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Hasan is found guilty in Fort Hood shootings

Billy Kenber

The Army psychiatrist faces a possible death sentence after being convicted of 13 charges of premeditated murder in the 2009 attack in Texas.

U.S., Russia at odds on suspected attack in Syria

Karen DeYoung

Responses to the alleged chemical attack appear to be on hold pending confirmation, as a U.N. team awaits access to the site.

A tightrope walker in Interlaken, Switzerland. (Jocelyn Schauer)

Travel photo contest winners

Post readers submitted more than 1,700 entries to the Travel section’s 14th annual contest. Here are some of our favorites.

Metro may shut down part of Red Line in order to fix water leakage problem

Metro may shut down part of Red Line in order to fix water leakage problem

Dana Hedgpeth

Officials caution that they have not decided how to fix a problem at Medical Center station.

Soldier sentenced to life in prison without parole for Afghan massacre

Soldier sentenced to life in prison without parole for Afghan massacre

Associated Press

Staff Sgt. Robert Bales pleaded guilty to killing 16 civilians last year in order to avoid the death penalty.

Attacks at Lebanese mosques kill 27, hours after Israel bombs militant base

Attacks at Lebanese mosques kill 27, hours after Israel bombs militant base

Loveday Morris and William Booth

Explosions target worshipers at two Sunni mosques in the northern city of Tripoli.

Ballmer exits, but Microsoft’s decline hasn’t been the fault of the CEO

Ballmer exits, but Microsoft’s decline hasn’t been the fault of the CEO

Timothy B. Lee

THE SWITCH | The PC era was ending, and there was little Steve Ballmer could have done about it.

National Zoo: Panda is in labor

National Zoo: Panda is in labor

Michael E. Ruane

Officials say Mei Xiang appears to be having contractions and she could give birth within hours.

Opinions

Generation X — The worst generation?

Generation X — The worst generation?

Dana Milbank

With no existential crisis to bind us, we lack a sense greater than self.

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March on Washington 50 Years Later

**FILE PHOTO** WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: Roosevelt Nesmith of Camden, NJ, talks to his three-year-old son, Roosevelt Noel, about the March on Washington scheduled for tomorrow, August 28, 1963, in Washington, DC on August 27, 1963. Between the father and son, and the Washington Monument, is a stack of signs which the marchers will carry during the demonstration tomorrow. (Associated Press)

Roosevelt Nesmith at the march with his father. (AP)

The work, in progress

Post photographers caught up with some of the attendees of the March on Washington five decades later to learn how it changed their lives.

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A fallen dictator’s second act

A fallen dictator’s second act

From Pol Pot to Hosni Mubarak, here's what became of some of recent history's infamous autocrats.
Most iconic VMA moments

Most iconic VMA moments

From the memorable kisses to the classic performances, what hasn’t happened at MTV’s Video Music Awards? In honor of their 30th anniversary this Sunday, we take a look back at eight of the most iconic moments.
Obama: Law school should take 2 years

Obama: Law school should take 2 years

At a town hall meeting at Binghamton University on Friday, President Obama said he believes law school should take two years to complete, not the traditional three.
Colorado hail looks like summer snowstorm

Colorado hail looks like summer snowstorm

A burst of rain and hail left the town of Ken Caryl, southwest of Denver, looking like it had been hit by a late-summer blizzard on Thursday.
NY city council approves NYPD oversight

NY city council approves NYPD oversight

The New York City Council voted for new oversight for the NY Police Department, and to create easier standards for racial profiling lawsuits.
Ben's Chili Bowl: Beloved D.C. restaurant celebrates 55 years

Ben's Chili Bowl: Beloved D.C. restaurant celebrates 55 years

After 55 years, Ben's Chili Bowl has become a staple for celebrities and presidents and a D.C. landmark.
Audio: Bookkeeper’s 911 call during Georgia school shooting

Audio: Bookkeeper’s 911 call during Georgia school shooting

In a tense 911 call, a school bookkeeper talks with Michael Hall, helping him surrender after she says he fired shots outside a Georgia elementary school.

