What a blast
In 1951, scientists set out to record the sound of A-bombs detonated far miles away.
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A Virginia family is truly thankful for a sister’s gift
Three years after spending Thanksgiving in the hospital, a young leukemia patient gives thanks.
Making the hurt go away
When pain has a stranglehold, a new clinic at Children’s National helps to make it go away.
Lobe it or leave it: My diminishing parental influence
Pierced by a daughter’s perfidy, or: I guess when your kids become adults, they’re allowed to live their own lives.
As the cookies crumble: More on the YWCA’s treats
How sweet it was: Readers remember the YWCA’s famed chocolate chip cookies
Superficial journalism
Silly me, I thought the New York mayor’s race was about more than the racial makeup of a family.
Kedric Golston, giving thanks
The defensive lineman, one of the longest-serving veterans on Washington’s roster, has perspective.
Replacing Shanahan isn’t the issue
The real question is what head coach would want the mess that is the Washington Redskins?
It’s time to lay off the quarterback
Robert Griffin III has gone from a “heavenly godsend” to “an unfit leader” in the blink of an eye.
A word that should be silenced
While some in the black community seek to strip a slur of its power, the better plan is to eradicate its use.
Which season was the aberration?
In evaluating their coach and roster, the Redskins must ask whether they really have the talent to succeed.
On the trail of Henry Ward Beecher in Brooklyn
A family visits the parish and grave of 19th-century abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher.
Group again issues hormone therapy warning
A national board of doctors Monday recommended that post-menopausal women not take hormone replacement therapy to prevent chronic disease, as the health risks outweigh its likely benefits.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Doesn’t Petworth deserve better?
First Bite: Citizen looks good, but the food and drink are lamentable.
Coming up: Flight Wine Bar in Penn Quarter
The 60-seat Penn Quarter retreat is poised to take off in mid-December
A Native American view of Thanksgiving
Lot of Indians resent the way Thanksgiving is presented. Some don’t celebrate it at all.
Drug testing is a great idea. Thanks, Rep. Radel.
Radel has attained a level of hypocrisy that usually takes politicians years to achieve.
The football bully and the band
Annandale coach’s disrespect of school’s band during halftime is symptom of sport’s problems.
Vietnam’s female veterans get a much deserved thanks
Some of the women gathered Monday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their own memorial.
Female voters in Virginia poised to send a message
How does any candidate think he can win by ignoring issues that are important to the majority of voters?
In D.C. region, many are still going hungry
COLUMN | As many gorge on holiday feasts, food banks report an increased demand among the poor.
Foolishness aplenty among 2013’s ‘Turkeys of the Year’
COLUMN | Dan Snyder, Metro system and Baltimore jail are among those “honored” for assorted folly.
Tea party values threaten 185-year legacy of serving poor
COLUMN | In Frederick, conservatives plan to privatize an elderly-care facility for the needy.
Navy’s mistaken drug charge unjustly sullies former sailor
Md. woman can’t get a clean record even though the Navy admits it erred in mistaken discharge for drug abuse.
Planner Ron Kirby leaves legacy of a model public servant
Region’s top transportation expert was honest broker who earned esteem from all sides in hot battles,
Howard needs to seriously reconsider Yardfest
The event has become a rite of passage for up-and-coming rap artists who celebrate violence.
‘12 Years a Slave’: An amazing film on a terrible institution
Director Steve McQueen tweaks a movie formula to great effect in this powerful new film on slavery.
Why play the D.C. lottery if you can’t win during shutdown?
It’s little wonder that D.C. lottery ticket sales are down by about $1 million this week, what with payoffs frozen.
Facing the plague of madness in D.C.
The city government will conduct a community conversation Saturday on the sorry state of mental health care.
Right-wing fanatics throw haymaker at Pr. George’s
With nearly 25 percent of the region’s federal workforce as residents, the shutdown could greatly affect county.
Area GOP reps buck party, support 'clean' funding
GOP Reps. Frank Wolf and Rob Wittman of Virginia take a different approach.
Why are some feds’ premium increases higher than others?
Rates for health insurance will go up an average of 3.7 percent in 2014, but some workers could pay much more.
Mail carrier’s slaying is latest in attacks on federal workers
The slaying of a postal worker in Pr. George’s follows other recent homocides of federal employees.
Readers speak out on hot issues for federal employees
The Federal Diary gives readers a chance to weigh in on the issues by publishing their remarks.
Senate panel questions security designation for workers
Cases of two low-level workers fired because of debts brings concerns on security levels, employee rights.
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