Obama: I’m sorry about canceled insurance plans

The president apologizes to Americans who are losing their health insurance coverage despite his repeated promises that they would be able to keep plans that they liked.

Iran pressed to accept deal to freeze its nuclear activities

The deal, said to be nearing completion, could give the country limited relief from economic sanctions.

Moles inside U.S. Navy aided huge fraud, prosecutors say

In a case shaping up as the biggest corruption scandal to hit the Navy in years, officials say they have figured out how a businessman dodged scrutiny.

Redskins' Jordan Reed scores a touchdown. (John McDonnell/Post)

  • Redskins' Jordan Reed scores a touchdown.
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  • Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is sacked.
  • (John McDonnell/Post)
  • Redskins' Pierre Garcon scores a touchdown.
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  • Redskins' Robert Griffin III gets hit.
  • (John McDonnell/Post)
  • Redskins' teammates celebrate a touchdown.
  • (Toni L. Sandys/Post)
  • Vikings John Carlson scores a touchdown.
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  • Redskins' Alfred Morris on a rush.
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  • Vikings Adrian Peterson scores a touchdown.
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  • Washington’s Brandon Meriweather intercepts a pass.
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Redskins lose to Minnesota

LIVE BLOG | The Vikings come back from a 14-24 deficit at the half to defeat the Redskins, who fall to 3-6.

Senate votes to ban discrimination against gay and transgender workers

Senate votes to ban discrimination against gay and transgender workers

But the Employment Non-Discrimination Act faces scrutiny in GOP-controlled House.

After sequester, agency overwhelmed with furlough appeals from workers

After sequester, agency overwhelmed with furlough appeals from workers

Cases of federal workers who say they were unjustly let go swamp the Merit Systems Protection Board.

FDA takes steps to eliminate trans fats in food products, citing health risks

FDA takes steps to eliminate trans fats in food products, citing health risks

The heart-clogging ingredient commonly used in processed foods remains a concern, the agency says.

Brother of Star CEO did upgrades on Va. Gov. Robert McDonnell’s home

Brother of Star CEO did upgrades on Va. Gov. Robert McDonnell’s home

Work was done by brother of businessman whose relationship with the governor is being probed.

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A three-month-old Sumatran tiger cub named 'Bandar' shows his displeasure after being dunked in the tiger exhibit moat for a swim reliability test at the National Zoo in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. All cubs born at the zoo must take a swim test before being allowed to roam in the exhibit. Bandar passed his test. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Sumatran tiger cubs go for a swim

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

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) New York Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio poses with his family, wife Chirlane McCray, son Dante de Blasio and daughter Chiara de Blasio after voting at a public library branch on Election Day on November 5, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. De Blasio holds a significant lead in the polls over his challenger Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

De Blasios’ breath of fresh hair

PHOTOS | It’s “locks on the national stage” for New York City’s mayor-elect and his family.

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Super Typhoon Haiyan targets the Philippines

One of the most powerful storms witnessed anywhere in modern times is heading toward the islands.

Photos of the day

Mount Sinabung erupts, Soyuz launch, Prince Charles and Camilla in India, Jordan River baptism and more.

Tony Dorsett diagnosed with signs of CTE

Degenerative brain disease that has been linked to head trauma strikes the Cowboys Hall of Famer.

Swift honored, Strait entertains and more CMA moments

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

Washington vs. Minnesota

The Redskins take on the Vikings in Minnesota on a Thursday night.

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.

Russia commemorates WWII soldiers

A military parade honors the troops who in 1941 marched in Moscow’s Red Square before departing for the front lines.

Politics

‘Ready for Hillary’ is off and running, even if she isn’t yet

‘Ready for Hillary’ is off and running, even if she isn’t yet

The super PAC is already setting the pace for the 2016 campaign with fundraisers and T-shirts.

More Opinions

Moderate in tone, conservative in governance

Moderate in tone, conservative in governance

RIGHT TURN | Moderates win, right-wingers whine.

Local

D.C. students post major gains on national test, outpace most states

D.C. students post major gains on national test, outpace most states

City leaders hail the results as evidence that the gains are a result of recent reforms.

Sports

Capitals beat Wild in shootout

Capitals beat Wild in shootout

Marcus Johansson and Nicklas Backstrom lead Caps’ rally as Washington wins fourth straight.

Business

A surprisingly decisive European Central Bank

A surprisingly decisive European Central Bank

Mario Draghi demonstrates that he won’t drag his feet if the trend toward deflation continues on the continent.

Technology

Amazon to bookstores: Help us make you irrelevant

Amazon to bookstores: Help us make you irrelevant

THE SWITCH | Amazon wants to get independent bookstores to stock their e-readers and tablets. That seems like a hard sell.

World

A reporter returns to a scene of horror in eastern Congo

A reporter returns to a scene of horror in eastern Congo

In 1996, bodies piled up in the Mugunga refugee camp. Today, 72,000 people still live there.

Federal Government

In the Loop: Looking for needles in a federal haystack

In the Loop: Looking for needles in a federal haystack

It’s hard for taxpayers to get info about the federal government if they are kept in dark about its dealings.

Lifestyle

Want to see ‘12 Years a Slave’? When picking a movie buddy isn’t so simple.

Want to see ‘12 Years a Slave’? When picking a movie buddy isn’t so simple.

With films depicting slavery or gay relationships, the discussion a diverse pair of viewers could be challenging.

Discussions

Where people swear most on Twitter, in one map

Where people swear most on Twitter, in one map

A computer science student in Ontario plotted where people drop the “f-bomb” most.

Diversions