Obama relying more on insurers to aid signups

Juliet Eilperin and Amy Goldstein

Health insurance companies are helping to repair the troubled online health-care marketplace as the administration prioritizes consumers’ ability to buy plans directly from the carriers.

Talks end with no deal on Iran’s nuclear program

Karen DeYoung and Joby Warrick

Two days of marathon negotiations ended early Sunday without agreement over an interim plan, but the two sides agree to reconvene Nov. 20.

Survivors assess the damage on Saturday. (Reuters)

Philippines fears ‘very high’ death toll

Associated Press

About 10,000 people may have been killed in the powerful storm that ravaged the central city of Tacloban, officials say.

226 calls to 911 and 117 ambulance rides to hospitals — in just one year

226 calls to 911 and 117 ambulance rides to hospitals — in just one year

Amy Brittain

Firefighters visit so often, they know Martha Rigsby’s birth date by heart. Now the District is taking action.

Tales of war, permanently preserved

Tales of war, permanently preserved

Steve Vogel

A collector of letters written during America’s wars wants to make sure the authors’ stories endure.

What are airline vouchers and credits really worth? Very often, not much.

What are airline vouchers and credits really worth? Very often, not much.

Christopher Elliott

COLUMN | They’ll push you to take a credit instead of a refund, but then make that credit hard to redeem.

Why are so many cable talking heads penning memoirs, histories and rants?

Why are so many cable talking heads penning memoirs, histories and rants?

Erik Wemple

OUTLOOK | After plowing through 19 efforts by 13 personalities, it’s clear not all stories make good books.

Opinions

Obamacare’s other challenges

Obamacare’s other challenges

Jon Kingsdale

Keeping the accounting straight and keeping premiums from rising.

More Headlines

Md. prison escapee turns himself in
to Okla. authorities after 33 years

Md. prison escapee turns himself in <br>to Okla. authorities after 33 years

Martin Weil

Anthony Rackley, 62, told police he was being blackmailed by someone who knew he was a fugitive.

Post Magazine

Today me write short

Today me write short

Gene Weingarten

COLUMN | See what happens when Gene’s told to write a column that takes up less space.

Editors’ Picks

(l to r) Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale and Jennifer Lawrence in Columbia Pictures' AMERICAN HUSTLE. © 2013 Annapurna Productions LLC All Rights Reserved. photo by Francois Duhamel

Movies worth your time this season

PHOTOS | We’ve noted which films bring the action, which deliver laughs and which might win an Oscar.

Horse riders perform with guns to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the now famous Green March on Wednesday near city of Fes November 6, 2013. In 1975, 350,000 Moroccans took part in the Green March, a non-violent demonstration that forced Spain to relinquish control of the now disputed Western Sahara. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal (MOROCCO - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

This week’s must-see news photos

From honoring the “Green March” in Morocco to the tiger cubs’ first swim, our favorite images of the week.

Picks of the Week 

The legend of ‘Lone Star’ Dietz

The legend of ‘Lone Star’ Dietz

Richard Leiby

The Redskins’ first coach and namesake talked up his Native American heritage, but there’s evidence he was an impostor.

Stop coddling the elderly

Stop coddling the elderly

Robert J. Samuelson

OPINION | Projecting a sympathetic portrait onto all senior citizens is an exercise in political propaganda.

Is saving for college really necessary?

Is saving for college <i>really</i> necessary?

Joe Heim

When people ask about our kids’ college plan, I say: home school. Genius, right? Apparently not.

Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio embraces his daughter Chiara as he talks to the media after voting, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 in the Park Slope neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York. His son Dante is at left. De Blasio is running against Republican candidate Joseph Lhota. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

(Mark Lennihan / AP)

Hair politic for NYC power family

Krissah Thompson and Lonnae O’Neal Parker

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

Featured Photo Galleries

Typhoon Haiyan slams the Philippines

Hundreds are feared dead after massive storm lashes archipelago with sustained winds exceeding 140 mph.

Too much and too little

Residents of Hidalgo County, Tex., can afford only the cheapest foods, and now those foods are wreaking havoc on their health.

Best news photos of the week

A quick way to catch up on the week’s news through our favorite photos.

Miss Universe 2013

Venezuela’s Gabriela Isler is crowned in Moscow, besting 85 other contestants.

High school students get visit to White House

First lady Michelle Obama hosts a workshop at the White House for high school students interested in careers in film.

Swift honored, Strait entertains and more CMA moments

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

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.

Politics

Narrow tea party losses are wake-up call for Republicans

Narrow tea party losses are wake-up call for Republicans

Paul Kane

The internal battle for the soul of party is now expected to continue into next year and beyond.

More Opinions

The China-U.S. bond

The China-U.S. bond

Robert Rubin

By helping themselves economically, both countries can help each other.

Local

Thousands of uncounted Fairfax votes narrow gap in attorney general race

Thousands of uncounted Fairfax votes narrow gap in attorney general race

Katherine Shaver and Bill Turque

About 3,200 ballots were found, adding up to more votes for Democrat Mark Herring.

Sports

Plenty of rookies in the dugout

Plenty of rookies in the dugout

Adam Kilgore

The Nationals hiring Matt Williams makes them just the latest team to hand the reins to a first-time manager.

Business

Cellulosic ethanol is off to a delayed, boisterous start

Cellulosic ethanol is off to a delayed, boisterous start

Steven Mufson

In 2007, ethanol made from corn stalks and other detritus were the way of the future. What happened since?

Technology

Xbox One: Microsoft offers more details ahead of launch

Xbox One: Microsoft offers more details ahead of launch

Hayley Tsukayama

The console, touted as an all-in-one entertainment device, is set to hit store shelves Nov. 22.

World

Israelis swoon for ultra-Orthodox rockers

Israelis swoon for ultra-Orthodox rockers

William Booth

Brothers win audience votes on TV talent show with covers of “Hotel California,” other hits.

Federal Government

Survey: Federal workers’ job satisfaction drops

Survey: Federal workers’ job satisfaction drops

Lisa Rein

Employees still say work is critical, but cite frustrations with pay, budget cuts; fewer recommend federal jobs.

Lifestyle

A new Clemons plays sax in the E Street Band

A new Clemons plays sax in the E Street Band

John J. Moser

The musician’s uncle, Clarence, took the stage next to Springsteen for nearly 40 years before he died.

Discussions

Hank Stuever: What to Watch

Hank Stuever: What to Watch

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | The TV shows that have hit the end of their life cycle.

Diversions

Comics

Crosswords

Mah Jongg

Sudoku

Eggz

Horoscopes

Klondike Solitaire

TV listings