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Federal government offices closed

Syria peace talks to go forward without Iran

The U.S. expressed strong objections, and the Syrian opposition threatened to boycott the talks if Iran was included.

Snow piles up today, then very cold through Friday

WEATHER GANG | 5 to 8 inches of snow should start falling by midmorning.

Ken Gemmell, left, and Bill Poulsen at Savi Technology. (Ricky Carioti/Post)

The Beltway’s Silicon Valley emerges

In its move to Northern Virginia, a tech company finds plenty of engineers and a good fit in the region’s stable workforce.

Boehner and Pelosi losing their
right-hand men in the House

Boehner and Pelosi losing their <br>right-hand men in the House

DEBRIEF | The retirements of Tom Latham and George Miller will leave party leaders without their deputies.

Texas gubernatorial hopeful Wendy Davis admits to fuzzy facts in bio

Texas gubernatorial hopeful Wendy Davis admits to fuzzy facts in bio

SHE THE PEOPLE | Her life story is more complicated than the boots-strap narrative she has touted.

With wry comments and inside jokes, ‘Black Twitter’ is a cultural force

With wry comments and inside jokes,  ‘Black Twitter’ is a cultural force

The social media community is open to anyone, but it’s up to the user to learn the language.

Iowa’s GOP governor opens assault on state Republicans for control of party

Iowa’s GOP governor opens assault on state Republicans for control of party

GOVBEAT | Gov. Terry Branstad is leading a push to wrest control back from Ron Paul’s liberty movement.

How toilet paper explains the world

How toilet paper explains the world

WONKBLOG | A country’s most popular hygiene product has a lot to do with its demographics.

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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.

(Danny Moloshok/AP)

Scenes from Sundance

PHOTOS | Christina Hendricks, Kristen Stewart and even Mitt Romney attended the film festival in Utah.

Featured Photo Galleries

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 try to get 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

‘Mitt’ shows different sides of Romney

‘Mitt’ shows different sides of Romney

COLUMN | The film fills out a portrait of Mitt Romney as a politician of self-doubt and self-confidence.

More Opinions

The shutdown squad is at it again

The shutdown squad is at it again

RIGHT TURN | The far right is still cheering the shutdown.

Lifestyle

Intensely personal ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’

Intensely personal ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’

Laura Jean Grace leads punk band Against Me through a lacerating, powerful album.

Arts

Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon adds flair to great works

Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon adds flair to great works

At the Phillips Collection, he left no doubt that he has power and passion.

Local

Lacrosse-related gear or weapons? Md. students’ case moves into court.

Lacrosse-related gear or weapons? Md. students’ case moves into court.

A civil rights suit challenges school officials’ search of players’ bags, which turned up knives and a lighter.

Sports

Wizards hold off 76ers, 107-99

Wizards hold off 76ers, 107-99

Bradley Beal leads five players score in double figures for Washington, which gets back to .500.

Technology

High-tech home upgrades target seniors

Video conferencing and wearable sensors will let older people stay in their own homes longer.

Business

Local businesses ride the PR wave after surviving a turn in ‘Shark Tank’

Local businesses ride the PR wave after surviving a turn in ‘Shark Tank’

The TV appearance is touted as a path to financial success, but how did some area entrepreneurs fare?

Real Estate

Logan Circle condos to use feng shui

Logan Circle condos to use feng shui

The building site is said to be in harmony with nearby alleys and buildings to avoid negative energy.

Federal Government

Top federal contractor official leaves administration

FEDERAL DIARY | Top Obama contracting official leaves for a position with a firm that facilitates federal procurement.

World

U.S., Europe lift some Iran sanctions under nuclear deal

U.S., Europe lift some Iran sanctions under nuclear deal

The action comes in response to Iran’s halting of its most sensitive uranium-enrichment work.

Discussions

Carolyn Hax Live

Carolyn Hax Live

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

Diversions