At least 59 killed in standoff at Nairobi mall

Kenya says more than 175 people have been hurt in the country’s deadliest attack since the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings.

As shutdown and default loom, gridlock persists

Washington hurtles toward the edge of another financial precipice, and no one seems to have a way to stop it.

Hillary Clinton on 2016: ‘I’m both pragmatic and realistic’

THE FIX | The former secretary of state discusses her political ambitions.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III warms up. (Jonathan Newton/Post)

Redskins look for season’s 1st win

LIVE BLOG | The team faces a challenge in grounding the Lions’ high-powered offense, averaging more than 27 points a game.

Dozens killed as suicide bombers attack Christian church in Pakistan

Dozens killed as suicide bombers attack Christian church in Pakistan

At least 72 people are killed in the northwest city of Peshawar.

For years, agencies missed signs of Navy Yard gunman’s behavior

For years, agencies missed signs of Navy Yard gunman’s behavior

Aaron Alexis’s troubling conduct was ignored or dismissed.

Hoping to rouse a silent nation

Hoping to rouse a silent nation

Victims of Newtown, Aurora and other mass shootings fear Americans are numb to violence.

Gay couples hit benefits roadblock

Gay couples hit benefits roadblock

Okla.’s National Guard is the latest to refuse to process benefits, and gay advocates want federal action.

Picks of the Week 

All the financial advice you’ll
ever need fits on this 4x6 index card

All the financial advice you’ll<br> ever need fits on this 4x6 index card

WONKBLOG | Follow the principles on this index card and you’ll be in better shape than most Americans.

As Hillary Clinton ponders 2016,
some decisions still haunt her

As Hillary Clinton ponders 2016, <br>some decisions still haunt her

THE TAKE | Her successes make a strong case for a run, but her past may serve as a warning.

What’s black, white, despised all over?

What’s black, white, despised all over?

COLUMN | Sick of all the panda news? You’re not alone. Some people have had enough of the cub.

FUYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28: 87 year old Dou Shengli walks out of his home at a rural village near Fuyang, Anhui Province, China on 28 August 2013. As able-bodied adults seek work in cities in hopes of better income, more and more villages in China are inhabited mostly by the elderly and children. (Photo by Qilai Shen for The Washington Post)

Dou Shengli, his wife have a one-room home. (Shen/For Post)

In China, ‘nobody takes care of us’

Decades of societal turmoil have frayed the ties that once bound families together extremely closely.

Editors’ Picks

Miss New York Nina Davuluri, front, is crowned as Miss America 2014 by Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

The week’s best news photos

PHOTOS | Here’s a quick way to catch up on the week’s news, through some of our favorite images.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 3: A view of the living room in Kiera and Michael Kushlan's 750 square foot condo, which has won awards for design on September, 03, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bill O'Leary/TWP)

Decorating small spaces

PHOTOS | These D.C. apartments show how to fit clever design into minimal square footage.

Featured Photo Galleries

Shooting survivors share stories, and scars.

Victims and relatives of those killed in massacres in Newtown, Aurora and elsewhere visited 25 cities by bus.

Attack in Nairobi

Gunmen stormed a high-end mall in the Kenyan capital, lobbing grenades and firing weapons. At least 39 people are dead.

Photos of the day

Giant pumpkin, Cold War performance, space microbe, Colorado floodwaters recede, food-bank drive and more.

Creating body art on older canvases

More grandparents and retirees are getting tattoos, despite raised eyebrows.

Apple’s latest iPhone models go on sale

Fans of the iPhone line up to get the latest smartphone models from Apple.

MLB power rankings

Barry Svrluga assesses the best teams in Major League Baseball through Thursday.

The harvest moon boldly shines

Behold the harvest moon, the full moon closest to the fall equinox.

Animal views

Native Australian animals, Gentle Barn sanctuary, a crying baby elephant, Israel’s sea turtle rescue center and more.

Politics

Debt fight poses risks for Obama and Republicans

Debt fight poses risks for Obama and Republicans

COLUMN | Showdowns over spending and Obamacare are likely to shape the political climate for 2014.

More Opinions

The heroes inside Syria

The heroes inside Syria

We need more good people to make a difference.

Local

GreenTech fits business model for Va.’s McAuliffe

GreenTech fits business model for Va.’s McAuliffe

Government programs, access to wealthy investors and political ties are used in pursuit of big profits.

Sports

After delay, a pivotal day

NATIONALS JOURNAL | The Nationals spent almost four hours waiting, golfing, snacking and sleeping last night, but today could be the most important day of their season.

Business

Tesla’s feat of (financial) engineering

Tesla’s feat of (financial) engineering

The car company’s stock has risen as CEO Elon Musk woos investors and sells additional shares.

Technology

What critics miss about Apple’s iOS 7

What critics miss about Apple’s iOS 7

THE SWITCH | Those complaining about the new design overlook some of its major improvements.

World

Chinese court convicts Bo Xilai of corruption

Chinese court convicts Bo Xilai of corruption

The ousted Communist official is found guilty of corruption and embezzlement and sentenced to life in prison.

Federal Government

A citizen’s guide to a possible government shutdown

A primer on what the U.S. government looks like when it’s (partly) closed.

Lifestyle

A sizzling ‘Top Chef’ cruise

A sizzling ‘Top Chef’ cruise

On the “Top Chef” cruise, foodies get up close and personal with their favorite reality-show stars.

Discussions

Designing for small spaces

Designing for small spaces

Transcript | Interior designer’s advice on picking colors and maximizing storage.

Diversions