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FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2009, file photo Senate Finance Committee member Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., holds up a report about underpayment to consumers during the markup of health care legislation on Capitol Hill in Washington. U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller said Friday, Jan. 11, 2012, that he will not seek a sixth term in 2014, a half-century after he emerged from one of America’s most recognizable dynasties to land in West Virginia and climb atop its political ranks. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

The 30 richest members of Congress

PHOTOS | Sen. Jay Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) is among the wealthiest lawmakers, based on financial forms.

A participants slides off a muddy mound into water during the Warrior Dash obstacle race in Crawfordsville, Indiana August 17, 2013. Competitors run through mud, climb walls and crawl under barbed wire during the 3.2 mile (5.2 km) race. REUTERS/Nate Chute (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT SOCIETY)

The week in news photos

PHOTOS | A look at some of our favorite images from the past week, including this shot from Warrior Dash.

March on Washington 50 Years Later

Bernice King, the daughter of MLK Jr. (Matt McClain/Post)

The sisters were almost forgotten

Krissah Thompson

Women are front and center in remembering a historic event in which they played a strong, but hidden, role.

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Photos of the day

Bradley Manning protests, Bo Xilai trial in China, California wildfire, Syrian attack victims and more.

Fukushima plant leaking highly radioactive water

Japan’s nuclear watchdog says the leak could be a sign of a new problem — eventual seeping from several storage tanks.

Yosemite National Park wildfire

The Rim Fire threatens about 2,500 homes, hotels and camp buildings near the California park.

After dolphin deaths, investigators seek cause

So far this year, 288 dolphins have been found dead along the East Coast.

Activists accuse Syria of chemical weapons attack

The opposition says the government launched a massive strike that killed scores in the Damascus suburbs.

Ben’s Chili Bowl: A D.C. institution

Since it opened in 1958, the U Street stop has been visited by neighbors, politicians and celebrities alike.

1972 Dolphins visit White House

More than 40 years after becoming only NFL team to complete perfect season, ‘72 Miami Dolphins were honored by Obama.

Animal views

Geckos, alligator acupuncture, a rare white elephant, fat cats, a swimming chimp and more.

Politics

Obama takes questions at Binghamton U. forum

Obama takes questions at Binghamton U. forum

Philip Rucker

The president said law school probably takes too long and the GOP is ‘manufacturing’ a budget crisis.

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PTSD not always to blame

PTSD not always to blame

Brian Van Reet

Combat trauma is not a catch-all for troubled veterans.

Local

Is the D.C. United deal a good one?

Is the D.C. United deal a good one?

Jonathan O'Connell

With debate coming over the stadium proposal, a look at what other cities paid for MLS facilities.

Sports

Redskins pass rush to the rescue

Redskins pass rush to the rescue

Mark Maske

Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan should get their sacks, but so should others in a scheme designed to help fix the 30th-ranked pass defense.

Business

July new-home sales plunge by most in 3 years

July new-home sales plunge by most in 3 years

Amrita Jayakumar

Economists blame rising mortgage rates for the sudden drop off in demand.

Technology

NSA paid millions to PRISM-related tech companies

NSA paid millions to PRISM-related tech companies

Brian Fung

THE SWITCH | Privacy advocates worry the reimbursement could become a profit mechanism for Silicon Valley

World

Bo Xilai dismisses wife’s testimony during trial

Bo Xilai dismisses wife’s testimony during trial

William Wan

Disgraced official calls Gu Kailai “mad” after she says she killed a businessman to protect the family.

Federal Government

Snubs won't stop joint military exercise with Russia

Snubs won't stop joint military exercise with Russia

Josh Hicks

FEDERAL EYE | The training operation will focus on dealing with a potential airplane-hijacking scenario.

Lifestyle

The sisters were almost forgotten

The sisters were almost forgotten

Krissah Thompson

Women are front and center in remembering a historic event in which they played a strong, but hidden, role.

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Hax Wedding Hootenanny

Hax Wedding Hootenanny

Carolyn Hax hosted a special wedding-themed chat in which readers shared funny, heartwarming or horrifying tales fromthe wedding circuit.

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