Va. governor’s race deepens divide in GOP

Some Republicans said privately they had hoped for a clear loss to purge the party of its tea party flank, but Cuccinelli’s slim loss has had the opposite effect.

White House considering civilian leadership at NSA

Separating top jobs at Cyber Command and the NSA could tamp the furor over the spy agency’s powers, officials say.

Gov. Chris Christie won reelection in a landslide Tuesday night. (Getty)

Democrats go negative on Christie

Some strategists say the party made a mistake by not spending more to attack the New Jersey Republican during the campaign.

Third senior Navy official arrested in bribery probe involving prostitutes

Third senior Navy official arrested in bribery probe involving prostitutes

Commander is accused of giving classified information to a defense contractor in exchange for perks.

Hair politic for new NYC power family

Hair politic for new NYC power family

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

Yasser Arafat fatally poisoned with radioactive polonium, study suggests

Yasser Arafat fatally poisoned with radioactive polonium, study suggests

Swiss experts say the rare and potent toxin may have killed him. If so, no one’s saying who did it.

Boys made the noise, but they didn’t drown out country music’s new star

Boys made the noise, but they didn’t drown out country music’s new star

Kacey Musgraves’s quiet coup at the CMAs may signal rumblings of a regime change in country music.

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 06:  A male Sumatran Tiger cub named Bandar performs his 'swim test' in a moat of the Great Cats exhibit at the National Zoo November 6, 2013 in Washington, DC. Bandar is one of two Sumatran Tigers born August 5, 2013 and before going on exhibit they must pass the swim test. The cubs must be able to keep their heads above water, navigate the shallow end of the moat, and have the strength and agility to climb onto dry land on their own. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Sumatran tiger cubs go for a swim

PHOTOS | At the National Zoo, the cubs get tested on their swimming skills before roaming the exhibit.

He’s Going To be a Player. In 2010, Brandon Stanton set out to create a photographic census of New York, and a daily blog of his encounters has grown to 1 million readers and he has a new best-seller. (Brandon Stanton)

Finding joy, humanity in the city

PHOTOS | A best-selling author has taken images of 10,000 of N.Y.’s 8.3M people. Here’s what he learned.

Featured Photo Galleries

The 2013 CMA Awards red carpet fashion

Fashion from the country music’s top stars at the 47th-annual CMA Awards.

Country Music Association Awards 2013

Awards and performances from the 47th annual CMA Awards held Nov. 6.

Photos of the day

Tar barrel festival, gorilla massage, China’s lunar rover, woolly rhinoceros and more.

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.

German authorities display art treasure trove

More than 1,400 priceless paintings, including works by Picasso and Matisse, were discovered in a Munich apartment.

Miss Universe 2013

The preliminary competition began in Moscow on Tuesday. The pageant finals will take place Saturday.

Virginia races draw to a close

Voters cast their ballots in the closely watched race for governor and other statewide and local offices.

Animal views

Lion dental exam, cats in costume, arboreal frog, moose crossing and more.

Politics

New immigration campaign to target House Republicans

New immigration campaign to target House Republicans

Campaign is designed to jump-start debate on immigration reform ahead of next year’s elections.

Sports

Slamming one in the win column

Slamming one in the win column

John Wall sinks five three-pointers and scores a team-high 24 points as Washington trounces Philadelphia at home for its first win.

Business

Legislation aims to deny deductions for punitive damages

Legislation aims to deny deductions for punitive damages

Senators introduced the bill as JPMorgan Chase’s settlement with the government is pending.

Technology

Switchboard: Apple uses ‘warrant canary’

Switchboard: Apple uses ‘warrant canary’

THE SWITCH | Wheeler stresses competition, not regulation, and Los Angeles plans an ambitious broadband scheme.

World

Former Israeli foreign minister cleared of graft

Former Israeli foreign minister cleared of graft

Israeli’s undiplomatic diplomat wins court his case, and maybe his old cabinet job.

Federal Government

Doubts about plan to allow all in feds health program

FEDERAL DIARY | Plan to allow all in federal employees health insurance program raises criticisms and serious questions.

Lifestyle

The female pilots of World War II hope for overdue parade

The female pilots of World War II hope for overdue parade

Organization representing the WASPs aims to raise funds to get alumnae aboard a Rose Bowl float.

Discussions

Your first Election Day memories

Your first Election Day memories

From pulling the lever for your parents to watching returns come in, readers recount memories from their first Election Day.

Diversions