Battle to shape Hillary Clinton’s legacy heats up

As Clinton rushes to finish a memoir of her time as secretary of state, the GOP races to prepare a massive opposition-research effort to challenge her account.

Iraqi forces struggle to take Ramadi from al-Qaeda allies

With the armed forces lacking expertise and equipment, the Iraqi government’s struggle to secure the key cities has raised concerns that unrest will spread.

Christie was sued for defamation for the ad. (Courtesy of the Laureys Family)

Christie’s early ad too tough for Jersey

A 1994 campaign was New Jersey’s introduction to the brash and confident Chris Christie, but the fallout may have cost him the job.

Seahawks punch ticket to Super Bowl

Seahawks punch ticket to Super Bowl

Seattle overcomes an inglorious start to secure the second Super Bowl berth in franchise history.

GOP takes lesson from Democrats

GOP takes lesson from Democrats

THE FIX | To retake the Senate, Republicans are borrowing from the Democrats’ 2012 playbook.

Venezuelans near the end of the road for gas that is only 5 cents per gallon

Venezuelans near the end of the road for gas that is only 5 cents per gallon

Not even Hugo Chávez dared to touch the third rail of Venezuelan politics: prices at the pump.

Joint gospel choir deepens decades-old bond between Jews and Christians

Joint gospel choir deepens decades-old bond between Jews and Christians

The choir sees its biggest crowds yet during weekend performances honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

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One family, two sacrifices

In the war in which relatively few Americans have fought, the Wise family would pay an awful price.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is welcomed with a kiss by his wife Coretta after leaving court in Montgomery, Ala., March 22, 1956.  King was found guilty of conspiracy to boycott city buses in a campaign to desegregate the bus system, but a judge suspended his $500 fine pending appeal. (AP Photo/Gene Herrick)

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9 surprising facts about MLK

PHOTOS | Here’s what you may not know about the slain civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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Red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Celebrities take to the red carpet before the awards show.

AFC and NFC championship games

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks triumph and advance to the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in New Jersey.

Violence breaks out during Ukraine protests

Hundreds of opposition supporters armed with clubs tried to break through a police blockade and storm parliament.

Sacrifices of the Wises

Two of Mary and Jean Wise’s four children were killed in Afghanistan. Both had families of their own.

Presidential aspirations at Nationals Park

Forty-five hopefuls took the field to audition for the roles of fourth-inning racers Abe, George, Tom, Teddy and Bill.

National Zoo’s panda welcomes the public

The 5-month-old giant panda cub, Bao Bao, meets the public for the first time.

Must-see photos of the week

A look at some of our favorite images of the week.

Colby fire threatens Glendora, Calif.

The fire burns near the residential community in the San Gabriel Valley.

Politics

NSA program defenders question Snowden’s motive

“I believe there’s a reason he ended up in the hands, the loving arms, of an FSB agent in Moscow,” says the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

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China’s anti-Japan campaign

China’s anti-Japan campaign

Abe's recent trip to a shrine is being misrepresented.

Lifestyle

‘Downton Abbey’ recap: Is Mary ready to be married again?

‘Downton Abbey’ recap: Is Mary ready to be married again?

STYLE BLOG | After last week’s shocking episode, can “Downton” recover?

Arts

Concert review: Fairfax Symphony Orchestra

Concert review: Fairfax Symphony Orchestra

An alluring choice of repertoire helps the regional orchestra distinguish itself from the crowd.

Local

Potential Purple Line bidder scrutinized for Holocaust history

Potential Purple Line bidder scrutinized for Holocaust history

A majority holder in a company vying for the $6B contract transported Nazi prisoners to concentration camps.

Sports

Losing ways continue for Caps

Losing ways continue for Caps

New York cruises to a 4-1 victory as Washington commits its usual mistakes to drop its fifth in a row.

Technology

16 weird interview questions from tech firms

16 weird interview questions from tech firms

Employment review site Glassdoor’s top oddball questions from tech companies to prospective employees

Business

LivingSocial board looking for big biz experience in CEO

LivingSocial board looking for big biz experience in CEO

Chief executive Tim O’Shaughnessy announced plans to step down after seven years as head of the firm.

Real Estate

Where We Live | Fort Lincoln

Where We Live | Fort Lincoln

Where LBJ once dreamed of renewal, waves of new construction are getting close to delivering it in the Northeast D.C. neighborhood.

Federal Government

VA bill may undo military pension cut

VA bill may undo military pension cut

FEDERAL EYE | Omnibus measure offers best chance of repealing the controversial provision.

World

Ukraine’s protesters vent frustration at their leaders

Ukraine’s protesters vent frustration at their leaders

Two months into the Maidan encampment against the president, there’s little change to point to.

Discussions

Carolyn Hax Live

Carolyn Hax Live

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | When is it worth giving a difficult ex a second chance?

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