Gates sharply critical of Obama in new memoir

The former defense secretary describes a contentious relationship between the president and his top aides about Afghanistan war strategy and policies.

India orders U.S. Embassy to end expat club privileges

The move appears to be in response to the U.S. arrest of a diplomat who allegedly mistreated her nanny.

Dennis Rodman waves after singing "Happy Birthday" in North Korea. (AP)

Rodman’s bizarre journey plays on

Bad-boy Dennis Rodman helps North Korea’s secretive leader celebrate his 31st birthday with a song and a basketball game.

Former Guantanamo detainee implicated in Benghazi attack

Former Guantanamo detainee implicated in Benghazi attack

Men under the command of Abu Sufian bin Qumu participated in the attack that killed a U.S. ambassador.

In Britain, fears of an immigrant wave harden attitudes toward newcomers

In Britain, fears of an immigrant wave harden attitudes toward newcomers

A nation that was once among the world’s most accommodating has soured on many migrants.

Stretched too thin, al-Qaeda-linked extremists in Syria appear desperate

Stretched too thin, al-Qaeda-linked extremists in Syria appear desperate

Analysts say ISIS overreached, fighting in Syria even as it battled government forces in Iraq.

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Inside China’s bodyguard school

PHOTOS | At the Tianjiao bodyguard academy, trainees learn how to protect wealthy clients.

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Tech firms show off new gadgets

PHOTOS | CES is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors and attract 150,000 attendees to Las Vegas.

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‘Polar vortex’ strikes Midwest, Northeast

Possibly record-breaking weather is bringing below-zero temperatures to much of the nation.

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

The 30th annual festival features huge ice and snow sculptures.

Some of the world’s coldest places to live

These places don’t need a polar vortex to get frigid.

Clashes, mistrust in the Central African Republic

The nation’s sectarian conflict deepens as violence between armed Christian militias and Muslim fighters rages on.

National Zoo’s panda makes an appearance

The four-month-old giant panda cub, Bao Bao, meets the press for the first time.

Tehran’s upscale burger joints

The latest dining trend in the Iranian capital is a high-end variety of the American classic.

Politics

Biden for president? It’s an increasingly untenable idea.

Biden for president? It’s an increasingly untenable idea.

THE FIX | Why the prospects of Vice President Biden winning the nomination are looking dimmer.

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Top six moments from CNN- Rodman interview

Top six moments from CNN- Rodman interview

THE ERIK WEMPLE BLOG | Did CNN’s Chris Cuomo bait Dennis Rodman?

Lifestyle

Michelle Obama and Beyoncé: Friends and feminists?

Michelle Obama and Beyoncé: Friends and feminists?

The two women — successful in careers and family — may be markers of 21st-century feminism.

Arts

Backstage: Learning to Lindy hop for Shakespeare’s sake

Backstage: Learning to Lindy hop for Shakespeare’s sake

“Twelfth Night,” Synetic Theater’s latest Silent Shakespeare production, is set in the 1920s.

Sports

Redskins should choose a talent, not a name

Redskins should choose a talent, not a name

COLUMN | The coaching search should focus on finding an up-and-comer who’ll make his name in D.C.

Technology

Can electric race cars catch on?

Can electric race cars catch on?

INNOVATIONS | FIVE IDEAS | The people that brought you Formula One will launch electric car races.

Business

Is it time to lift the ban on oil exports?

Is it time to lift the ban on oil exports?

WONKBLOG | A primer on the next big energy debate in Congress.

Real Estate

The quest to build something very cool in a very hazardous area

The quest to build something very cool in a very hazardous area

Land owner seeks reader input in his plan to construct something special in a flood zone.

Federal Government

Nominee for Homeland Security IG to testify

FEDERAL EYE | John Roth, a top official with the Food and Drug Administration, would take over a troubled office if confirmed.

World

25 militants killed in airstrikes, Iraqi officials say

Clashes continue between troops and al-Qaeda-linked fighters battling for control of key cities in Anbar province.

Discussions

Grammar Geekery: Is the Pretenders’ debut album eponymous?

Grammar Geekery: Is the Pretenders’ debut album eponymous?

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | Author and Post copy editor Bill Walsh takes on your gripes about the finer points of language.

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