a Terps wideout and a U.S. Army veteran.

Business

Entrepreneur builds big dreams on a razor’s edge

Thomas Heath

VALUE ADDED | Maryland-based 800razors.com targets the daily habit of shaving as ripe for disruption.

Technology

The Winklevoss bitcoin investment pays off

The Winklevoss bitcoin investment pays off

Timothy B. Lee

THE SWITCH | In April, the Winklevoss brothers said they had $11 million in bitcoins. Since then, bitcoin’s price has almost tripled.

World

Visas for Afghan interpreters denied; U.S. says no threat

Kevin Sieff

Interpreters who worked alongside U.S. troops say they face retaliation from the Taliban.

Federal Government

Graham holds firm on threat to block Obama nominees

Graham holds firm on threat to block Obama nominees

Associated Press

The senator wants the administration to allow Benghazi attack survivors to talk to lawmakers.

Lifestyle

White House resumes busy events schedule

White House resumes busy events schedule

Krissah Thompson

After months of budget-related delays, Michelle Obama hopes to turn her home into “the people’s house.”

Discussions

Hank Stuever: What to Watch

Hank Stuever: What to Watch

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | The TV shows that have hit the end of their life cycle.

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